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.
April 02, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
View the top Ranch Horse Sires of 2019.
March 31, 2020 | Ranching
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Three horses from two Ranching Heritage Breeders earn extra awards at NCHA Futurity.
March 30, 2020 | Ranching
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Four horses earn extra year-end awards in National Reined Cow Horse Association competition.
March 25, 2020 | Ranching
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Boots Be Tuff earns Top Ranching Heritage-Bred award in year-end Stock Horse of Texas competition.
March 19, 2020 | Ranching
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Oklahoma rancher Mike Armitage passed away March 19.