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.
March 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The schedule, judges and list of current qualifiers for the 2023 Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships are now available.
March 30, 2023 | News and Publications
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AQHA Memberships
The NEW AQHA Fan Zone is free to anyone who loves the American Quarter Horse or just wants to learn more.
March 22, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The loss of some good people and horses got Journal Editor-in-Chief Becky Newell to thinking about God's horse string.
March 17, 2023 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA honors John Pipkin, Cindy Hale and Robin Frid as the 2022 AQHA Professionals of the Year.
March 16, 2023 | News and Publications
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Year-end high-point award
High-point standings for 2022 are finalized and year-end all-around high-point horses and exhibitors are named.