Overview
This special event will take place over two days.
AQHA Team Roping will be judged on 4 different maneuvers throughout the roping run. The horse is judged on it’s behavior in the box, running and rating, setting and handling, and finally facing and stopping. The focus of this event is a clean, calm, and consistent run.
Ranch Riding is meant to simulate a horse performing in working conditions. Judges are looking for forward motion at a working speed, while completing maneuvers in the assigned pattern. This event is designed to highlight purposeful riding that is commonly used outside of the arena.
AQHA Ranch Trail is a class that showcases the versatility and athleticism of a ranch-type American Quarter Horse. It involves navigating a course of six to nine obstacles that mimic those encountered during everyday ranch work. The class emphasizes the horses correctness, efficiency, and willingness to perform maneuvers like walking, trotting, and loping over obstacles passing through gates , backing, and dragging obstacles.
