Ranching Heritage Breeders are those that breed and raise the ranch-type horse, which remains at the core of the American Quarter Horse Association and epitomizes the breed's versatility.
 
 

Foals raised by Ranching Heritage Breeders are eligible for nomination to the Ranching Heritage Challenge. The Ranching Heritage Challenge highlights the versatility, soundness and willing attitude of American Quarter Horses that are ranch born and raised. 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 in working cattle. All foals bred and raised by a Ranching Heritage Breeder will be eligible to be nominated into the Ranching Heritage Challenge.  As interest in the program increases, AQHA anticipates having nine regional events around the United States - each with a purse in excess of $100,000! These purses will be generated through nominations and sustaining payments for horses in the program and from added money in the form of sponsorships.  

 

For more information go to: AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge