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.
April 08, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Experts share the differences between these two popular types of cowboy leggings.
April 03, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranch Sorting
Check out the judges for the 2019 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stoc ...
April 02, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA President Stan Weaver shares his thoughts on the new AQHA computer system and website with AQHA members.
April 01, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
The AQHA Executive Committee recently approved new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders.
March 26, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Cowboy Tripp Townsend shares 10 secrets to take a ranch horse from green to broke.