AQHA Competitions Overview
Competitions
There are a variety of ways to compete in ranching events with your American Quarter Horse.
Versatility Ranch Horse Competition
Learn more about the fast-growing versatility ranch horse competition and the AQHA VRH World Championships.
Versatility ranch horse events are increasingly popular and have a variety of entry points to suit every level of experience.
Ranch Riding
These classes are offered at AQHA-approved shows (at the discretion of show management).
The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. World champions are crowned in 13 & under youth, 14-18 youth, amateur, Select, junior and senior divisions.
AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges
AQHA will host the 2020 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals with the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show, and the AQHA Executive Committee approved rolling qualification requirements for those who qualified to compete at the 2020 AQHA VRH World.
AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
The AQHA VRH World also plays host to the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships and the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championships.
The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are tentatively scheduled for June at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
March 01, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranch Sorting
Check out the judges for the 2021 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships; AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; and N ...
February 22, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
AQHA releases the tentative schedule for the 2021 AQHA VRH World, AQHA RHC Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch, and NRSHA National Championship Show.
February 22, 2021 | Ranching
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Ranching
National Versatility Ranch Horse Association will host its national finals in September.
February 10, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA waived qualification requirements for the 2021 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships; however, exhibitors still have the opportunity to qualify to compete for the $20,000 John Deere Qu ...
February 04, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Ranching
The first top production sale award will be presented in 2022 to an outstanding sale comprised of registered American Quarter Horses, consigned by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders.