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.
Zoetis AQHA VRH World
The Zoetis VRH World offers competition specifically for AQHA ranch horse exhibitors to showcase their horses' ranch talents.
The show also hosts the Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships and the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championships.
AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World
AQHA members compete on American Quarter Horses at the AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships.
This competition, managed by the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, is hosted every March in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
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.
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.