Journal on the Road

2010 Judging Seminar Day Two

March 17, 2010

Just a few hints from Day two of the AQHA Educational Judging Seminar in Irving, Texas.

AQHA Judges Sam Rose and Bill Enk

Many people at the AQHA Educational Judging Seminar aren’t here in Irving, Texas, to become judges: They’re here to become better competitors.

It’s not a bad idea. Where better to get tips on success in the show ring than directly from the judges?

Here are a few hints from Tuesday and the judges who gave them.

Bill Enk: In working cow horse, I think about position and control, form, and degree of difficulty.

Russell McCord: In cutting, when riders receive extra credit for their cut, it’s because the rider is pushing the cow toward the judge’s stand.

Sam Rose: In roping, a zero score in the box is based on a horse doing what he’s supposed to do. He has to be still and ready.

Want to learn more? Look for more tips in the May Journal and start thinking about attending next year’s educational seminars.

Check out photos from the seminar. Click the images to read the captions.

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