The AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge highlights the versatility,
soundness and willing attitude of American Quarter Horses born and
raised on a ranch. First, the goal of the Ranching Heritage Breeders
program is to recognize AQHA’s ranching members who have steadfastly
continued to maintain the ranching tradition by raising American Quarter
Horses for use working cattle. Second, through a series of ranch horse
competitions, the Ranching Heritage Challenge is intended to increase
the demand for ranch horses by providing an opportunity for ranches and
horse owners to compete in a unique ranch horse competition with a
significant purse.
Ranching Heritage Challenges are open to any horse bred by an AQHA
Ranching Heritage Breeder. Anyone who owns an eligible horse can compete
in one of the multiple age and skill level divisions offered for both
horse and rider. Classes include working ranch horse, ranch riding, team
roping, ranch cutting, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and steer
stopping.
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