Horse Judging Team

2023 Horse Judging Team

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

Meet Our Team

Ella Edison

Marshall, Mo.
Major: Animal Science

Greg Treffer

Cozad, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

headshot photo of Greg Treffer

Elle Lunsford

Elkhorn, Neb.
Major: Animal Science

2024 Schedule

DateHostLocationResults
September 28APHA Horse IQ ContestFort Worth, TexasGreg Treffer- 10th in halter, 22nd overall
October 16All-American Quarter Horse CongressColumbus, Ohio

Senior Division
Greg Treffer- High Individual overall, 1st in performance, 9th in reasons, 14th in halter

Limited Division
Ella Eidson- 9th in reasons, 24th overall

November 10AQHA World ShowOklahoma CIty, Okla. 

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