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.
February 26, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Customer Service
AQHA On-Site Member Services will be at the 2021 Lolli Brothers Horse Sale March 5 and 6 in Macon, Missouri.
February 26, 2021 | AQHA Services
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The American Quarter Horse Association hires Jenn Sanders as the new director of sales.
February 23, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The sales drove Triangle’s Top $10,000 Club membership to a record, with 132 horses selling for more than $10,000, or 53% of 317 catalogued horses, less withdrawals.
February 23, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The AQHA Executive Committee recently approved new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders.
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.