The rule books of the united states equestrian federation, the american quarter horse association, and the american driving society were used as references in formulating certain of these rules. The horse must have a minimum of 25% proven quarter horse lineage and prove parentage to one registered quarter horse. Quarter horse association stud book del rio quarter horses. The aqha executive committee made the change in april, effective immediately, when it approved an amendment to shw554.
The ahqhr has a close working relationship with the aqha and is also well established with the apha and aphc. You are welcome to add the horse using the maintenance menu. Horse american quarter horse journal may 25, 2012 changes approved by the american quarter horse association amateur and executive committees to aqha rule nos. The horse information contained on this site is based on detail provided to the australian quarter horse association aqha by its members for the purpose of maintaining the association s records. Horse directory with information on rules of stud books, horse name search, stallions at stud, foaling year, sire, dam, statistics, identification process, australian. He worked cows, plowed fields, pulled buggies and wagons, ran races, provided basic transportation, and has been an outstanding recreation and trail. American half quarter horse registry recognizing all. American quarter horse association aqha points earned in versatility ranch horse vrh classes will now only count toward ranchhorse division events and will not affect leveling in any other class, the association announced. Learn from their stories and discover if american quarter horse association is right for you. Buyers guide paint horse american paint horse association. Bull v australian quarter horse association australian centre for. Now, more than 40 years on, we have experienced enormous growth in members and the paint horse breed. Stallion directory australian barrel horse association. The american quarter horse association nz inc is the official breed association for the quarter horse in new zealand.
Later, the quarter horse played an enormous role in the pioneers westward expansion. The appendix quarter horse is a breed of american horses that developed from the thoroughbred bloodlines. The transfer of ownership is located on the back of the registration certificate to make it easy to sell and transfer the horse s ownership. The postmark deadline for submission of proposed rule book revisions is found in the front of the rule book in the deadlines and tentative meetings schedule. The national arabian stud horse show is conducted under the rules of the arabian horse society of australia limited, together with the rules and definitions printed in this schedule. In view of the governments stipulations and advice regarding the banning of nonessential events and for the wellbeing of our members, affiliates and volunteers the board of directors have made the difficult decision to suspend all abha. The western australian quarter horse association is a non profit organisation, run for the benefit of members. The rulebook also answers all your questions regarding aqha rules, show patterns, horse markings, equipment guidelines and much more. Disclaimer sporting horse australia sha is the governing body that oversees sport horse racing in australia and it provides professionally run events. Known for their docile disposition and great speed over short distances, these horses have been very popular in the horse racing industry in the united states. American quarter horse association wikimili, the free.
The foundation quarter horse registry po box 165 vicksburg, mi 49097 tel. The breeds agility proved invaluable to cowboys, farmers, and those who needed reliable transportation over rough terrain. National quarter horse breeders association permanent stud. Abha rule book updated jan 2020 sabha club, grounds and event guidelines sa barrel horse association end of year awards, how do they work. Louisiana quarter horse breeder association welcome. Stud book means the register of q, r1 and r2 numbered quarter horses. Our aim is to provide the opportunity for all horse owners to experience and gain ongoing equine knowledge in both ridden and ground work. Hqha is headquartered in central georgia and is incorporated under the laws of the state of georgia as a nonprofit association. June 27th, 2017 the 2017 all american quarter horse congress entry book is now available online and will be hitting mailboxes soon.
All horses resulting from the breeding of two quarter horses or a quarter. Nfqha definition foundation quarter horse association. Horsemans quarter horse association of georgia, inc. American quarter horse breed profile the spruce pets. Aaa ltd rule book australian appaloosa association ltd. You can now search for a horse using name or registration number. A horse with two much white might be a paint, but it was not a registerable quarter horse. Copies of the current ahsa rule book are available from the secretary.
This fasterthanlightning american horse is world famous for its performances in horse racing competitions. The purpose of this association shall be to promote the owning, breeding, showing, racing and using the quarter horse. Official 2020 handbook of the appaloosa horse club the aphc document on this page is a. Home american quarter horse association of new zealand. National show q20 national show 2nd 14th april 2020 aelec 2340. Ohio foundation quarter horse association rule book 2019.
Appaloosa horse club stud book and registry, volume iv hardback in very good to excellent condition. The american half quarter horse registry is a rapidly growing organization dedicated to promoting and registering the half quarter horse internationally. The australian quarter horse association was incorporated in 1972 and over the years has. The australian stock horse society was established in 1971 in scone, new south wales with the aim of preserving and promoting the bloodlines of the australian stock horse, recognised for its versatility and superior performance amongst work and leisure breeds. Northern racing quarter horse association home facebook.
Appendix quarter horse breed information, history, videos. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 to collect. Get the 2019 aqha rulebook aqha american quarter horse. Send this form with the horse s registration certificate to the office with the relevant fee registering the foal horse is the responsibility of the breeder of that progeny if you purchase an unregistered quarter horse dont take it for granted this horse can be registered. Matching the fastest of these animals in two horse races for a personal wager became a popular diversion of the nobility. The rule books of the united states equestrian federation, the american quarter horse association, the american miniature horse association registry and the american driving society were used as references in formulating certain rules. If the horse is registered with one of the international stud books recognised by the association, then the rules for imported horses rule 18. There is but one way to preserve the quarter horse, and that is to breed quarter horses to quarter horses.
Please note that all 3 references will be contacted. A horse conceived and born in the united states, or mexico may be registered as an anglo arabian if the following requirements are met. Are the sire and dam of progeny that have been accepted for registration. Australian quarter horse association, west tamworth, nsw. The american quarter horse association is not only the greatest american authority on quarter horses, its also the worlds when it comes to this beautiful breed. Online studbook aqha australian quarter horse association. Purchase a 2020 rulebook from the american quarter horse store. Vaquero q1 the first stallion registered to the australian quarter horse stud book, vaquero was the. Rule book amendments horse show association of australia.
Other stock horse events such as cutting and reining are open to all breeds but are. Or you may browse the rules by clicking your page arrows in the acrobat window. The paint horse association of australia was formed in 1973 to collect, record and preserve the pedigrees of paint horses. All showing phaa members should be familiar with the requirements of these rules and are encouraged to have a copy of the rule book for their own reference. As an imported frozen embryo or the dam of an imported frozen. A 4h horse show must be conducted by a 4h horse club or group of 4h horse clubs, or member delegates from 4h horse clubscouncils at the local, county, regional, or state levels.
Even though this breed is formally established, the appendix has remained open to thoroughbred horses because of the close. The sa barrel horse association inc was formed in 1998, running its first event in 1999 to organise barrel racing clinics and competitions open to male and female contestants of any age. All members should be aware that the aqha constitution and rule book states that a member can be suspended or expelled for conduct unbecoming of a member. Rule book change proposals to be considered at 2017.
Because the online version of the aqha rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the mostcurrent version of the aqha official handbook of rules and regulations. Bull v australian quarter horse association australian. Leave a reply cancel reply your email address will not be published. The western horse association of ontario requires 3 three references. Definition of the quarter horse breed, foundation quarter. Nrqha is a representative of horse racing in the state of washington and northwest interests. March 1st, 2019 an equine production created this quick reference guide so that you can download it, save it to your phone or tablet, etc. The unique american quarter horse has evolved from a quartermile racer into the most diversified horse in the world.
This book was edited by rebecca mckee, editor, anr. To search for a horse in the database, simply enter the horses name in the form above. Quarter horses are commonly used in rodeo events such as barrel racing, calf roping and team roping. Phaa shows are run under the horse show association of australia hsaa rules as well as phaa rules. Aqha cancels the aqha versatility ranch horse world championships, aqha ranching heritage challenge finals, aqha cattle level 1 championships and national ranch and stock horse alliance national championships set for june for the safety of exhibitors, spectators and staff. The foundation quarter horses historical claim to fame was his incredible versatility, which made him indispensable to his owner.
Formed in 1970, the aqhanz is a thriving, vibrant organisation offering competitions, education and incentive programmes for youth and amateur riders, including the biannual quarter horse youth world cup and transtasman challenge. To enjoy western riding and share the friendships associated with belonging to our club. The organization also houses the american quarter horse hall of fame and museum. One reference must be a carded whao senior judge, another must be a paid member, in good standing, of the whao for the year in which you are applying to become a judge, and the third reference is a character reference. To promote andor conduct horse shows clinics and other special events. The american quarter horse association has adopted uniform rules and regulations for determining the ages of all quarter horses participating in aqhaapproved events. Get the 2018 aqha rulebook ohio quarter horse association. Quarter horses for leisure horseback riding program enjoy the ride.
A judge must order from the ring any unruly horse or one whose actions threaten to endanger the rider, driver, handler, other exhibitors or their entries. The goal was to ensure that the qualities of this breed were not left to deteriorate over time. National versatility ranch horse association 5925 omaha blvd, colorado springs, colorado 80915 telephone. Principal place of business for this association shall be jackson, mississippi, unless changed by the board of directors. If you missed the story about who is behind the lawsuit to force the registration of cloned horses, read about dr. Phaa rulebook paint horse association of australia. Also have some older green hardback quarter horse stud books for sale. Rule book change proposals to be considered at 2017 convention. If you previously downloaded a 2019 aqha rulebook app, you will need to install the 2020 aqha rulebook as a separate app. Thanks also to all of the michigan 4h horse program preface ii volunteers and participants who developed and worked on previous editions of this book. Studbook american quarter horse association of new zealand. Breeds of livestock quarter horse breeds of livestock.
Versatility the national foundation quarter horse should be above all things versatile. When the first stud book was issued the following year, it listed 537 horsesall of whom had been inspected and approved as to recognized quarter horse type and ancestry. Complete rule book 2017 web british show horse association. The queensland quarter horse association is an affiliated club with the aqha.
Register a horse aqha australian quarter horse association. Although the breed has existed since the 1600s, the american quarter horse association registry wasnt established until 1940. The association sanctions many competitive events and maintains the official registry. Whilst all due care is taken, the association is not able to guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of such information and cannot accept any.
To serve and promote the best interests of members, shows, and the exhibitors who participate in them. Aqha approves bylaw, rule and registration changes. The american quarter horse is a breed of horse originally bred for sprinting short distances, typically races of a quarter mile or less. So its only natural that it has its own official association that takes care to. American quarter horse american appendix horse association. National cutting horse association 260 bailey avenue fort worth, texas 761071862 ph. American quarter horse association the complete guide. Sha works hard for all its members and keeps costs to a minimum. The american half quarter horse registry offers affordable and timely services.
The australian quarter horse magazine national library of. These rules and regulations become effective as at 1 august, 2018, at which. Thats why in 1940, the american quarter horse association was initially formed to preserve ranch horses and their pedigrees. Official publication of the australian quarter horse association. The allbreed pedigree database offers a free american quarter horse pedigree search for hundreds of thousands of horses. As of january 1, 1990, a total of 2,682,844 horses had been. Pdf portable document format, which is a file format supported by adobe acrobat reader. In performance and endurance the quarter horse has never been excelled, and in bloodlines he has held his own for well over twohundred years. Aqha means the australian quarter horse association, abn 41 000 964 643. The trophy went to fastest qualifier, jess u r blue, who led in gate to wire fashion, surging to the wire of the 400 yard final in. Quarter horse stud books for sale, thoroughbred stud books. The official quarter horse breed registry in new zealand, affiliiated with the american quarter horse association. Rules n regulations quarter horse all breed pedigree.
The american quarter horse is best known today as a show horse, race horse, reining and cutting horse, rodeo competitor, ranch horse, and allaround family horse. A show rule book may be obtained from the hsaa for a small fee. All classes covered in the rule book will be referred to as sanctioned classes. Rule horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos.
The american quarter horse association aqha, based in amarillo, texas, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and recordkeeping of the american quarter horse. American quarter horse association straight from the. Closing date of entries the closing date for entries is friday 14th september 2012. Ranch riding aqha american quarter horse association. Horse directory australia horse stud book horse resources. Training riding horses american quarter horse association on. Hollywood dun it an nrha hall of fame and american quarter horse association hall of fame horse, hollywood dun it excelled in the reining ring. Registration of horses with the american quarter horse association is available through the australian quarter horse association, provided horses meet american quarter horse association registration criteria at the time of application. Faq 2019 aqha rule book ohio quarter horse association. Rulebook national versatility ranch horse association. A horse with two much white might be a paint, but it. A aha offers official registration of a quarter horse thoroughbred cross of any degree. Per the associations bylaws, the board of directors has the final authority when it comes to aqhas bylaws and rules of registration. The quarter horse association stud book over the next 400 years, an enhancing number of arab stallions were imported and bred to english mares to produce equines that integrated speed and endurance.
Modifications to aqha bylaws, as well as nine registrationrelated items, were approved by aqha members and the aqha board of directors at the 2018 aqha convention, march 25 in jacksonville, florida. Members are encouraged to utilise this service to apply for american quarter horse association registration. The american quarter horse association aqha was organized in 1940 with similar intent. National quarter horse breeders association permanent stud book no. Hqha is an organization of horsemen and horsewomen organized to promote interest in breeding and exhibiting the american quarter horse. The purpose of the foundation quarter horse registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the foundation quarter horse by the individuals that the fqhr deems as foundation bred. A judge must order from the ring any rider, driver, or handler who exhibits inappropriate or dangerous behavior or. Continued improvement of and use for the breed shall be strived for. We send you a beautiful certificate with all the horse s information including the picture of the horse. Australian quarter horse association home facebook. Those classes that are run by a club or affiliates such as beginnerimprover, walk jog using class rules as guidelines and using legal headgear will be referred to as nonsanctioned classes. Photograph requirements for aqha registration sample of aqha registration form registry services within the australian quarter horse association aqha, administer the aqha registration process from their headquarters in tamworth, nsw australia. They hope that it will help you find some of the quick rules that they are often asked in the office or at the gate. Although its origin can be traced to the colonial era, the american quarter horse gained a reputation as a faithful mount during the texas open range era, particularly during cattle drives to northern railroads.