Horse Judging is a fantastic way for students to learn more about the athletic performance markers in horsesand understand the horse showing world. Competitive horse judging combines learning how to evaluate horses  in both performance and halter classes (conformation), combines with presenting  oral reasons to justify the placing of a set of horses.

No experience is necessary and team members will learn how to describe the structure, movement, and compositional differences in horses related to their function, how to effectively communicate observed differences in horses, and how to appreciate the breadth and scope of the equine industry.

The team typically travels to four contests a year and conducts regularly scheduled practices and workouts.

Meet Our Coach

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    Professor & Horse Extension Specialist

Meet Our Team

Ella Edison

Marshall, Mo.
Major: Animal Science

Greg Treffer

Cozad, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

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Elle Lunsford

Elkhorn, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

2025 Schedule

DateHostLocationResults
September 24APHA Horse IQ ContestFort Worth, TexasResults
October 15All-American Quarter Horse CongressColumbus, OhioResults
November 11AQHA World ShowOklahoma City, Okla.Results
December 2-3NRHA Futurity Reining ContestOklahoma City, Okla.Results

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