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Join us June 15-21, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Tri State Exposition in Amarillo, Texas

The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships are held together with the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals and AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by Four Sixes Ranch. As a vendor at this trade show, you will have the opportunity to market directly to exhibitors, their trainers, their family, and show spectators.
Complete the Vendor Application

Vendor Resources

Show Home Page

Horseback Riding Program

Earn rewards for time spent in the saddle.

The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is designed to reward AQHA and AQHYA members who spend time riding American Quarter Horses.
Enroll in the Horseback Riding Program
Log Your Hours Online
Trail Tips
More Ways to Earn Hours
AQHA Horseback Riding Program Award Winners
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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Learn about the exciting AQHA Racing Programs and events that will fuel your passion for speed

AQHA Racing Special Recognition
Horse Awards
Racing Champions
Racing World Records
AQHA Youth Racing Experience

Sales Companies

Find links to sales companies within the AQHA racing industry.
Heritage Place Sale
Texas Quarter Horse Association Yearling Sale
Ruidoso Horse Sale Company
Iowa Quarter Horse Association Yearling Sale
Los Alamitos Equine Sales Company
Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association Sale
Sales Companies

International Programs

Whether you’re interested in earning recognition for your ranch or want to increase educational opportunities in your country – we’ve got you covered.

Learn more about what opportunities for education and recognition are available for international affiliates and members.
AQHA International Educational Marketplace
International Best Remuda Award
International Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year Award
Quality Samples Program
International Programs Overview

Timed Events

Explore the AQHA awards, programs and events that are available to competing American Quarter Horses.

Awards
Event Approval
Side Pots
News and Blogs
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Competitions

There are a variety of ways to compete in ranching events with your American Quarter Horse.

The Versatility Ranch Horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the horse and is demonstrated in five riding classes plus one conformation class – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work, ranch cutting and ranch conformation. There are divisions for open, amateur, cowboy and youth. For complete rules and regulations, refer to the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.
Versatility Ranch Horse Competition and VRH World Championships
Ranching Heritage Challenges
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Showing

AQHA shows are perfect for demonstration your American Quarter Horse's versatility and talents.

Start Showing
Shows
Programs
Resources
News and Blogs
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Horse Identification

The American Quarter Horse Association began the transition to microchips in place of lip tattoos to identify racing American Quarter Horses effective January 1, 2024. Learn more about this transition.
Identifiers
Microchipping FAQs
Horse Identification

Racing Challenge

Find information, schedules, forms, leaders lists and more about the Racing Challenge.

The Racing Challenge has been a source of quality racing for horses of all levels and abilities for the past 25 years. Learn more about this long-standing competition by exploring these links.
About the Program
Schedules
Forms
Leading Owners, Trainers, Breeders and Jockeys
Challenge Championships
Learn More

Horseman Info

Find helpful resources, records and tips about racing American Quarter Horses.

Explore the world of American Quarter Horse racing by starting with these tools and resources.
Race Information
Premier Races
Horse Identification
Racing Welfare and Medication
Racing Regulation
Race Records and Results
Organizations
Sales Companies
Education and Careers
AQHA Disciplinary Actions
Second-Career Racehorses
Learn More

AQHA Professional Horsemen

Check out what the members of the AQHA Professional Horsemen Association can do to help you and your American Quarter Horses.

Become an AQHA Professional Horseman
Team Wrangler
Find a Professional
Professional Horseman and Horsewoman of the Year Nomination
Professional Horseman Applicants
AQHA Professional Horsemen Code of Ethics
Learn More

Vendors

Super Barn Vendors
Concourse East Vendors
Barn Row Chisholm Trail Vendors
Barn 3 Vendors

World Championship Shows

AQHA world championship shows welcome the greatest exhibitors and horses from across the globe.

AQHA hosts championship shows for every level of exhibitor, ranging from Regional Championships to the AQHA world championship shows, which are the pinnacle events of American Quarter Horse competition for the top riders and horses. Find all the resources you need to help you and your horse excel in the AQHA arena.
2023 International World Show Eligibility Guidelines
International Lease Horse Request Form
International Lease for World Championship Show Form
AQHA World Show Adviser Program
Championship Shows
Learn More About Shows

Race Records and Results

Use these services to find race records, results and more.
Black Types Pedigrees
Equibase
Racing Statistics
Race Records and Results

Step 2: Purchase an AQHA Membership.

Membership types are specific to the division you show in. For instance, you will need an amateur membership if you want to compete in amateur classes.
Become a Member

AQHYA World Championship Show

Compete against the best of the best in AQHYA and find out how you can shine with your horse in the arena.

The AQHYA World Show gives AQHYA members an opportunity to show off their skills by competing with their American Quarter Horses and have some fun along the way.
About the Show
Show History
Working Orders and Results
Resources
Contact Information
AQHYA World Championship Show

AQHYA Awards

Learn more about the awards offered to AQHYA members.

AQHYA offers various awards for members to earn by getting involved with their American Quarter Horses.
Wrangler Youth Leader of the Year
Wrangler ASPIRE Award
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Youth World Cup

The 2023 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is slated for June 29-July 8, 2023 in Bryan-College Station, Texas.

Find more information about the 2023 Youth World Cup.
Youth World Cup

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AQHA On-Site Member Services
While you enjoy some of your favorite equine events, be sure to take advantage of the many AQHA services that can be handled for you by the AQHA Member Services Team at these locations.
AQHA 75-Year Breeder: Sylvan or Barbara Williamson
Sylvan and Barbara Williamson of Eagle, Idaho, are well established names in the world of American Quarter Horse breeding and have helped set the standard for the industry.
AQHA 75-Year Breeder: Redd Ranches
Redd Ranches, located in Monticello, Utah, has bred more than 400 American Quarter Horses since 1950.
AQHA Cumulative Breeder: Mr. And Mrs. Louis A. Waters
Louis A. and Wanda Waters of Utopia, Texas, have bred 999 American Quarter Horses since 1973.
AQHA Legacy Breeder: Ward Ranch
Ward Ranch in Tulare, California, has bred American Quarter Horses since 1969.