Breed registries, show associations, discipline governing bodies, and professional organizations — all in one place.
The world's largest professional organization of equine veterinarians. Education, advocacy, and equine welfare.
Sanctions endurance rides from 50 to 100+ miles across the US. Tracks lifetime mileage awards for horse and rider.
The national organization for farriers. Certification testing, education, and annual convention.
Registry for Miniature Horses 34 inches and under. Shows, driving, obstacle, and liberty classes.
The second-largest breed registry in the US. Promotes the Paint Horse through shows, trail rides, and youth programs.
The largest equine breed registry in the world with nearly 3 million horses registered. Sanctions shows across Western and English disciplines.
International breed registry for Appaloosa horses. Known for their distinctive spotted coat patterns and versatility.
Registry for Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses. One of the oldest breeds with over 700,000 horses registered in the US.
The world governing body for equestrian sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Oversees all international competitions.
The largest cutting horse organization in the world. $300+ million in total prize money awarded since 1946.
Promotes the reined cow horse through competition featuring reining, cow work, and fence work. Rich Western heritage.
The governing body of the sport of reining. Sanctions events worldwide with over $14 million in annual prize money.
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Certifies instructors and accredits centers for equine-assisted activities.
Color breed registry for pinto-patterned horses of all breeds. Shows across Western, English, and driving divisions.
The world's largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body. Events include bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing.
Promotes dressage in the US through education, recognition, and competition. Administers rider awards and instructor certification.
The governing body of polo in the United States since 1890. From arena polo to high-goal outdoor matches.
Youth equestrian organization teaching riding, horse management, and teamwork. Rating system from D through A.
The national governing body for equestrian sport in the United States. Sanctions rated competitions across all disciplines.
Governs the sport of eventing (dressage, cross-country, show jumping) in the US. From Beginner Novice through Advanced.
Dedicated to the hunter/jumper sport with programs from local to international levels. Administers Zone championships and International Derby.
The oldest women's professional sports organization in the US (est. 1948). Sanctions barrel racing and breakaway roping.