SHOW to host Judges Seminar
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
The 2018 SHOW Judges Seminar will be held Saturday, February 24 in the Hall of Fame Club inside the Calsonic Arena on the show grounds of The Celebration. The seminar will begin at 8:00am and conclude at noon. This is a mandatory requirement for all currently licensed judges and any new applicants wishing to become licensed by SHOW. In addition to those looking to renew or gain a license, any owner, exhibitor or trainer is welcome to attend the training to gain a better understanding of the judging requirements, standards and procedures.
The format of the seminar will differ slightly from previous years. Jennifer Bingham, chair of the judges’ committee, will open the session by introducing the members of the judges committee, explain the role of the committee and detail how the committee handles complaints that arise prior to sending along their recommendations to the SHOW Executive Committee, who makes any final decisions. This includes both judging violations and rule clarifications that arise from complaints received from interested parties.
Dr. Doyle Meadows, former CEO of the Celebration and accomplished Quarter Horse judge, will address the attendees regarding overall judging etiquette, professionalism and best-practice methods for judging, no matter the breed. Dr. Meadows is a valuable member of the SHOW Judges’ Committee bringing experience and independence to the committee.
Instead of a classroom lecture type setting the members of the judges’ committee will review issues that arose in 2017 and talk personally about the situations they encountered as part of their judging and reviewing the complaints that have been submitted over the last couple of years. This will be an open discussion with new applicants and existing judges invited to participate and share their experiences in order for all to learn from those real-life situations in the ring. The judges committee has begun the formation of the list of topics and is open to additional suggestions existing or prospective judges may have.
The session will end with the renewal test and a separate flat shod test. The format for the test has not been decided as the committee is weighing a couple of different options. “The purpose of the seminar is to keep the judges aware of real life situations and rules that we face as judges, encourage them to be confident and quick and decisive in their decisions. We also want to encourage the judges to be accountable for their decisions in placing a class or excusing an entry for a violation,” said Bingham.
More Stories |
-
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held their annual general membership meeting on December 1, 2023 at the headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. The change in venue is due to the change in the Horse of the Year banquet from this traditional weekend in December to February.
Read More
-
Read More
-
Kathy Gilliam-Cole has been elected as the director for the State of Washington for a two-year term to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Linda Arnold. The election was sent to a runoff following an initial tie between Gilliam-Cole and Jo Cheek.
Read More
-
Our WHTA By-Laws state that our Association must have an Annual Meeting each year in December. (As you know, our Annual Awards Banquet will be February 2 & 3, 2024 at the Marriott in Franklin, TN.) This year, TWHBEA has invited us to join them for a joint meeting since they will be providing us Zoom capabilities. Please plan to attend in person or by Zoom.
Read More
-
On a beautiful warm day in the fall, her favorite time of the year, Rita Ann Ellis Wells of Bostic, NC left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed on Thursday, November 9, 2023 after an extended illness with dementia.
Read More
-
As we finish another show season, the Walking Horse industry is in the midst of another rulemaking attempt by the United States Department of Agriculture. The rulemaking process and the finality of that process will play a huge role in the future of the breed.
Read More
-
William "Bill" Thomas Brady, 85, of Byhalia, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch, MS. The funeral service will be held the following day on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., also at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch.
Read More
-
James Thomas ‘Tommy’ Milligan, age 89, of Vernon, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home of natural causes, surrounded by friends and family.
Read More
-
Charlie Ramsey "Bull" Bullington, 81, of 4609 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home.
Read More
-
Tony Bradshaw 75 originally from Elba, AL passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Mr. Gary Bradshaw officiating.
Read More
|