AQHA Competitions Overview
Competitions
There are a variety of ways to compete in ranching events with your American Quarter Horse.
Versatility Ranch Horse Competition
Learn more about the fast-growing versatility ranch horse competition and the AQHA VRH World Championships.
Versatility ranch horse events are increasingly popular and have a variety of entry points to suit every level of experience.
Ranch Riding
These classes are offered at AQHA-approved shows (at the discretion of show management).
The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. World champions are crowned in 13 & under youth, 14-18 youth, amateur, Select, junior and senior divisions.
AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges
AQHA will host the 2020 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals with the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show, and the AQHA Executive Committee approved rolling qualification requirements for those who qualified to compete at the 2020 AQHA VRH World.
AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
The AQHA VRH World also plays host to the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships and the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championships.
The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are tentatively scheduled for June at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
January 20, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
A quick insight to the benefits of owning an AQHA Ranching Heritage-bred horse.
December 31, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA waives qualifying requirements for the 2021 AQHA VRH World and AQHA RHC Finals, due to the pandemic’s impact on qualifying events.
December 08, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
Effective January 1, 2021, AQHA-sanctioned shows are required to split the amateur and youth VRH classes into three subdivisions, including the newly added Rookie amateur and Rookie youth VRH classes. ...
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Four horses earn extra Ranching Heritage awards at Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
October 26, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Join AQHA in Abilene, Texas, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge on November 1.