Alberta Quarter Horse Racing Association promotes Quarter Horse Racing through the encouragement of breeding and ownership, as well as track development. Inaugurated in 1968, Quarter Horses have been competing in Alberta since 1957, beginning at the Millarville racetrack.Governed by Horse Racing Alberta , AQHRA membership has increased by 57% in the past four years, a number which is on the increase due to purse enhancements and improved racing environments in Alberta. more... See more text