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News and Publications

The world’s-largest and most-progressive horse registry offers the most extensive selection of media.

The world’s-largest and most-progressive horse registry offers the most extensive selection of media. Browse your many options for news and entertainment.

Horseback Riding Program

Earn rewards for time spent in the saddle.

The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is designed to reward AQHA and AQHYA members who spend time riding American Quarter Horses.

Enroll in the Horseback Riding Program

Log Your Hours Online

Trail Tips

More Ways to Earn Hours

AQHA Horseback Riding Program Award Winners

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Learn about the exciting AQHA Racing Programs and events that will fuel your passion for speed

AQHA Racing Special Recognition

Horse Awards

Racing Champions

Racing World Records

AQHA Youth Racing Experience

Sales Companies

Find links to sales companies within the AQHA racing industry.

Heritage Place Sale

Texas Quarter Horse Association Yearling Sale

Ruidoso Horse Sale Company

Iowa Quarter Horse Association Yearling Sale

Los Alamitos Equine Sales Company

Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association Sale

Sales Companies

International Programs

Whether you’re interested in earning recognition for your ranch or want to increase educational opportunities in your country – we’ve got you covered.

Learn more about what opportunities for education and recognition are available for international affiliates and members.

AQHA International Educational Marketplace

International Best Remuda Award

International Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year Award

Quality Samples Program

International Programs Overview

Timed Events

Explore the AQHA awards, programs and events that are available to competing American Quarter Horses.

Awards

Event Approval

Side Pots

News and Blogs

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Competitions

There are a variety of ways to compete in ranching events with your American Quarter Horse.

The Versatility Ranch Horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the horse and is demonstrated in five riding classes plus one conformation class – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work, ranch cutting and ranch conformation. There are divisions for open, amateur, cowboy and youth. For complete rules and regulations, refer to the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.

Versatility Ranch Horse Competition and VRH World Championships

Ranching Heritage Challenges

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Showing

AQHA shows are perfect for demonstration your American Quarter Horse's versatility and talents.

Start Showing

Shows

Programs

Resources

News and Blogs

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Horse Identification

The American Quarter Horse Association began the transition to microchips in place of lip tattoos to identify racing American Quarter Horses effective January 1, 2024. Learn more about this transition.

Identifiers

Microchipping FAQs

Horse Identification

Racing Challenge

Find information, schedules, forms, leaders lists and more about the Racing Challenge.

The Racing Challenge has been a source of quality racing for horses of all levels and abilities for the past 25 years. Learn more about this long-standing competition by exploring these links.

About the Program

Schedules

Forms

Leading Owners, Trainers, Breeders and Jockeys

Challenge Championships

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Horseman Info

Find helpful resources, records and tips about racing American Quarter Horses.

Explore the world of American Quarter Horse racing by starting with these tools and resources.

Race Information

Premier Races

Horse Identification

Racing Welfare and Medication

Racing Regulation

Race Records and Results

Organizations

Sales Companies

Education and Careers

AQHA Disciplinary Actions

Second-Career Racehorses

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AQHA Professional Horsemen

Check out what the members of the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association can do to help you and your American Quarter Horses.

Become an AQHA Professional Horseman

Team Wrangler

Find a Professional

Professional Horseman and Horsewoman of the Year Nomination

Professional Horseman Applicants

AQHA Professional Horsemen Code of Ethics

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Vendors

Super Barn Vendors

Concourse East Vendors

Barn Row Chisholm Trail Vendors

Barn 3 Vendors

World Championship Shows

AQHA world championship shows welcome the greatest exhibitors and horses from across the globe.

AQHA hosts championship shows for every level of exhibitor, ranging from Regional Championships to the AQHA world championship shows, which are the pinnacle events of American Quarter Horse competition for the top riders and horses. Find all the resources you need to help you and your horse excel in the AQHA arena.

2023 International World Show Eligibility Guidelines

International Lease Horse Request Form

International Lease for World Championship Show Form

AQHA World Show Adviser Program

Championship Shows

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Race Records and Results

Use these services to find race records, results and more.

Black Types Pedigrees

Equibase

Racing Statistics

Race Records and Results

Step 2: Purchase an AQHA Membership.

Membership types are specific to the division you show in. For instance, you will need an amateur membership if you want to compete in amateur classes.

Become a Member

AQHYA World Championship Show

Compete against the best of the best in AQHYA and find out how you can shine with your horse in the arena.

The AQHYA World Show gives AQHYA members an opportunity to show off their skills by competing with their American Quarter Horses and have some fun along the way.

About the Show

Show History

Working Orders and Results

Resources

Contact Information

AQHYA World Championship Show

AQHYA Awards

Learn more about the awards offered to AQHYA members.

AQHYA offers various awards for members to earn by getting involved with their American Quarter Horses.

Wrangler Youth Leader of the Year

Wrangler ASPIRE Award

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Youth World Cup

The 2023 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is slated for June 29-July 8, 2023 in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

Find more information about the 2023 Youth World Cup.

Youth World Cup

Careers

Read about employment opportunities available with the American Quarter Horse Association.

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Registration Forms and Resources

Find registration contact information, multilingual resources and more!

If your country is eligible for registration through the International Registration Application, follow the link below to find out more about this adapted this process.

International Registration Application Information

Multilingual Resources

Registration Contact Information

Help Center

International Public Equine Welfare Concern Submission Form

European Union Zootechnical Certificate Form