Welcome to the complete resource for American Quarter Horse Association approved judges. Inside this resource, you'll find a complete judges database, educational seminars and score sheets designed to assist show managers and exhibitors. If you're a fan of AQHA-approved competition, you can check out upcoming seminars and review score sheets to help you understand how classes are judged!
**NEW!** DOWNLOAD A LIST OF NEWLY APPROVED JUDGES FOR 2008!
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2009 Educational Seminar
These seminars are for current AQHA Approved judges, potential judge candidates and exhibitors wishing to learn more about how American Quarter Horses are judged at approved shows.
Become an Apprentice Judge (PDF)
Becoming approved as an Apprentice Judge gives you the opportunity to learn more about judging AQHA shows with a 4A-rated AQHA Judge. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must have attended an educational seminar. Complete application rules are available above.
Become a Specialized Judge (PDF)
Gain more experience as a Specialized Judge! You must be at least 25 years old. Complete application requirements are available above.
Become an AQHA Judge (PDF)
American Quarter Horse Judges are held to the highest quality of standards. Apply to be an AQHA-approved judge and help improve the quality and welfare of registered horses in AQHA-approved competition
Judge Rating System Tracking Sheet (PDF)
Judge Report Card (PDF)
Judges List (SEARCH ONLINE FOR AN AQHA JUDGE!)
NEW! The Judges List now includes the current rating for all AQHA judges!
Score Sheets
Download score sheets for your show, youth judging team or to use at home when you practice for the next show!
Judge Evaluation Form (pdf)
When you return home from an AQHA-approved show, complete this form to tell AQHA how your judge performed!
