Working cow horse

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Working cow horse

Highest governing body	National Reined Cow Horse Association European Reined Cow Horse Association
Characteristics
Team members	no
Mixed-sex	yes
Type	cattle-herding competition
Presence
Country or region	North America Europe
Olympic	no
Paralympic	no

Working cow horse or reined cow horse is a type of Western riding competition in which horse and rider are tested for ability to work cattle. It is organised by the National Reined Cow Horse Association in North America, and by the European Reined Cow Horse Association in Europe. Horses are judged on accuracy, timing, and responsiveness.