AQHA Programs Overview
Trail Riding Programs
Learn more about opportunities for you and your American Quarter Horse to get involved while you're out on the trail.
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.
STEP Trail Conservation Program
STEP is a trail conservation program that allows you to help maintain the trails in your area.
Stewards for Trails, Education and Partnerships is a program to increase participation in trail stewardship among equine enthusiasts while casting a positive light on horseback riders to land managers and other trail users.
October 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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STEP program (stewards for trails, education & partnerships)
AQHA awards recipients of Stewards for Trails, Education & Partnerships $15,000 in grants.
September 24, 2019 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
AQHA Professional Horseman Chris Cox provides an easy-to-understand horsemanship progression.
August 27, 2019 | News and Publications
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Trail riding
Learn how to influence direction by controlling your horse’s feet.
June 12, 2019 | News and Publications
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Trail riding
Hills can be one of the biggest challenges to your horse when trail riding. Here’s how to do it safely.
July 01, 2019 | Trail Riding
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Trail riding
Horse enthusiasts are encouraged to volunteer their time to preserve trails and apply for trail conservation funding by August 1.