AQHA Racing Disciplinary Actions

These are the current violations of AQHA animal welfare, unsportsmanlike conduct, and medication rules, as well as other AQHA rules.

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Disciplinary Actions

View disciplinary actions that have been taken against AQHA members.

AQHA Racing Medication Awards and Publicity Policy

The American Quarter Horse Association has policies concerning awards and publicity of horses and trainers with racing medication positives for any prohibited substances in the presiding jurisdiction, or any medications on the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Uniform Classification of Foreign Substances that is assigned a penalty of A. 

Read the overview of the AQHA policy.

Ineligibility Lists

Horses Ineligible for 2023 Awards and Publicity: These horses have been identified as ineligible for 2023 AQHA media coverage and awards, based on the AQHA Racing Medication Awards and Publicity Policy. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicate a medication positive ruling was received for the horse and trainer.  Horse List

Trainers Ineligible for 2023 Awards and Publicity: These trainers have been identified as ineligible for 2023 AQHA media coverage and awards, based on the AQHA Racing Medication Awards and Publicity Policy.  Trainer List