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4-H clover Become a 4-H horse judge

Do you love horses? You can become a 4-H horse judge! To train and be certified to judge 4-H horse shows, you must be at least 18 years of age and not a current 4-H member.

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

New and re-certifying judges sessions

Both Friday and Saturday sessions are mandatory for everyone applying to become a certified 4-H horse judge. 

The Friday session is not mandatory for recertifying judges. Judges must recertify every three years to stay on the 4-H horse judges list. 

Spectators

Spectators are welcome, but pre-registration is required, including 4-H’ers, adult volunteer leaders, parents, etc.
There is a $10 spectator fee that you can pay at the door after you register online. 

 

For participants

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Contact

Renee Kostick, Extension educator, [email protected], 218-232-5174

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