The 2024 Western Horseman Stock Horse of Texas (SHTX) World Show crowned 13 Division World Champions and two World Champion Collegiate teams during an event that highlighted the versatility of the ranch horse. Riders from 16 states competed in eight classes over two go-rounds to earn a composite score that determined the top horse and rider pairs. The World Show is the culmination of a years’ worth of competition in the association.
“Our goal is to provide a world-class competition that is welcoming to all levels of riders,” said Jill Dunkel, SHTX executive director. “From the superb ground in each arena to quality cattle, exhibitor parties and time to fellowship with friends, the Stock Horse World Show aims to be a highlight of the year.”
The pinnacle event is also the final chance for riders to earn points toward year-end prizes. A lot is riding on the show, and the atmosphere is charged with competitiveness and sportsmanship.
“The success of the SHTX World Show is a strong indication of how contagious and positive the culture of a common community of like-minded horsemen, and women, can be,” said SHTX President William Lewis. “The Stock Horse World Show is unlike any other, with two full go-rounds of competition for riders vying for cash and prizes plus bragging rights. More so, it is a way for us to reward the hard work and effort SHTX members make year-round competing with our association. It is not only fun but fulfilling to watch riders achieve their goals.”
The Stock Horse of Texas World Show show offered fun for all ages with the World Show Welcome Party sponsored by the National Reined Cow Horse Association and Nutrena, a lunch time pizza party from Lazy E Arena to spotlight the 2025 The Gathering show and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Show, as well as the crowd-pleasing Classic Equine Fence Work Showcase. Saturday, October 26, featured the Adequan Awards Party that included the Zoetis Dog Races.
Two side-pot incentives were awarded during the World Show. The Texas Quarter Horse Association Triple Threat All-Around, awarded to a horse bred by, owned by and shown by a Texas resident paid eight spots, with the biggest check going to Sonja Alves and Smart With Chicks (Smart Chic Olena x Shining Donna x Shining Spark), earning $2,500. The top payout in the American Paint Horse Association Chrome Cash incentive was awarded to Bruce Logan and Tagging It (Metallic Cat x Dual Rey Tag x Dual Rey), winning $570 for owner Bruce Thompson.
SHTX begins the 2025 show season with the kick-off event in Bryan, Texas, March 6 through 9, where the 2024 year-end champions will be recognized. The grassroots, non-profit organization accepted members in 1997, and while it has grown considerably, the mission to help people ride a better horse remains. Each show offers clinics and practice opportunities to learn, while the levels within divisions allow riders of all experience a place to show.
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