AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships

The 2026 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships; AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by Four Sixes Ranch – with $100,000 added!

June 21-27, 2026 | Tri-State Exposition | Amarillo, Texas

Updated VRH & RHC Qualifying Period!

Due to the EHV-1/EHM outbreak, the qualifying period has been extended through March 31, 2026.

2026 Qualifying

AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
- Qualifying Period: January 1 - March 31, 2026 (new extended deadline due to the EHV-1 outbreak)
  
  How to Qualify: Earn the required number of qualifying points during the qualifying period.
  
  How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.
AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals
- Qualifying Period: January 1 - March 31, 2026 (new extended deadline due to the EHV-1 outbreak)
  
  How to Qualify: To qualify for the 2026 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, horses must compete at one of the 2025 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge events in the class they wish to enter. View the upcoming RHC events.
  
  How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.
AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by Four Sixes Ranch
- No qualifying requirement! An exhibitor must only be Level 1-eligible in the class they wish to enter as of January 1, 2025. Check level eligibility at www.aqha.com/leveling
  
  How to Enter: Enter online by the entry deadline.

VRH World youth exhibitor with trophies and awards

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