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.
January 21, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Muy Peligrosito could be a real danger in the derbies this year.
January 21, 2022 | Showing
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Showing
European-based son of Radical Rodder was a show horse and sire.
January 21, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
The January 26 Quarter Horse feature at Turf Paradise has been split into two $40,000 divisions.
January 20, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Payments for Bank of America Racing Challenge regional races due in January and February.
December 29, 2021
Sign up to sponsor a class at the 2022 Nutrena AQHA Level 1 East Championships. We look forward to working with you!
January 19, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Morning-line favorite Woodys Gold headlines Saturday's 440-yard feature at Sunland Park.
January 18, 2022 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
Discounted tickets to attend the 2022 Excellence in Horsemanship Symposium are available to AQHA Convention registrants for a limited time.
January 19, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Track opens for training January 31, meet opens March 3.
January 18, 2022 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
Join AQHA for the 2022 AQHA Convention February 25-28 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to make a difference in your Association!
January 18, 2022 | Ranching
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Ranching
Ranchers are invited to attend the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association February 1-3 in Houston.
January 18, 2022 | Showing
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Showing
Ohio teacher, trainer, judge passed away January 18.
January 18, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The AQHA Standing Committee agendas for the 2022 AQHA Convention are available online.
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