About AQHA Overview
About AQHA
The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization.
Welcome to AQHA
History and Facts
Learn about the history of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse.
The history of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse are as vast and colorful as our favorite horse is versatile. Learn about how the American Quarter Horse came to be, and meet some of the people who were instrumental in the establishment of the breed and the organization of AQHA as an organization committed to preserving breed integrity.
AQHA Directories
Learn more about the organizations and people who help AQHA.
Governance and Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decisions-making processes of your Association.
Careers
Read about employment opportunities available with the American Quarter Horse Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our FAQs to see answers to common questions about AQHA business, membership and more.
AQHA News and Blogs
Keep up with the latest news and blogs from AQHA.
AQHA is committed to bringing you the latest news from our AQHA Headquarters and the horse industry. Plus, we've got helpful blogs to teach you more about your favorite horse topics, such as horse training, horse health, youth involvement, horseback riding and much more.
Top Resources
AQHA Mission Statement
AQHA's role in preserving the integrity of the breed is expanding on a daily basis.
AQHA Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decision-making processes of your Association.
December 04, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Regulatory veterinarians and horse racing regulators are invited to RMTC continuing education event.
December 04, 2023 | AQHA Services
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AQHA Memberships
Make a difference and submit your AQHA rule-change proposals by December 31, 2023.
December 04, 2023
Most causes of lameness are not career ending and can be treated, though some can be more serious.
December 01, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
New in 2023, AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders will donate a full remuda of American Quarter Horses to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant horsemanship contest.
December 01, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Ruidoso to induct six into its hall of Fame in 2024.
December 01, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Heritage Place hosts foal in-utero sale December 12-14.
December 01, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
There is something special when a nearly impossible historic milestone is surpassed.
December 01, 2023 | News and Publications
The 2024 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online and in print.
November 27, 2023
As a horse owner, it’s important to be aware of the common causes of stress, signs that a horse may show when stressed and how to proactively address stress levels.
November 29, 2023 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
Slade Wood celebrates career year on steer roping horse of the year Son Ofa Glo.Â
November 29, 2023 | News and Publications
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Rodeo
O Canada! Another steer wrestling horse of the year strike. Â
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