The 2025 NC Open Horse Show Judges' List has been released, featuring twenty-one new names. Many of these new judges have achieved certification across multiple disciplines.
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Eligibility: All listed individuals attended the North Carolina Open Horse Show Judges’ Clinic in 2023, 2024, or 2025 and confirmed their availability to judge shows.
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Area of Expertise (X): This marking reflects the judge's preference for judging assignments and does not necessarily indicate their performance at the clinic.
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High Honors (*): Judges marked with an asterisk (*) in their preferred area scored 90% or higher in that respective division. This signifies they were in the top one-third of all participating judges certified in that division.
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Certification Requirements: Certification in each division requires both class scoring and a written exam (scored 0-50).
Important Note for Show Management: Certification does not guarantee expertise in judging an actual show. Show management is strongly encouraged to request references to verify a judge's ability, experience (size/number of shows judged), personal appearance, and professional attire.
