Stock Horse of Texas hosts stand-alone clinics, as well as shows paired with a one-day clinic. Our stand-alone clinics offer a small group setting that focuses on fundamentals as well as skills used in the four stock horse events. Some stand-alone clinics have live cattle for cow horse practice, while others utilize a flag.
Shows paired with a clinic are scheduled throughout the year. These events feature Paid Cow Practice with Coaching on Thursday afternoon, and a clinic on Friday with four equine professionals each teaching one of the four stock horse disciplines (trail, pleasure, reining and cow). Riders will have the opportunity to practice on a live cow as well as ride across many of the trail course obstacles that will be included in the show on Saturday and Sunday.
2026 Schedule
SHTX Shows/Clinics
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November, January & February |
Various 1-2 day Winter Clinics scheduled across the state |
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March 5-8, 2026 |
Bryan Kick Off Classic SHTX classes, Collegiate show, AQHA Ranch Riding (no VRH) Year End Banquet and Celebration – Saturday, March 7 |
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COLLEGIATE ONLY SHOW |
Texas Tech Collegiate SHTX Show
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COLLEGIATE SHOW ONLY |
Collegiate National Championship |
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April 23-26, 2026 |
Circle Up at Circle T SHTX classes, AQHA VRH, Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail |
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May 13-16, 2026 |
The Gathering at Lazy E NRSHA National Championship, SHTX classes, AQHA VRH, Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail |
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June 12-14, 2026 |
Guns Up! Show
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July 16-18, 2026 |
Palo Duro Gathering SHTX classes, AQHA VRH, Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail |
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***UPDATED!!!! ***August 14-16, 2026 |
Surf into Sweetwater SHTX classes |
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September 10-13, 2026 |
Hoppin’ in Hamilton SHTX classes, AQHA VRH & Ranch Trail |
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September 24-27, 2026 |
Aggieland Classic & Ordner Insurance/American Reliable Insurance Derby SHTX classes, SHTX Derby, AQHA VRH, Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail |
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October 27-Nov 1, 2026 |
Stock Horse World Show |
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Stand Alone Clinics & Special Events
CoWN Events
For more information on CoWN events, go to https://cownsh.com/
Breed Incentive Programs
All Texas shows TQHA Approved! TQHA membership required for your points to count toward TQHA year end points.
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SHTX Rulebook
SHTX Divisions
SHTX Class Descriptions
Calendar
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