Judging Excellence

Professional Show Judges The American Quarter Horse is a special breed. And it takes a special breed of human to judge him. In fact, there are less than 400 AQHA -approved judges around the world to officiate at more than 2,200 AQHA,approved shows and special events held annually. The process of selecting judges is a long and difficult one, ensuring that only the best are selected. We believe that designation as an AQHA,approved judge is a privilege which must be earned by those with proven expertise and personal integrity. The application to become an AQHA-approved judge is a year long process. Each application and accompanying reference letters must first be approved by the state judge selection committee. Next, each applicant must be approved by the AQHA Judge's Committee and the Executive Committee. The next step is intense testing over a two day period. But even those receiving the highest scores cannot be assured that they'll be approved. The Executive Committee can increase or decrease the number of new judges approved each year based on score results. So, when you see AQHA-approved judges scoring a class, you can be certain that they have worked long and hard to earn their place in the show arena.

 

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