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.
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 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.
November 30, 2022 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
Before you show in 2023, use AQHA’s online system to determine eligibility.
November 30, 2022 | Showing
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Ranching
No hoof, no horse! Discover how excessively dry or wet weather can affect your Quarter Horse's hooves and find solutions for common hoof-related issues.
November 22, 2022 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA open, Select and amateur exhibitors compete for prestigious honors at the world championship show.
November 22, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Three horses earned additional honors at the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
November 22, 2022 | News and Publications
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Judges
Seminar is February 10-12 in Brussels, Belgium.
November 19, 2022 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Hez Blazin Trouble wins the Farnam AQHA Superhorse title at the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
November 16, 2022 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
AQHA crowns the 2022 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Adequan® Select World.
November 16, 2022 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Working western rail horse owners take home cash and prizes, courtesy of Headley Quarter Horses, in the open and amateur working western rail classes at the 2022 Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World ...
November 16, 2022 | News and Publications
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Shows
Morgan Ratkowski is crowned the AQHA All-Around Amateur at the 2022 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World Championship Show.
November 15, 2022 | Showing
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Showing
Show horses undergo constant stress in their lifestyle. Learn why good gut health is so critical for your horses and what you can do to support it.
November 14, 2022 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
AQHA crowns the 2022 AQHA Select All-Around Amateur and Gene Graves Super-Select Special Recognition Award recipient at the Adequan® Select World.
November 14, 2022 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Watch the 2021 Level 3 open, amateur and Equestrians With Disabilities year-end high-point recognition video, featuring the high-point award recipients and Nutrena Professionals of the Year who were h ...
November 14, 2022 | News and Publications
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World shows
The performance horse market continued to remain steadfast during the 2022 Triangle Fall Sale held October 27-29 in Oklahoma City.
November 13, 2022 | News and Publications
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Showing
RV Not For Hire and AQHA Professional Horseman Blake Weis win the 2022 Pleasure Versatility Challenge.
November 11, 2022 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
The online auction opens November 11 and will benefit AQHA Professional Horsemen.
November 09, 2022 | News and Publications
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Training
Grant Setnicka's program starts with the basics and builds equine athletes confident in working cattle.
November 09, 2022 | News and Publications
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World shows
Winners of the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest were named on November 5 at OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
November 07, 2022 | News and Publications
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Healthcare and medication
Equine colic covers a multitude of abdominal and intestinal problems in horses. Recognizing the early signs of colic can lead to quicker recovery.
November 02, 2022 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA introduces the 2023 Team Wrangler, a collection of elite AQHA Professional Horsemen who promote the American Quarter Horse and the western lifestyle through educational outreach.
October 27, 2022 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
The 2022 Farnam AQHA World, Adequan® Select World, Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 Champion of Champions for amateur, Select amateur and open exhibitors kicked off October 27 at the OKC Fairgroun ...