Promoting Western lifestyle and ranching heritage worldwide.

Our Story & Vision

Our mission is to preserve the integrity of all-breed ranch horse events while promoting the Western lifestyle and ranching heritage worldwide. 

 

IRHA Membership

Your IRHA membership helps support the preservation of the Western lifestyle and ranching heritage worldwide. Memberships are available for Open, Non-Pro and Youth.

For 2025, membership fees are not required for international members.

PAID OUT $320,000 IN 2024

Stallion Incentive Program

The IRHA Stallion Incentive Program rewards exhibitors, nominators and breeders of participating horses excelling in IRHA and Ranch Horse Triple Crown Challenge events. In 2024, more than $90,000 in stallion incentives was awarded at the IRHA Ranch Horse Futurity (Open/Non-Pro) and the Ranch Horse Triple Crown Challenge (Open/Non-Pro). 

IRHA Events

Show your support for the Western way of life by applying for IRHA show approval for your event—contact us to learn more! 

Email Sandy Jirkovsky at sandyj@apha.com or call 308-440-9627

2025 U.S. Events

2025 International Events

Classes

IRHA offers ranch riding, ranch rail and ranch trail classes for all horse breeds and exhibitors worldwide!
Two IRHA contestants high five in the arena.

IRHA Rules

IRHA is committed to the welfare and safety of our horses and exhibitors. We strive to promote transparency, humane training and management, fair and fun competition, and continuing education.

IRHA Show Results

Check out past class results from IRHA shows.

Connect with IRHA

 

If you share our passion for the Western lifestyle and ranching heritage, we would love to have you join our community. Contact us to learn more about membership and other ways to get involved.

Address
122 E. Exchange Ave, Ste 420, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Office Hours
Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CST
Questions?
sandyj@apha.com
308-440-9627

IRHA Sponsors

Thank you to our IRHA sponsors! For information on how to become a sponsor, please contact Director of Business Development Kurt Crawford at kcrawford@apha.com or at 817-222-6445.