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.
September 26, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Four stakes -- led by the Grade 3 Valley Junction Futurity and Two Rivers Stakes -- headline Friday's 11-race card.
September 26, 2023 | News and Publications
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Regional Championships
American Quarter Horse Association affiliates wrap up the 2023 AQHA Regional Championships series.
September 26, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Two regional Bank of America Racing Challenge stakes will be run at the Dallas-area track on Friday.
September 26, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Two sets of trials will be contested Friday at Albuquerque Downs.
September 26, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Alliekat Dynasty scores a wire-to-wire win at Will Rogers Downs.
September 25, 2023
Sale highlights included 39 head sold with a gross of $838,250. The high seller went for $100,000 and the sale average was $21,500.
September 25, 2023 | News and Publications
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Healthcare and medication
The 2024 AQHA Guidelines and Rules for Drugs and Medications is now available online.
September 22, 2023
AQHA leveling point ranges for 2024 are now available online.
September 25, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
A recap of non-graded stakes and trials.
September 25, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Big Moon Dawg earns his first stakes win.
September 24, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Sale closes with numbers up from last year, topped by $450,000 sale.
September 24, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
The field is set for the October 15, $250,000-est. final at Albuquerque Downs.
September 23, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Fastest qualifier Alliekat Dynasty, graded stakes winner MFS Cheerio will risk their win streaks in Monday's feature at Will Rogers Downs.
September 23, 2023 | Racing
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Racing
Crispyn leads the way into the October 15, $1.2-million final.
September 22, 2023 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA leveling point ranges for 2024 are now available online.
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