AQHA World Show

August 28, 2025 | News and Publications , Awards and recognition

Divisional High-Point Awards Debut at the 2025 Markel AQHA World Show

New for the 2025 Markel AQHA World Championship Show, AQHA unveils divisional high-point awards for amateur, Select and open.

August 15, 2025 | News and Publications , AQHA corporate partners

Markel Named Title Sponsor of AQHA World Championship Show

AQHA is proud to announce Markel as the new title sponsor of the Markel AQHA World Championship Show.

May 28, 2025 | News and Publications , Ranching

Save the Date: The AQHA Ranch Horse Classic Returns to the World Show November 7

The second annual event shows off the versatility and tradition of the American Quarter Horse in true ranch horse fashion.

April 29, 2025 | News and Publications , Shows

AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge Returns With a New Division in 2025

AQHA introduces the $5,000 VS Code Blue and VS Goodride limited division to the 2025 AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge, brought to you by Super Sires.

November 22, 2024 | News and Publications , Ranching events and shows

2024 AQHA Superhorse Crowned

Sumac Gunnabeflashy wins the AQHA Superhorse title at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show.

November 21, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

AQHA Select All-Around Crowned

AQHA crowns the 2024 AQHA Select All-Around Amateur and Gene Graves Super-Select Special Recognition Award recipient at the Adequan® Select World.

November 21, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

AQHA All-Around Amateur Crowned

Katie Jo Jones is crowned the AQHA All-Around Amateur at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.

November 20, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

Ranching Heritage Top Horses

Three horses earned additional honors at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.

November 20, 2024 | News and Publications , World shows

2024 Nutrena Senior Athletes

AQHA crowns the 2024 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Adequan® Select World.

November 19, 2024 | News and Publications , American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)

2024 AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest

Winners of the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest were named on November 10 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.

November 03, 2024 | News and Publications , Showing

The First One: 1974 AQHA World Show

It has been 50 years now since the first AQHA world champions were crowned. Fifty years ago, AQHA staffers and volunteers were preparing for a special event – the first-ever AQHA World Championship Sh ...

October 25, 2024 | News and Publications , Professional Horsemen's Association program

Watch the Ride the Pattern Clinics

AQHA Professional Horsemen will demonstrate patterns and answer questions during the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.

October 16, 2024 | News and Publications , Livestock shows and fairs

Party Like it’s 1974!

The 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows are in for a groovy good time with a variety of 50th anniversary events and activities in and out of the arena.

October 03, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show: Animal Welfare Reminders

As the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows approach, AQHA continues its dedication to preserving the integrity of the American Quarter Horse.

September 04, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select AQHA World Championship Shows Entries are Open

Let’s party like it’s 1974! You are invited to enter the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World, Adequan® Select World, Adequan® Level 2 Championships and AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions classes by September 16 a ...

August 27, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge Returns to the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show

Entries are open for the AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge, sponsored by Super Sires, with new “fan favorite” voting portion added to the event.

July 31, 2024 | News and Publications , Ranching

Platinum Performance Named Title Sponsor of 2024 AQHA Ranch Horse Classic

AQHA is proud to announce Platinum Performance as the title sponsor of the 2024 AQHA Ranch Horse Classic at the 2024 Nutrena World Championship Show.

June 14, 2024 | News and Publications , Ranching events and shows

Inaugural Ranch Horse Classic

AQHA is marking the 50th anniversary of the AQHA World Championship Show by adding the inaugural Ranch Horse Classic November 9 in the Jim Norick Arena.

May 28, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

AQHA World Show: Over $4.3 million in Purse and Prizes

The 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award a minimum of $4.3 million awarded in purse, prizes and exhibitor appreciation.

March 11, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

Pleasure Versatility Challenge – Brought to you by SUPER SIRES – Announces 2024 Event

The 2024 eligibility rules remain the same as the previous year!