2021 Iowa Horse Judges Application

Iowa 4-H & Open Horse Show Judges Requirements and Application

The list of Iowa Horse Judges is updated annually. The list contains the names of judges who have expressed interest in judging 4-H and open shows and met the criteria established by Iowa State University.

Listing in the Iowa Horse Judges directory is a privilege, not a right.

Current Judges (How To Stay On The List) Horse Judging Clinic

Re-certify once every three years.
Re-certification includes attend a judges training and pass (80%) a written rule book exam

New Judges

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Attend a judges training and pass (80% or above) a written rule book examination. The written examination includes an open book test based on A Guide for 4H Equine Shows in Iowa.
Complete the application form below.

Exemption from attending the judges’ certification clinic

Judges who hold national breed cards or are approved 4-H judges from other states and have attended other horse judges’ schools can be waived from attending the certification clinic by completing the application form below.

Send a copy of a judge's card or copy of completing a workshop to Dr. Peggy Auwerda peggy@iastate.edu

Training

Horse Show Judges Workshops are held annually.
Preparing to be a Professional Horse Show Judge online course
- Excellent course for new judges
- Available at: https://horses.extension.org/preparing-to-be-a-professional-horse-judge/
  - Course fee = $20
- Complete the online exam and print your certificate (proof of training)
- Send a copy of the certificate to Dr. Peggy Auwerda peggy@iastate.edu

Complete the application below if you meet the requirements outlined above.

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2021 Judges Application *

Please update the judge's listing

Current information is correct

Last Name *

First Name *

Address *

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Cell Phone *

E-mail *

Web Address

Please list your business web address

JUDGING BACKGROUND

What Category Do You Feel Best Describes You're Judging Knowledge? *

Level 1 - National breed card or 5 years’ experience

Level 2 - 3 years judging experience and/or collegiate judging experience

Level 3 - Attended and passed the Judges Certification Clinic

Check the box that best describes your judging experience

When was the last time you attended a judging clinic?

Month

Day

Year

When was the last time you attended a judging clinic in Iowa, another state or for a breed association?

Judging Background *

	A = Extensive experience with judging classes	B = Several experiences with judging classes	C = Some experience with judging classes	D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	E = Very little judging of these classes	F = Have not judged these classes
WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) *	WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) - B = Several experiences with judging classes	WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) - C = Some experience with judging classes	WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) - E = Very little judging of these classes	WESTERN JUDGED (pleasure, reining, horsemanship) - F = Have not judged these classes
WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) *	WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) - B = Several experiences with judging classes	WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) - C = Some experience with judging classes	WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) - E = Very little judging of these classes	WESTERN CONTEST (barrels, poles) - F = Have not judged these classes
RANCH HORSE RIDING *	RANCH HORSE RIDING - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	RANCH HORSE RIDING - B = Several experiences with judging classes	RANCH HORSE RIDING - C = Some experience with judging classes	RANCH HORSE RIDING - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	RANCH HORSE RIDING - E = Very little judging of these classes	RANCH HORSE RIDING - F = Have not judged these classes
HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) *	HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) - B = Several experiences with judging classes	HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) - C = Some experience with judging classes	HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) - E = Very little judging of these classes	HUNTER JUMPER (Over fences, flat) - F = Have not judged these classes
DRESSAGE *	DRESSAGE - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	DRESSAGE - B = Several experiences with judging classes	DRESSAGE - C = Some experience with judging classes	DRESSAGE - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	DRESSAGE - E = Very little judging of these classes	DRESSAGE - F = Have not judged these classes
WESTERN DRESSAGE *	WESTERN DRESSAGE - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	WESTERN DRESSAGE - B = Several experiences with judging classes	WESTERN DRESSAGE - C = Some experience with judging classes	WESTERN DRESSAGE - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	WESTERN DRESSAGE - E = Very little judging of these classes	WESTERN DRESSAGE - F = Have not judged these classes
DRIVING *	DRIVING - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	DRIVING - B = Several experiences with judging classes	DRIVING - C = Some experience with judging classes	DRIVING - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	DRIVING - E = Very little judging of these classes	DRIVING - F = Have not judged these classes
MINIATURE HORSE *	MINIATURE HORSE - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	MINIATURE HORSE - B = Several experiences with judging classes	MINIATURE HORSE - C = Some experience with judging classes	MINIATURE HORSE - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	MINIATURE HORSE - E = Very little judging of these classes	MINIATURE HORSE - F = Have not judged these classes
DRAFT *	DRAFT - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	DRAFT - B = Several experiences with judging classes	DRAFT - C = Some experience with judging classes	DRAFT - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	DRAFT - E = Very little judging of these classes	DRAFT - F = Have not judged these classes
JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) *	JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) - B = Several experiences with judging classes	JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) - C = Some experience with judging classes	JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) - E = Very little judging of these classes	JUDGING CONTEST (placing, reasons) - F = Have not judged these classes
REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) *	REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) - B = Several experiences with judging classes	REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) - C = Some experience with judging classes	REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) - E = Very little judging of these classes	REASONS (provide oral reasons for placings) - F = Have not judged these classes
DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) *	DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) - A = Extensive experience with judging classes	DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) - B = Several experiences with judging classes	DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) - C = Some experience with judging classes	DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) - D = Small amount of experience with judging classes	DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) - E = Very little judging of these classes	DANISH RIBBON SYSTEM (purple, blue, red, white) - F = Have not judged these classes

Rate your experience/preference for judging the various categories of classes and knowledge of the Danish Ribbon System

Check The Size Of Shows You Wish to Judge (Check as many as you wish). *

Small shows (club or county shows with less than 75 horses, and classes of 15 or less)

Medium shows (club or county shows with 76-200 horses, and classes of 35 or less).

Large shows (club or county shows with over 200 horses, and some classes of 35 or over)

Were You On A 4-H/FFA Or Collegiate Judging Team? *

Yes

Are you willing to let apprentice judges work under your direction? *

Yes

Please list all judging certifications or breed association cards you hold and any relevant judging experience.

Exemption

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2021 Iowa Horse Judges Application

Iowa 4-H & Open Horse Show Judges Requirements and Application

Complete the application below if you meet the requirements outlined above.

JUDGING BACKGROUND