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 23, 2021 | News and Publications
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AQHYA members can earn scholarships by raising a weanling from an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder; the priority deadline to apply is August 15.
July 22, 2021 | News and Publications
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AQHA awarded $20,000 to competitors through the John Deere Double-Qualifying Incentive at the 2021 AQHA VRH World.
July 16, 2021 | Ranching
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Even in a closed ranch herd, it’s important to carefully outcross.
July 16, 2021 | News and Publications
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Qualifying information has been announced for the 2022 AQHA VRH World; AQHA RHC Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships; and NRSHA National Championship Show.
July 13, 2021 | News and Publications
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Join AQHA in Elko, Nevada, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge July 30 - August 1.