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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.
For participants
Read more about the process:
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