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.
August 23, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
Attention Lucas Oil World qualifiers: New this year, entry forms and qualifier information will be emailed to all qualifiers.
August 21, 2019 | News and Publications
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Transportation
AQHA is proud to partner with CURT and LUVERNE as the Association’s official trailer hitch and truck accessories.
August 21, 2019 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
The entry deadline for the AQHA West Level 1 Championships is August 30.
August 20, 2019 | News and Publications
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Judges
AQHA Judges Committee recommends and AQHA Executive Committee approves new AQHA judges.
August 16, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
View these important horse arrival instructions before traveling to Fort Worth for the 2019 Adequan® Select World.
August 15, 2019 | News and Publications
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Judges
The AQHA's judges workshop is December 16-17 in Dallas.
August 15, 2019
These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2019 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). ...
August 14, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHF)
Shop at the new AQH Store for your official AQHA and AQHF merchandise and apparel!
August 14, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
More than 770 AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show for the chance to take home a coveted gold globe.
August 13, 2019 | Ranching
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Ranching
Join AQHA in Amarillo for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge, September 13-15.
August 13, 2019 | News and Publications
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Western
AQHA supports the Western Dressage Association of America in its mission to build an equine community that combines the western traditions of horse and rider with classical dressage.
August 09, 2019 | Showing
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World shows
Never Sudden and Best N The House, 2013 embryo flushmates from Nuthermousenthehouse, both competed at the 2019 Ford Youth World.
August 09, 2019 | Showing
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Awards and recognition
No. 1 youth trail horse Zippo Romeo was back at the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show with a new rider.
August 08, 2019 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
Commemorate your accomplishments at the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 04, 2019 | News and Publications
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World shows
The 2019 Pleasure Versatility Challenge surpasses the 2018 purse payouts; enter today!
August 04, 2019 | Showing
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World shows
International exhibitor Emilie Bendix Christensen competes in her second Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 01, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
The 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show kicked off August 1 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.
July 31, 2019
The third of four 2019 AQHA Regional Championships kicks off August 9 in Monroe, Washington.
July 31, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
This digital resource will help mare owners find the right stallions.
July 29, 2019 | Showing
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Ranching
Join AQHA in Pueblo, Colorado, for the next AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge on August 28-29.