Get in on the excitement of versatility ranch horse competition.

For centuries, good working horses have been a necessity on ranches across the country. Cowboys take pride in training solid, reliable horses to put in long days and get the job done.

And never before have these horses been recognized in such an exciting way.

AQHA’s versatility ranch horse competitions are designed for the working ranch horse. Born at the request of AQHA members and others who wished for an AQHA-approved event that centered on the talents of a working stock horse, versatility ranch horse competition demonstrates the versatility of the working ranch horse in five categories – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch cutting, working ranch horse and ranch conformation.

Each of the five classes is explained in AQHA’s “Versatility Ranch Horse” DVD, including tips from exhibitors. There’s information about tack and equipment, prizes and awards, and procedures for hosting a VRH event. The video concludes with a complete run from each of the five classes.

To be eligible for points in versatility ranch horse competition one rider/one horse must enter all five classes. Credits will be applied per class according to the placing received based on the number of horses competing in that particular class. AQHA points are awarded based on the total earned credits that determine the final placing. There is an open division for horses shown by the recorded owner or by immediate family members or shown by a full-time employee (six months or more). An amateur division for exhibitors who fulfill the amateur requirements under Rule 403, amateur eligibility. Amateur and novice amateur divisions will show concurrently with the open ranch division with placings for each respective division recorded. The versatility ranch horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the horse. A Youth division also is offered to exhibitors 18 years of age or younger (age as of January 1) as long as they are the recorded owner or exhibit a horse owned by his or her immediate family members. Youth exhibitors may show horses owned by a ranch where the exhibitor’s family is a full time employee (for six months or more).

Get the full story with AQHA’s “Versatility Ranch Horse” DVD! 2003 – 26 Minutes

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