ARHA

08/31/2026

🍂 SEPTEMBER IS SHOW TIME! 🍂

Summer may be winding down, but the American Ranch Horse Association show season is still going strong! 🤠🐴

September is packed with opportunities to get back in the show pen, haul your horses, earn points, and make memories with your ARHA family!

📅 UPCOMING SEPTEMBER ARHA SHOWS
Keep an eye on the ARHA calendar and your charter pages for dates, locations, and entry information.

Whether you're chasing points, trying a new class, bringing along a young horse, or simply looking for a great weekend with your horse — September is the perfect time to hit the road! 🏆

🌾 Load up. Haul out. Show up.
We’ll see you in the pen!

08/26/2026

🐾 HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating some of the hardest-working, most loyal members of the ranch crew — our dogs! 🤠❤️

From helping move cattle to keeping watch, riding along in the truck, and being our best friends at the end of a long day, ranch dogs truly are partners, protectors, and family.

📸 Let’s see your ranch dogs!
Drop a photo of your four-legged ranch hand in the comments below and tell us their name! 🐶👇

We can’t wait to meet the dogs behind our ARHA family! 🇺🇸🐴🐾

08/17/2026

📢 ARHA Office Closure Notice 📢

Please note that the American Ranch Horse Association office will be closed August 17–24.

During this time, responses to emails, phone calls, memberships, registrations, and other office requests may be delayed. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, August 25, and will respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you when we return!

— American Ranch Horse Association

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

🏆 ARHA Show Results & Point Standings Update! 🏆

The ARHA Show Results and Point Standings have been updated through July 31!

Please take a few moments to review your points and verify that everything is correct. If you notice any errors or discrepancies, please email the ARHA Office at [email protected] so we can make any necessary corrections.

Our team is working diligently to ensure all show results, standings, and points are as accurate as possible, and we appreciate your help in keeping everything up to date.

We hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! August is shaping up to be a busy month with plenty of ARHA shows across the country. We can't wait to see you in the show pen—safe travels, and good luck to everyone competing! 🤠🐴

07/27/2026

🤝 Thank You to Our 2026 Ranch Hand Sponsor! 🤝

The American Ranch Horse Association is proud to recognize VolunteeRanch as a 2026 Ranch Hand Sponsor! Thank you for your support of ARHA and the ranch horse community.

Need an extra set of hands around the ranch? VolunteeRanch connects ranches with experienced volunteers—many with backgrounds in ranching, livestock, and horses.

🐴 List your ranch for free
🤠 Review volunteer profiles and skills
🌾 Find the right helping hand for your operation

Learn more and connect with volunteers today:
👉 www.volunteeranch.com

Thank you, VolunteeRanch, for supporting the American Ranch Horse Association and helping strengthen the ranching community! 🤠

07/24/2026

After a two-year hiatus, the American Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show is BACK! 🎉🐴

We're excited to bring the 2027 ARHA World Championship Show back to the Midwest and can't wait to welcome our ARHA family for an unforgettable week of competition, camaraderie, and celebrating the ranch horse.

Wondering how to secure your spot? We're glad you asked! Introducing our NEW 2027 World Show Slot Program!

🌎 2027 World Championship Show Slot Program 🌎

A limited number of World Show Slots will be available, and participation in the 2027 World Championship Show requires the purchase of a slot. Be sure to plan ahead!

📅 Slot Sales
• Available exclusively to current ARHA members beginning December 1, 2026
• Sales continue through February 1, 2027, or until all slots are sold
• Purchase through the ARHA Office or online on a first come first serve basis

🔹 Slot Details
• $200 per slot (credited toward your World Show tab)
• Guarantees your stall at the 2027 World Championship Show
• Pre-entries are still required (anticipated deadline: May 15, 2027)
• Maximum of 10 slots per individual or group

📌 Important Deadlines
• April 30, 2027 – Horse and rider assignments due (tentatively)
• Slots assigned after April 30 will incur a $100 late fee (not credited toward your show tab)
• May 5, 2027 – Any unnamed slots will be released to ARHA members and the public (Tentatively)

🔄 Transfers & Resales
• $50 transfer fee per slot (paid by the buyer)
• Slots may be sold privately or advertised through ARHA
• To list a slot on the ARHA website, email the seller's name and phone number to [email protected]
• Listings will remain active until written confirmation of the sale is received

📝 Information Required to Purchase
• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• ARHA Membership ID Number
• Email Address

Don't miss your chance to be part of the return of the 2027 ARHA World Championship Show! With a limited number of slots available, we encourage everyone to reserve early. We can't wait to see you in June 2027!

We will have a full list of details coming out soon!

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07/23/2026

☀️ Finish Your Summer Strong with ARHA! ☀️

August is shaping up to be a busy month across the American Ranch Horse Association! No matter where you call home, there's a great chance you'll find an ARHA show nearby.

From the East to the Midwest, the South, and beyond, our regional affiliates are hosting opportunities to earn points, gain experience, and enjoy a weekend with fellow ranch horse enthusiasts.

🏆 Whether you're chasing year-end awards or simply looking to enjoy another weekend in the saddle, now is the perfect time to hit the show pen before summer comes to an end!

Check out the August show schedule, make your plans, and join us for another month of great competition, great horses, and great people.

📍 Which ARHA show will we see you at this August? Let us know in the comments!

07/20/2026

Every great horseman started as a beginner who refused to quit.

The journey isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up, putting in the work, learning from every ride, and celebrating every small victory along the way.

Whether you're chasing your first ribbon or your next championship, remember that the bond you build with your horse is the greatest accomplishment of all.

Keep riding. Keep learning. Keep improving.