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Horse Judging Articles
Judging Horse Events – Showmanship at Halter
The "Showmanship at Halter" event is also known as "Fitting and Showing." In this class, exhibitors are judged on how...
Judging Horse Events – Western Horsemanship
The western horsemanship event is judged both on how the horse performs for the rider and the rider's skill. Judges...
Practice Horse Judging
These courses are designed to offer practice horse judging classes for teams, coaches, and anyone else who wants to...
Horse Judging Basics
Horse Judging Basics: Teams and Judges This self-directed course is designed to teach new coaches, judges, and judging...
Judging Horse Events – Equitation over Fences
Equitation over Fences is judged primarily on how riders are positioned on the horse and how effective they are in...
Judging Horse Events – Western Riding
The western riding class is one of flying lead changes. It is a combination of control and skills, mixing techniques...
Judging Horse Events – Reining
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has set the generally accepted description of a reining horse in A....
Judging Horse Events – Timed Event Classes
Timed event classes may also be referred to as "games," "gymkhanas," or "O-Mok-See." Generally the fastest time wins...
Judging Horse Events – Cattle Classes
While cattle events at a rodeo or jackpot event are based on time. Cattle classes at a breed association shows are...
Judging Horse Events – Jumping
Several competitive events involve horses jumping over an obstacle or a series of obstacles. Although they all involve...
Judging Horse Events – Hunter Hack
The purpose of hunter hack is to give horses an opportunity to show their expertise over low fences and on the flat....