Welcome to GQHA

The Georgia Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate of AQHA. Our mission is to serve and promote our members and the American Quarter Horse Industry. We are committed to providing equal and fair opportunities for all levels of competition as well as participation in recreational and educational activities.

Whatever your interest in the American Quarter Horse, we welcome you!

Latest News & Announcements

National Director Position

National Directors are selected by AQHA according to Article VIII in the AQHA Rulebook and based on the number of Quarter Horses currently in the state. For 2027, Georgia will continue to have 2 AQHA National Directors. Anyone is allowed to apply to be an AQHA National Director. (See Article VIII in the AQHA Rulebook). All applications must be submitted to the AQHA Nominations and Credentials Committee by February 1st to be considered. At the 2027 AQHA Convention, there will be an open National Director position for the State of Georgia. The other National Director position is held by Robin Barrow. As the AQHA Affiliate, the Georgia Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors has adopted procedures for the selection of candidates to be supported by GQHA for the AQHA National Director positions representing Georgia on a yearly basis. If you would like to be considered for this position, please review the National Director Process at this link.

Summer Finale

September 4-6, 2026
Conyers, GA

Georgia Classic

November 14-15, 2026
Conyers, GA
(GQHA / HQHA Sanctioned)

Get Your Merch

Exciting News for our Ranch Exhibitors in 2027

GQHA Crisis Fund

The GQHA Crisis Fund was created to assist GQHA members in time of need. Assistance awarded from crisis funding will be based on proven financial need arising from sudden and demonstrable hardship or disaster of a severe and unexpected nature or from serious physical illness. Click here to learn more about the program.

Need a new website? Big Sky Internet Design will donate $250 to the GQHA Crisis Fund for each new website from a GQHA member!
Be sure to let them know we referred you!

Find Your Level

When entering American Quarter Horse Association classes, AQHA exhibitors are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management. Exhibitors must print their level eligibility, or save a copy to their phone to give to show management.

To determine your level eligibility, visit the AQHA leveling verification system.

Reserve Your Back Number

Or contact Melissa Chasteen at [email protected]. All proceeds go to Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association.

GEORGIA QUARTER
HORSE ASSOCIATION