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.
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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 Amateur Ambassadors
The AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program cultivates amateur liaisons to serve as welcoming ambassadors at horse shows, providing helpful and essential information to all attendees.
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.
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is designed to reward AQHA and AQHYA members who spend time riding American Quarter Horses.
July 02, 2025 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA leveling point ranges for 2026 are now available online.
June 30, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The 2025 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and concurrent events hosted over 2,470 entries and awarded over $475,000 in purse and prizes.
June 27, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA recognized the inaugural youth and amateur high-point exhibitors of the Cattle Level 1 Championships during a special awards banquet on Saturday, June 21.
June 26, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Two American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its concurrent events.
June 26, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Classic Equine is a proud sponsor of the American Quarter Horse Association.
June 09, 2025 | News and Publications
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AQHA corporate partners
The American Quarter Horse Association welcomes Texas Superior Animal Waterer to its premier group of event sponsors to offer premium watering systems to AQHA members.
May 29, 2025 | News and Publications
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Level 1 Championships
Exhibitors at the 2025 AQHA Level 1 Championships took home championship titles at the AQHA East and AQHA West Level 1 Championships.
May 28, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The second annual event shows off the versatility and tradition of the American Quarter Horse in true ranch horse fashion.
May 27, 2025 | News and Publications
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AQHA corporate partners
The American Quarter Horse Association welcomes Genuine Billy Cook Saddles to its premier group of sponsors.
May 27, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Congratulations to the all-around and high-point winners at the 2025 AQHA West Level 1 Championships!
May 21, 2025
Is your horse's coat looking dull? This is a common problem, but with a few simple steps, your horse's coat will look bright and shiny all summer long!
May 14, 2025
Smart solutions for a more comfortable American Quarter Horse this spring and summer.
May 12, 2025
“The near Dispersal of Stephanie Plote Performance Horses is a feature of the May Internet Auction,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “More than 50 quality horses have been ...
May 08, 2025 | News and Publications
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Equestrian sporting events
True biosecurity is hard to achieve because horses move around a lot, and many diseases are always present. Here are some tips.
May 01, 2025
Cashel Company turned to Dr. Charlie Buchanan of Signature Equine Hospital in Stephenville, Texas, for expert insight into why fly protection matters.
May 01, 2025 | Showing
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Hunter Under Saddle
View the top bloodlines for hunter under saddle that led in 2024
May 01, 2025 | Showing
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Breeding
Learn more about the top western pleasure sires of 2024.
April 29, 2025
One way to help your horse feel more at ease in busy show environments is with the help of a calming health supplement.
April 29, 2025 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA introduces the $5,000 VS Code Blue and VS Goodride limited division to the 2025 AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge, brought to you by Super Sires.
April 29, 2025 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Two American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association National Show.