The Bar S Arena hosts team penning & ranch sorting clinics, private lessons & competitions at our horse boarding, lesson and training facility located in beautiful Royse City, Texas, which was officially opened in 1995 by Jim and Zee Sykes. Jim actually started team penning in the early 1980's , just as it was starting to be recognized as an equine sport in Texas. They started out with a bunch of folks getting together on the weekends doing what they loved to do: riding horses and having fun doing it.  Beginners are always welcome at the Bar S whether for riding lessons, clinics, practice, learning to work cows or looking for gentle well mannered horses. Private clinics are available to groups of 5 or more on  basic horsemanship, team penning, ranch sorting.

Riders from Italy, Venezuela and Australia have visited the Bar S for lessons, clinics and competed in our shows.

Within a year, the informal get-togethers and impromptu pennings had turned into a full-time business, with more and more people joining in each week for the fun. Before long, Bar S was hosting team penning and ranch sorting practice sessions, riding lessons, horse training, and an annual series team penning & ranch sorting competition. Numbered classes are offered based on riders rating. Ratings are on the show results page. The cowgirl roundup has been added where the ladies compete in drawn teams in several events for awards. Also, pasture penning and sorting and 1 man & 2 man penning are offered at random times. Many events are handicapped to give all riders a more equal chance at winning.

Bar S Arena has become a popular horse facility in the North Texas area. It is a top notch facility with a massive 180' indoor riding arena, 37 adjacent stalls, multiple outdoor arenas and pens for an assortment of training needs.  We offer full care boarding at the arena in Royse City for $350 per month. We have had over 25 years at the stables in Garland but the owner is now developing that land .<Click here> to inquire about boarding.

Bar S Arena offers a wide range of western riding lessons. Beginners and nervous riders who have had a bad experience (and a fear of horses) are encouraged to come down and learn the basics and gain the confidence needed to participate in the cow events or just ride the horse for pleasure. We have helped numerous people overcome their fear and now they are trail riding all the way to team penning. At the same time, lessons are offered to more advanced riders eager to cut seconds off their penning time.  Jim & Zee are well-equipped to help riders at any level.

Finding yourself in need of a horse? Then look no farther than Bar S Arena. Bar S specializes in cow horses that are ready to compete as well as trail horses suitable for beginners to advanced riders. The fastest way to improve your time today is to stop by and see Jim. He's got the horse for you!  Bar S also trains horses.  If you're wanting to take your horse to that next level or eliminate bad habits, give us a call.

Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. One thing we always try and remember here at Bar S Arena is to have fun. That's what it's all about!