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Minnesota Quarter Horse Association The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the American Quarter Horse as registered by the A

According to the Articles of Incorporation, “The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the American Quarter Horse as registered by the American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo, Texas. To achieve this purpose, the objective of this Association shall be to encourage the promotion of the Quarter Horse breed that it may excel in conformation and performance ability; to sponsor shows, sales and related events; to conduct research; and to do any and all things commensurate therewith.”

Furthermore, MQHA is committed to the belief that: Every American Quarter Horse shall at all times, be treated humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion. Stringent rules established and enforced by AQHA demand that American Quarter Horse breeders, owners, trainers and exhibitors are continually responsible for the well-being and humane treatment of any American Quarter Horse entrusted to their care. Above all, the American Quarter Horses’ welfare is paramount to other considerations and the continual development of procedures which ensure humane treatment of the breed and fair competition supersedes all other concerns.

10/15/2026

BOARD NOMINATIONS ARE DUE NOW! Please consider lending your talents to the MQHA Board, or nominate a deserving person! Drop a comment below, or DM us on this page.

10/07/2026

UPDATED MQHA Point Standings are now available on our website, see link in comment below. Check your point standings for year-end awards.

MQHA is saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Link. Ken was a long-time presence at AQHA and MQHA shows, professionall...
10/04/2026

MQHA is saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Link. Ken was a long-time presence at AQHA and MQHA shows, professionally showing and training many Quarter Horses, and was an AQHA judge. Full obituary in comments.

NOMINATE A DESERVING VOLUNTEERNominations are being accepted for MQHA's Volunteer of the Year. Do you know of someone wh...
09/28/2026

NOMINATE A DESERVING VOLUNTEER
Nominations are being accepted for MQHA's Volunteer of the Year. Do you know of someone who should be recognized for important contributions to MQHA? Send to [email protected] or [email protected] (Pictured: Liz Midtlien, 2026 Volunteer of the Year)

NOMINATE A DESERVING PERSON OR HORSE FOR MQHA'S HALL OF FAMENominations are being accepted for MQHA's Hall of Fame. Do y...
09/27/2026

NOMINATE A DESERVING PERSON OR HORSE FOR MQHA'S HALL OF FAME
Nominations are being accepted for MQHA's Hall of Fame. Do you know of someone who should be recognized? Or a horse with important contributions to MQHA and the Minnesota Quarter Horse family? Send to [email protected] or [email protected]

09/23/2026

FALL GATHER CANCELED DUE TO FLOODING
The recent heavy rains in southeast Minnesota caused a great deal of flooding on the Predmore farm, site of this year’s Fall Gather. The hosts felt they would not be able to stage the event, unsure if cleanup could be completed and water levels would recede enough. MQHA thanks the Predmores for offering their farm for this event, and wishes them the best as they clean up.
Watch this page and the MQHA website for further details

09/23/2026

KARI COSTA
MQHA members and friends are mourning the death of Karin “Kari” Costa, longtime MQHA member and exhibitor.

Kari, 61, of Stillwater, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She had a successful show career which included accolades such as her Top Ten placings at the NSBA World Championship Show and AQHA World Championship Show.

A memorial service celebrating Kari’s life will be held at noon on Friday, October 2, at First Lutheran Church in Hayward, WI with Pastor Joel Bacon officiating. A time of gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. A private interment will be held at the Town of Lenroot Riverside Cemetery in Seeley, WI.

For full obituary link, please see comment below.

09/16/2026

MQHA WANTS YOU!
Get involved and lend your talents to MQHA. There are three At-Large board seats available for the upcoming term, as well as District Director seats from Districts 1, 2 and 5. Please leave a comment or private message if you can throw your hat in the ring!

09/16/2026

MQHA Seeks Candidates for Association Treasurer

Chad Horkey has informed the MQHA board that he would like to step away from the MQHA Treasurer position by the end of 2026. MQHA is looking for a qualified individual for the treasurer position. This is a "paid volunteer" position with compensation set by the Board.

The treasurer is responsible for day-to-day financial responsibilities for the Minnesota Quarter Horse Association, including carrying out the organization’s goals and policies. The treasurer will attend all board meetings, report on the progress of the organization, answer questions of the board members, and carry out the duties described in the job description. The board can designate other duties as necessary. MQHA has a complete job description available for interested individuals. Please send a private message if you are interested in this position.

JOIN US for a great afternoon of fun and horses! Everyone invited! Please note UPDATED registration form in comments.
09/14/2026

JOIN US for a great afternoon of fun and horses! Everyone invited! Please note UPDATED registration form in comments.

JOIN US for a fund afternoon! Everyone's invited to the Fall Gather! Join us October 3, 2026 at Predmore Farm for a trail ride, roping game, refreshments, great food and fun! Please note UPDATED registration link in comments below.

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