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How to Become a Horse Show Judge

How to Become a Horse Show Judge

Equestrian career advice from Christy Wood, world champion horse trainer, judge, author.

Big Blend Radio · Lisa D. Smith

January 12, 202546m 17s

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Show Notes

It's all about How to Become a Horse Show Judge on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. 


Main Points of Discussion include:

- Ring stewarding

- Getting your foot in the door 

- References from show managers

- Know the rule book for each association

- Apply, get accepted, and go to a judge’s seminar 

- Getting carded


Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine services, and her books, at: https://wdnhorse.com/  


The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://abcs-horses-christywood.podbean.com/ 


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