The Northwest Quarter Horse Association, Inc. (NWQHA)
has been an active quarter horse association since the mid-1940s. The NWQHA is steeped in a long tradition of quarter horse ownership and the traditions of the real west~the Pacific Northwest. Having been founded by quarter horse owners/ breeders in Pendleton, Athena, Adams, Oregon, the association once encompassed a membership from the states of Oregon, Washington, Califorina, Nevada, and Idaho.
The NWQHA also tries to have group rides in the wide open spaces as weather, time permits and we ride the indoor arena at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds when winter weather doesn't permit outdoor riding.
If your interested in a NWQHA membership please use this link to find our association Membership Application
Dick Monahan
AQHA Second Vice President
It is with a heavy heart we pass on the news that Dick Monahan has passed away early morning 12/26/09. Mr. Monahan has been instrumental in promoting the NWQHA in it's early days and currently was Second Vice President slated to be President of the AQHA in 2012 .

Bill Brewer and Dick
Among friends and family that attend Dick's Celebraton of Life AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway remembers Dick as advocate for the horse. Something we have all known for a long time. It was always about the horse with Dick, he will be missed.
New members, interested individuals and guest are always welcome to join our monthly meetings, please email
Our Annual Banquet Awards forms for members of NWQHA and NWQHYA can be found by following this Members' Forms link.
The 63nd Annual
Southeastern Washington Show Circuit
Is sponsored by Northwest Quarter Horse Association and is one of the largest - best attended horse shows of the Pacific Northwest. Our show is AQHA, WSQHA, WSQHYA, IQHA, IQHYA MSQHA sanctioned and NRCHA Approved.
Location for this show is the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, 363 Orchard Street & So. 9th Avenue Walla Walla, WA -Google map directions- use zoom (up/down) slider for greater map details.

