The American Quarter Horse Affiliation (AQHA) is a breed registry for American Quarter Horses and the biggest equine breed registry on the planet. The AQHA was based in 1940 and is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas. The AQHA promotes the breeding, coaching, and displaying of American Quarter Horses, and it additionally supplies instructional applications and sources for its members.
The AQHA’s mission is to “protect and enhance the American Quarter Horse breed.” The AQHA does this by registering American Quarter Horses, sustaining a stud guide, and setting requirements for the breed. The AQHA additionally affords a wide range of applications and companies to its members, together with instructional applications, competitions, and insurance coverage.
