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AQHA Golf Classic
During the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction & Reunion Celebration, Friday, September 15 in Amarillo, Texas.
Board of Trustees
The American Quarter Horse Foundation Board of Trustees is the governing board of the Foundation. Trustees are elected at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Quarter Horse...
2023-2024 Equine Research Program Funded Projects
American Quarter Horse Foundation funded research related to intestinal ischemia and colic, S protein vaccine for strangles, impact of clodronate on young exercising horses, x-monosomy-like...
2021-2022 Equine Research Program Funded Projects
The American Quarter Horse Foundation funded research related to equine osteoarthritis and treatments, cartilage changes in older horses, breeding-induced endometritis and exercise-induced...
2022-2023 Equine Research Program Funded Projects
The American Quarter Horse Foundation funded research related to Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), Equine Glandular Gastric Disease and Intra-articular Corticosteroids.
Topsail Whiz
Topsail Whiz was the next step in a proven lineage that greatly enhanced the American Quarter Horse and impacted the sport of reining.
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2023
This year's Hall of Fame class includes four men and three horses.
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To make a gift to the American Quarter Horse Foundation by telephone, please call 806-378-5029 or mail donations directly.
Jerry Wells
Best known for his halter horse achievements, Jerry Wells had a hand in roping, racehorses and AQHA Supreme Champions. He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2022.
Walter T. Hughes and Nancy S. Hughes
Walter and Nancy Hughes were ambassadors for AQHA and exemplified service in the worldwide development of the American Quarter Horse.
Mary Hopkins
Mary Hopkins spent immeasurable time volunteering, teaching, judging and serving the Mississippi Quarter Horse Association. She was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2022.
James V. A. Carter
James V. A. Carter bred, owned or had a sure hand in developing three American Quarter Horse Hall of Famers: Moon Deck, Top Moon and Jet Deck.
Sandy Arledge
Sandy Arledge took the reins as AQHA president in 2016, the third woman to hold the post. She was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2022.
John Andreini
A top-level breeder for more than 30 years, John Andreini was a decorated owner and breeder of American Quarter Horse racehorses, as well as the founder, principal owner and CEO of Andreini & Co.,...
Sun Frost
South Dakota-bred Sun Frost was not only good-looking but fast enough to catch a calf, cowy enough to be a top cutting horse and passed on speed and agility to some of the best barrel horses of all...
Impressive
Impressive’s popularity in the show ring and as a sire was phenomenal. However, because of his tie to the genetic disease hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, he is one of the most controversial horses...
Easter King
A sorrel son of King P-234, Easter King had his marked in cutting and crossed especially well on Hollywood Gold mares. He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2022.
Corona Cartel
Corona Cartel had looks, brains, ability – the true essence of an American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame stallion. He has made a significant impact on Quarter Horse racing and barrel racing.
Big Step
Big Step was bred to be a racehorse but he went on to sire AQHA winners in a wide range of western events and a sire of top ranch horses. He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of...