About AQHA Overview
About AQHA
The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization.
Welcome to AQHA
History and Facts
Learn about the history of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse.
The history of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse are as vast and colorful as our favorite horse is versatile. Learn about how the American Quarter Horse came to be, and meet some of the people who were instrumental in the establishment of the breed and the organization of AQHA as an organization committed to preserving breed integrity.
AQHA Directories
Learn more about the organizations and people who help AQHA.
Governance and Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decisions-making processes of your Association.
Careers
Read about employment opportunities available with the American Quarter Horse Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our FAQs to see answers to common questions about AQHA business, membership and more.
AQHA News and Blogs
Keep up with the latest news and blogs from AQHA.
AQHA is committed to bringing you the latest news from our AQHA Headquarters and the horse industry. Plus, we've got helpful blogs to teach you more about your favorite horse topics, such as horse training, horse health, youth involvement, horseback riding and much more.
Top Resources
AQHA Mission Statement
AQHA's role in preserving the integrity of the breed is expanding on a daily basis.
AQHA Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decision-making processes of your Association.
January 28, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Colby James boosts his family tradition of performing in stakes races.
January 28, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Thirty-four sophomores are entered in four heats on Saturday.
January 28, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
A recap of non-graded stakes and trials.
January 27, 2022 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum
The brave men of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments and the horses they rode helped shape the nation.
January 26, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) pneumonia is often not recognized until it is well advanced and, therefore, is difficult to treat.
January 25, 2022 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
Sit in on a clinic with barrel racing legend Jane Melby as she uses a three-step maneuver to reinvent the pocket.
January 26, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Nail Versatility Ranch Horse conformation classes with tips from an AQHA judge.
December 10, 2020 | Showing
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RHC Cutting
A flag is a handy tool for training cow horses and cutting horses. Better than the "bicycle" model, here's how to make a homemade mechanical flag on a budget.
January 25, 2022 | News and Publications
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Grooming
Professionals and judges share their horse grooming tips and tricks.
January 24, 2022 | News and Publications
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Grooming
Not enough hours in the day? These time-management pointers will help you find more time to spend with your horse.
January 26, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Hollering and jostling is not the most effective way to handle livestock. Five keys to harnessing cattle flight zones.
January 24, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., uses her autism to gain insights into equine behavior. Animals and autistic people don’t see their ideas of things, she says, they see the actual things themselves.
January 24, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
This successful racehorse is now a 1D barrel horse.
January 10, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching heritage breeders program
Join AQHA to honor the breeders who have shaped the American Quarter Horse industry at the AQHA Breeder Banquet, presented by Teton Ridge.
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