Horses are doing great up here!

Horse Activities in Alaska - The summer is the highlight of our horse activities. There isn't a weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day that there isn't a major AQHA, AHAS or ADA show. Not to mention the numerous trail rides, 4H camps, and rodeos taking place throughout the state.

Active horse organizations
in the state of Alaska

Alaska Barrel Racers Assoc., Inc.
Alaska Combined Training Assoc.
Alaska Dressage Assoc.
Alaska Equine Rescue
Alaska Hunt Club
Alaska Hunter/Jumper Assoc.
Alaska Icelandic Horse Assoc.
Alaska Morgan Horse Assoc.
Alaska Paint Horse Club
Alaska State Farriers Assoc.
Alaska State Horsemen, Inc.
Alaska State Horseshows, Inc.
Alaska State Quarter Horse Assoc.
Anchorage 4-H Clubs
Anchorage Horse Council
Chugach Range Riders
Drivin' Me Buggy Society
Great Alaska Pony Club
Interior Horse Council
Interior Horsemen's Assoc.
Mat-Su District 4-H Clubs
Mat-Valley Cowboys For Christ
Midnite Sun Quarter Horse Assoc.
National Barrel Horse Assoc.
Southcentral Horsemen, Inc.
Tanana Valley 4-H Clubs
USAEq. National Hunter Jumper Council-Zone 12
USAEq. Zone 12 Show Jumping Young Riders Program

We have a healthy, happy horse community that's growing all the time!

Horse Facilities in Alaska Alaskans ride indoors and out, all year long! In fact, there are over eight public indoor arenas within an hour of Anchorage, plus three additional public show and riding facilities.

The Annual Parade of Stallions hosted by the Alaska Morgan Horse Association is held on Mother's Day every year.

Alaska Comparisons -

Alaska has more registered Quarter Horses than Argentina, Australia, England, Japan or New Zealand.
Alaskans have a disposable income of $45,473.00, well above the national average. In fact, when compared to other major metropolitan areas, Anchorage ranks 8th in the nation, that's above Houston, L.A. and Denver.

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