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Feira de Santana hosts final stage of Campeonato Baiano de Team Penning
The seventh and final stage of the Campeonato Baiano de Team Penning begins this Thursday at the Parque João Martins da Silva in Feira de Santana. The competition runs through Sunday, serving as the decisive round to determine which teams will advance to compete for the overall season championship title.
Team Penning is an equestrian sport of speed and skill where teams of three riders must separate three specific cattle from a herd and guide them into a corral in the fastest time possible. The competition typically utilizes Quarter Horse breeds due to the strength and speed required for the task. This final stage is considered a major event in the Bahia state calendar, attracting significant crowds to the arena.