English, Drawdy & Watson score leading titleholder awards at 2025 Halter Million

Three leading titleholder awards presented at the 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million showcased a trio of exceptional horsemen. Warren English Jr., Susan & Phillip Drawdy, and Reagan Watson earned awards for the Leading Owner, Leading Breeder and Leading Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor (respectively) at the championship show, which took place September 20–28, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Halter Million is the premier halter competition for stock horses, awarding more than $1.5 million in cash and prizes in APHA and World Conformation Horse Association competitions. Though the event hosts all-breed WCHA classes, the following awards are presented to leaders based on APHA world championship class results.

Congratulations to the following leading titleholder award winners:

Leading Owner

Winner: Warren English Jr., Sturgis, Michigan

Horses: T F Born Free, My Lovelee & Theodore Givens

Leading Breeder

Winner: Susan & Phillip Drawdy, Fort Pierce, Florida

Horses: Excellent Conselor, The Authority, Wonderful Counselor, Gurl Hes Hot (pictured at top), Hes A Miracle Worker, That Is Who You Are, Made In His Likeness & He Has Six Witnesses

Leading Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor

Winner: Raegan Watson, Cleveland, Texas

Horses: Evincible Me & LLR Rimfire

View full results from the 2025 Halter Million online at apha.com/haltermillion.

Photos courtesy Ruehle Photographix

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