World Show
Make plans now to attend the 2026 Stock Horse World Show
October 27-Nov 1, 2026, in Abilene, Texas
Taylor County Expo Center
1801 E South 11th St, Abilene, TX
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ENTRY INFO
Draws
These are unofficial draws. Scratches could adjust the order slightly. What is posted at the show will be the most updated version to include scratches.
Texas Triple Threat Entry Chrome Cash Entry
SHOW HANDBOOK
- Show Format & Tie Breakers
- Entry Information, Fees & Refunds
- Collegiate Rules & Eligibility
- Awards & Payout
- Texas Triple Threat & Chrome Cash Incentives
- Media Policy
- Golf Carts, Vets, Farriers
- Hotels
STALLING & RV - due Oct 9
- Stalls
- RVs
- Elite Stall Mat Rentals (high quality 7/8" rubber mats)
- Stalling Details, Arrival Info & Refunds
- HOW TO Video -- full of helpful hints on purchasing RVs and Stalls!
- No refunds after 10/9
- if you are showing the following week at the STRCHA show and are interested in laying over, please call the SHTX office for details.
OTHER DETAILS
- Support our Vendors
- Thank you to these sponsors!
- World Show Program is online!
- Check out all the Special Events during the World Show!
- Year End Jacket try on will be in the Show Office
- Want a golf cart?
- Make sure your Coggins are current within 12 months of the show
- Get in on the Stall Decorating fun to win SHTX Swag!
- Costume Contests for kids & pets!
- Don't miss all the Youth Activities!
- Subscribe to Text Updates
- Youth... if you need a school note for absences, please email SHTX
QUALIFYING
- Qualification Requirements
- Qualifier List & COWN qualifier
- anyone who qualified at the Texas or Colorado shows in late September or October will not be on the list
2025 Wrap Up
2025 World Champions News Release Show Results Score Sheets Photographer
Thanks to all the staff, volunteers and board members who come together to make this show possible!
Details
Hotel Block
MCM Elegante - $159/night
Booking Link Cutoff date 9/27
DoubleTree - $199/night single/double
Booking Link. Cutoff date 10/6
Due to the construction of data centers, hotel prices have skyrocketed and availability has plummetted. We contracted with one hotel at a reasonable rate. Other offers were $300+/night. SHTX strongly encourages you to book early!
Looking for houses to rent? Try B&B Hosting
Deadlines
Monday, September 14 — Entries Open
Friday, October 2 — Entry & Scratch Deadline
- any scratches after 10/2 pay cattle & office fees
- entries after 10/2 pay $100 late fee
Friday, October 2 — Stalls & RVs Open
Friday, October 9 — Stall Deadline
Friday, October 9 — World Show Late Entry Deadline
• no entries or class changes accepted after 10/9
Freestyle Reining Scholarship Fundraiser
Saturday evening before the awards
Bring your cash for the Scholarship Fund!!!
Watch each run and vote for the winners by putting money in your favorite team's donation bucket!
Freestyle Reining Rules
Adults are now allowed to enter!! Yeehaw!
Entries Open October 1. Call the office to Enter.
Limited to 6 teams.