This Stock Horse Professional Program is designed to fulfill SHTX’s mission of education by connecting the SHTX membership to qualified professionals. These Stock Horse Professionals are committed to promoting the Stock Horse of Texas culture, values, and vision while helping educate SHTX members on "How to Ride a Better Horse."
Professionals in the program are listed below, and can also be geographically located by clicking on the map. Clinics or events they offer appear in the calendar.
If you would like to apply for the SHTX Professionals Program, please complete this application.
| Name | City State | Phone |
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Alex & Sonja Alves - A&S Performance Horses
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Alex is an NRCHA Professional and holds NRCHA judges card. |
Grandview, TX | 817-933-5985 |
Mark Anderson
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Mark has been training horses for 41 years, while providing lessons and clinics. He has also had the opportunity to work under Sonny Camarillo and Don Murphy, where he learned his teaching techniques. In the past he has also held a NRCHA judges card. 7701 Godley Rd. Granbury, Tx 76049 |
Granbury, Texas | (254) 396-5104 |
Ben Baldus
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Apprenticed with Lew Sterrett and Doug Milholland. Holds an NRCHA Judges card |
Gainesville, TX | 940-923-7255 |
Aftton & Jimmy Bauer - Allstar Performance Horses
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Jimmy started showing SHTX in early 2010s, Afton began in 2024. They have operated their business for 18 years. |
Refugio, TX | 512-630-9634 |
Jeremy Dull
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Jeremy has been training horses for 13 years and has been full time for the past 11 years. Offering nearly every training aspect he is doing everything he can to assist people. Jermy offers full time training, board with lessons, show and sales prep, and complete show coaching. 26677 Bayou Tesch Magnolia, Tx 77354 |
Magnolia, Texas | (832) 865-1826 |
Willow Nichols & Jay Finn, Finn Performance Horses
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New Braunfels, TX | 210-500-0322 Willow 830-832-0638 Jay |
Casey Hidalgo
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Casey shows through NRCHA, NPHA, SHTX, NCHA, AQHA, APHA; while also keeping 30-40 horses in training. Casey owns Hidalgo Performance Horses and has been training horses for 20 years. While also offering private clinics and lessons. 720 Rock Church Hwy Tolar, Tx 76476 |
Tolar, Texas | (817) 233-1416 |
Jason Kopischke
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Having trained horses since 2002, Jason owns and operated JK Versatility Performance Horses and offers a wide variety of learning services. He is open to the public for training service, lessons and gives multiple clinics. Jason is also a carded judge for ASHA. He is also a AQHA Professional Horseman along with being a Paint Horse Professional Horseman. 4624 US Hwy 177 Ardmore, Ok 73401 |
Ardmore, Oklahoma | (580) 399-6878 |
Bruce Logan
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Apprenticed with Pat Parelli, Craig Johnson and Ronnie Willie Holds NRCHA judges card |
Loving, TX | 940-560-0106 |
Cherie and Johnny Morton
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With their main focus on youth Cherie and Johnny offer youth lessons and clinics. Having been open since 2016 they also offer training with the focus of building youth horses. P.O. Box 133 Aledo, Tx 76008 |
Aledo, Texas | (817) 239-7003 |
Matt Nichols
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Matt manages a working ranch and incorporates lessons for horses and riders during ranch work. He can take a limited number of outside horses. P.O. Box 208 Richards, Tx 77873 |
Richards, Texas | (979) 450-0335 |
Taylor Peters
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Davidson, OK | (580) 335-1334 |
Shannon Pigott
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Shannon is a professional trainer and coach in NRCHA, SHTX/VRH, and NCHA, as well as a certified sports coach. She provides expert instruction and coaching for novice and non-pro riders, helping them achieve their showing and horsemanship goals. Along with her own experience and accomplishments, she brings forward insights from industry legends such as Clinton Anderson and NCHA Hall of Famer Kathy Daughn and provides invaluable skills and wisdom from the best in the field. 3447 Morris Ranch Rd. Fredericksburg, Tx 78624 |
Frederiscksburg, Texas | (210) 412-5067 |
Matlock Rice
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Matlock focuses on training a solid horse with a great foundation in all aspects of the western industry, specializing in cow work. He grew up in the horse business, primarily cutting, and has since ventured into the cow horse and stock horse industry. 2 time SHTX World Champion |
Sealy, TX | 979-885-9323 |
Sharon Wellmann
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Holding a judging card in AQHA, NSBA, APHA, and VRH Sharon covers every aspect of the equine industry. She has been training horses for 40 years offering instruction/lessons for beginner riders up to advanced riders. Sharon has not only competed and judged in multiple associations she has also apprenticed under great programs such as, Johnny Lake Quarter Horses and Robert Miller Quarter Horses. 13259 Kidd Rd. Conroe, Tx 77302 |
Conroe, Texas | (936) 760-2146 |
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The individuals listed in the Stock Horse Professional Directory compete, coach riders or judge with SHTX. The inclusion of a person in the directory does not constitute, and should not be considered, as an endorsement, recommendation or approval of that person's qualifications as a trainer by SHTX. Stock Horse of Texas strongly encourages all persons to conduct their own investigation of the qualifications or any person in the directory before contracting to use that person's services.
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