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.
September 18, 2020 | News and Publications
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Forms and Resources
Attention Exhibitors: You are invited to enter the 2020 Farnam AQHA World, Adequan® Select World, AQHA RHC Finals, and Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 championships for amateur, Select amateur an ...
September 15, 2020 | News and Publications
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Working hunter under saddle
AQHA debuts four new stakes classes at the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show November, 2-21 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
September 14, 2020 | Ranching
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Ranching
This Nebraska horse-breeding program is built on a tradition of good horses.
September 14, 2020 | About AQHA
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Buying
Balancing old foundation Quarter Horse bloodlines with the more modern style of American Quarter Horse. How two breeders incorporate vintage breeding.
September 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching events and shows
The 41st Triangle Fall Sale at the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show is accepting horses into the sale catalog until September 16.