The sun is shining, the grass is green and the American Quarter Horse Association has 12 must-do’s you do not want to miss out on this summer. From visiting the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo to attending the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show, you’ll have a summer to remember – a summer with AQHA.

An Equine Production is excited to share the news that there will be some very special joint High Point awards for those competitors who choose to compete at both the upcoming Indy Circuit and IQHA State Show in Newcastle, IN.

A $3,000-added open 5D barrel race, open to anyone, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, in Barn 8 at State Fair Park. Produced by Tri K Barrels, the race will include a $2,500-added open 5D race, a $500-added AQHA side pot and a variety of AQHA-approved classes, including senior, junior, youth, amateur and Select amateur barrel racing. The race is pending approvals by AQHA, Better Barrel Races, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association.

The NCQHA is excited to show what’s new for the 2018 Tarheel Fall Classic that will take place September 7-9 at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. Judges will be John Kunkle, Pierre Briere, Bruce Walquist, Tanya Green, and Manita Mckool. Competitors will be able to show to Halter and Showmanship for […]

For 2018, the Show Dough Program is for new AzQHA members. Any first time AzQHA member will receive $100 dollars to use at any AzQHA No Bling show or AzQHA Trail Challenge for entries and/or stalls.

For each new member you recruit, you will be entered into our limited-time quarterly drawings for a pair of Rod Patrick boots valued at $650!

#9- Ken and Laina Banks Theater. The 10-minute video featured in this beautiful theater is a great way to kick off your museum visit. The video teaches about our breed and the many roles our horse plays in our world. In the theater, you’ll also enjoy many beautiful Orren Mixer paintings.

“NSBA is excited to be a part of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association. Together, we can promote youth equestrianism by providing competition for young riders who may not otherwise have a platform to show horses,” stated Stephanie Lynn, NSBA director of operations.

27 New Classes Offered

Full slate of Ranch Classes for Open, Amateur & Novice Amateur divisions (Regular Registry)
Amateur Solid Paint-Bred Ranch Riding
Amateur Solid Paint-Bred Ranch Trail
3-Year-Old Trail Sweepstakes (Open/Non-Pro divisions held concurrently)
4- & 5-Year-Old Trail Sweepstakes (Open/Non-Pro divisions held concurrently)
4-Year-Old & Older Western Pleasure Sweepstakes (Open & Non-Pro)
4-Year-Old & Older Hunter Under Saddle Sweepstakes (Open & Non-Pro)
Western Yearling Longe Line (Open & Amateur)
Hunter Yearling Longe Line (Open & Amateur)
Amateur Performance Halter – Stallions, Mares & Geldings