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.
Showing Achievements
From championship shows to the year-long excellence required for high-point awards, exhibitors and their horses are recognized for achievements in the show pen.
Dressage and Western Dressage
AQHA dressage and western dressage competitors can earn year-end awards and points with their American Quarter Horses.
Find AQHA dressage and western dressage classes near you, learn how to host events and what's required when competing in these AQHA classes.
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.
March 11, 2023 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The inaugural The American Performance Horseman, featuring American Quarter Horses, saw individual and team winners.
March 09, 2023 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
The American Quarter Horse Association announces new qualifying options at alliance events to allow barrel racing competitors additional ways to qualify for the Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
March 06, 2023 | News and Publications
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Rodeo
Teton Ridge launches innovative western equine sports event to debut March 10 at Globe Life Field during The American Rodeo 2023.