Welcome to 3 D Open Team Sorting, 3DOTS! 

How did we get started? Many years ago a group of riders wanted a sorting platform that was not driven by a ranking system. This lead to the using a format like barrel races use. Thus 3DOTS was born. The divisions or "D's" are used much like a barrel race except we do a go back (second go) with the top riders in each division. The team with the most cows sorting in the fastest cumulative time wins. 

Classes offered include Ranch Sorting, No Lope, Masters, Youth and 3 Man 2 Gate. In this format we have no need for ratings. You are allowed to ride with any rider combination regardless of experience level, age, or gender.  The whole family can compete together and still have a chance to win cash and prizes.

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:

1)  Every team entered  is put into the shuffle to make up the first go round. Once the round is completed, the teams are listed from best run to lowest run (most cows sorted  in the least time to least cows sorted in slowest time). Teams that do not sort are out.

2)  Now if you have a three division class (see structure below) divide that list by three.  The top ten teams from each division go to the second go round to compete against those other nine teams in that division. The two go rounds are cumulative.

3)  Places are paid out to the winners of each division.

For 2025, we will have 4 producers offering 10 total shows.  You will be required to attend 5 shows during the year, riding at least 5 times at the show, to be eligible for finals and year-end awards.

Shows leading up to our Finals will be held in Poplarville, MS;  Amite, LA; Brookhaven, MS;  and Bush, LA.   The Finals will be held in Amite, LA.

2025 YEAR END AWARDS 

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♦ Saddles will be awarded to the High Point Male, Female and Youth Rider. 

♦ The top point earner in each class (3 Man 2 Gate, No Lope Class, Open Ranch Sorting and Masters Class) will receive a custom belt buckle. 

Show producers are ineligible for awards.

You can only win one class. If you are the high point in more than one class, you will win the award in the class you have the most points in. The other class will go to the next highest point earner in that class.                   

If you would like information on become a sponsor please contact us! There are many opportunities from being a sponsor for an individual sorting to added money for finals. We are always looking to build new partnerships.