AQHA Showing Overview
Welcome to AQHA Showing
AQHA shows are perfect for highlighting your American Quarter Horse's versatility and talents. From western pleasure to jumping and everything in between, we've got a class for you and your American Quarter Horse.
Showing American Quarter Horses is fun for the entire family, and we want to help you get the most out of your showing experience.
Start Showing
Get into the arena, and start showing your American Quarter Horse at AQHA shows. AQHA is here to help you get started.
AQHA shows offer fair and leveled competition, camaraderie, friendship, personal challenges and the ultimate partnership: you and your American Quarter Horse. We're here to help you find your ideal event and level and then help you make the most of your experience at an AQHA-approved show near you.
Shows
Get in the arena and start showing your American Quarter Horse with AQHA today.
There are hundreds of AQHA-approved shows to choose from across the globe each year. Which ones will you attend, and will you chase points for the ultimate experience: the chance to compete at a world championship level?
Programs
There are many ways to get involved with AQHA showing.
AQHA provides the AQHA Professional Horseman's Association for professional horse trainers in good standing; the AQHA Stewards program to ensure safety and fairness at events; and the AQHA Leveling program to provide a place for every level of exhibitor at AQHA shows and events.
Showing Resources
There are a number of tools and resources to keep you connected to AQHA shows.
AQHA showing is a fast-paced world, and we want to make sure your experience is positive and enriching. These resources will help you on your journey to horse-showing success.
Showing News and Blogs
Get the most out of your horse-showing lifestyle by keeping up with the most recent news and blogs from AQHA showing.
AQHA is committed to bringing you important industry news, the latest results from popular horse shows, helpful tips and much more.
September 12, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA releases ineligibility list for the Level 2 Championships, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), held in conjunction with the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
September 12, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
Attention Lucas Oil World qualifiers: Entry forms and qualifier information have been emailed to all qualifiers; Enter by September 16 to avoid late fees!
September 12, 2019 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the AQHA Awards Celebration November 17 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
September 11, 2019 | Foundation
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The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum
The deadline for the 2021 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame nominations is November 1, 2019.
September 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
Enter the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show by September 16 to avoid late fees.
September 09, 2019 | News and Publications
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Judges
AQHA Judges, log on to AQHUniversity on September 18 to join the AQHA Judges Cutting Webinar.
September 06, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
The Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City isn’t just a horse show; it’s a bucket-list-worthy destination.
September 05, 2019 | Showing
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
AQHYA international competitors share how they prepare and compete at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.
September 04, 2019 | News and Publications
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All-around award
More than 21 first-time Select world champions took home golden globes at the 2019 Adequan® Select World Championship Show.
September 03, 2019 | Showing
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Shows
These Select competitors have attended every Adequan® Select World – all 17 of them.
August 31, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
AQHA crowns the 2019 Sundowner Trailers AQHA Select All-Around Amateur and Gene Graves Super-Select Special Recognition Award recipient.
August 31, 2019 | Showing
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Shows
These Adequan® Select World competitors are coached by their offspring.
August 31, 2019 | Showing
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Shows
Animal lovers 24/7, these Adequan® Select World competitors are veterinarians at their day jobs. Â
August 31, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Nancy Gulick takes on Adequan® Select World with her Lucas Oil AQHA Superhorse Blue Kahlua.
August 30, 2019 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Jim Bound breaks the record for exhibitor with the most Adequan® Select World Championships.
August 30, 2019 | Showing
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Showing
June Liston pilots 777 aircraft by day and American Quarter Horses in her off time.
August 30, 2019 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
At least six grandchildren of Miss Surely Bars are competing at the 2019 Adequan® Select World Championship Show.
August 29, 2019 | Showing
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All-around award
AQHA crowns the 2019 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Show at the Adequan® Select World.
August 29, 2019 | Showing
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Shows
The final 2019 AQHA Regional Championships show kicks off September 19 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
August 29, 2019 | Showing
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
Commemorate your accomplishments at the 2019 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).