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.
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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.
November 05, 2025
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
The American Quarter Horse Association is now accepting AQHLead applications for the Class of 2026.
October 30, 2025
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.
September 29, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranch Trail
AQHA points and achievements are worth celebrating!
August 28, 2025 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
New for the 2025 Markel AQHA World Championship Show, AQHA unveils divisional high-point awards for amateur, Select and open.
August 27, 2025 | News and Publications
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General Scholarship
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards more than $468,000 to AQHA’s next generation of leaders.
August 18, 2025 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 15, 2025 | News and Publications
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AQHA corporate partners
AQHA is proud to announce Markel as the new title sponsor of the Markel AQHA World Championship Show.
August 14, 2025 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members competed in a variety of contests in and outside the arena at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 09, 2025 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
Ady Kallay named the AQHYA 14-18 All-Around winner, and Lilly Jones is the AQHYA 13-&-Under All-Around winner for the second consecutive year at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 08, 2025 | News and Publications
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Judges
Winners of the AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest were named August 5 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
August 02, 2025 | News and Publications
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Judges
The AQHA Judges Committee recommended and AQHA Executive Committee has approved new AQHA judges.
July 23, 2025 | News and Publications
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Horse Tack and Equipment
The team at Classic Equine is here to help give you a refresher on all things “cinch” and “latigo”!
July 02, 2025 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA leveling point ranges for 2026 are now available online.
June 30, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The 2025 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted over 2,470 entries and awarded over $475,000 in purse and prizes.
June 27, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA recognized the inaugural youth and amateur high-point exhibitors of the Cattle Level 1 Championships during a special awards banquet on Saturday, June 21.
June 26, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Two American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its concurrent events.
June 26, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
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