AQHA Programs Overview
Showing Programs
AQHA provides the AQHA Professional Horseman's Association for professional horse trainers in good standing; the AQHA Stewards program to ensure safety and fairness at events; and the AQHA Leveling program to provide a place for every level of exhibitor at AQHA shows and events.
AQHA Professional Horsemen
Check out what the members of the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association can do to help you and your American Quarter Horses.
AQHA Stewards
AQHA Stewards regulate the enforcement of AQHA's mission statement, which mandates all American Quarter Horses be treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times.
AQHA Leveling Program
AQHA leveling groups horses and riders with peers of similar experience and points earned.
March 22, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The loss of some good people and horses got Journal Editor-in-Chief Becky Newell to thinking about God's horse string.
March 17, 2023 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA honors John Pipkin, Cindy Hale and Robin Frid as the 2022 AQHA Professionals of the Year.
March 16, 2023 | News and Publications
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Year-end high-point award
High-point standings for 2022 are finalized and year-end all-around high-point horses and exhibitors are named.
March 11, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The inaugural The American Performance Horseman, featuring American Quarter Horses, saw individual and team winners.
March 09, 2023 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
The American Quarter Horse Association announces new qualifying options at alliance events to allow barrel racing competitors additional ways to qualify for the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
March 06, 2023 | News and Publications
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Rodeo
Teton Ridge launches innovative western equine sports event to debut March 10 at Globe Life Field during The American Rodeo 2023.
March 06, 2023 | AQHA Services
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Ranching
AQHA members and board of directors approved registration-related items at the 2023 AQHA Convention.
March 01, 2023 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
Don’t miss your opportunity to enter the 2023 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships.
February 27, 2023 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
The 2023-2024 AQHA Executive Committee was elected during the 2023 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
February 22, 2023 | News and Publications
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Shows
The American Quarter Horse Association announces qualifying requirements for the 2023 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World Championship Show.
February 21, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum
This year's Hall of Fame class includes four men and three horses.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Corey Cushing, Wes Galyean and Andrea Fappani make up Team Purple. See the pedigrees and earnings for their primary and reserve horses.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Lloyd Cox, Justin Wright and Shawn Flarida make up Team Red. See the pedigrees and earnings for their primary and reserve horses.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Casey Deary, Chris Dawson and Lindy Thorn make up Team Green. See the pedigrees and earnings for their primary and reserve horses.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications
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Outside Scholarships
The American Quarter Horse Association renews partnership with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association to provide expanded scholarship opportunities for IEA riders with AQHYA memberships.
February 14, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Matt Mills, Lee Deacon and Austin Shepard make up Team Burnt Orange. See the pedigrees and earnings for their primary and reserve horses.
February 14, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Fernando Salgado, Sarah Dawson and Adan Banuelos are Team Blue 2023. See the pedigrees and earnings for their primary and reserve horses.
February 13, 2023
From proven arthritis medications to nutritional supplements, understanding the differences among joint product types can make a real difference in your horse’s long-term mobility.
January 24, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
The world’s largest equine breed registry hires Scott Neuman as the AQHA director of competitions.
January 10, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2023 AQHA events.