About AQHA Overview
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.
November 25, 2020 | Showing
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Horse sales
Triangle Horse Sales will host a timed online auction December 5-6 for the legendary Oxbow Ranch.
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Shows
The 41st annual Fall Triangle Horse Sale, hosted during the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show posted strong positive numbers.
November 25, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Four AQHYA members earned a total of $5,000 in scholarships through the 2020 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.
November 25, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
This year’s edition of the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity is exceptionally packed with talent.
November 25, 2020 | News and Publications
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AQHA Memberships
View the top 25 photos selected from nearly 600 entries in the 2020 AQHA Photo Contest!
November 24, 2020 | Showing
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Livestock shows and fairs
AQHA is committed to hosting safe and cautious events, while maintaining transparency with members of potential exposure risks.
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Showing
AQHA is saddened by the loss of Doug Carpenter and sends condolences to his family and friends.
November 23, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Leading American Quarter Horse racing breeder Dan Lucas talks Thoroughbreds, speed and soundness.
November 22, 2020 | Racing
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Timed / Speed events
This warhorse has adapted to speed event success.
December 12, 2019 | Timed Events
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
AQHA has partnered with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association since 1989 to recognize the top American Quarter Horses in speed events.
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Genetic testing
We can breed healthier horses without sacrificing talent by mating mares and stallions that aren’t close kin. It’s an old-fashioned practice known as outcrossing.
November 23, 2020 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Record number of AQHA exhibitors competed at the OKC Fairgrounds to vie for the AQHA’s coveted golden globes and more than $2.2 million in purse and prizes.
November 19, 2020 | News and Publications
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All-around award
Lauren Stanley is crowned the Farnam All-Around Amateur at the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show.
November 23, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
The track ends its fall meet with a lucrative stakes bonanza.
November 23, 2020 | Racing
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Racing
Indiana Grand sees double-digit increases during its 2020 meet.
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