AQHA Programs Overview
Showing Programs
AQHA provides the AQHA Professional Horseman's Association for professional horse trainers in good standing; the AQHA Stewards program to ensure safety and fairness at events; and the AQHA Leveling program to provide a place for every level of exhibitor at AQHA shows and events.
Asset-Herausgeber
AQHA Professional Horsemen
Check out what the members of the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association can do to help you and your American Quarter Horses.
AQHA Amateur Ambassadors
The AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program cultivates amateur liaisons to serve as welcoming ambassadors at horse shows, providing helpful and essential information to all attendees.
AQHA Stewards
AQHA Stewards regulate the enforcement of AQHA's mission statement, which mandates all American Quarter Horses be treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times.
AQHA Leveling Program
AQHA leveling groups horses and riders with peers of similar experience and points earned.
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is designed to reward AQHA and AQHYA members who spend time riding American Quarter Horses.
February 09, 2026
|News and Publications
, American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The American Quarter Horse Association announces the AQHA Emerging Leader Award winners for 2026, presented by Farnam.
January 13, 2026
|News and Publications
, Ranching
The American Quarter Horse Association introduces the AQHLead Class of 2026, presented by Farnam, and supported by the American Quarter Horse Foundation.
December 09, 2025
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
AQHA launches an improved online registration application on myAQHA.com
December 02, 2025
|News and Publications
, Leveling program
Before you show in 2026, use AQHA’s online system to determine eligibility.
December 01, 2025
New awards at the 2025 Markel AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows celebrated versatile horse-and-rider pairs.
November 19, 2025
|Showing
, World shows
The halter horses of Iron Horse Ranch brought home this World Show award in 2025.
November 19, 2025
|Showing
, Ranching heritage breeders program
We salute the top Ranching Heritage-bred horses competing at the Markel AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows, as well as the winner of the Don Clark Memorial Award.
November 19, 2025
|Showing
, All-around award
Congratulations to Dana Avila, who was named the Select All-Around Amateur at the 2025 Adequan® Select World Championship Show.
November 18, 2025
|Showing
, Superhorse
Sumac Gunnabeflashy wins the AQHA Superhorse title for the second consecutive year in a row.
November 18, 2025
|Showing
, All-around award
Congratulations to Paige Rogers, who captured the All-Around Amateur Award at the 2025 Markel AQHA World Championship Show.
November 18, 2025
|Showing
, World shows
Competitors with age and wisdom are celebrated at the 2025 Markel AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Shows.
November 18, 2025
Horse Ownership
Finding the best feed for performance horses?
November 18, 2025
Winners of the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest were named on November 11 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
November 05, 2025
Rodeo
Fans can enter to win an exclusive experience with country artist Wynn Williams, including a live show and tickets to one round of the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
November 03, 2025
AQHA Programs
The American Quarter Horse Association is now accepting AQHLead applications for the Class of 2026.
October 30, 2025
American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The Emerging Leader Award celebrates the accomplishments of the Association’s exceptional young adult members, ages 21-35.
October 28, 2025
|About AQHA
The American Quarter Horse Association has renewed its corporate partnership with Montana Silversmiths, the official silversmith of AQHA.
October 27, 2025
This three-day event, set for January 30 through February 1, 2026, will bring together Europe’s western horse community for education, leadership development and networking opportunities.