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.
January 08, 2021 | AQHA Services
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AQHA Programs
AQHA members are invited to attend the 2021 AQHA Convention March 18-22 at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio.
January 05, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Stallion Care
AQHA releases upgraded and visually enhanced version of AQHA’s online stallion directory, QStallions.com.
December 31, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA waives qualifying requirements for the 2021 AQHA VRH World and AQHA RHC Finals, due to the pandemic’s impact on qualifying events.
December 28, 2020 | News and Publications
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Horse sales
The 2020 Twombly Performance Horse Sale was held December 4-5 in Fort Worth, Texas, during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
December 18, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The 2021 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program allows AQHYA members to learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and compete for scholarships.