Ever wondered what its like to be a Dressage Judge? You Be The Judge is a hands-on seminar designed to introduce riders, trainers, and dressage enthusiasts to the fundamentals of dressage judging through real-time, practical experience.

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Participants will have the opportunity to judge alongside two licensed USEF Small “r” and Large “R” Judges, gaining insight into how movements are evaluated, how scores are determined, and how comments are formed. Using live demo riders, attendees will practice judging tests, discuss decision-making from the judge’s perspective, and develop a clearer understanding of the dressage score sheet and purpose of the levels.

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This seminar will cover:

• The basics of dressage judging 

• How judges assess gaits, movements, and collective marks

• Forming effective comments and understanding score ranges

• Live judging practice with guided discussion 

• Insight into the judge education pathway for those considering officiating

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Whether you’re curious about becoming a dressage judge, want to sharpen your eye as a rider or trainer, or simply wish to better understand how tests are evaluated, this seminar offers a valuable and engaging look from the other side of C.

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No prior judging experience required, just an interest in learning how dressage is evaluated at shows.

This is not a USDF judges program. It will not earn participants any certification to become a judge or earn credentials.