The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization. Its mission is to record and preserve the pedigree of the American Quarter Horse while maintaining its welfare and integrity and promoting lifelong enjoyment of the breed.
5 Reasons to Attend the 50th Anniversary of the AQHA World Championship Show
This is your year! Qualify your American Quarter Horse to get that globe at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Shows, November 1-20 at OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
- Trophies, Jackets and Buckles! Earn a coveted globe trophy; jackets, vests, and buckles are present to the top finishers! (*Prizes vary by level.)
- $4+ Million in Payout, Prizes & Recognition. The 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award more than $4 million in added purse and prizes!
- Party Like It’s 1974. Kick back with your horse show friends and family with a multitude of parties every week. We’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the AQHA World Show, which got its start in 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Competition for Every Level. Opportunities exist for every level of exhibitor between the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan Select World Championship Shows, the Adequan AQHA Level 2 Championships, and the AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions—all held together Nov. 1-20 in Oklahoma City.
- Six Ways to Qualify. Earn the required number of points, participate in four AQHA-approved events, qualify through your affiliate, buy-in world show entry, earn a barrel racing direct qualifying invitation, or receive an AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions invitation!
