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 29, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Prepare for AQHA’s ranch riding class with these tips from trainer Trevor Carter.
September 28, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The W.T. Waggoner Estate and King Ranch have been breeding American Quarter Horses for 100 years.
September 28, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Four Iowa-bred Quarter Horse stakes highlight the track's closing-day card.
September 16, 2022 | News and Publications
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Conferences, conventions and seminars
AQHA members have a voice in the governance of the world’s largest equine association.
September 28, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Nine New Mexico-bred distaffers are entered in Saturday's Quarter Horse feature at Albuquerque Downs.
September 28, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Nine fillies and mares are entered in Saturday's 400-yard dash at Lone Star Park.
September 27, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
The two Grade 2 stakes headline Lone Star Park's Saturday card.
September 27, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Four stakes, topped by the $224,720 Valley Junction Futurity, are on the docket for Friday.
September 06, 2022 | AQHA Services
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Customer Service
View the AQHA Weekly Service Report to see how the AQHA Member Experience Team is working to better serve AQHA members worldwide.
September 27, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Indiana Championship Stakes, Sterlie Bertram Memorial trials headline the track's 12-race program.
September 22, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
A recap of non-graded stakes and trials.
September 27, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Illegal Moonflash takes Monday's $179,896 feature at Will Rogers Downs.
September 26, 2022 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Qualifying points have been announced for the 2023 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show.
September 20, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
Qualifying information has been announced for the 2023 AQHA VRH World; AQHA RHC Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships; and NRSHA National Championships.
September 26, 2022 | Racing
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Racing
Restrictions, The Big Favorite score their first career stakes wins.
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