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.
Member Spotlight
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.
Pro Tips
Tips from Tim the Trail Man
One Pole at a Time is a how-to instructional video series for those interested in trail competition at American Quarter Horse Association events. This three-part series features Tim "The Trail Man" Kimura who designs the trail class courses for the AQHA World Championship events. Learn how to measure and set up trail class obstacles at home along with valuable tips and tricks of the trade that will help you excel in showing your American Quarter Horse in trail classes.
