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.
October 31, 2018
The 2019 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online and in print.
March 03, 2019
The new AQHA.com is custom built with members and visitors in mind.
February 05, 2019 | News and Publications
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AQHA directors and committee members
Find out why you need to make reservations to attend the 2019 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
March 10, 2019
AQHA launches pilot project, beginning with education about the benefits of microchipping.
March 11, 2019
The 2019-2020 AQHA Executive Committee was elected at the AQHA convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
February 13, 2019
AQHA breaks down the Association’s rule-change process, starting from when an AQHA member submits a rule change to when new rules become approved.
February 06, 2019
Be sure to attend the Equine Industry Business Workshop and Town Hall Meeting March 8 during the AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
April 24, 2017 | Trail Riding
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Wellness
Horseback riding in the backcountry could be just the ticket to making you and your horse better.
August 18, 2018 | Showing
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Ranching
SmartPak offers tips to help you and your horse get safely to and from your destination.
September 10, 2016 | Showing
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Ranching
Solutions for a horse who rushes violently out of the horse trailer.
March 12, 2018 | Showing
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Ranching
AQHA wants to make sure the Association’s members are prepared for the FMCSA ELD mandate to take effect on March 18 amid an uncertain future for an additional extension.
June 28, 2017 | Showing
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Ranching
Learn the proper way to use romal reins on your reining and reined cow horse.
August 06, 2017 | Showing
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Get Started with Horses
A horse that stands quietly can be invaluable in and out of the arena.
August 17, 2013 | Trail Riding
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Horseback riding program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program is rewarding participants with new prizes.
August 13, 2018 | Showing
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Ranching
Start your horse training off on the right foot by selecting the proper western bit.
February 25, 2016 | Showing
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Equestrian Fitness
Improve your experience horseback with these stretches and exercises.
October 29, 2018 | About AQHA
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Get Started with Horses
Unless he’s Mr. Ed, your horse can’t talk to you. That’s why it’s important to know how to read your horse’s body language so you can understand his behavior.
August 25, 2012 | About AQHA
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Transportation
When it comes to loading troubles, practice controlling your horse's feet.
September 28, 2016
Keeping your barn organized can be a hassle, but we've got a few tricks up our sleeve.
May 31, 2018
When school is out of session and the weather gets warm, things can get crazy at times. Here are a few memes we found that we think perfectly sum up having horses in the summer.