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AQHA

American Quarter Horse Association

American Quarter Horse Association

About the Organization

The world's largest single-breed horse registry, established in 1940, with over 600k members and 3000k registered horses. AQHA is dedicated to promoting the Quarter Horse sport by providing professional certification, event organization, and educational training services.

Founded
1940
Member Count
600K+
Register Horse
3000K+
Headquarters
Amarillo, Texas

Certification System

1
Level 1
Basic Riding Certification

Complete the foundational training course and pass the skills assessment.

2
Level 2
Advanced Riding Certification

Earn Level 1 certification, compete in regional events, and achieve a ranking

3
Level 3
Advanced Equestrian Certification

Earn Level 2 certification and achieve top results in national competitions.

Annual Tournament Schedule

AQHA World Championship Show

Every 11 month
Oklahoma City

AQHYA World Championship Show

Every 7 month
Oklahoma City

All American Quarter Horse Congress

Every 10 month
Columbus, Ohio

Regional Championships

Year
Nationwide

Recent Matches

2026 AQHA Winter Circuit

2026-3 1
In Progress

2025 AQHA World Show

2025 11
Ended

2025 AQHYA World Show

2025 7
Ended

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