AQHA Ranching Overview
Welcome to AQHA Ranching
American Quarter Horses and ranching go hand in hand, and it's our goal at AQHA to preserve that working tradition.
Competitions
There are a variety of ways to compete in ranching events with your American Quarter Horse.
The Versatility Ranch Horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the horse and is demonstrated in five classes – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work and ranch conformation. There are divisions for open, amateur, cowboy and youth. For complete rules and regulations, refer to the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.
Programs
AQHA offers programs for all ages that celebrate the ranching American Quarter Horse.
AQHA has a ranching competition or breeding program that suites the talents and pedigree of your ranch-bred American Quarter Horse. Learn more, and get started!
News and Blogs
From awards and event coverage to touching stories from the ranch, we're covering every aspect of the ranching industry for you.
Never miss the latest news, blogs and coverage from your ranching community. Tune in to the latest from AQHA.
October 19, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
Join AQHA October 22-23 in Las Vegas, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge.
October 13, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Join AQHA October 18-19 in Billings, Montana, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge.
October 11, 2021 | Ranching
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Ranching
Ranching sale honors the legacy of Sugar Bars.
October 04, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Customer Service
View the AQHA Weekly Service Report to see how the AQHA Member Experience Team is working to better serve AQHA members worldwide.
September 30, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
Join AQHA in Fort Worth, Texas, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge onOctober 16.