AQHA Competitions Overview
Competitions and Contests
Learn more about opportunities to compete in AQHYA events with your American Quarter Horse.
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AQHYA World Championship Show
The AQHYA World Championship Show is for youth exhibitors 18 and under as of January 1 of that year.
The AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors 18 years and younger.
AQHYA World Championship Show Contests
AQHYA members can compete in a variety of contests at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
From public speaking to art and everything in between, there's a competition for you at the AQHYA World Championship Show.
Youth World Cup
The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is an educational, leadership and competition-based event for AQHA youth members from around the world.
This international event is hosted every two years by a different country. This event hosts teams from 16 nations around the world!
Horseback Riding Program
The AQHA Horseback Riding Program rewards participants with great prizes.
This program allows AQHA to reward youth members who simply enjoy riding, whether they own a horse, lease a horse or take lessons.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications
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Outside Scholarships
The American Quarter Horse Association renews partnership with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association to provide expanded scholarship opportunities for IEA riders with AQHYA memberships.
February 14, 2023 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is an international youth event that began in 1978 for American Quarter Horse Youth Association members.
February 06, 2023 | News and Publications
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AQHA Programs
The American Quarter Horse Association introduces the AQHLead Class of 2023, which includes 10 young leaders in the equine industry.
January 10, 2023 | News and Publications
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Ranching
Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2023 AQHA events.
December 08, 2022 | News and Publications
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)
The top American Quarter Horses in high school and junior high rodeo will win year-end awards and checks through state and national competition.
AQHYA Video
January 24, 2018
Youth You Hold My Heart
Learn more about joining AQHA, the world's largest equine breed registry and a community of family and friends who love the American Quarter Horse. Visit www.aqha.com/join today.