Qualifying

Learn how to qualify for the 2026 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championships.

AQHA VRH World

Qualifying Period: January 1 - December 31, 2025
How to Qualify: Earn the required number of qualifying points during the qualifying period.
How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.

AQHA RHC Finals

Qualifying Period: January 1 - December 31, 2025
How to Qualify: To qualify for the 2026 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, horses must compete at one of the 2025 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge events in the class they wish to enter. View the upcoming RHC events.
How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.

AQHA Cattle Level 1

No qualifying requirement! An exhibitor must only be Level 1-eligible in the class they wish to enter as of January 1, 2025. Check level eligibility at www.aqha.com/leveling
How to Enter: Enter online by the entry deadline.