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Full Circle
A former AQHYA world champion enjoys a successful collegiate career and is now contributing to the sport from the coach’s chair.
New Jewels in the Collegiate Equestrian Crown
A more inclusive format offers seven national championships in women’s collegiate athletics.
Ranching Heritage-Bred
These two horses had their origins on the ranches of AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders, but they’re seeing success in the show pen.
NRHA European Futurity
Four-year-old horses shine at the National Reining Horse Association European Futurity in Cremona, Italy.
Circle G Classic
The Arkansas Quarter Horse Association crowns all-around and high-point winners in Tunica, Mississippi.
Battle for the Saddle
West Coast Reining Horse Association exhibitors roll the dice to determine the winner of a trophy saddle.
Top Exhibitors Recognized
Exhibitors earn prizes at the 2018 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships in Oklahoma City.
A Family Championship
Mother and son Julie and Jake Jolstad share Halter Champion of Champions honor at the 2018 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships
Top AQHA Ranching Heritage-Bred Youth
Caleigh Iwanski is proving that AQHA Ranching Heritage-Bred horses can be all-arounders, too.
News
Ensuring a Fair and Level Playing Field
Disciplinary action regarding drug testing at the 2017 Lucas Oil World.
AQHA West Level 1 Championships Kicks Off
The 2018 AQHA West Level 1 Championships started April 18 at the South Point Equestrian and Events Center in Las Vegas.
2018 AQHA Standing-Committee Reports Available
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and took action on recommendations from the AQHA Board of Directors, which met at the 2018 AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.
AQHA Combines Four Shows into One Event at Lazy E
The entry deadline for the 2018 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance Championship Show is April 20.
Adequan® Select World Judges Announced for 2018
A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).
2019-21 Adequan® Select World Shows Move to Fort Worth
AQHA announces that the 2019, 2020 and 2021 AQHA Select World Championship Shows, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), will be hosted in Fort Worth, Texas.
Share Your Level 1 Championships Accomplishments
Continue to shine long after you and your American Quarter Horse leave the arena, using these three tips to promote your achievements.
Blogs
Home-Trained Win
Level 1 amateur Teresa Benes wins ranch riding at the AQHA Central Level 1 Championships on a horse she started herself.
10 Reasons to Be Involved With Your Affiliate
Ever wondered how to impact American Quarter Horse events in your area? It all starts with members like you.
10 Hacks for Spring Cleaning Your Barn
Whether we like it or not, cleaning has to be done. Here are a few tips to make it easier.
Tracking Your Horse Straight, Part 1
Utilize this horse-training advice to teach your halter or showmanship horse to track straight.
Level 1 and More
Inside Look: A change is coming for the year-end high-point recognition, and the March Journal focuses on Level 1.
How to Host a Practice Horse Show
Want to fine-tune your horse and yourself before the big horse-showing event? Put on a practice horse show!
Horse Showing on a Budget: Amateurs and Pros Share Tips
Keep your horse-showing costs from breaking the bank.
Alliances
ProRodeo Hall of Fame 2018 Induction Class
Barrel racing American Quarter Horse French Flash Hawk is among the notables to be inducted August 4.
U.S. Equestrian Youth Reining Championships
Eight qualifying competitions remain before the national championships August 31.
Tour De Force: Metallic Cat Style
As April gets underway, Metallic Cat's offspring dominate at National Cutting Horse and National Reined Cow Horse association events.
Ironmen Crowned at Timed Event Championship
Jordan Ketscher becomes the 2018 Ironman while Myles Neighbors takes the Junior Ironman title.
$2 Million Payday at RFD-TV's The American
The top cowboys and cowgirls threw it all out on the line February 25 in AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Kelby Phillips Is the World’s Greatest Horseman
Phillips and Hickory Holly Time emerge victorious in a hard-fought battle for the National Reined Cow Horse Association's crown event.
Duals Lucky Charm Claims Another NRCHA Premiere Title
Kelby Phillips pilots the 2016 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity open champion to the 2018 NRCHA Cow Horse Classic Derby title.
Tryon Welcomes Reiners in May
The site of the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 will host Team USA Reining selection trials and more.