Gain leadership experience from the state and youth affiliate by becoming involved with your state’s board of directors and officers.
Volunteer at shows, especially Level 1 and Rookie shows. Gain knowledge of how shows are run or help by being a ring steward, where you’ll get firsthand experience of how classes are judged.
Give input on ways to better your affiliate organization and be involved in decision-making.
Use your professional knowledge to help better your affiliate. If you’re an accountant, have a background in marketing, teaching – you name it – your affiliate can benefit from your skills.
Introduce new events, like dressage or Versatility Ranch Horse. Sometimes organizations lack resources to add specialized events; get involved and you can make it happen!
Represent your affiliate at the AQHA convention.
Meet more people from your affiliate and create lifelong friendships.
Scholarship programs are offered by some affiliates for youth who are involved. It’s a great way to help save money for college.
Receive awesome year-end awards for competing at affiliate-sanctioned shows.
Get plugged in! Your affiliate is the best way to get connected with Quarter Horse events happening in your state.

Mountain Trail includes boulders, trees, walls, water and bridges (some that move). These courses and obstacles do require proper engineering and inspection for IMTCA Certification, which is key for both horse and rider safety.

“I am so grateful to be selected for Team USA and to be surrounded by some of the greatest horsemen, women and leaders that AQHA has to offer,” Atkinson said. “I am excited to spend two weeks in College Station this summer, getting to know people from different countries, partaking in clinics and leadership activities, and of course, for the competition.”

Accept what you can’t change. In this sport, there can be countless uncontrollable factors: your horse spooks, the judge misses a major mistake made by your opponent, you’re denied a re-ride, and more. To maintain peace of mind, you must be able to let go of the things that are out of your hands. Allowing these factors to occupy your mind is a waste of mental energy—something an athlete can’t afford to misuse. It’s best to channel energy toward factors that can be controlled.

The Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation is excited to announce that we will be bringing the Congress Classroom to the SOQHA Challenge and Madness shows again in 2018! We recognize that it is not easy to stay on top of your academics or work while competing, so we will be providing wireless internet and a printer to help you do all your work while at the show.

The 2018 Keystone Classic is coming to Glouchester County Dream Park in Logan Township, NJ. May 25-27. Judges will be Roger Johnson, Steve Bennett, Michael Ochetto, and Dave Parlier.

All Amateur exhibitors at the 2018 APHA World Championship Show have the chance to win—a random drawing for the trailer will take place during the World Show, and each Amateur class entry at the event counts as a trailer entry. So the more Amateur classes you enter at the World Show, the more opportunities you have to win. The winner receives a three-horse slant Platinum trailer with a tack room, and it’s the winner’s to keep.

Save the date for the 2018 Pinto World Championship Show and the 2018 Color Breed Congress, which are both fast approaching!