2025 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification Clinic

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

NCSU Riddick Hall 325 | Raleigh

Animal Science Department
Publisher/HostAnimal Science Department
2025 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification Clinic
Advertisement
This clinic is designed to provide individuals who are, or aspire to be, horse show judges with practical “hands-on” experience in judging.
About this Event

Participating judges will have an opportunity to judge 20-27 conformation and performance classes, complete a required 20-25 question exam in each of the four divisions (Western, Hunter, Saddle Seat & Non Trotting), and receive certification in these four divisions. A panel of breed recognized professional judges from across the nation will discuss the class placings and present lectures on judging procedures. Individuals completing the clinic will be included on a list of suggested horse show judges that will be annually revised and distributed to open horse show organizations located in North Carolina and surrounding states. Judges receiving an average score of 90% or higher per show division will be certified for that respective division. A minimum of 33% of participating judges will be certified in each division. Certification will be awarded separately for each division. A judging list will be forwarded upon request to breed associations for applicant judges and horse show organizations throughout the United States. Participation in the NCSU Horse Judging Short Course is highly recommended but not required for individuals new to the judging experience.

For more details and a copy of the draft schedule, please visit the NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification Clinic page on the Extension Equine Husbandry website.

Advanced registration is $75/day for participating judges (19 years and older). This fee includes all instruction, certification examinations, and inclusion on the 2025 NC Open Horse Judges' Certification List, as desired. A $15 late fee/day will be assessed to judging participants registering after the November 6, 2025 deadline date. Judges’ refunds will be honored if received in writing prior to November 21, 2025.

If you have questions, please email Lori Stroud: [email protected]

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

NCSU Riddick Hall 325, 2401 Stinson Drive, Raleigh, United States

Tickets

USD 30.00 to USD 75.00

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Raleigh

Crobot \/ The Atomic Bitchwax with Lie Heavy
Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm Crobot / The Atomic Bitchwax with Lie Heavy

224 S Blount St Raleigh NC 27601

Take 10 Band at Uncle Jessie\u2019s Honkytonk, Raleigh
Fri, 21 Nov at 09:30 pm Take 10 Band at Uncle Jessie’s Honkytonk, Raleigh

Uncle Jessie's Honkytonk

Riot Ten l November 21 l The Underground RDU
Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 pm Riot Ten l November 21 l The Underground RDU

The Underground

Parking sosocamo
Sat, 22 Nov at 12:00 am Parking sosocamo

The Portal HQ

Riot Ten (21+)
Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 am Riot Ten (21+)

The Underground - Raleigh

Silver Bells Craft Bazaar
Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 am Silver Bells Craft Bazaar

1201 Maxwell Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27603

81st Annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh
Sat, 22 Nov at 09:30 am 81st Annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, NC

Kit Con
Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am Kit Con

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Raleigh Inclusive Market
Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am Raleigh Inclusive Market

The Legacy Center-Raleigh

30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration

2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607

Raleigh is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Raleigh Events