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.
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 03, 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.
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.
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.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The incredible story of how one exhibitor's dream led from heartbreak to a return to the show pen – and an AQHA world championship.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
The online auction opens November 17 and will benefit the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA introduces the 2020-2021 Team Wrangler, a collection of elite AQHA Professional Horsemen who will promote the American Quarter Horse and the western lifestyle through educational outreach.
November 17, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Learn more about the history of the AQHA Superhorse award and its most recent recipients.
November 17, 2019 | Showing
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Awards and recognition
Snap It Send It wins the second Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, at the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship
November 16, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Blue Kahlua wins the Lucas Oil Superhorse title for the second year in a row at the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.