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.
March 16, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Brazil’s Fazenda Gruta Azul is the 2022 AQHA International Best Remuda Winner.
March 11, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The inaugural The American Performance Horseman, featuring American Quarter Horses, saw individual and team winners.
March 10, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Burnett Ranches LLC is named the 2022 Top Money-Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year.
March 09, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Cowboys on the O RO Ranch saddle up on the Best Remuda.
March 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Helen Michaelis, AQHA's second executive secretary, was passionate about the breed of horses that was as versatile as she was.