AQHA Trail Riding Overview
Welcome to AQHA Trail Riding
Hit the trails with your American Quarter Horse!
We know there's not much better than hitting a beautiful trail with your trusty American Quarter Horse and some of your closest friends. At AQHA, we're along for the ride, offering you an incentive program that rewards the time you spend in the saddle. We also want to help you find riding buddies and the best, most horse-friendly trails. So, saddle up and get ready for new horseback riding adventures with AQHA!
Programs
Get involved with AQHA's trail riding programs, and enjoy the trails to the fullest.
The AQHA Horseback Riding and STEP programs are rewarding and fulfilling, and they'll help you enjoy your time with your trail-riding American Quarter Horses for years to come.
Trail Riding News and Blogs
Enjoy your trail-riding lifestyle to the fullest with helpful tips, touching stories and the latest news you need to know about your favorite pastime.
AQHA is committed to helping you stay in the know about trail-riding news, plus we offer tips and tricks that will help you and your American Quarter Horse get the most out of your trail-riding adventures.
March 31, 2020 | News and Publications
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Equestrian leisure activities
A social-distancing, quarantined horse owner shares parenting ideas for surviving COVID-19.
March 21, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., uses her autism to gain insights into equine behavior.
March 20, 2020 | News and Publications
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Wellness
Tips for protecting horse facilities and riders during this infectious disease pandemic.
March 20, 2020 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
The simple act of picking out your horse’s feet can detect and prevent a lot of problems.
March 19, 2020 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
Prepare your living-quarters horse trailer so life on the road is as comfortable as home.
March 17, 2020 | News and Publications
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AQHA Executive Committee
AQHA announces the 2020-2021 AQHA Executive Committee.
March 17, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail riding
Learn safety tips and the rules of the road while trail riding.
March 16, 2020 | News and Publications
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Feeding
As your horse ages, his dietary needs change. Here’s how to determine if it’s time to switch your older horse to senior feed.
March 15, 2020 | News and Publications
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Timed / Speed events
When life gets tough, turn to your barn buddy for a little equine therapy.
March 13, 2020 | News and Publications
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AQHA directors and committee members
The AQHA Executive Committee and AQHA leadership share how the Association is moving forward after the recent cancellation of the annual convention.
March 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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AQHA corporate partners
Before you mount, make sure what you are wearing is appropriate for horseback riding.
March 09, 2020 | News and Publications
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AQHA directors and committee members
The American Quarter Horse Association cancels the 2020 AQHA Convention, due to rapidly escalating health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
March 05, 2020 | News and Publications
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AQHA social media channels
Two American Quarter Horse owners win one-year AQHA memberships for tales of why they will #AQHAlways love their horses.
February 28, 2020 | AQHA Services
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Customer Service
Check out the AQHA Weekly Service Report to see how AQHA Member Experience Professionals are working to better serve AQHA members worldwide.
February 14, 2020 | News and Publications
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Get Started with Horses
Know what questions to ask a seller when considering buying their horse.
February 11, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail riding
Build strength and balance by horseback riding on an incline.
February 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Trail riding
Prevent a blow-up the next time your horse gets scared at home or on the road.
February 10, 2020 | News and Publications
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Ranching
With the right preparation and training, horses and dogs can work and live in harmony.
February 07, 2020 | News and Publications
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Grooming
A regular routine is part of good horse health care.
February 06, 2020 | AQHA Services
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AQHA directors and committee members
The AQHA Standing Committee agendas for the 2020 AQHA Convention are posted online.