AQHA Shows Overview
Shows
Learn more about shows offered for you and your American Quarter Horse.
There's something for everyone within AQHA showing, no matter your experience level or preferred disciplines. We offer a wide range of show levels with classes in halter, English and western disciplines. From the local, grass-roots level to the AQHA world championship shows, we love having you in the arena with us.
Championship Shows
AQHA world championship shows welcome the greatest exhibitors and horses from across the globe.
AQHA hosts championship shows for every level of exhibitor, ranging from Regional Championships to the AQHA world championship shows, which are the pinnacle events of American Quarter Horse competition for the top riders and horses.
Dressage
AQHA dressage competitors earn year-end awards and points with their American Quarter Horses.
Dressage classes may be offered at an AQHA show or special event and must be judged by a licensed USEF/USDF judge.
March 05, 2021 | News and Publications
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Shows
Effective August 15, 2021, AQHA will be enforcing MPA violations as one of the Association's prohibited substances.
March 05, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2021 AQHA events.
March 01, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranch Sorting
Check out the judges for the 2021 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships; AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; and N ...
February 28, 2021 | Showing
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Ranching
Learn the proper way to use romal reins on your reining and reined cow horse.
February 26, 2021 | AQHA Services
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The American Quarter Horse Association hires Jenn Sanders as the new director of sales.