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.
June 19, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
The Wight family ranches together, and shows together.
June 19, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
This cowgirl and NRSHA competitor serves and protects in the largest city in the United States.
June 18, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
The versatile Miss N My Diamonds is enjoying her new sport at the 2019 Zoetis AQHA Ranch Horse World Championships.
June 18, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
In spite of a MS diagnosis, Emily Lappegaard is living her dream with horses at the Zoetis VRH World.
June 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The Zoetis VRH World kicks off June 18 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.