AQHA Programs Overview
Showing Programs
AQHA provides the AQHA Professional Horseman's Association for professional horse trainers in good standing; the AQHA Stewards program to ensure safety and fairness at events; and the AQHA Leveling program to provide a place for every level of exhibitor at AQHA shows and events.
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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.
AQHA Amateur Ambassadors
The AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program cultivates amateur liaisons to serve as welcoming ambassadors at horse shows, providing helpful and essential information to all attendees.
AQHA Stewards
AQHA Stewards regulate the enforcement of AQHA's mission statement, which mandates all American Quarter Horses be treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times.
AQHA Leveling Program
AQHA leveling groups horses and riders with peers of similar experience and points earned.
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is designed to reward AQHA and AQHYA members who spend time riding American Quarter Horses.
October 03, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
As the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows approach, AQHA continues its dedication to preserving the integrity of the American Quarter Horse.
September 09, 2024
View the auction catalog and register to bid online.
September 05, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA introduces Amateur Ambassador Program to serve as a welcome committee to new members at shows and events.
September 04, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
Let’s party like it’s 1974! You are invited to enter the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World, Adequan® Select World, Adequan® Level 2 Championships and AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions classes by September 16 a ...
August 28, 2024
Passable Inclination has an extensive career showing competitively in horsemanship, showmanship, equitation and trail. Now "Pie" is changing and improving lives through equine-assisted servi ...
August 27, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
Entries are open for the AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge, sponsored by Super Sires, with new “fan favorite” voting portion added to the event.
August 15, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s AQHYA World Championship Show for the chance to experience the thrill of taking home a coveted gold globe.
August 14, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards more than $440,000 to AQHA’s next generation of leaders.
August 13, 2024 | News and Publications
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All-around award
Hathaway named the AQHYA 14-18 All-Around winner, and Jones is named the AQHYA 13-&-Under All-Around winner at the 2024 AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 10, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
CR Better Off Tuff is honored with the AQHYA World Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse Award.
August 10, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members competed in a variety of contests – in and outside the arena – at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 02, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
The American Quarter Horse Association announces qualifying requirements for the 2025 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
July 31, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA is proud to announce Platinum Performance as the title sponsor of the 2024 AQHA Ranch Horse Classic at the 2024 Nutrena World Championship Show.
July 29, 2024 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA is excited to bring back the College Fair and host the inaugural Behind the Scenes Tour at 2024 AQHYA World Championship Show.
July 18, 2024 | News and Publications
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Judges
The AQHA Judges Committee recommended and AQHA Executive Committee approved new AQHA judges.
July 17, 2024 | News and Publications
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Ranching events and shows
Review the latest AQHA show rule changes, which are now supported by AQHA programming and will be effective January 1, 2025.
July 15, 2024 | News and Publications
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Shows
Reminders regarding performance halter eligibility requirements for the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.
July 14, 2024 | Showing
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Breeding
These are the leading halter sires of 2023. Find the top bloodlines dominating the halter pen.
July 11, 2024 | News and Publications
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AQHA Programs
AQHA members save 15 cents a gallon with an AQHA Fuel Card and an additional 5 cents per gallon comes back to youth programs through a new partnership with On the Go Fuel.
July 03, 2024
Learn from different situations to find the right fly gear for your horses this spring and summer.