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 28, 2022 | News and Publications
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The 2022 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted more than 2,700 entries from 31 states and over 100 first-time participants.
June 22, 2022 | News and Publications
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Use these tips to share your accomplishments from the 2022 AQHA VRH World; AQHA RHC Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; and NRSHA National Championship Show w ...
June 21, 2022
A balanced diet of amino acids, balanced minerals and controlled starches is key to development in growing horses.
June 21, 2022 | News and Publications
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The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events kicked off June 21 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and will award $300,000 in purse and prizes over the next five d ...
June 14, 2022 | News and Publications
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AQHA Professional Horsemen will demonstrate patterns and answer questions during the Nutrena Ride the Pattern Clinics at the 2022 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships.