AQHA Showing Overview
AQHA leadership has been closely monitoring the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health districts' reported information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please refer to the information at www.aqha.com/covid19-show-updates for up-to-date information regarding the current status of AQHA sanctioned shows.
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.
April 09, 2021 | News and Publications
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Training
Improve your body position at the counter and troubleshoot your horse’s balance, collection and flexibility.
April 08, 2021 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA unveils a new roping pilot program, offering three ways for open-division roping horses to qualify for the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
April 06, 2021 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
AQHA honors Tom McBeath, Debra Cooper and Eugene Spagnola as the 2020 AQHA Professionals of the Year.
April 06, 2021 | News and Publications
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Registering/transfer
Make sure your consigned yearlings are fully registered in time for the year’s upcoming sales.
April 05, 2021 | AQHA Services
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Awards and recognition
The new official awards provider for the American Quarter Horse Association is MTM Recognition.