2026 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Qualifying
2026 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Qualifying
The 2026 AQHA VRH World is tentatively scheduled for June 21-27, 2026, at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: Shane Rux Photography.
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Qualifying is underway for the 2026 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships. The 2026 AQHA VRH World is tentatively scheduled for June 21-27, 2026, at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas.
AQHA VRH World
The qualifying period for the 2026 VRH World began January 1, 2025, and runs through December 31, 2025. View the VRH World qualifying requirements.
AQHA RHC Finals
To qualify for the 2026 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, horses must compete in at least one class in the corresponding division at one of the 2025 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge events. The qualifying period for the 2026 RHC Finals is January 1 – December 31, 2025. View the upcoming RHC events.
AQHA Cattle Level 1
To be eligible to enter the 2026 AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch, an exhibitor only needs to be Level 1 eligible in the class they wish to enter as of January 1, 2025. Read more about leveling at www.aqha.com/leveling.
About the AQHA VRH World
The AQHA VRH World combines three premiere ranch horse events into one: the AQHA VRH World, AQHA RHC Finals and AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by Four Sixes Ranch. This prestigious show draws ranch horse competitors from around the globe to the Tri-State Fairgrounds each June to crown nine AQHA VRH world champions among other top AQHA RHC Finals and Cattle Level 1 champions in addition to awarding over $475,000 in purse and prizes.
For more information on the AQHA VRH World and corresponding events, visit www.aqha.com/versatility.
Learn more about the Four Sixes Ranch, the presenting sponsor of the 2025 AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships.
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