Honoring Excellence in the Halter Horse Industry

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all of the 2024 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees.
Ron McMillian – Bruce Walquist Spirit Award
Billy Steele – HOF Inductee
Joey Shortino – HOF Inductee
Terry Bradshaw – HOF Breeder
Sugar Ray Cool – Gelding
Starmont – Mare
RH Imprint – Stallion

<strong>Ron McMillian</strong>
Ron McMillianBruce Walquist Spirit Award
Tribute Video
<strong>Billy Steele</strong>
Billy SteeleTribute Video
<strong>Joey Shortino</strong>
Joey ShortinoTribute Video
 
<strong>Terry Bradshaw</strong>
Terry BradshawBreeder
Tribute Video
 
<strong>Sugar Ray Cool</strong>
Sugar Ray CoolGelding
Tribute Video
<strong>Starmont</strong>
StarmontMare
Tribute Video
<strong>RH Imprinted</strong>
RH ImprintedStallion
Tribute Video

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all of the 2023 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees.
Ross Roark – HOF Professional
Howard Dahlof – HOF Legend
Clark Rassi – HOF Breeder
TNT Mr Marvelous – Gelding
How D Royal Rita – Mare
Kid Clu – Stallion

<strong>Ross Roark</strong>
Ross RoarkHOF Professional
Tribute Video
<strong>Howard Dahlof</strong>
Howard DahlofHOF Legend
Tribute Video
<strong>Clark Rassi</strong>
Clark RassiHOF Breeder
Tribute Video
<strong>TNT Mr Marvelous </strong>
TNT Mr Marvelous Gelding
Tribute Video
<strong>How D Royal Rita</strong>
How D Royal RitaMare
Tribute Video
<strong> Kid Clu</strong>
Kid CluStallion
Tribute Video

2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all of the 2022 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees.
Wayne Halvorson – HOF Inductee
Lynn Simons – HOF Legend
Doug & Sue Schembri – HOF Breeders
Tuff At Last – Gelding (Owned by: Susan Johns)
Intentionally Made – Mare (Owned by: Amanda Wallinger)
Skipa Star – Stallion (Owned by: Skipa Star Syndicate)

<strong>Wayne Halvorson</strong>
Wayne HalvorsonHOF Inductee
<strong>Lynn Simons</strong>
Lynn SimonsHOF Legend
<strong>Doug & Sue Schembri</strong>
Doug & Sue SchembriHOF Breeders
<strong>Tuff At Last </strong>
Tuff At Last Gelding
(Owned by: Susan Johns)
<strong>Intentionally Made</strong>
Intentionally MadeMare
(Owned by: Amanda Wallinger)
<strong>Skipa Star</strong>
Skipa StarStallion
(Owned by: Skipa Star Syndicate)

2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all of the 2021 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees.
Tommy Manion – Leading Exhibitor Of Halter Horses
RB Shield – Legendary APHA Breeder
Jim & Georgia Snow – APHA/AQHA Breeders
Artbeat – Gelding (Owned by: Jim & Georgia Snow)
Sheza Telusive Kid – Mare (Owned by: Terry & Phyllis Bewley)
Mr Elusive – Stallion (Owned by: Turner & Meyers)

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<strong>Tommy Manion</strong>
Tommy ManionLeading Exhibitor Of Halter Horses
Tribute Video
<strong>RB Shield</strong>
RB ShieldLegendary APHA Breeder
Tribute Video
<strong>Jim & Georgia Snow</strong>
Jim & Georgia SnowAPHA/AQHA Breeders
Tribute Video
<strong>Artbeat </strong>
Artbeat Gelding
(Owned by: Jim & Georgia Snow)
Tribute Video
<strong>Sheza Telusive Kid</strong>
Sheza Telusive KidMare
(Owned by: Terry & Phyllis Bewley)
Tribute Video
<strong>Mr Elusive</strong>
Mr ElusiveStallion
(Owned by: Turner & Meyers)
Tribute Video

2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all of the 2020 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees.
Hank Wiescamp – Legend/Breeder
Ted Turner
Dick Donnelly
Hy Berry – Gelding
Scarlet Print – Mare
Obvious Conclusion – Stallion

<strong>Hank Wiescamp</strong>
Hank WiescampLegend/Breeder
Tribute Video
<strong>Ted Turner</strong>
Ted TurnerTribute Video
<strong>Dick Donnelly</strong>
Dick DonnellyTribute Video
<strong>Hy Berry</strong>
Hy Berry1976 Gelding
Chance Hy X Red Berry Miss
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<strong>Scarlet Print</strong>
Scarlet Print1990 Mare
Silent Print x Oakes Shady Lady
<strong>Obvious Conclusion</strong>
Obvious Conclusion1980 Stallion
Conclusive x Buzs Baccarat
Tribute Video

2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all of the 2019 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees.
Gary & Linda Gordon – Breeder
Dave Page
Chip Knost
Sonny Thomison – Legend
Decker Impressive – Gelding
Forever My Temon – Mare
Conclusive – Stallion

 
<strong>Gary & Linda Gordon (Fossilgate Farm)</strong>
Gary & Linda Gordon (Fossilgate Farm)Breeder
Tribute Video
 
<strong>Dave Page</strong>
Dave PageTribute Video
<strong>Chip Knost</strong>
Chip KnostTribute Video
<strong>Sonny Thomison</strong>
Sonny ThomisonLegend
Tribute Video
<strong>Decker Impressive</strong>
Decker Impressive1984 Gelding
Impressive X Sis Roy Deck
Tribute Video
<strong>Forever My Temon</strong>
Forever My Temon1990 Mare
Temon x Ever So Sunny
Tribute Video
<strong>Conclusive</strong>
Conclusive1977 Stallion
Impressive x Night Pacer
Tribute Video

2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

<strong>Cant Stop Stylin</strong>
Cant Stop Stylin1988 Gelding
Mr Conclusion x Sandy Bar Tona
<strong>Splash Bar Maid</strong>
Splash Bar Maid1967 Mare
Splash Bar x Bobby Siemon
<strong>Touchdown Kid</strong>
Touchdown Kid1995 Stallion
Kid Clu x Lady Review
<strong>Peter J Cofrancesco III</strong>
Peter J Cofrancesco III
<strong>Gene Parker</strong>
Gene Parker
<strong>Matlock Rose</strong>
Matlock RoseLegend

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

Fort Worth, TX, July 13, 2017 – The World Conformation Horse Association is pleased to announce the inductees to the 2017 WCHA Hall of Fame. Three persons and three horses will be honored during the annual WCHA Hall of Fame banquet in Oklahoma City, November 16, 2017.

The three persons joining the WCHA Hall of Fame include Denny Hassett, Jimmie Hardin and in the Legends category, Duane Walker. Horses being honored are IMA COOL SKIP, a 1984 AQHA stallion; PICK ME PLEASE, a 1989 AQHA mare; and RPL MY TE CHEERFUL, a 2004 AQHA gelding.

“We are pleased to announce the inductees to the 2017 WCHA Hall of Fame,” said Anne Prince, World Conformation Horse Association President. “The selections were finalized after much consideration was given by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. These people and horses have served the halter horse industry in many ways and played a huge part in the history of the conformation horse.”

Video tributes to the 2017 WCHA Hall of Fame Inductees

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Denny Hassett

Jimmie Hardin

Duane Walker

Ima Cool Skip

Pick Me Please

RPL My Te Cheerful


Special Tribute to Peter J. Cofrancesco III

2016 Hall of Fame Inductees

Fort Worth, TX, August 4, 2016 – The World Conformation Horse Association is pleased to announce the inductees to the 2016 WCHA Hall of Fame. Three men and three horses will be honored during the annual WCHA Hall of Fame banquet in Oklahoma City, November 17, 2016.

The three men joining the WCHA Hall of Fame include Jack Brizendine, Larry Sullivant and in the Legends category, J.T. Walters. Horses being honored are MR CONCLUSION, a 1982 AQHA stallion; SHEZA PERFECT CLU, a 1984 AQHA mare; and, SR MAGIC MAN, a 1989 AQHA gelding.

“We are pleased to announce the inductees to the 2016 WCHA Hall of Fame,” said Luke Castle, World Conformation Horse Association President. “Much consideration was given by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. These men and horses have served the halter horse industry in many ways and played a huge part in the history of the conformation horse.”

<strong>Jack Brizendine</strong>
Jack Brizendine
<strong>J.T. Walters, Legend</strong>
J.T. Walters, Legend
<strong>Larry Sullivant</strong>
Larry Sullivant
<strong>SR Magic Man </strong>
SR Magic Man Gelding
<strong>Sheza Perfect Clu</strong>
Sheza Perfect CluMare
<strong>Mr Conclusion</strong>
Mr ConclusionStallion

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

The World Conformation Horse Association inducted two men and two horses into its prestigious Hall of Fame during its annual banquet in November and added to its list of laurels the Legends category of honorees.

“We are pleased to announce the names of this year’s inductees,” said World Conformation Horse Association President, Tim Finkenbinder, “Much consideration was given by our selection committee. These men and these horses have served the equine industry in many different ways on their way to making history.”

The two men joining the Hall of Fame are Jerry Vawter, Aubrey, Texas, and Larry Sheriff, Sheffield, Iowa. Also joining the Hall of Fame as a Legend is George Tyler, Gainesville, Texas

The horses are a 1973 AQHA Stallion, Te N Te and 1978 AQHA Mare, Emotions.

2014 HOF - Larry Sheriff

Larry Sheriff

2014 HOF - George Tyler

George Tyler, Legend

2014 HOF - Jerry Vawter

Jerry Vawter

2014 HOF Horse - Emotions

Emotions, 1978 AQHA Mare

2014 HOF Horse - Te N Te

Te N Te, 1973 AQHA Stallion

2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

2013 HOF - Jerry Wells

Jerry Wells

2013 HOF - Greg Whalen

Greg Whalen

2013 HOF Horse - Impressive

Impressive,1969 AQHA Stallion

2013 HOF Horse - Two Eyed Jack

Two Eyed Jack,1961 AQHA Stallion