Become a 4-H horse judge

Do you love horses? You can become a 4-H horse judge! Anyone over age 18 can train and certify to judge 4-H horse shows.

The horse judges' training and certification seminar is offered every spring for new and re-certifying judges.

New judges

Between 7 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday, you will learn all you need to know about 4-H judging, test and certify. Once you're on the list, you will be invited to judge 4-H horse events at county and state fairs.

Re-certifying judges

Judges must re-certify every three years to stay on the 4-H horse judges list. The Friday evening session is strongly suggested for you. The Saturday session is required.

Spectators are welcome, including 4-H’ers, adult volunteer leaders and parents. Accommodations: Check the registration form for group rates at local motels.

Upcoming events

Apr

Horse judges' training & certification

7:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

For participants

Information and applications

Read more about the process:

How to become a certified 4-H horse judge (coming soon).
Apply to be a judge for the first time.
How to maintain your 4-H horse judge certification.
Apply to re-certify as a judge.

How can I find a judge for my 4-H horse event?

Look in the judges directory.

We've asked judges to rate their comfort level in judging several horse show categories. Levels refer to the number of years they have held their judge's card and the number of 4-H qualifying shows they have judged.

Read How to use the Minnesota 4-H Horse Judges Directory to learn about this rating system.

Contacts

Mark Storm, judges certification co-chair, 612-875-3464, markstormrw@gmail.com.
Jackie Schulz, judges certification co-chair, 763-262-4499, schulzjmom@gmail.com.

Looking for 4-H Horse Project resources?

Go to the member site