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.
December 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
What to do with a horse when you can’t ride? Try these exercises – all you need is your horse and a hay bale.
December 11, 2019 | AQHA Services
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Ranching
NCBA Convention and Trade Show to take place February 5-7 in San Antonio.
December 10, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Horses earned extra awards at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity.
December 10, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Ima Wynna RAB earns a special award at the WRCA Ranch Rodeo.
December 10, 2019 | Ranching
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Two horses earned extra awards at the American Rope Horse Futurity.