
The purpose of ILQHA shall be to promote the American Quarter Horse in the State of Illinois. To achieve this purpose ILQHA shall promote interest in riding, breeding, raising, training, exhibiting and racing the American Quarter Horse and organize, promote and sanction events and activities for Quarter Horses and their owners.
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2025 AQHA Standing Committee Reports Available
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and took action on recommendations from the AQHA Board of Directors, which met in March at the 2025 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas.
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Hall of Fame Nomination
The Hall of Fame honor is bestowed upon a Person(s,) Entity and Horse(s) to recognize and preserve the legacy and impact to the Illinois Quarter Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. The Person(s) or Entity nominee must have shown outstanding contributions over a period of time to ILQHA and/or AQHA. The Horse(s) nominee must have an outstanding record as a sire, dam or show horse or must have brought high visibility to the American Quarter Horse. The last recorded owner will receive the award.