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.
July 19, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
View these resources when traveling to AQHA-approved events, including the upcoming AQHA world championship shows.
July 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show features fun activities for youth to participate inside and outside of the ring.
July 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Tickets are now on sale for the AQHA Awards Celebration November 17 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
July 08, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Join AQHA in Rapid City, South Dakota, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge on July 26-27.
July 08, 2019 | News and Publications
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Judges
A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
July 05, 2019 | Showing
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Get Started with Horses
Learn some easy, day-to-day horse grooming tips and bathing basics for horse-showing success.
July 02, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
The American Quarter Horse Association has posted the list of qualifiers for the 2019 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
July 02, 2019 | News and Publications
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Buying
Horse buyers from across the United States purchase 74 head of horses at the Production & Prospects Sale presented by Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses with Fossil Gate Farms.
July 02, 2019
These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern Clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
July 01, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, Cimarron Trailers, The Equine Chronicle and Blue Ribbon Custom Tack lead group of key industry leaders supporting the event!
July 01, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
The second payment deadline to nominate halter horses for the halter nomination pilot program for the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show is July 31.
July 01, 2019 | AQHA Services
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Registering/transfer
The AQHA Executive Vice President shares how the Association is committed to improving the member experience.
June 28, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
Attention Adequan® Select World qualifiers: New this year, entry forms and qualifier information will be emailed to all qualifiers.
June 28, 2019 | Showing
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Horsemanship
Twelve NCEA horsemanship riders will vie for a championship title in the AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Championship August 5-6 in Oklahoma City.
June 26, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Journalists, photographers and videographers must apply by July 26 for 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show media credentials.
June 25, 2019 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
Nutrena will be the title sponsor of the Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year and Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year.
June 25, 2019 | Showing
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Horsemanship
Horse Showing 101: Approach a horsemanship pattern with your best skills and a solid plan.
June 24, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Exhibitors at 2019 Zoetis VRH World, Zoetis RHC Finals, Level 1 Cattle and NRSHA National championships took home championship titles and prizes from four shows.
June 24, 2019 | Showing
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Shows
The second of four 2019 AQHA Regional Championships kicks off July 19 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
June 22, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
Sioux Wii is giving this mother-daughter cow fun at the Zoetis VRH World.