Animal Welfare and Advocacy
Animal Welfare and Advocacy
Find more information about the animal advocacy programs and outreach offered through the American Quarter Horse Association and learn how you can get involved in benefiting the welfare of horses everywhere.
Top Resources
- AQHA Mission Statement
- AQHA Equipment Rules
- Become an AQHA Professional Horseman
- AQHA Racing Disciplinary Actions
- AQHA Disciplinary Actions
- AQHA Animal Welfare Commission
- AQHA Advocacy
- Additional Animal Welfare Initiatives
- How the Fines and Penalties Process Works
- What to Do if You Witness or Suspect Inhumane Treatment
July 25, 2022 | News and Publications
, Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA will host two online auctions during the Ford AQHYA World Championship Show.
May 09, 2022 | Showing
, Healthcare and medication
The AQHA drug testing process ensures animal welfare and retains the integrity of AQHA world shows.
May 02, 2022 | News and Publications
, Commissions, Committees, Boards, and Councils
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the AHC Annual Conference June 5-7 in Washington, D.C.
April 07, 2022 | AQHA Services
, Healthcare and medication
The 2022 AQHA Guidelines and Rules for Drugs and Medications is now available online.
November 10, 2021 | About AQHA
, Genetic testing
AQHA offers a panel test for five genetic tests. Learn more about the five equine diseases it covers – HYPP, PSSM1, MH, GBED and HERDA.