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.
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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 Amateur Ambassadors
The AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program cultivates amateur liaisons to serve as welcoming ambassadors at horse shows, providing helpful and essential information to all attendees.
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.
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is designed to reward AQHA and AQHYA members who spend time riding American Quarter Horses.
November 22, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching events and shows
Sumac Gunnbeflashy wins the AQHA Superhorse title at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show.
November 21, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA crowns the 2024 AQHA Select All-Around Amateur and Gene Graves Super-Select Special Recognition Award recipient at the Adequan® Select World.
November 21, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
Katie Jo Jones is crowned the AQHA All-Around Amateur at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
November 20, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
Three horses earned additional honors at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
November 20, 2024 | News and Publications
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World shows
AQHA crowns the 2024 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Adequan® Select World.
November 19, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Winners of the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest were named on November 10 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
November 18, 2024
The 2025 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online and in print.
November 17, 2024 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Jiminy Cricket and AQHA Professional Horseman Anthony Montes win the AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Super Sires.
November 04, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA Ranching held the International Ranching Heritage Challenge in Chihuahua, Mexico.
November 03, 2024 | News and Publications
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Showing
It has been 50 years now since the first AQHA world champions were crowned. Fifty years ago, AQHA staffers and volunteers were preparing for a special event – the first-ever AQHA World Championship Sh ...
October 31, 2024
It’s gift-giving season! Spread cheer this time of year with gifts from AQHA Partners.
October 30, 2024
Bidding for the Lenertz Family Quarter Horse Production Sale runs from October 31 - November 2.
October 25, 2024 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA Professional Horsemen will demonstrate patterns and answer questions during the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
October 24, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Qualifying is underway for the 2025 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships as AQHA announces details for 2026 qualifying.
October 21, 2024 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA spotlights the 2025 Team Wrangler, a collection of elite AQHA Professional Horsemen who promote the American Quarter Horse and the western lifestyle through educational outreach.
October 16, 2024 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
The 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows are in for a groovy good time with a variety of 50th anniversary events and activities in and out of the arena.
October 16, 2024 | News and Publications
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World shows
AQHA Professional Horseman Alex Ross uses a poem to recall one of his best rides at the AQHA World Championship Show.
October 03, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
As the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows approach, AQHA continues its dedication to preserving the integrity of the American Quarter Horse.
September 09, 2024
View the auction catalog and register to bid online.
September 05, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA introduces Amateur Ambassador Program to serve as a welcome committee to new members at shows and events.