About the American Quarter Horse Association
Quarter horses can trace their roots trace back to the early 1600s when groups of English horses composed of Spanish origin were bred to American stock horses. What developed was a stocky, muscular horse able to not only work, but to race quick, quarter mile races, thus the name Quarter Horse. The American Quarter Horse Association supports and carries on the pride Quarter horse owners feel for their horses.
What is the American Quarter Horse Association?
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was born in the 1940s with the mission of recording and preserving the quarter horse breed. It is currently the largest horse breed registry worldwide. The AQHA has registered over 5 million horses and functions on a global basis. They are the official record keeping and governing body for the Quarter Horse industry. They offer services to its owners that benefit not only the lovers of quarter horses but also the quarter horses as well.
What services does the AQHA offer to its members?
Obviously, the networking possibilities are endless as a member of the AQHA. There are over 300,000 members worldwide. In addition, membership benefits include:
- Access to online records
- Registration of a foal
- Discounts from corporate partners
- Show schedules
- Stallion breeding reports
- DNA kits
How to Become a Member of the AQHA
The AQHA offers several different types of memberships. Depending on your needs and what you expect out of the American Quarter Horse Association will determine what sort of membership best suits you. The three types of memberships are:
- General
- Amateur
- Youth
Each type of membership offers different benefits and the costs will vary to join the association as well.