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 19, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance accepting applications for new members.
September 16, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
South Dakota ranch hosts its annual production sale on September 8.
September 13, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
The East Coast Stock Horse Association cultivates ranching in Virginia.
September 11, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Smart Ladies Sparkle tops the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge at Pueblo.
September 11, 2019 | Foundation
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The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum
The deadline for the 2021 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame nominations is November 1, 2019.