Our Story & Vision

The IRHA mission is to preserve the integrity of all-breed ranch horse events while promoting the Western lifestyle and ranching heritage worldwide. IRHA strives to provide ranch competitions and educational opportunities to exhibitors across the globe while ensuring fairness, safety and enjoyment of the sport. Our events are open to exhibitors aboard all breeds.
 

The organization was founded in 2021 through a partnership with Daniel Patton and the American Paint Horse Association. IRHA is the worldwide governing body for the ranch horse competition, working in close partnership with other leading equine breed and event organizations.