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 16, 2022 | News and Publications
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Journalists, photographers and videographers must apply by June 15 for 2022 AQHA VRH World and concurrent events media credentials.
May 04, 2022 | News and Publications
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KT Ranch of Connell, Washington, is recognized as a leader in the ranching business.
May 04, 2022 | News and Publications
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Historic South Dakota sale, Raymond Sutton Ranch Sale, is the first sale to be recognized with the new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder Top Production Sale Award.
April 22, 2022 | News and Publications
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View the recommendations from the AQHA Ranching Committee that were recently approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.
April 21, 2022 | News and Publications
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The AQHA Executive Committee recently approved new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders.