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.
September 21, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Prize Kiss lays one on in the John Deere Indiana Juvenile Challenge at Indiana Grand.
September 21, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Jess Over Yonder romps to victory at Indiana Grand in Distaff Challenge stakes.
September 14, 2021 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
The American Quarter Horse Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association are looking for nominations of outstanding registered American Quarter Horses.
September 20, 2021 | News and Publications
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Publications
The American Quarter Horse Journal recently earned several top awards from the Livestock Publications Council and American Horse Publications writing, photography, illustration and design awards conte ...
March 12, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Use these ranch-horse training tips when riding pastures.
September 20, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Reason To Fly MV bests the field in the 2021 edition of the Grade 1 race at Los Alamitos.
September 20, 2021
They have bred the earners of more than $2.8 million, including stakes winner Summertime Quickie, the dam of champion Foose, an earner of $1,616,938 on the racetrack and a top sire.
September 20, 2021 | Ranching
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Ranching
Considering the “why” may help you build your horse up for success.
September 20, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory gets full approval.
September 20, 2021
In 2019, the Paulsons received their cumulative 50-year breeder award, and in 2020, they became Legacy breeders.
September 16, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
A recap of non-graded stakes and trials.
September 20, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
The Grade 3, $222,440 Valley Junction Futurity headlines a stakes tripleheader at the Iowa track.
September 20, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Valiant Tiberias posts mild upset victory in Grade 1 Albuquerque Fall Championship, as the track ends its 2021 meet with a lucrative stakes bonanza.
September 19, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
The field is set for the October 2, $200,000-est. final at Lone Star Park.
September 19, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Champion Madewell scores his fourth career graded stakes win, breaks Albuquerque's 870-yard track record.
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