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.
July 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Even in challenging times, horse people pull themselves up by their bootstraps.
July 09, 2020 | News and Publications
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Breeding and foal care
Can you identify these special differences in a horse color?
July 08, 2020 | Ranching
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Ranching
Every horse deserves, at least once in its life, to be loved by a little girl.
July 08, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Is there a recipe that is meaningful to your history with American Quarter Horses? Share it for consideration to the upcoming AQHA Cookbook.
July 07, 2020 | Ranching
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Ranching
This program focuses on producing a good, reliable athlete for every task needed on the ranch.