Every QH Horse Owner Loves Their horses

Every AQHA member should get to vote for their representation without spending a dime.

and also have say in rule changes - if they so choose. 


I submitted a BYLAW AMENDMENT FOR ARTICLE II, SECTION 5 to allow for online voting. It is possible, probable, and affordable. The infrastructure and technology are available on AQHA’s website.

Here’s how:

The AQHA website has a member services section that is login/password-protected. A link could be added there to allow for voter registration.

Registered voters will receive a notification at their chosen email address to sign in to their member services site, where they can view their Director ballots and any rule-change submissions for review and voting prior to the AQHA Convention each year. Those votes would be tallied before the Convention. It could be this simple.

Click HERE to read my entire submission to AQHA

I want the horse industry to be better and last forever. I’ve been watching things go downhill for a while now, and this is one of my ideas to help turn them around. We need transparency and accountability from the self-proclaimed leader in the western horse world.

If members want to see some change, they need to ask for it. That starts with having a voice.

If you feel inclined, let your directors know how you feel.

March is a very busy time of year, especially if you work in the horse or cattle industries or have a family. Most of us cannot attend the Convention for many reasons.

But directors are the only ones who can vote to approve bylaw amendments…. anyway.

  • AQHA’s assets increased by nearly 150% in five years (2019-2024), to over 95 million, while membership is shrinking.

  • Executive salaries have increased BY over half a million in the last couple of years.

  • AQHA is a 501(c)5 - a type of tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code that is primarily focused on labor, agricultural, or horticultural purposes. These organizations are exempt from federal income tax and are typically formed to promote the interests of their members in these fields. Examples include labor unions and agricultural cooperatives.

I also submitted a rule change to address an issue I identified in the AQHA VRH Rookie Divisions. If that interests you. HERE IS THAT SUBMISSION.

Most recent LIST OF AQHA DIRECTORS. This list is missing many email addresses, as it must not be a requirement to be listed. Feel free to email your directors with your thoughts.

Sources: AQHA Annual Reports and 990s.


Did you know:

  • Membership numbers have declined by 35% since 2004 (loss of over 120,000 members).

  • Only .0038% of members attended the annual membership meeting in 2024 (870 people, a number which may include the ~400 Directors who are required to be there and can have expenses reimbursed).

  • But to vote - as is your right as a member - you must attend this one meeting in person.

    • It is costing me $1500-2000 to go this year, and here at home, it is breeding season, foaling season, calving season, show season, my daughter’s spring break, and my grandsons' 1st birthday - so the sacrifice is mighty.


If you want to help me pay for my trip, I’m a dealer for Iconoclast Boots.