AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
June 16-22, 2024 | Tri-State Exposition | Amarillo
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AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships
Qualifying Period: March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
How to Qualify: earn the
required number of qualifying pointsduring the qualifying period
How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.
AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals
Qualifying Period: January 1 - December 31, 2023
How to Qualify: Horses must compete at one of the 2023 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge events. Qualification is class specific. Note: In 2024, horses that showed in team roping at any 2023 RHC event will be eligible to enter the heading and/or heeling at the 2024 RHC Finals.
How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.
AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by Four Sixes Ranch
No qualifying requirement! An exhibitor must only be Level 1-eligible in the class they wish to enter as of January 1, 2023.
How to Enter: Enter online by the entry deadline.
NRSHA National Championships
Qualifying Period: March 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
How to Qualify: A rider must show in at least three events hosted by an NRSHA alliance partner during the qualifying period. Riders can show with the same alliance partner three times, or any combination of alliance partners three times.
How to Enter: Qualifiers will be contacted via email and invited to complete the online registration entry form.
Qualifiers
Congratulations to the horses and exhibitors who qualified for 2024!
LATEST NEWS AND BLOGS
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June 10, 2024
2024 AQHA VRH World: The Amarillo Experience
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to host the 2024 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas. Please join us June 16-22 for an even ...
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February 29, 2024
2025 AQHA VRH World Qualifying
Qualifying information has been announced for the 2025 AQHA VRH World; AQHA RHC Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships; and NRSHA National Championships.
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June 30, 2023
AQHA VRH World Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses
Four American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its concurrent events.
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June 28, 2023
Over $375,000 in Purse and Prizes Awarded at AQHA Ranch Horse Championships
The 2023 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted more than 3,100 entries.
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June 22, 2023
Training a Trainer
A graduate of the Young Horse Development program brings his horse – and his ambition – to the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships.
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June 14, 2023
Biosecurity at the AQHA VRH World
AQHA implements additional biosecurity measures for the 2023 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show to protect the health of the American Quarter Horse.
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