AQHA Competitions Overview
Competitions
There are a variety of ways to compete in ranching events with your American Quarter Horse.
Versatility Ranch Horse Competition
Learn more about the fast-growing versatility ranch horse competition and the AQHA VRH World Championships.
Versatility ranch horse events are increasingly popular and have a variety of entry points to suit every level of experience.
Ranch Riding
These classes are offered at AQHA-approved shows (at the discretion of show management).
The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. World champions are crowned in 13 & under youth, 14-18 youth, amateur, Select, junior and senior divisions.
AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges
Ranching Heritage Challenges are open to any horse bred by an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder. Anyone who owns an eligible horse can compete in one of the multiple age and skill level divisions offered for both horse and rider, as well as a variety of classes.
AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are scheduled for June 22-26 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
September 12, 2023 | News and Publications
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Working Western Rail
Working Western Rail series returns with $35,000 in added money and two trophy saddles at the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows and the All American Quarter Horse Congress ...
August 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Join AQHA for the inaugural International Ranching Heritage Challenge and Member Experience On-site in Chihuahua, Mexico.
June 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Four American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its concurrent events.
June 28, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
The 2023 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted more than 3,100 entries.
June 22, 2023
A graduate of the Young Horse Development program brings his horse – and his ambition – to the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships.