APHA/WCHA Halter Million

Sept. 26–Oct. 4, 2026 | Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas

Summary

The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is APHA’s premier competition for halter horses and takes place each fall in Fort Worth, Texas. More than $1 million is paid out at the event each year. A joint venture with the World Conformation Horse Association, the Halter Million features APHA world championship and futurity titles for Paint Horses, as well as all-breed classes. Shopping at the Colors of the Season Gift Show rounds out this family-friendly event.

For questions regarding the APHA/WCHA Halter Million, please contact us at aphaevents@apha.com or 817-222-6402.

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Enter the Show

Compete for championship titles, prizes and over $1 million in payouts—no qualifying needed!

Watch the Show

Watch Halter Million classes live during the show on our free livestream.

Show Results

View past APHA/WCHA Halter Million class results and see who took home top honors.

Dates & Deadlines

NO QUALIFYING REQUIRED!
Premium Book & Forms available online May
Breeders' Futurity Halter Class Initial Entry Payment Due August 1
Stall & RV reservations Deadline August 28
Pre-Entry (APHA World Championship Classes) Deadline August 28
Post-Entry deadline—until 5 p.m. the day before the class takes place. Late fees apply. Beginning August 29
Late RV Reservations will be assessed a late fee Beginning August 29
Late Stall Reservations will be assessed a late fee Beginning August 29
Breeders' Futurity Halter Class Second Entry Payment Due September 1

Breeders' Programs

Judges

  • Justin Bisel
  • Patti Carter
  • Kelly Boles-Chapman
  • Clint Fullerton
  • Wayne Halvorson
  • Steve Heckaman
  • Steve Lackey
  • Keith Longacre
  • Gretchen Mathes
  • Michael Ochetto
  • Dave Parlier
  • John Pipkin
  • Rhonda Replogle
  • Terry Sartain
  • Trisha Shorten-Armstrong
  • Russ Smith
  • Andy Staton
  • Gary Werner