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Coverage
Justin Wright Rides Shiners Diamond Cat to Win 2018 NRCHA Derby
The AQHA Ranching Heritage-bred mare scored a 672 to win the National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby.
Memorial Day Circuit
Wild weather and large classes were hallmarks of the Arkansas Quarter Horse Association Memorial Day circuit in Tunica, Mississippi.
Team USA Reiners Named
American Quarter Horses and their riders are selected to represent the United States in reining at the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Victories and Vino at SLOCQHA Mothers Day Circuit
The 51-year-old San Luis Obispo County Quarter Horse Association still holds one of the biggest Quarter Horse shows in California.
A Reining Tie During WEG Qualifier
Jordan Larson and Dan Huss tie for first during the FEI 3* reining on ARC Gunnabeabigstar and Ms Dreamy.
Qualifying for WEG
Dan Huss and Ms Dreamy take the high score on the first day of reining qualifications at the Carolina Classic.
A Mare on Fire
Alfred University's Good Heavens Im Hot is the 2018 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's Horse of the Year from the national finals.
Unexpected Triumphs
The University of Findlay claims the AQHA western team title at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Finals.
Top Exhibitors Recognized
Amateur and youth exhibitors earn awards for their achievements at the 2018 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships.
News
Riders Selected for AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Championship
Sixteen collegiate equestrian riders have been chosen to participate in the 2018 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Championship August 6 and 7 during the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City.
AQHA Media Wins Awards
The AQHA writing and design team captures awards in American Horse Publications 2018 contest.
Share Your Hard-Earned Achievements
Use these tips to share your accomplishments from the Zoetis VRH World, Zoetis RHC Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 and NRSHA National championships with your community.
AQHA Partners With Shorty’s Caboy Hattery
Shorty’s Caboy Hattery is now the official show hat of AQHA.
Ford Youth World Entry Info
Important information for 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show qualifiers!
AQHA Region Five Championships are June 27
The first of four 2018 AQHA Regional Championships kicks off June 27 in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Performance Halter Rule at 2019 Adequan® Select World
Adequan® Select World competitors in performance halter classes are not subject to rule change in 2018; however, rule changes will go into effect for 2019 shows.
Open Barrel Race at Ford Youth World
Enter the open 5D barrel race during the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
Blogs
10 Random Facts You Didn't Know About AQHA
AQHA is the largest equine breed association in the world, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some fun trivia that you might not know!
Meet 'Sunny,' Triple Crown Winner Justify's Pony Horse
As Justify (TB) prepared for the Triple Crown, his constant companion was a palomino American Quarter Horse by the name of Wimpys High Roller.
10 Reasons to Visit the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
Make sure our beautiful Museum in Amarillo is on your must-see list as you plan your next vacation.
Level Headed
Journal columnist Pam Britton-Baer writes about how it feels to win a trophy at the AQHA Level 1 Championships.
Seven Reasons to Compete with Your American Quarter Horse
You and your American Quarter Horse are bursting with potential. Make 2018 the year you put that talent to the test!
Alliances
NRCHA Derby to Remain in Paso Robles
The National Reined Cow Horse Association signs on for a three-year partnership with the Paso Robles Event Center in California.
New Opportunities for NRHA Futurity and Derby Dates
The National Reining Horse Association expands the dates of its 2019 major events.
Modern Gun Shoots His Way to NRBC Win
Duane Latimer and Modern Gun capture the Level 4 open championship at the 2018 National Reining Breeders Classic.
Wimpys Little Step Becomes NRHA’s Newest $10 Million Sire
The National Reining Horse Association hall of famer adds another accomplishment to his already impressive résumé.
Spooks Gotta Whiz Hits the NRHA Million Dollar Mark
After spectacular runs at the 2018 National Reining Breeders Classic, Spooks Gotta Whiz's offspring unofficially launch him into National Reining Horse Association history.
Full Circle
A former AQHYA world champion enjoys a successful collegiate career and is now contributing to the sport from the coach’s chair.
ProRodeo Hall of Fame 2018 Induction Class
Barrel racing American Quarter Horse French Flash Hawk is among the notables to be inducted August 4.