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.
October 21, 2020
Leasing a broodmare can be a beneficial arrangement for owner and lessee.
October 15, 2020 | News and Publications
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World shows
Sign up so you get the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show digital program delivered straight to your inbox – as soon as it's ready.
October 15, 2020 | About AQHA
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Equine art and photography
Who is the ideal American Quarter Horse? No, he's not your grandpa's horse, Wimpy, The Ole Man or any other particular horse.
October 15, 2020 | Ranching
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Ranching
The winter of 1886-87 was hard on ranchers from Montana and the Dakotas all the way south to Texas, but nowhere did it do the damage it did in the Texas Panhandle.
October 14, 2020
Degenerative joint disease can be tricky. But if you know its secrets, you can help your horse be one step ahead.