Where BC Rides with AQHA Pride!
Connect with riders, breeders, and enthusiasts who share your passion for the American Quarter Horse.
Your membership strengthens the Quarter Horse community across BC — and gives you access to shows, education, programs, and support at every level.
With your BCQHA Membership, you have a one-time opportunity to introduce someone special to our vibrant horse community – completely FREE!
Whether it’s helping a former member reconnect or welcoming a new enthusiast, your paid membership allows you to sponsor one complimentary membership.
Simply provide their name and email address, and we’ll connect with them.
Your BCQHA membership automatically includes membership in your zone (Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, or South Central).
Eligible for zone awards & year-end prizes
Connect with riders, breeders, coaches, and shows in your region
Your membership includes:
Training wisdom from AQHA — pro tips, videos, health info, and riding guides
CQHA national educational programs — youth development, funding, and Canadian resources
Clinics with AQHA Professional Horsemen and Judges — real training from real experts
Local BC learning events — pattern practice, showmanship, horsemanship, ranch classes, and more
All BCQHA-sanctioned shows and clinics are fully insured — giving you peace of mind while you ride, compete, or volunteer.
Your membership also supports horse welfare programs, drug-testing, and safety standards province-wide.
BCQHA is a non-profit society that reinvests every dollar into:
Youth & beginner clinics
Safety programs
Scholarships
Event insurance
Community development
Your membership helps keep Quarter Horse competition strong and accessible across BC.
Travel Fund: Apply for up to $500/year to attend clinics or competitions
Member Referral Program: Sponsor a new member for a free first year
Free CQHA Membership: Automatically included
Joining BCQHA means becoming part of a supportive, horse-loving family.
Members share knowledge, celebrate wins, cheer each other on, and create lifelong friendships — both in and out of the show pen.
Meet riders, families, and breeders across BC
Enjoy a fun, positive, community-first culture
Take part in local fun events, gatherings & clinics
Celebrate achievements across all levels and all ages