Explore the AQHA awards and programs that are available to competing American Quarter Horses.
Add AQHA Approval to Your Event
What you need to know to add AQHA approval to your barrel race, roping or timed event, find a judge or how to get a special event judges card.
Barrel Racing Side Pots
AQHA offers side pots at many industry leading barrel races so AQHA members and their American Quarter Horses to run at more money.
Barrel Racing Industry Alliance (BRIA)
AQHA is a founding member of BRIA, whose goal is to collect accurate results from barrel racing events and report performance data.
AQHA World Show
The Nutrena AQHA & Adequan Select World Championship Shows paid out nearly $1 million in just in the roping events in 2023, with over $4 million paid out across the event.
Ways to Qualify by July 31, 2024:
Earn Qualifying Points
Participate in Four AQHA-Approved Events
Qualify as an Affiliate (State/Provincial) Invitee
Buy-In World Show Entry
Direct Qualifying Invitations: Barrel Racing
Sign Up for the AQHA Fan Zone
Created especially for the biggest fans of the American Quarter Horse.
Fans receive an exclusive webpage and content, including newsletters, a free issue of The American Quarter Horse Journal, ebooks, downloadable charts, information on famous Quarter Horses, history, helpful resources – and more.
Second Careers for Racehorses
Former racehorses often find second careers in the timed event arena, competing in barrel racing, roping and more. AQHA recognizes these American Quarter Horses for the stars they are on and off the track.
Benefits of Membership
Make your AQHA membership work for you. These AQHA corporate partners and programs give you an extra bang for your membership buck.
AQHA has been a sponsor of these awards for more than 30 years, because a majority of the horses ridden by professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls are American Quarter Horses.
