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 riding classes plus one conformation class – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work, ranch cutting 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 30, 2025 | News and Publications
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The 2025 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted over 2,470 entries and awarded over $475,000 in purse and prizes.
June 27, 2025 | News and Publications
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AQHA recognized the inaugural youth and amateur high-point exhibitors of the Cattle Level 1 Championships during a special awards banquet on Saturday, June 21.
June 26, 2025 | News and Publications
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Two 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 26, 2025 | News and Publications
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Classic Equine is a proud sponsor of the American Quarter Horse Association.
June 03, 2025 | News and Publications
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The 47th recipient of the National Golden Spur Award has been selected.