Horse Show Judging for Beginners; Getting Started as a Horse Show Judge

by Hallie I. McEvoy

• ISBN13: 9781585744664
• ISBN10: 1585744662
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Equestrian competitions at all levels and in all disciplines are on the rise in size and number. So is the need for qualified judges to officiate at these events. More and more people are responding to fill this need, and to help them enter this exciting and important field, Hallie McEvoy, a veteran judge and acclaimed writer, offers this authoritative yet user-friendly introductory guide.

Author Biography

Hallie McEvoy, a USA Equestrian (formerly American Horse Shows Association) Licensed Recorded Judge in Hunter and Hunter-Seat Equitation. Her articles and photographs have appeared in Horse Show/Equestrian Magazine, Horse Sport, L'Annee Hippique, The Horse, Dressage Today, Sidelines, Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar, and many other regional and national publications. She lives in northern Vermont with her husband, Thom.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword	1	(4)
Victor Hugo-Vidal
Introduction: Why Judge?	5	(4)
Types of Shows	9	(10)
Recognized
Unrecognized
Discipline and Breed Shows
Open Shows
Schooling Shows
Intercollegiate Shows
4-H Shows
Shows for Riders with Disabilities
Getting Started	19	(22)
Mock Judging
Learner Judging
Be Discreet
Costs Involved
Applying for Your License
Helpful Hints to Get Hired
Should You Advertise?
Take a Hard Look at Yourself
Keeping Track	41	(34)
Judging Different Disciplines and Breeds
Basic Requirements of Each Discipline and Breed
Judging Symbols
The Numerical System
The Rider's Appearance
Does Weight Matter?
Does Tack Matter?
Hunter Seat and Stock Seat Equitation
Equitation Over Fences
Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Pleasure, and Western Pleasure Classes
Hunter Over Fences
Showmanship and Fitting and Showing
Leadline
Working with Other Show Officials	75	(14)
Stewards and Technical Delegates
Ringmasters
Gate Keepers
Paddock Masters and Schooling Area Supervisors
Course Designers and Trail Designers
Jump Crew
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Announcers
Managers
Secretaries
Volunteers
Common Judging Situations and Problems	89	(16)
Staying Focused
Taking Charge of ``Your'' Ring
Stressing Safety
Banned Equipment
Avoiding Favoritism/Conflicts of Interest
Coping with Conflict
Reporting Problems
Finding a Replacement Judge
What Happens When a Show Is Canceled?
Going on the Road	105	(6)
Tips for Traveling
What to Charge for Your Services and Traveling
Keeping Your License Current and Moving Up	111	(6)
Requirements to Keep your License
Are You Ready for Promotion?
Judging Larger Horse Shows
A Final Word	117	(2)
Appendix A Glossary of Common Judging and Show Terms	119	(4)
Appendix B International, National, and Regional Show Organizations That License or Approve Judges	123	(4)
Index	127