Items allowed include horses with rr experience or potential, rr tack, rr clothes. In this class, the primary considerations are the horses quality of movement and overall manners and responsiveness while performing the required maneuvers. The class doesnt require expensive, blingy tack or show clothes, in fact, the rule book doesnt allow for it. Crha follows and enforces all nrha rules unless otherwise stated. In loving memory of multiple apha world champion, zipped from the heart may 1, 2020. Ranch riding has given those horses a place to compete. The purpose of the ranch riding class is to measure the ability of the horse to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a means of conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. With an easytouse interface and table of contents, youll have 247 access to the ultimate apha guide. Adopt rule shw100 show approval for all versatility ranch horse shows. Ranch horse pleasure is an individually performed pattern class, and judges may choose from four official patterns or create their own that includes a combination of required maneuvers. Any questions related to specific rules, refer to the aqha rule book if. Search for keywords, bookmark pages and make referencing rules faster than ever before. Riders may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership.
Aqha judge and leading ranch riding trainer, steve meadows, noted that this class is a great ice breaker for the everyday competitor. The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. Ranch riding is a nontraditional discipline that is new on the horizon but becoming increasingly popular. The ideal ranch riding horse should have a natural head carriage at each gait. National versatility ranch horse association 5925 omaha blvd, colorado springs, colorado 80915 telephone. Instead, it rewards a solid, wellbroke horse that shows most suitable for getting the job done on a working ranch, a horse that rides and works with purpose. Ranch riding coming to at all 2018 aqha world shows.
There are four 4 categories with seven 7 classes in total. Oct 25, 2017 ranch riding is a nontraditional discipline that is new on the horizon but becoming increasingly popular. According to the aqha rule book, via, 3 trimming inside ears is discouraged. The class is judged on the horses ability to work at a forward, working speed while performing the required and optional maneuvers. The 2020 aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available online and in print. Rulebook national versatility ranch horse association. Maximize your scores in ranch riding stable talk farnam. In may, the american quarter horse association announced the highlights of the approved show committee and ranching committee recommendations, which were not subject to completing computer programming. The rulebook also answers all your questions regarding aqha rules, show patterns, horse markings, equipment guidelines and much more.
Ranch horse pleasure is an individually performed pattern class, and judges may choose from four official patterns or create their own that includes a. Aqha cancels the aqha versatility ranch horse world championships, aqha ranching heritage challenge finals, aqha cattle level 1 championships and national ranch and stock horse alliance national championships set for june for the safety of exhibitors, spectators and staff. The rulebook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registration, rules and regulations of racing, rules and regulations of shows, amateur and youth division rules and regulations, horseback riding program rules, and the constitution of aqhya. Cinch rsnc rulebook ranch sorting national championships. Ranch horse in hand, to be shown in a halter ranch pleasure, can be judged individually, or as a group on the rail ranch riding, 1 of 5 patterns as per aqha rule book. Working cow horse will follow aqha rules and guidelines regarding equipment. Aqha news and information is a service of the american quarter horse association. For complete rules and regulations, refer to the aqha.
View the complete 2018 show committee report and ranching committee report. National show q20 national show 2nd 14th april 2020 aelec 2340. All ecrra approved shows and classes must operate by the east coast ranch riding association rule book and are open to all members and nonmembers with any breed of horse. All equipment and attire rules will follow aqha vrh, unless otherwise noted see novice division equipment rules. The versatility ranch horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the horse and is demonstrated in six classes ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch cutting, ranch reining, ranch cow work and ranch conformation. Any breed horse can perform ranch riding as it emphasizes quality of movement, smooth transitions, overall. View the show and ranch rules that will go into effect january 1, 2019. The horses performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of anarena and that of a working ranch horse. Any questions related to specific rules, refer to the aqha rule book if the rule is not addressed in the nrsha show rules. All payouts will be held until results of all drug testing has been completed. Apr 18, 2018 this means an exhibitors aqha ranch riding points and versatility ranch horse ranch riding points are calculated separately and are not combined.
See more ideas about horse ranch, ranch riding and horse pattern. The aqha executive committee made the change in april, effective immediately, when it approved an amendment to shw554. If you can master the extremely popular aqha ranch riding class, the versatility ranch riding should be no problem, says oliver, whose ranch, snaffle bit quarter horses, is located in canyon, texas. Ranch riding this is the ranch competitions equivalent for the western pleasure class.
An application for the competition license is to be submitted at the time of application for an rhaa membership, along with a copy of the front and back of the current registration certificate in the current owners name, and a competition license must be on file in the rhaa. Ranch riding will follow aqha rules and utilize one of the currently approved ranch riding patterns. Sale posts are allowed but must be rr related and limited to one post per member per day. The book you have in your hands is an updated and reorganized printing of the rules that have been established to further the progress of the breed. A dedication to putting the american quarter horse first has led the aqha executive committee to make changes in aqha rules regarding equipment use at all. The rulebook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registration, rules and regulations of racing, rules and regulations of shows, amateur and youth division rules and regulations, horseback riding program rules, and. Become familiar with how arha classes are judged and how points are tallied. Theres a multitude of reasons why ranch riding is one of the fastestgrowing classes at aqha and apha shows. The minor child andor spouse must, however, obtain their own. Aqha approves versatility ranch horse rule change quarter. A competition license is required on all horses to be shown throughout the competition year by a card holding member.
A digital, mobilefriendly version of the 2015 official apha rule book is available, with ranch horse pleasure rules beginning on page 266 ranch horse pleasure is an individually performed pattern class, and judges may choose from four official patterns or create their own that includes a combination of required maneuvers. Dogs being trained to sniff out covid19 april 30, 2020. Know the rules, the arha rule book is available through the arha website or by clicking here. Mar 03, 2016 ranch riding has given those horses a place to compete. In addition to being a top trainer, oliver is a successful competitor in versatility ranch horse vrh, and also an aqha specialty judge in vrh. A digital, mobilefriendly version of the 2015 official apha rule book is available, with ranch horse pleasure rules beginning on page 266. On june 3, 1965, the american paint stock horse association and the amer ican paint quarter horse association consolidated to form the american paint horse association. Jan 08, 2019 view the show and ranch rules that will go into effect january 1, 2019. Those with concurrent runs with aqha vrh must follow aqha rules concurrent runs in the open must rope. Aqhas rulebook answers all your questions regarding aqha rules, showing patterns, horse markings, equipment guidelines and more. Ec photo of the day quarantine life april 30, 2020. The purpose of ranch horse pleasure horse should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. Quarter horses for leisure horseback riding program enjoy the ride. The rule book is to be used to set up classes, establish show rules, and for general show management.
Racing, about aqha ranching, equipment rules, american quarter horse. The horse should reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working ranch horse riding outside the confines of an arena. Ranch trail, series of obstacles found on a farm or ranch. In ranch riding, the horse is judged on its ability to work at a forward, working speed while performing required and optional maneuvers. Ranch riding based on 2017 aqha rules a the purpose of the ranch riding horse should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. Winning ride ranch horse trail 2014 apha world sho youtube.
To win the versatility ranch horse competition title, a rider and his horse must compete in all five ranch horse classes, and in that way this type of competition is working at least to a degree to maintain the versatility of the quarter horse. The classes that gain points towards the end of year high point awards. American quarter horse association aqha points earned in versatility ranch horse vrh classes will now only count toward ranchhorse division events and will not affect leveling in any other class, the association announced. The ranch riding pattern will be posted on the official futurity and maturity horse show prior to the horse show. Ncea announces 2020 riders of the year may 1, 2020. Rules csu legends of ranching futurity and maturity. This event is open to 3yearold registered american quarter horses.
Any horse competing in this event is subject to aqha drugtesting rules. The montana 4h working ranch horse project is a heritagebased, activityrich program designed to pass on to todays youth traditional practices of safe livestock handling from horseback. The official handbook of rules and regulations of the american quarter horse association. Rules csu legends of ranching futurity and maturity horse show. Each horse will work individually, performing the required gait maneuvers and minimum of three optional maneuvers. Ranch riding rules allow for the inclusion of maneuvers that would be reasonable for a ranch horse to perform, and riding in or around cattle is something a ranch horse does on a typical days work. This is not a rodeo project, but instead a practical and exciting opportunity for. Ranch riding points are performance points only and all previous points gained. What slope can be on a straightaway for a race track. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is updated yearly after undergoing careful scrutiny by aqha. All the resources you might need, can be found here in the resource section. Because the online version of the aqha rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the mostcurrent version of the aqha official handbook of rules and regulations. The rules contained in the nvrha official handbook of rules and regulations have been considered and approved by the board of directors of the nvrha.
Each time you return to your ibook app you will see the rule book cover on your bookshelf. Ranch horse pleasure class rules offered as an all age class. Jan 29, 2020 the purpose of the ranch riding class is to show a working horses. Stock horse of texas shtx is the oldest versatile stock horse association in the country a true original that continues to innovate. These days cowhorse and reining shows include ranch riding classes, plus there are complete shows focusing only on ranch riding. For a approval an aqha or amqha ranch accredited judge must officiate and run under the rules of the aqha. This publication is the rule book for 4hers, 4h leaders, county extension staff, show managers, judges, and others responsible for planning and conducting 4h horse shows throughout iowa.
Specific tack and attire rules govern classes in most associations. The class should allow the horse to show its ability to work at a forward working speed while under the control of. Class description ladies gents open to any rider non pro or open. Any questions related to specific rules, refer to the aqha rule book. Minor children under the age of 18 andor enrolled in high school andor spouses of fulltime employees under a corporate ranch membership will be eligible to show horses owned by the ranch provided the related employee is included on the corporate membership and the horse has a valid competition license. Cinch ranch sorting national championships 20192020 rules all rules contained herein are subject to change cinch ranch sorting national championships po box 1 wellington, co 80549 phone. There are divisions for open, amateur, cowboy and youth. The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of. Stock horse of texas is designed for riders of all experiences to learn and compete in an environment that is friendly, affordable and designed to fit all levels of riding. The top ten 10 places will receive an award in each class and overall. These rules will be strictly adhered to and enforced by the executive director, staff, and the board of directors of the nvrha.
If an exhibitor has less than 25 points in aqha ranch riding, not including vrh ranch riding points, then the exhibitor is level 1 eligible for 2018. For example, aqha rules discourage silver adornments and bling on tack. May 25th wrha open show walworth county fairgrounds. A digital, mobilefriendly version of the 2015 official apha rule book is available, with ranch horse pleasure rules beginning on page 266 ranch horse pleasure is an individually performed pattern class, and judges may choose from four official patterns or create their own that includes a combination of required. Ranch pleasure, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch conformation. This page is for apha members that compete or wish to compete in ranch riding. The 2020 aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available. East coast ranch riding association will award the 1st and 2nd place division winners in each of the 10 divisions in each region as long as the region has a minimum of 25. If the class did not allow ears to be clipped on the inside, that would prevent those entering the ranch horse pleasure from cross entering in classes such as showmanship, horsemanship and performance halter. Read the rule book ahead of time so you know what is expected of you. The purpose of the ranch riding class is to show a working horses.
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