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
Ranching Heritage Challenges are open to any horse bred by an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder. Anyone who owns an eligible horse can compete in one of the multiple age and skill level divisions offered for both horse and rider, as well as a variety of classes.
AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are scheduled for June 22-26 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
May 03, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching events and shows
AQHA Executive Committee approves recommended rule changes from the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission.
April 26, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
View the recently approved recommendations from the AQHA Ranching Committee, which were approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.
March 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The schedule, judges and list of current qualifiers for the 2023 Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships are now available.
January 10, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2023 AQHA events.
January 09, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The AQHA Best of the Remuda Sale, 66th Annual Select Quarter Horse Sale and Invitational Ranch Horse Show and Sale are coming to Fort Worth January 14 and 15.