AQHA Competitions Overview
Competitions and Contests
Learn more about opportunities to compete in AQHYA events with your American Quarter Horse.
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AQHYA World Championship Show
The AQHYA World Championship Show is for youth exhibitors 18 and under as of January 1 of that year.
The AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors 18 years and younger.
AQHYA World Championship Show Contests
AQHYA members can compete in a variety of contests at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
From public speaking to art and everything in between, there's a competition for you at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
Youth World Cup
The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is an educational, leadership and competition-based event for AQHA youth members from around the world.
This international event is hosted every two years by a different country. This event hosts teams from 16 nations around the world!
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program rewards participants with great prizes.
This program allows AQHA to reward youth members who simply enjoy riding, whether they own a horse, lease a horse or take lessons.
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National youth racing experience
American Quarter Horse Youth Association members have the opportunity to experience American Quarter Horse racing at the AQHYA National Racing Experience.
August 14, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching heritage breeders program
CTR Sun N Cee is honored with the AQHYA World Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse Award.
August 09, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members from across the globe competed at this year’s AQHYA World Championship Show for the chance to experience the thrill of taking home a coveted gold globe.
August 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship program
The American Quarter Horse Foundation awards the Youth Activities Scholarships at the 2023 AQHYA World Championship Show.
August 08, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA members competed in a variety of contests – in and outside the arena – at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
AQHYA Video
January 24, 2018
Youth You Hold My Heart
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