Ranch Trail

This class, modeled on the Versatility Ranch Horse ranch trail class, tests the ability of an American Quarter Horse to negotiate obstacles that might commonly be found on ranches. Maneuvers include riding over obstacles, opening and closing hinged gates, riding across bridges, backing, sidepasses and dragging objects.  Horses cannot cross-enter regular AQHA trail classes if they are entered in ranch trail at the same show regardless of division.

June 26, 2024 | News and Publications , Ranch Trail
Three American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top AQHA Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the 2024 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its concurrent events.
June 28, 2023 | News and Publications , Ranch Trail
The 2023 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted more than 3,100 entries.
September 20, 2022 | News and Publications , Ranch Trail
Qualifying information has been announced for the 2023 AQHA VRH World; AQHA RHC Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships; and NRSHA National Championships.
February 16, 2022 | News and Publications , Ranch Trail
AQHA releases the tentative schedule for the 2022 AQHA VRH World; AQHA RHC Finals; AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; and NRSHA National Championship Show.
February 14, 2022 | News and Publications , Ranch Trail
The educational judging video series, debuting with ranch trail, is available on demand for exhibitors, trainers and competitive judges alike.