AQHA Timed Events Overview

Welcome to AQHA Timed Events

Race into the fast-paced world of American Quarter Horse timed-event competition. Anyone can compete with their American Quarter Horse in these fun and exciting events, so explore the possibilities!

Competitions

Timed events: the area of the horse world for the adrenaline junkie.

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Resources

From barrel racing and roping to ranch sorting and team penning, we love supporting your passion for speed and competition.

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News and Blogs

Stay up to date with the latest news from AQHA timed events.

December 06, 2023 | News and Publications , Rodeo

2023 Barrel Racing Horse of the Year Fame Fire Rocks

Fame Fire Rocks delivers college cowgirl to first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

December 06, 2023 | News and Publications , Timed / Speed events

2023 Tie-Down Roping Horse of the Year Stylish Bugsy

Hanchey’s Stylish Bugsy gets cowboy nod as horse of the year.

December 05, 2023 | News and Publications , Rodeo

2023 Breakaway Roping Horse of the Year No Wimpy Turns

Shelby Boisjoli wins record breakaway roping riches riding “Onna,” her horse of the year.

December 04, 2023

Common Causes of Lameness

Most causes of lameness are not career ending and can be treated, though some can be more serious.

December 01, 2023 | News and Publications , Ranching

Miss Rodeo America Contestants Ride American Quarter Horses

New in 2023, AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders will donate a full remuda of American Quarter Horses to the Miss Rodeo America Pageant horsemanship contest.