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.
November 25, 2020 | Showing
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Horse sales
Triangle Horse Sales will host a timed online auction December 5-6 for the legendary Oxbow Ranch.
November 25, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Four AQHYA members earned a total of $5,000 in scholarships through the 2020 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Genetic testing
We can breed healthier horses without sacrificing talent by mating mares and stallions that aren’t close kin. It’s an old-fashioned practice known as outcrossing.
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Four horses earn extra Ranching Heritage awards at Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
November 17, 2020 | News and Publications
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Breeding and foal care
The essentials for any horse breeding lease agreement – what both mare and stallion owners should look for in a breeding contract.