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.
September 22, 2023 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA leveling point ranges for 2024 are now available online.
September 13, 2023 | Showing
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Ranching
From veterinarians to trainers to farriers, everyone in your stable of people helps make the ride more enjoyable—and longer-lasting.
September 12, 2023 | News and Publications
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Working Western Rail
Working Western Rail series returns with $35,000 in added money and two trophy saddles at the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows and the All American Quarter Horse Congress ...
September 09, 2023
There are a lot of things to consider when selecting stalls for your horse barn, including animal comfort and safety, functionality and style.
September 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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Judges
Enter the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest, scheduled for November 2, in conjunction with the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World.
September 07, 2023 | News and Publications
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Shows
The 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award in excess of $3 million in purse and prizes.
September 05, 2023 | News and Publications
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World shows
The 44th annual Fall Triangle Horse Sale will return to the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
August 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Join AQHA for the inaugural International Ranching Heritage Challenge and Member Experience On-site in Chihuahua, Mexico.
August 30, 2023 | Showing
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World shows
AQHA has been crowning a Select all-around amateur since 2003 at the AQHA Select World Championship Show.
August 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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World shows
AQHA started crowning an all-around amateur at the 1983 AQHA World Championship Show.
August 22, 2023 | News and Publications
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Shows
The Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Super Sires, returns to the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows on Saturday, November 11.
August 09, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s AQHYA World Championship Show for the chance to experience the thrill of taking home a coveted gold globe.
August 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards the Youth Activities Scholarships at the 2023 AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members competed in a variety of contests – in and outside the arena – at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 07, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Doles named the AQHYA 14-18 All-Around winner, and Rippeon is named the AQHYA 13-&-Under All-Around winner at the 2023 AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 03, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Winners of the AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest were named August 1 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
August 03, 2023
How do you determine the correct saddle pad for your horse? Learn the importance of choosing a saddle pad with the correct length and thickness for your horse to make riding more enjoyable.
July 31, 2023 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
AQHA is proud to announce Nutrena as the new title sponsor of the Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show.
July 28, 2023 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
Dates and locations have been announced for the 2024 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships for 2024.
July 20, 2023 | News and Publications
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Judges
The AQHA Judges Committee recommended and AQHA Executive Committee approved new AQHA judges.