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.
December 07, 2022 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
View important convention information and voting requirements for the 2023 AQHA Convention.
December 06, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The American Quarter Horse breed is based on 11 families of horses. Almost all of them are related in some way.
December 06, 2022 | Ranching
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Ranching
This spread is raising good cattle and good horses in the Golden State.
December 05, 2022 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
Join AQHA for the 2023 AQHA Convention February 24-27 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, to make a difference in your Association!
November 30, 2022 | Showing
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Ranching
No hoof, no horse! Discover how excessively dry or wet weather can affect your Quarter Horse's hooves and find solutions for common hoof-related issues.