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2012 AQHA Convention

View the schedule and agenda for AQHA's annual Convention.

AQHA is an organization that works for our members. Each spring, AQHA holds a convention to review AQHA rules and policies. The 2012 AQHA Convention is March 9-12 in Las Vegas.

See future AQHA Convention dates.

Committee Agendas

2012 Committee Guidelines

Amateur Committee Agenda

Equine Research Committee Agenda

Finance Committee Agenda

International Committee Agenda

Judges Committee Agenda

Marketing & Membership Committee Agenda

Nominations & Credentials Committee Agenda

Public Policy Committee Agenda

Racing Committee Agenda

Recreational Activities Committee Agenda

Show and Professional Horsemen Committee Agenda

Stud Book & Registration Committee Agenda

Youth Activities Committee Agenda

Registration Information

Print and complete your 2012 Convention Registration Form, or use our online registration  to submit your registration now.  Fax completed registration forms to 806-378-4757 or mail to:

  • Regular Mail:
  • American Quarter Horse Association
  • Attn: Crystal Latham
  • P.O. Box 200
  • Amarillo, TX 79168
  • Fed Ex:
  • American Quarter Horse Association
  • Attn: Crystal Latham
  • 1600 Quarter Horse Dr
  • Amarillo, TX 79104

For registration questions, please contact AQHA.

Hotel Information

The cost of a room is $99 single/double. To receive these rates, reservations must be made prior to February 14, 2012. To book a room, visit South Point Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas or call toll free (866) 791-7626 or (702) 796-7111.

Year-end Awards

High Point Bio Form - Complete Online - Print
Equestrians with Disabilities - Exhibitor Bio Form - Complete Online - Print
Equestrians with Disabilities - Horse Bio Form - Complete Online - Print
Limited Rider High Point Bio Form - Complete Online - Print
Youth High Point Bio Form - Complete Online - Print 

Tentative Schedule

Friday, March 9
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Directors’ Summit (AQHA’s Board of Directors Only)
2 – 4:30 p.m.
IMPACT Annual Member Information Session 
(Convention registration required to attend)

  • Leveling - Patti Carter-Pratt
  • Youth Initiative "Digital Oats" - Todd Branson
  • By the Numbers - Treasurer, Trent Taylor
  • Washington Update (including processing)

7 – 9 p.m.
President’s Reception

Saturday, March 10
9 – 11 a.m.
Membership General Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm
Board of Directors’ Luncheon (Required Attendance –Directors Only)
2 – 5 p.m.
Committee Meetings
6:30 p.m.
Awards Presentation Banquet

Sunday, March 11
8 a.m. – Noon
Committee Meetings
Noon - 1:30p.m.
AQHF Ambassadors' Luncheon
1:30 – 5 p.m.
Committee Meetings
6 p.m.
Hall of Fame Inductions Banquet

Monday, March 12 
9 - 11 a.m.
Membership Business Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New Board of Directors Luncheon (Required Attendance – Directors Only)
3 p.m.
New Appointed AQHA Directors Meeting
(Immediately following New Board of Directors Luncheon)

Watch for more detailed convention information in America's Horse Weekly, AQHA's weekly e-newsletter.

The 2012 Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit horse show will be held at the South Point immediately following Convention, March 14–18. This year, Silver Dollar is honored to have been selected as one of the Pilot Shows for AQHA’s new leveling program.

For more information on the Silver Dollar Circuit, go to www.silverdollarcircuit.com, or email Jan Bruner at brunergroup@gmail.com.

Future AQHA Convention Dates

Dates and locations subject to change.

  • March 8-11, 2013, Hyatt Regency, Houston
  • March 7-10, 2014, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans
  • March 6-9, 2015, Omni Hotel, Fort Worth
  • March 4-7, 2016, Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida
  • March 17-20, 2017, Grand Hyatt, San Antonio