Category Archive: AQHA UK Futurities

The origins of the AQHA UK Futurity and Maturity are simple and are based on the AQHA and other schemes to reward the owners and breeders of purebred American Quarter Horses with financial incentives through competition and with it a promotion of the breed. For more information about the Futurities and Maturities, the classes, how the prize money is calculated, awarded and the cost, see the below links.

AQHA UK’s Risk sponsored Futurity and Maturity Register – April 2012

The Risk Ltd sponsored AQHA UK Futurity and Maturity Register is now available to download below.  If you have any questions or queries about the Scheme, please do not hesitate to contact John Hall         Futurity Register Futurity List April 2012 Maturity Register Maturity List April 2012    

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Rules, Regulations and Contact

You can download rules of both the Futurity and Maturity on this page .               Contact:  for all queries or questions, please contact the Futurity Co-Ordinator: John Hall email John Here            

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Futurity Classes

The Futurity is sponsored is now sponsored by RISK Ltd, (previously generously sponsored by Blue Profile.  There are a total of 13 classes. 9 halter classes for stallions, geldings and mares from Weanlings to two year old 3 performance classes (ridden) for 3&4 year olds in Trail, Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle 1 class for …

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What Is The Futurity Triple Crown?

This title or award came into being in 2010 to enhance the scheme and provide opportunities for those competitors to be rewarded even further.  How does the “Triple Crown” work? Simply put, a single horse and rider combination has to compete in a minimum of 3 of the 4 ridden classes on offer at the …

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How Is The Prize Money Calculated and Awarded?

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Part 1.  Let’s take this year as an example.  At a specific date in the calendar ie. 1st September, the money in the fund is noted (£4226.06p), this money then has a total of 80% of the fund worked out (£3380.84p). Why 80%?  A reserve must be maintained in the account for administration purposed.  The …

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How Much Does It Cost..?

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Enrollment Horses can be enrolled on the scheme at any time, but generally, the earlier a horse is registered the cheaper it is, eg a Weanling registration is £35 whereas a 3 year old has a registration fee of £87.50. Competition Fees?  For Futurity classes an entry fee of £25 is required of which £15 …

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Registration Eligibility and Transfer of Ownership

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How Do I Register? Registration is open to any pure bred American Quarter Horse provided they have been registered with AQHA (USA) and AQHA UK and have a valid registration number from both Associations.  You can then complete an official Registration Form. Who Is Eligible To Compete? Any current member of AQHA UK, be they …

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Maturity Classes

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The Maturity classes were introduced for horses that are 5 years of age or older.  There are 8 classes that are applicable for 5 year olds, 6 year olds and 7 years old and over to increase the opportunities for Futurity registered horses to compete in and also further enhance the established futurity. For these …

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