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.
December 02, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders will once again donate a full remuda of American Quarter Horses to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant horsemanship contest.
November 20, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
Three horses earned additional honors at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
November 20, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The 2025 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program allows AQHYA members to learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and compete for scholarships.
November 14, 2024 | Ranching
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Ranching
The American Quarter Horse Association honors ranches that raise outstanding ranch horses and whose horses have made contributions to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse by awarding the AQHA Be ...
November 04, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA Ranching held the International Ranching Heritage Challenge in Chihuahua, Mexico.