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 riding classes plus one conformation class – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work, ranch cutting 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.
May 01, 2025
No matter where you live, we can all agree that flies are the uninvited guests we could do without. While they certainly serve a purpose in our ecosystem, managing them around our horses can be a chal ...
April 29, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Two American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association National Show.
April 11, 2025
See the bloodlines that dominated ranch horse events in 2024.
April 08, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The AQHA Ranching Council honors Kalpowar Quarter Horses in the inaugural presentation of this award.
April 04, 2025 | News and Publications
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W. T. Waggoner Estate is named the 2024 AQHA Top Money-Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year.