Official page of the Georgia Quarter Horse Association — all the latest on shows, events and more. THE BEST TWO WEEKS IN QUARTER HORSES!
The Stars & Stripes and Big A will run Friday, June 30th through Sunday, July 9th, 2017. Haul-in day is expected to be Tuesday, June 27th at noon. We invite every Quarter Horse enthusiast, no matter your age or skill level, to join us in celebrating the beauty and versatility of America's Horse. There is no charge for admission to the park or to view any equine event. A concession stand is operate
05/25/2026
We sure hope everyone can join us for all of the great events at the Big A this year!
There’s something for everyone, and we look forward to seeing all of our exhibitors, families, and friends in Georgia for an incredible week of horses, fun, and memories!
We can’t wait to see you there!
05/19/2026
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association Stars & Stripes and Big A is June 26 – July 5 and it’s now just a little over a month away!!
If you’re planning to attend, your stall reservations need to be submitted ASAP! We are getting very close to our current facility capacity, and we don’t want anyone to miss being part of this incredible event.
Secure your stall and RV reservations here:
https://gqha.com/bigA.asp
Sponsor forms are also live if you would like to showcase your business, support the show, and be recognized throughout one of the premier events of the summer. Secure your sponsorship today and join us in supporting exhibitors, horses, and the Georgia Quarter Horse Association.
Be part of the Big A tradition!!
05/18/2026
🎉 Congratulations to our Georgia Quarter Horse Association Summer Kickoff High Point Champions! 🎉
What a fantastic show filled with talented horses, dedicated exhibitors, and outstanding rides. GQHA is proud to recognize and celebrate our Summer Kickoff High Point Champions!
🏆 OPEN — Sheza Fancy Mechanic & Brett Bell
🏆 NOVICE AMATEUR — Rock Paper Scissorz & Teresa Bell
🏆 YOUTH — Lil Boss Man & Kate Atkinson
🏆 AMATEUR — A Day To Remember & Austin Layer
🏆 SELECT — SST Love A Nite Cap & Pamela Duer
🏆 NOVICE AMATEUR WALK/TROT — Shes A Single Lady & Tracy Morse
🏆 NOVICE YOUTH WALK/TROT — Champagne Poetry & Kaydence Spangler
🏆 NOVICE YOUTH — Lil Boss Man & Kate Atkinson
🏆 SMALL FRY — Bethany Fernandez
🏆 AMATEUR RANCH — DB Jac Frost & Alexandra Beasley
🏆 YOUTH RANCH — Step Toe Step & Payton Campbell
🏆 OPEN RANCH — Josey Wales & Julie Kennedy
Congratulations to all of these incredible exhibitors and their horses on a well-earned accomplishment! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the Summer Kickoff Show such a success. We appreciate our exhibitors, trainers, families, and supporters who continue to make GQHA shows so special.
We can’t wait to see everyone at the next one! 🐴✨
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Georgia Quarter Horse Association Summer Kickoff Show and the first GQHA Novice Series Show of the year!
We were blessed with beautiful weather, fun classes, and an incredible group of exhibitors who made the show such a success. From start to finish, the weekend was filled with great horses, great rides, and great memories.
It was exciting to see so many exhibitors at the Novice Series Show participating, learning, and enjoying the show pen. A special thank you to Dean Bogart for giving a fantastic Ranch Clinic and sharing his time, knowledge, and expertise with our exhibitors.
Thank you to our exhibitors, trainers, families, staff, judges, An Equine Production and everyone who helped make this show possible. We appreciate each of you and are so grateful for your continued support of GQHA.
Congratulations to all who showed — we loved kicking off the summer with you! ❤️💙
05/13/2026
Summer Kickoff Circuit & Novice Series Show
Two shows with something for everyone!!
· The First GQHA Novice Series Show of the Year
· GQHA Summer Kickoff with Double Points
May 15-17
Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers GA
Friday Schedule:
• All Breed classes in the morning
• Ranch Riding Clinic at 1:00pm
• 3:00 PM – AQHA Hunter Under Saddle & Equitation classes
Saturday Schedule:
• AQHA classes in one arena
• Novice Show in another arena with All Breed and AQHA classes.
Exhibitors are encouraged to participate in both shows!
Ranch Exhibitors:
• Show at the Novice Show on Saturday
• Show at the AQHA Show on Sunday
Stall & RV Reservations:
[email protected]
706-201-6724
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a fun weekend!
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day from the Georgia Quarter Horse Association!
Today we celebrate all the amazing moms who make our horse show world so special — the ones hauling trailers, packing snacks, braiding manes, cheering from the rail, wiping tears, celebrating wins, and loving every horse and rider along the way.
To our horse show moms, barn moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, and all the women who support, encourage, and inspire us — thank you for everything you do.
Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, family, and horses.
Happy Mother’s Day from GQHA!
05/07/2026
The Big A Sponsorship Deadline is Sunday, May 10!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement at The Big A Stars & Stripes! Sponsorships are a great way to showcase your business, support the show, and be recognized throughout one of the premier events of the summer.
Secure your sponsorship today and join us in supporting exhibitors, horses, and the Georgia Quarter Horse Association.
Be a part of the Big A tradition!!
05/07/2026
Join us at the Georgia International Horse Park for a FREE Ranch Riding Clinic on Friday, May 15 at 1:00 PM!
Learn from Dean Bogart, an AQHA Judge and Professional Horseman, as he shares valuable insights to help improve your ranch riding skills.
The clinic is full for horse participation. Everyone is still welcome to come audit! I am starting a wait list in case we have cancellations, so just reach out to me if you would like to be added.
If you RSVP'd for a spot and won't be able to attend, please let me know so that we can move someone into your spot.
To RSVP:
[email protected]
706-201-6724
Don’t miss this great opportunity!
05/06/2026
Thanks to all of our exhibitors that made this an AQHA Top 3 show!!
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Congrats to the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 of the 2025 season! Our sincere thanks go out to the dedicated staff and volunteers who have contributed to the success of these events.🌟
6. Valley Riders Saddle Club, Franklin, IN
5. IQHA National Show, Ballinamore, IRL
4. CCBA Championship Show, Oneco, CT
3. GQHA Introductory Show, Conyers, GA
2. All-In-One Show, Kozlovice, CZE
1. EUPH/AQHA Introductory Show, Knross, MI