The American Quarter Horse Journal: January-February 2026

Dive into the latest issue, available exclusively to AQHA members.

 

Raised Up Right

The AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program develops young horsemen and -women as they learn to train well-bred weanlings.

Denhardt's Dream

Mesmerized by horses from a young age, Bob Denhardt blazed the trail for the founding of the American Quarter Horse Association.

Portraits of Progress

As the horse and rodeo worlds exploded in popularity post-WWII, James Cathey captured it all on film. Let look inside his extensive archives. 

Ben Johnson and Grey Lark 

A cowboy, his rope horse and a Hollywood legacy. 

South Dakota Strong 

A small town on the northern plains is home to several cowboy mounted shooting world champions. 

World Tour 

Catch some of the highlights for the 51st AQHA World Championship Show. 

Editor's Note 

Wrangler Women of Influence  

Positive Attitude

I'm not going to lose sight of going above and beyond for others. 

Life With Horses

Sometimes the family jewels have to go in order to restore peace and harmony. 

Reflections 

Greg Darnall is a bit maker and educator, but he's always a horseman first. 

Ranch Writing

Sometimes snow can be fun, but then there are times that it's not. 

Bits & Spurs

AQHA news, horse tips and short stories

Sage Remarks
A closing thought

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