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.
AQHA members share a passion for the American Quarter Horse and the vast lifestyle created by the world’s most popular horse. Whether you’re a seasoned horse show veteran, a fan of the race track, a backyard horse enthusiast or simply someone dreaming of someday owning a horse, AQHA membership will benefit you in countless ways.
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 and Internships
Read about employment and internship 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 Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decision-making processes of your Association.
AQHA Mission Statement
AQHA's role in preserving the integrity of the breed is expanding on a daily basis.
March 25, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Updates for the racing community regarding industry changes due to COVID-19 concerns.
July 13, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Nomadic tops the trials for the July 25 Governor's Cup Derby.
July 13, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Texas Quarter Horse Association Yearling Sale offers online bidding.
July 12, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Untuckit tops the qualifiers to the July 25, $322,000 final at Los Alamitos.
July 11, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
No out-of-state horsemen allowed into Prairie Meadows until further notice.
July 11, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
The field is set for the July 25, $475,000-est. final at Retama Park.
July 11, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
High Value Of Return leads the way into the July 25, $139,900 final at Fair Meadows at Tulsa.
July 11, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Cristom tops the qualifiers to the July 26, $375,000 final at Ruidoso Downs.
July 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Even in challenging times, horse people pull themselves up by their bootstraps.
July 10, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Top sophomores line up in the Governor's Cup Derby trials at Los Alamitos.
July 10, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
How can a 2-year-old get a better career start than what Mister Illusion did?
July 10, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
LQHBA Yearling Sale has been moved to Opelousas, Louisiana.
July 09, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Ruidoso sales will be held at Lazy E in Oklahoma.
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