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Horse Judging Basics: Teams and Judges (12 mo)

This course consists of three modules designed for people interested in judging horses for competitive contests, or as a start for those wishing to maybe become a horse show judge. In addition to the three modules (Introduction to Judging Contests, Judging Halter (conformation), and Introduction to Oral Reasons. The course also contains a Starter Pack, with a variety of additional resources, and a link to Horse IQ, a highly interactive horse learning platform created by the American Paint Horse Association.

Purchasing this course for $90 provides access to these modules for 12 months.  Should you want a 6-month subscription for $50, go to https://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=2268.

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Category: Horses

Horse Judging Basics: Teams and Judges (6 mo)

This course consists of three modules designed for people interested in judging horses for competitive contests, or as a start for those wishing to maybe become a horse show judge. In addition to the three modules (Introduction to Judging Contests, Judging Halter (conformation), and Introduction to Oral Reasons. The course also contains a Starter Pack, with a variety of additional resources, and a link to Horse IQ, a highly interactive horse learning platform created by the American Paint Horse Association.

Purchasing this course for $50 provides access to these modules for 6 months.  Should you want a 12-month subscription for $90, go to https://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=1931.

To purchase this 6-month subscription, click the following button.


Category: Horses

Horse Judging Camp

This is an online horse judging camp for anyone thinking about giving horse judging a try!  The camp includes  at-home assignments, reasons critique, 4 interactive virtual meetings, quizzes, and certificate of completion!

Experts from 3 universities will be online each session to discuss classes and interact with you.

Presenters include:

  • Dr. Colleen Brady (Purdue University Extension Horse Specialist)
  • Dr. Kathy Anderson (University of Nebraska Judging team coach, AQHA, NSBA, APHA judge)
  • Dr. Karen Waite (Michigan State University) AQHA Judge
  • Dr. Craig Wood (University of Kentucky)

 Topics/classes covered include:

  • Conformation of non-stock breeds
  • Hunt Seat Equitation
  • Showmanship
  • Ranch Trail
  • Oral reasons with feedback!

Dates: February 19, 26, March 5 and 12, 2026

Time:  7 - 8:30 pm Eastern time: 6 – 7:30 pm Central time

Category: Horses

Horse Judging Practice 5

Six judging classes, with officials, questions and critiques. This course is designed to offer practice classes for judging team coaches, or youth, to practice their horse judging skills. This course has 6 performance classes to judge, all providing practice using scored judging systems. All classes are judges using AQHA/APHA rules, and official critiques, placings and cuts are available. 

Classes include:

 1) Hunter Hack

 2) Ranch Riding

3) Ranch Reining

4) Ranch Trail 

5) Western Horsemanship

6) Hunter Under Saddle. 

Participants can repeat the classes as many times as they wish. This course is asynchronous and can be completed at any time. 

**Enrollment for this course gives you unlimited access to the content for 90 days from the date of enrollment. 

For more information contact Kris Hiney (khiney@okstate.edu) or Colleen Brady (bradyc@purdue.edu) or Kathy Anderson (kanderson1@unl.edu)


The fee for this course is $20. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:


Category: Horses