AQHA Approves new Judges

The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved new judges that will be held to the highest standards when judging American Quarter Horses at AQHA-approved events.
 
Based on their test scores and additional criteria set by the Judges Committee, a list of prospective new judges was reviewed and approved by the AQHA Executive Committee, making these individuals eligible to judge AQHA-sanctioned shows January 1, 2026. Their names will be added to the approved list of AQHA judges at www.aqha.com/judges-lists.

All-Around Judges

Amanda Ringer, Ocala, FL                                                                                                    

Amanda Gately, Shelbyville, TN

Austin Gooding, Hudsonville, MI

Katie Green, Ocala, FL

Teresa Sullivan, Fountain Hills, AZ

International Judges

Laura Ellen Faris, Germany

Elodie Mangeot-Reeb, France

Level 1 Judges

Dustin Boehmer, Mason, MI

Maggie Murphy, Peyton, CO

Karen Waite, Williamston, MI

Specialized Judges

Roping

Bryce Briggs, Pilot Point, TX

J.R. Myers, Felton, PA

Ryan Cole, Downs, KS

Versatility Ranch Horse

Alexandria Bryner, Vanderbilt, PA

Bryce Briggs, Pilot Point, TX

Bud Lyon, Whitesboro, TX

Camille Courtney, Franktown, CO

Carolyn Rice, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Christie Arrington, Graceville, FL

C.R. Bradley, Collinsville, TX

Don Beard, Cheyenne, WY

Heather Young, Gainesville, TX

Kevin Hood, Penrose, CO

Liz Truax, Sunset, TX

Stephanie McConnell, New Trenton, IN

To learn how to apply to be an AQHA judge, visit www.aqha.com/become-a-judge. 

For more information on how all of your favorite classes at AQHA shows are judged, visit www.aqhuniversity.com.

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