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.
February 14, 2020 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
Know what questions to ask a seller when considering buying their horse.
February 14, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail
The sorrel gelding responded to the lightest communication in the show pen.
February 13, 2020 | News and Publications
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Grooming
Expert advice for trimming a horse's sensitive ears.
February 11, 2020 | News and Publications
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Showing
The accomplished dun gelding Snipper W earned one of the first two AQHA Champion titles.
February 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail
The world champion found his shine in trail.
February 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Equestrian Fitness
Prepare more than your horse for your next show with advice from an equestrian fitness expert.
February 07, 2020 | News and Publications
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Registering/transfer
The American Quarter Horse Association and its German affiliate, DQHA, get clarification from the European Commission on studbook of origin.
February 07, 2020 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
The tentative schedules are available online for the 2020 Nutrena AQHA Central, West and East Level 1 Championships.
February 07, 2020 | AQHA Services
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Ranching
The AQHA Member Experience Team will be at the 2020 Billings Livestock Horse Sale February 21-23 in Billings, Montana.
February 07, 2020 | News and Publications
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Grooming
A regular routine is part of good horse health care.
February 06, 2020 | AQHA Services
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AQHA directors and committee members
The AQHA Standing Committee agendas for the 2020 AQHA Convention are posted online.
February 06, 2020 | News and Publications
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Shows
The 2020 Pleasure Versatility Challenge, brought to you by Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, returns to the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show on November 13; eligibility rules remain the same as pre ...
February 05, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail
'Luke' helped AQHA Professional Horsewoman Lori Augsburger on her journey from amateur to pro.
February 04, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranch Sorting
The deadline to qualify for the 2020 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships is February 29, 2020.
February 03, 2020 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Use these tips from AQHA Professional Horsemen Robin Frid and Tim Kimura to prepare your horse for the sidepass.
January 31, 2020 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
Nutrena is the title sponsor of the Nutrena Central, West and East AQHA Level 1 Championships.
January 31, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail
The bay gelding's show career spanned 16 years and 5,735.5 points in all divisions.
January 29, 2020 | AQHA Services
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Horsemanship
Gain an insider’s perspective from AQHA Professional Horsemen in these Competitive Edge videos.
January 28, 2020 | AQHA Services
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Customer Service
The AQHA Member Experience Team will be at the 2020 Dixie Nationals February 11-16 in Jackson, Mississippi.
January 28, 2020 | News and Publications
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Healthcare and medication
The AQHA Executive Committee approves the use of Zimeta (dipyrone injection) as a conditionally permitted therapeutic medication.