What is sdqha.com?

sdqha.com is the website of the South Dakota Quarter Horse Association (SDQHA), a non-profit organization dedicated to serving horse enthusiasts. Its stated mission is to develop and provide beneficial services and opportunities for members through educational programs, recognition programs, recreational opportunities, monitoring of equine public policy, fostering industry relations, and marketing, promotion, and publicity of the American Quarter Horse.

What the organization does

According to the site, SDQHA's work centers on six areas:

• Education – educational programs for members and enthusiasts
• Recognition – programs that acknowledge members and their horses
• Recreation – recreational opportunities tied to Quarter Horse activity
• Equine public policy – monitoring policy issues affecting the equine community
• Industry relations – fostering relationships within the horse industry
• Promotion – marketing and publicity for the American Quarter Horse

Who runs it

The site lists the 2026 SDQHA Executive Committee and board structure, which gives a clear picture of how the organization is governed:

State Board of Directors members are listed by region (East, Central, West) plus At-Large seats. The site also names National Directors, National Directors Emeritus, Region 2 Representatives, Amateur Ambassadors, and AQH Lead Program graduates.

When this page is useful

• You want to confirm what SDQHA is before joining or contacting it
• You need the name of a current officer or board member
• You are looking for the organization's focus areas to see whether they match your interests
• You want to reach the association — the page includes a "Message Us" contact option

The site does not list membership pricing, event calendars, or forms in the material available here, so those details would need to be confirmed directly with the organization.