AQHA Showing Overview
Welcome to AQHA Showing
AQHA shows are perfect for highlighting your American Quarter Horse's versatility and talents. From western pleasure to jumping and everything in between, we've got a class for you and your American Quarter Horse.
Showing American Quarter Horses is fun for the entire family, and we want to help you get the most out of your showing experience.
Start Showing
Get into the arena, and start showing your American Quarter Horse at AQHA shows. AQHA is here to help you get started.
AQHA shows offer fair and leveled competition, camaraderie, friendship, personal challenges and the ultimate partnership: you and your American Quarter Horse. We're here to help you find your ideal event and level and then help you make the most of your experience at an AQHA-approved show near you.
Shows
Get in the arena and start showing your American Quarter Horse with AQHA today.
There are hundreds of AQHA-approved shows to choose from across the globe each year. Which ones will you attend, and will you chase points for the ultimate experience: the chance to compete at a world championship level?
Programs
There are many ways to get involved with AQHA showing.
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.
Showing Resources
There are a number of tools and resources to keep you connected to AQHA shows.
AQHA showing is a fast-paced world, and we want to make sure your experience is positive and enriching. These resources will help you on your journey to horse-showing success.
Showing News and Blogs
Get the most out of your horse-showing lifestyle by keeping up with the most recent news and blogs from AQHA showing.
AQHA is committed to bringing you important industry news, the latest results from popular horse shows, helpful tips and much more.
March 22, 2019 | Showing
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World shows
A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
March 22, 2019
AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines shares highlights from the 2019 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
March 20, 2019 | Showing
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AQHA Programs
AQHA pays out more than $2.6 million to AQHA Incentive Fund owners and breeders for points earned in 2018.
March 19, 2019 | Showing
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World shows
Based on AQHA member input, a revised tentative schedule with estimated times is available online now for the 2019 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminog ...
March 18, 2019
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2019 AQHA events.
March 18, 2019 | Showing
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Feeding
As the weather changes, so too should your feeding program as your show horse ups his activity.
March 14, 2019 | Showing
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Shows
The event totals are in – these were the top AQHA shows and circuits in 2018.
March 13, 2019
Share your accomplishments from the AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships with your community with these tips.
March 13, 2019
The American Quarter Horse Association appoints Heidi Lane as show events coordinator.
March 13, 2019
Save the date for AQHA’s recognition of the 2018 high-point winners November 17, 2019, during an “Oscar-style” party held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
March 13, 2019
Nationally qualify for the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show by April 30; you won’t forget this life-changing experience.
March 11, 2019
The 2019-2020 AQHA Executive Committee was elected at the AQHA convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
March 11, 2019
The 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees were honored at this year’s AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
March 10, 2019
AQHA launches pilot project, beginning with education about the benefits of microchipping.
March 09, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
WWR Kings Lone Star earned a Ranching Heritage award at the AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships.
March 09, 2019
AQHA honored Gil Galyean, Chele McGauly and Steve Meadows at the 2019 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
March 03, 2019
The new AQHA.com is custom built with members and visitors in mind.
February 28, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
This digital resource will help mare owners find the right stallions.
February 28, 2019
Pro Management will also handle collection of National Reining Horse Association Futurity payment for the 2019 event.
February 28, 2019
Corey Cushing and Shining CD Light knock out a win in Fort Worth, Texas.