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ABOUT ARCHA


One of Canada’s most dynamic and exciting western horse organizations! ARCHA is a group of dedicated people aiming to improve the quality of the western stock horse, and perpetuate the early Spanish – old west – traditions of highly skilled and trained working cow horses. ARCHA promotes cow horse events and enables the arena for showcasing the trained cow horses of the Western horsemen and women.

Since 1981, ARCHA has maintained the tradition of showing, promoting, training and breeding of the desirable working cow horse by hosting many competitions in Western Canada.

These competitions offer beginner to advanced riders a variety of classes in which to choose from that give the participant a chance to enjoy and compete in an event with people at a similar training level and ability.

Thus a horse and rider may compete in as many events as they are qualified to participate in. Each year the ARCHA hosts a number of competitions for the reined cow horse. All ages of horses, all cow horse disciplines and riders of all levels of expertise compete.


There are currently 290 active members within the association made up of youth, adult and senior western equine enthusiasts. Skill levels range from the beginner to the professional.

THE REINED COW HORSE
The Old West created the stock horse, demanding a tough, enduring animal that could go for miles and herd the vast numbers of cattle in a bygone era. Not only was an athletic horse required, but one that could be completely trained in carrying out the everyday tasks of ranch life.

HISTORY

Historically, the Western horse can trace its training to the demanding and exacting discipline of the Spanish Light Cavalry, renowned for its great horsemanship.Later, this training was adapted by the early Spanish settlers in the Americas, and then modified to suit the rigors of ranch life in the 1800’s. The Vaqueros and Charros were then horsemen that combined with the hundreds of years of breeding excellence into athletic ability and good temperament, which cumulated into an elusive, but critical quality called “cow sense”. The result was a usable and desirable horse that won the West. The foundation for the highly competitive sport of the reined cow horse was established and Quarter Horses are primarily used.

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Coming Events

2021 ARCHA WEEKEND COMPETITION DATES

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The Board is currently working on 2021 dates
2021 Alberta Snaffle Bit Futurity & Dave Robson Derby, Claresholm NRCHA, ARCHA
2021 Cowtown Derby, Futurity & Stockhorse Show NRCHA, ARCHA

ARCHA Updates

ROGER HEINTZ YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Roger Heintz ARCHA Youth Scholarship Application 2020
Scholarship Award Request Form

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2021 Stallion Sale

Please use the following link to be directed to the 27th annual Alberta Reined Cow Horse stallion service sale! A great thanks to the generous stallion owners who have donated a breeding and good luck mare owners!

Live bidding goes from December 10, 2020 to March 10, 2021.

www.archastallionauction.com

2020 Alberta Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion - Some Kinda Kit Kat & Cayley Wilson




Mission Statement

  • We aim to be the best at what we are in Alberta, a friendly, supportive organization dedicated to introducing the Western Reined Cow Horse competitor to the show arena.
  • We aim to provide professionally run shows balanced between camaraderie and competitiveness.
  • We aim to encourage skill development in reining, cutting, stock horse and judging, through a variety of expert guided training experiences.
  • We aim to inspire an atmosphere where individuals can compete, have fun, develop relationships and encourage each other to new successes.

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ARCHA (Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association)

Address: 27245 TWP 350 Red Deer County, AB T4G 0M4

Phone: (403) 875-1369

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