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.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Livestock shows and fairs
Winners of the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest were named on November 16.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
The incredible story of how one exhibitor's dream led from heartbreak to a return to the show pen – and an AQHA world championship.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Professional Horsemen's Association program
The online auction opens November 17 and will benefit the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund.
November 18, 2019 | News and Publications
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Ranching
AQHA introduces the 2020-2021 Team Wrangler, a collection of elite AQHA Professional Horsemen who will promote the American Quarter Horse and the western lifestyle through educational outreach.
November 17, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Learn more about the history of the AQHA Superhorse award and its most recent recipients.
November 17, 2019 | Showing
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Awards and recognition
Snap It Send It wins the second Pleasure Versatility Challenge, presented by Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, at the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship
November 16, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
Blue Kahlua wins the Lucas Oil Superhorse title for the second year in a row at the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
November 16, 2019 | Showing
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Horsemanship
All-around amateur Angela Fox balances showing and motherhood as part of a successful life.
November 15, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
View the points required to qualify for the 2020 AQHA World Championship Shows.
November 15, 2019 | News and Publications
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Horsemanship
Ima Pete Classic set the AQHA World Show record score in senior western riding in 2015.
November 14, 2019 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
Riding hourglass shapes is one of five basic exercises that will help you communicate with your horse no matter what discipline you ride.
November 13, 2019 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum
Tell the Foundation your American Quarter Horse history stories, and we might use them in the Journal.
November 13, 2019 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
Jennifer Paul of Ohio says her life is still about riding horses.
November 13, 2019 | News and Publications
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Leveling program
AQHA leveling program point ranges for 2020 are now available online.
November 12, 2019 | News and Publications
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Shows
Commemorate your accomplishments at the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.
November 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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The American Quarter Horse Journal
It was just another day in the roping pen for 11-year-old Cort Jones and Bowmans Metallic Cat.
November 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Hunter Under Saddle
14 steps to make #NoIronsNovember safe and effective.
November 11, 2019 | News and Publications
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Superhorse
The 2018 Superhorse, Blue Kahlua, is among 20 horses vying to be the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA Superhorse.
November 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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Horsemanship
Riding serpentines is one of five basic exercises that will help you communicate with your horse no matter what discipline you ride.
November 10, 2019 | News and Publications
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Awards and recognition
“Yellowstone” and “The Last Cowboy’s” Taylor Sheridan is presented the AQHA Spirit Award at the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.