The EMRHA is organized to encourage, promote, advertise, and develop the ranch type horses as a unique and excellent athlete. The Association will carry out the above purpose by conducting and supporting ranch horse activities, events and contests according to the rules of the American Ranch Horse Association (ARHA).
We will strive to offer friendly, fun, family-oriented events and shows where members can promote their horses, and earn points and recognition on a national level.
The mission of the EMRHA is to promote a safe, sane, all around versatile ranch type horse with athletic talent, brains, style and beauty in the eastern mountains.
To accomplish this goal we will promote ARHA shows, clinics and events to showcase these equine athletes and thereby educate and inform members and non-members of the qualities of these horses.
As the versatile ranch horse is the focus of our efforts, we must always care for our horses and all animals with the dignity and respect they deserve and thereby promote better horsemanship throughout our area of influence.
Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association (EMRHA) was formed in June 2006 by a group of dedicated horse people who participated in an open Versatility Ranch Horse show earlier that year.
After some research into Ranch Horse Associations, we chose to affiliate with the American Ranch Horse Association (ARHA) because of the variety of classes they offer and the breeds they register. ARHA registers stock/ranch type horses registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC, IBHA, PBHA, and PtHA.
EMRHA covers New York and New England with most of its members residing in the foothills of the Adirondacks or the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Our members include people with only a couple of horses who have only begun to compete in these events, to families looking to compete together, to experienced riders who have competed in cattle events for many years, to small breeders looking for an affordable show experience to demonstrate the talent of their horses.
The following are approved ARHA classes.
Ranch Horse ConformationRanch Riding
In-Hand Trail
Ranch Horse Trail
Showmanship *amateur/youth only
Horsemanship
Ranch Cutting
Working Ranch Horse
Working Cow Horse
Cutting
Reining
Ranch Reining
Western Riding
Calf Roping
Breakaway Roping
Team Roping - Heading & Heeling
Ranch Roping
Steer Stopping
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Team Penning
Team Sorting
Feedlot Sorting
