Equestrian Sports and Activities

From equestrian sports, leisure activities and fitness to professional equestrian activities and services and ranching, there are a wide array of opportunities with American Quarter Horses.

October 03, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show: Animal Welfare Reminders

As the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows approach, AQHA continues its dedication to preserving the integrity of the American Quarter Horse.

September 26, 2024 | News and Publications , Ranching

Young Horse Development Scholarship Winners

Four AQHYA members earned a total of $5,000 in scholarships through the 2024 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program, presented by SmartPak and John Deere.

September 18, 2024 | News and Publications , Showing

The American Performance Horseman Changes Date and Location for 2025

Innovative competition, produced by Teton Ridge, returns as a stand-alone event on July 19, 2025, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

September 05, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

AQHA Launches new Amateur Ambassador Program

AQHA introduces Amateur Ambassador Program to serve as a welcome committee to new members at shows and events.

September 04, 2024 | News and Publications , Shows

Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select AQHA World Championship Shows Entries are Open

Let’s party like it’s 1974! You are invited to enter the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World, Adequan® Select World, Adequan® Level 2 Championships and AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions classes by September 16 at 5 p.m. Central.

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Guide to Showing American Quarter Horses

Get the most out of showing your American Quarter Horse with this handy guide.

Training Your Horse for a Better Relationship with Curt Pate

Horseman Curt Pate outlines his top 10 training tips: spook proofing, catching a horse, calming a nervous horse, proper flexion, ground work, appropriate tack and much more.

Vaquero Horse Training Tips

Learn the keys to vaquero horsemanship and the gear essential to vaquero training, including the snaffle bit, hackamore, two-rein and spade bit.

Competitive Horse Judging Manual

Develop a keen eye and a talent for judging horses.

The Need for Speed: Barrel Racing and Pole Bending

Fine tune your barrel racing and pole bending patterns with training tips, exercises and drills from expert horsemen.