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.
May 06, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA member Katey Jo Gordon wins INSP’s “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown.”
May 04, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Customer Service
View the AQHA Weekly Service Report to see how the AQHA Member Experience Team is working to better serve AQHA members worldwide.
May 03, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Records
QData celebrated its 40th anniversary in April, marking four decades as the industry standard-setting source for American Quarter Horse pedigrees and information.
May 03, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Montana ranch is recognized as a leader in the ranching business.
May 03, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
What were the top ranch horse bloodlines in 2020? View the top sires and their money-earners.