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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SHOW CANCELLATION NOTICE
The Gordyville show scheduled for November 26-28, 2021 has been cancelled.
Member Spotlight
Participants Selected for 2022 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program
The 2022 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program allows AQHYA members to learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and compete for scholarships. Thirty-six American Quarter Horse Youth Association members will record their progress training a yearling bred by an American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Breeder. At the end of the 2022 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program, a select number of scholarships and prizes will be awarded.
Pro Tips
Starting Colts: The Fundamentals
Cowboy, clinician and horseman Bryan Neubert shares his insight into starting ranch colts. A ranch colt’s first saddling and ride can set the precedence for the rest of his training future. Bryan Neubert of Alturas, California, boasts a lifetime of experience starting ranch horses, honed by learning from legendary horsemen Tom and Bill Dorrance and Ray Hunt.
