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.
December 12, 2019 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA modifies the AQHA Level 1 Championships Rookie eligibility to match the Level 1 eligibility.
December 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
What to do with a horse when you can’t ride? Try these exercises – all you need is your horse and a hay bale.
December 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Equestrian Fitness
Is your goal to get in shape for the New Year? Become a stronger, more athletic rider with these tips.
December 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Western
Everything you ever wanted to know about the sport of reining, and then some.
December 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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Horsemanship
Improve your horse show pattern-class performance with these tips.
December 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
11 tips to help ensure your kids’ horse-showing experience is a positive one.
December 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The 2020 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online and in print.
December 09, 2019 | Showing
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
In the weeks since the World Show, I realized something profoundly vital to my journey as a competitive equestrian.
December 06, 2019 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
From reined cow horse to reining then barrel racing, Lisa Lockhart’s An Oakie With Cash gives his all every time.
December 02, 2019 | News and Publications
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AQHA websites
Watch world champion interviews, view winner stats, find top-10 placings and more, brought to you by The American Quarter Horse Journal.
December 02, 2019 | News and Publications
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Horsemanship
The first four of 11 ways to prepare for pattern classes.
December 01, 2019 | News and Publications
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Year-end high-point award
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to welcome Don Rich Saddlery into the AQHA partner family.
November 26, 2019 | News and Publications
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AQHA Memberships
The AQHA Member Services team will be at the National Reining Horse Association Sale at the OKC Fairgrounds December 5-7 in Oklahoma City.
November 24, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
More than 4,000 entries converged at the OKC Fairgrounds to vie for the AQHA’s coveted golden globes and nearly $2 million in purse and prizes.
November 22, 2019 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Angela Fox is crowned the AQHA All-Around Amateur for the second year in a row at the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
November 21, 2019 | News and Publications
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Training
Three top non-pro riders advise other competitors to 'just breathe' to face the arena with more confidence.
November 20, 2019 | News and Publications
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Stallion Breeding Reports
Follow step-by-step and learn how to file submit an online AQHA stallion breeding report.
November 19, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation ambassadors program
Join the Texas drivers who support the American Quarter Horse Foundation with American Quarter Horse specialty license plates.
November 19, 2019 | Showing
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
Two awards presented during the 2019 Lucas Oil World both honored the late AQHA Professional Horseman Carl McCuistion.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
Winners of the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest were named on November 16.