Welcome to the New Mexico Quarter Horse Association!!

Correction:  All entries will pay office fees.  $10.00 office fee per horse is in effect for early entries in 2012.  Late entries will pay $15/horse.  NMQHA regrets that they cannot forego the $10 office fee for early entries as they did in 2011. 

REMINDER:  check the NM Livestock Board web for latest requirements for hauling horses in New Mexico.

We will continue with our 2 judge/4 show format. Dates for NMQHA 2012 are as follows:
EEC: April 21 - 22
Border Circuit – SWQHA dates May 25 - 28
LOEC: June 16 - 17
SEC: July 14 - 15

Watch for details and make plans to show in New Mexico in 2012!

Remember: New Mexico: “It’s Where the Fun Never Sets”

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Web Information:
The 2012 show bill, rule book and entry forms will soon be posted on the web and be available in printable version. Please contact Ruth Blakely @ 505-281-9495 IF you do not have web access and would like a printed copy.  This is upon special request only.  Due to printing costs, it is accessible on the web.

Mission Statement

The New Mexico Quarter Horse Association (NMQHA) shall promote and encourage interest in the breeding, racing, showing, and any and all other general uses of the American Quarter Horse within the State of New Mexico as are supported by members of the Association.

President's Message

Dear NMQHA Members and Friends;

            Well 2012 is off and running – our friends at SWQHA have already had their first shows and as this goes to press, your NMQHA Board is busy at work organizing the final details for our NMQHA show season.   We are excited to be offering competition opportunities this year that should benefit all of our membership.

            The NMQHA board met in January and has approved some exciting new alliances with other horse groups in the state.  Check here on our website, nmqha.com for a brief recap of our meeting and the decisions that were made.  Our AQHA national directors-Anna Riggs-Eader, myself, and Cal Brandt will be at the AQHA Convention in Las Vegas to represent our affiliate as the AQHA conducts its annual business.

            The NMQHYA have also been busy, with President Rebecca Alden leading her board into some new youth initiatives for the coming year.  We want to welcome all of the New Mexico 4-H District Horse Show Division Hi-Points, District 4-H Horse Judging winners, and the State-H Senior Division winner as complimentary NMQHA members for the 2012 year.  Our 4-H initiative kicked off in 2011 and we are proud to include these very deserving young people in our association to learn more and our Quarter Horse lifestyle.  Our NMQHA youth and their advisor Tj Riddle will be busy introducing all of these new members to the many wonderful activities and opportunities offered by being part of our AQHYA affiliate.

            I am very aware that the days are finally getting a little longer, and with that the promise of spring is right around the corner.  Now is a great time to mark your calendars for the Early Enchantment Circuit on April 28th-20th at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque.  We anticipate good weather, good competition, and a friendly show atmosphere.   The entry forms, show bills and NMQHA membership forms are all available on our website.  In the meantime, please contact myself or any NMQHA Board member with ideas, concerns, and/or questions.

See you down the road, Ruth Dismuke-Blakely
NMQHA President

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NMQHA NEEDS YOU!!!
Be a supporter, sponsorship forms are on the web site. www.nmqha.com. Be recognized in the Horse Trader every month, in the State Fair booth and in the annual awards book.

Sponsorship forms are on the forms page on the web site at www.nmqha.com

Have your name listed here for 2012 just by sponsoring any portion of NMQHA/NMQHYA