Missouri Ranch Horse Association 

MoRHA is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the enduring heritage of ranching—a way of life built on purpose, partnership, and pride. At the heart of this tradition are the horses and the people who shaped it, each playing an essential role in the story of the American ranch.

For generations, ranch horses have been more than tools of the trade. They are trusted partners—athletic, intelligent, and versatile—bred and developed to meet the daily demands of real work. These horses exemplify willing minds, sound structure, and adaptability, qualities that made them indispensable on working ranches and continue to define their value today.

Equally important are the people behind the reins. Ranching has always required more than skill; it demands character. Integrity, responsibility, perseverance, and respect for land, livestock, and community are the traits that have defined ranch people across time. These values were taught through example and passed down through families, shaping a culture where horsemanship and personal conduct carry equal weight.

MoRHA exists to honor this unique partnership between horse and human. By recognizing and promoting the working ranch horse and the traditions that surround it, we help ensure that the authentic standards of usefulness, soundness, and temperament remain central to the ranch horse’s future.

Through preservation, education, and promotion, MoRHA champions the principles that made the American ranch horse legendary and the ranching way of life enduring. Our mission is not only to remember this heritage, but to keep it alive—celebrating a legacy that continues to influence horsemanship, agriculture, and character across the country.