Welcome to Ranch Horse Association of South Australia

The Ranch Horse Association of South Australia is a RHAA Affiliated Club.

Our mission is to bring together Ranch Horse enthusiasts to compete, and grow the knowledge base for this style of horsemanship.

We share knowledge, experiences, and the love for ranch horses.

What is Ranch

Ranch events are judged on the ability to work a horse at a forward moving pace,  in a natural frame, whilst testing the skill and versatility of horse & rider.  In Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, Ranch Pleasure & Ranch Trail (collectively known as the pattern classes), a horse’s abilities and manners are put to the test through a series of transitions and manoeuvres. A horse’s gaits, movement and ability to ride confidently amongst other horses is showcased in Ranch on the Rail; and its ability to work cattle is tested in Ranch Cow Work, Ranch Cutting, Ranch Roping and Ranch Boxing.  This club will not be running Cow Classes at this stage. A horse’s conformation and suitability for ranch work is also judged in Ranch Conformation, a halter class. A ranch horse should be attentive to its surroundings, display forward moving in working gaits and be ridden with a light contact.

Once you give ranch a try, it's very easy to become hooked!

Ranch is open to all breeds of horse that can demonstrate these characteristics.