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

  1. Avatar for Kathy Anderson
    Professor & Horse Extension Specialist Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Lincoln, NE 68583-0908
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    Work 402-472-6414 On-campus 2-6414
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    kanderson1@unl.edu
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Meet Our Team

Ella Edison

Marshall, Mo.
Major: Animal Science

Ella Eidson

Greg Treffer

Cozad, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

Greg Treffer

Elle Lunsford

Elkhorn, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

Elle Lunsford

Chloe Crowell

Gretna, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

Chloe Crowell

Emma Grosse

Fremont, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

Emma Grosse

Faith Miller

Mullen, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

Faith Miller

Alexis Simons

Bellevue, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

Alexis Simons

2026 Schedule

DateHostLocationResults
February 21-22Reined Cow Horse Judging ContestFort Worth, TexasResults
April 2Spring Collegiate Sweepstakes Horse Judging ContestAmarillo, TexasResults
April 25Husker Horse Judging ContestLincoln, Neb.Results

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