The Ranch Horse

The Ranch horse events include a variety of different events, however, as a club we focus on the Ranch Conformation, Riding and Trail as we feel that this is something that is suitable for all our members.

Ranch Events

• Ranch Conformation
• Ranch Riding
• Ranch Trail
• Ranch Reining
• Ranch Cutting
• Ranch Boxing
• Reined Cow Horse
• Ranch Horsemanship
• Ranchmanship
• Ranch Rush
• Cutting
• Working Ranch Horse
• Ranch Sorting

www.rhaa.com.au/For more information visit the Ranch Horse Association of Australia

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​RANCH CONFORMATION

Presenting a natural horse with form for function
Conformation is based on the structural correctness, balance and functional ability of the horse. The horse’s form, meaning its’ structural correctness and balance, combined with function, meaning its’ performance in the cutting, riding, working cow and trail classes, establishes the Ranch Conformation score. We call this “Form to Function.

Horses will walk to the judge one at a time, stop, and setup. The judge will look at your horse from many angles. Bear in mind that setting up and presenting your horse properly can add a great deal of appeal. Know your horses assets and liabilities and work with them the best you can. You will then trot off to a cone, turn left and continue trotting toward the wall or fence of the arena. 

Unlike show halter classes that are run at the start of the day, the ranch conformation class is held at the end of the day. Some marks from a days riding is all part of the class is all part of the presentation. The horses ears must contain hair, no make-up on the faces or socks and feet. No false tails. The halter is a working halter. Long flowing manes enhance the look for the ranch horse.