Next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge in Amarillo Sept. 19th

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The next American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Challenge is slated for September 19 at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo.

Late entries will be accepted through September 13 with a $100 late fee.

“Ranching Heritage Challenges showcase the versatility, soundness and willing attitude of American Quarter Horses that are born, raised and utilized for ranch work,” said Karen McCuistion, AQHA senior director of member programs. “The Challenge program is designed to recognize and reward horses and exhibitors perpetuating ranching heritage and the spirit of the working American Quarter Horse.”

Ranching Heritage Challenges are open to any horse bred by an AQHA Ranching Heritage Breederand enrolled in the program. AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders are breeders who have been breeding American Quarter Horses for at least 10 years and whose horses are primarily bred to work on a cattle ranch. Horses foaled in 2010 and earlier are automatically enrolled into the program with no additional fees due.

Anyone can own and show these eligible and enrolled horses in the Challenges.

Competitors who show at a 2021 Challenge event will qualify to compete at the 2022 AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals.

The Challenges offer multiple divisions for various ages and skill levels for both horse and rider. Classes include working ranch horse and ranch riding; some Challenge events also offer team roping and barrel racing.

AQHA appreciates the generous sponsorship of John Deere and Nutrena in supporting these Ranching Heritage events.

For more information on AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges or for upcoming events, visit www.aqha.com/aqha-ranching-heritage-challenge.

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