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Ranch Riding Events & Competitions
A discipline showcasing versatile ranch horses performing practical working tasks.
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About Ranch Riding Events
Ranch riding, also called ranch versatility or ranch horse, celebrates the practical skills of a working ranch horse. Unlike Western Pleasure's slow, stylized gaits, ranch riding rewards natural, ground-covering movement at a working pace. Horses perform patterns that include walk, trot, lope, extended gaits, lead changes, and stops. The ideal ranch horse is willing, athletic, and useful for actual ranch work.
Competition Levels
Local, Regional, National
Governing Bodies
AQHA, APHA
Famous Ranch Riding Competitions
AQHA World Show
Congress Quarter Horse Show
Versatility Ranch Horse Championships
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Skill LevelBeginner
CategoryWestern
Olympic SportNo
Start Cost$4,000-$10,000 first year
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