About AQHA Overview
About AQHA
The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization.
Welcome to AQHA
History and Facts
Learn about the history of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse.
The history of AQHA and the American Quarter Horse are as vast and colorful as our favorite horse is versatile. Learn about how the American Quarter Horse came to be, and meet some of the people who were instrumental in the establishment of the breed and the organization of AQHA as an organization committed to preserving breed integrity.
AQHA Directories
Learn more about the organizations and people who help AQHA.
Governance and Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decisions-making processes of your Association.
Careers
Read about employment opportunities available with the American Quarter Horse Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our FAQs to see answers to common questions about AQHA business, membership and more.
AQHA News and Blogs
Keep up with the latest news and blogs from AQHA.
AQHA is committed to bringing you the latest news from our AQHA Headquarters and the horse industry. Plus, we've got helpful blogs to teach you more about your favorite horse topics, such as horse training, horse health, youth involvement, horseback riding and much more.
Top Resources
AQHA Mission Statement
AQHA's role in preserving the integrity of the breed is expanding on a daily basis.
AQHA Convention
Learn more about the annual AQHA convention and how you can be more involved with the decision-making processes of your Association.
May 13, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
The track is hoping to return to a more traditional season this year.
May 13, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
CM Boom Shakalaka headlines Monday feature at Grants Pass Downs.
May 13, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Beehive, South Valley Futurity trials headline Saturday program at the South Valley, Utah, track.
May 12, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and took action on recommendations from the AQHA Board of Directors, which met at the 2021 AQHA Convention in San Antonio.
May 13, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
View the recently approved recommendations from the AQHA Ranching Committee, which were approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.
May 12, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
TQHA Sale is moved to July 23-24, remains in San Antonio.
May 12, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Nominations are open for Bank of America Canterbury Challenge and AQHA Canterbury Distance Challenge.
May 12, 2021 | News and Publications
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AQHA directors and committee members
AQHA Director Emeritus Burdette Lee Johnson died May 9.
May 03, 2021 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Montana ranch is recognized as a leader in the ranching business.
May 12, 2021 | Racing
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Racing
Apollitical B Snow outruns his long odds to win Tuesday feature at Delta Downs.
May 10, 2021 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
These winners topped the open and futurity AQHA incentive races at the 2021 Better Barrel Races World Finals, besting nearly 600 entries.
May 11, 2021 | News and Publications
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Commissions, Committees, Boards, and Councils
Robin Merrill, Catherine Nicholas and Larry Bell were appointed to serve on the 2021-22 American Quarter Horse Foundation Board of Trustees.
November 02, 2012 | About AQHA
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Registering/transfer
Getting a hair root for your horse's genetic tests doesn't have to be a battle.
April 13, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
The American Quarter Horse breeders who most recently hit their 50th cumulative or consecutive year of breeding the world’s most versatile horse will be honored in 2021.
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