Events
Committed to Making Memories and Loving Horses
At Wiens Ranch, our events are more than competitions—they’re an invitation to experience the heart of Western heritage. Three times each year, we proudly host a world-class cutting horse event that brings together hundreds of the most competitive horses and riders from across the country. These gatherings showcase the incredible skill, partnership, and tradition that define the sport we love.
But our motivation runs deeper than competition. Our passion is to educate and inspire people from all over the world—and right here in our local community—about agriculture, ranching, and the Western way of life. We believe in creating opportunities for guests of all ages to learn, connect, and experience the ranch firsthand.
Each three-day event is designed for families, spectators, and competitors alike. Visitors can enjoy kid-friendly activities, meet our ranch team, explore the beauty of our working cattle operation, and witness top-level cutting horse action in a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere.
A highlight of every event weekend is our Saturday night ticketed dinner, where we serve our signature WR Premium Beef, proudly raised right here on the ranch. It’s an evening of great food, fellowship, and the kind of hospitality that makes Wiens Ranch feel like home.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning year after year, we’re honored to share our passion, our lifestyle, and our beloved sport with you.
Upcoming Events
Memorial Day Weekend Cutting & Dinner
Kick off summer at Wiens Ranch with our first cutting competition of the year! Join us May 22–24 for a weekend of incredible horsemanship, community, and Western tradition. Enjoy a special ranch dinner on Friday, May 23, featuring WR Premium Beef and the warm hospitality that makes Wiens Ranch events so special.
**The horse show is FREE to watch all three days and starts at 8:00 AM each day! The Saturday Night Dinner is a Ticketed Event.
Independence Day Weekend Cutting & Dinner
Celebrate the Fourth of July, ranch-style! From July 3–5, Wiens Ranch hosts a star-spangled weekend of cutting competition, family fun, and festive spirit. Don’t miss the July 4 dinner—an evening filled with great food, friends, and a true Western celebration under the Colorado sky.
**The horse show is FREE to watch all three days and starts at 8:00 AM each day! The Saturday Night Dinner is a Ticketed Event.
Labor Day Weekend Cutting & Dinner
Close out the summer season with one of our favorite traditions—our Labor Day Weekend Cutting, September 4–6. Experience top-notch competition, beautiful horses, and a Friday night dinner on September 5 that brings our ranch community together one last time before fall.
**The horse show is FREE to watch all three days and starts at 8:00 AM each day! The Saturday Night Dinner is a Ticketed Event.
Vendor Applications
Contestants:
We require health papers on all horses who enter the property.
Stall & RV Hookup Reservations: Craig Morris craig.morris@wiensranch.com (817) 304-0559
What is Cutting?
At its heart, the sport of cutting is simple — yet the execution is anything but. The term “cutting” comes from the act of separating one cow from a herd of cattle.
Here’s how it works:
A horse-and-rider team enters the herd, picks out one cow and “cuts” it off from the group, letting the remaining cattle return to the herd behind them.
Once that cow is separated, the rider drops the reins and lets the horse use its own instincts, training and athleticism to keep that cow from rejoining the herd.
It’s not just the rider controlling the horse: the horse must think, anticipate the cow’s moves and react accordingly. This is one of the few equestrian sports where that kind of independent equine decision-making is a major part of the performance.
Why it matters at Wiens Ranch
At Wiens Ranch you’ll experience cutting in its true form—drawing on the tradition, the athleticism and the deep bond between horse, rider and cattle. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned competitor, cutting offers:
A dynamic connection between horse and rider — you and your equine partner working in unison to separate and control a single cow.
The thrill of reading the cow, reacting quickly and maintaining that separation under pressure.
A living link to the ranching heritage of the American West: what once was everyday work on a cattle ranch is now the heart of a modern arena sport.
In Practice: What you’ll see
A herd of cattle in the working pen, the rider enters, the horse chooses its cow.
The moment the cow is cut away — the reins drop, the rider steps back, the horse is “on its own”, staying with the cow.
The clock runs (in many shows just 2 ½ minutes) and the rider may make multiple cuts, always trying to show the horse’s agility, control, anticipation.
Judges score based on difficulty of the cow selected, how well the horse anticipates moves, the style and control displayed.
At Wiens Ranch, whether you’re just curious or ready to compete, you’ll get to engage with cutting in a comfortable, welcoming environment — combining the heritage of the West with the thrill of contemporary performance.