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.
May 24, 2022 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
AQHA shows allow even the experienced AQHA member to try something new, plus develop horsemanship and exhibitor skills.
May 23, 2022 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Legendary trainer Don Murphy shares advice on training cow horses.
May 23, 2022 | News and Publications
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Grooming
Customize the forelock to flatter your halter horse’s head.
May 19, 2022 | Showing
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Ranching
AQHA Professional Horseman Todd Crawford describes the advantages of transitioning your green horse from a hackamore to a bridle.
May 19, 2022 | News and Publications
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Level 1 Championships
Continue to shine long after you and your American Quarter Horse leave the arena, using these three tips to promote your achievements.
May 18, 2022 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
The Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships kicked off with 240 first-time exhibitors on May 18 in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at WestWorld in Scottsdale, ...
May 17, 2022 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA leveling program point ranges for 2023 are now available online.
May 13, 2022 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA Professional Horsemen will demonstrate patterns and answer questions during the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2022 Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships.
May 12, 2022 | News and Publications
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Western pleasure
The Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Super Sires, returns this November to the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
May 11, 2022 | Showing
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Hunter Under Saddle
These are last year's leading hunter under saddle stallions.
May 11, 2022 | Showing
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Breeding and foal care
Learn more about the top western pleasure bloodlines of 2021.
May 11, 2022 | Showing
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Breeding and foal care
These are the leading reining sires of 2021. Find the top 10 bloodlines dominating the sport of reining.
May 11, 2022 | Showing
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Breeding and foal care
Who dominated the sport of reined cow horse in 2021? Find the top 10 leading sires.
May 11, 2022 | Showing
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Ranch Trail
What were the top ranch horse bloodlines in 2021? View the top sires and their money earners.
May 10, 2022 | Showing
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Breeding and foal care
These are the leading halter sires of 2021. Find the top bloodlines dominating the halter pen.
May 10, 2022 | News and Publications
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Breeding
These are the leading cutting sires of 2021. Find the top bloodlines dominating the sport of cutting.
May 09, 2022 | Showing
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Healthcare and medication
The AQHA drug testing process ensures animal welfare and retains the integrity of AQHA world shows.
May 06, 2022 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The tentative schedule for the 50th anniversary of the 2022 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online.
May 06, 2022 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
Exhibitors at the 2022 Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships took home 184 championship titles at the largest Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships in the Association’s history.
May 05, 2022 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
Three former AQHYA leaders share what they’ve learned since becoming professional trainers.