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 20, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
View the recommendations from the AQHA Ranching Committee, which were approved by the AQHA Executive Committee
May 17, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Tripp Townsend and I Do It Smooth earn a special award at the RHAA Finals.
May 17, 2019
The deadline for the 2021 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame nominations is November 1, 2019.
May 15, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
Join AQHA in Carmel Valley, California, and Pawhuska, Oklahoma, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges, May 18-19.
May 15, 2019
Check out AQHA’s top-11 suggestions for a fun summer with your American Quarter Horse.