How much does a horse show judge make?

The salaries of Horse Show Judges in the US range from $17,890 to $57,750, with a median salary of $24,870. The middle 50% of Horse Show Judges makes $24,870, with the top 75% making $57,750.

How do I become a horse judge?

KC: To obtain a judge’s license, you must apply for a learner judge’s card and then apprentice with licensed judges at numerous horse shows. Those officials with whom you learner judge must then complete evaluations about you. You are also required to attend judge’s clinics given by the USEF.

How do you become an AQHA judge?

AQHA International All-Around

1. Have individual, current-year AQHA membership and be a member in good standing.
2. Be at least 25 years of age.
3. Submit application by designated deadline.
4. Complete interview with the Judges Committee.
5. Complete the required testing online and scores to be reviewed by Judges Committee.

How much do AQHA judges make?

There’s not a horse show without a judge, and shows pay judges an average of $500 a day plus overtime, in addition to paying for transportation and food. Paying for the judge is the most important expense a horse show has.

How much does it cost to show horses?

TYPICALLY A LITTLE SHOW AWAY FROM HOME, OVER A WEEKEND, WILL COST AROUND A THOUSAND DOLLARS. BUT REMEMBER TO GET THERE, YOU HAVE TO KEEP THAT HORSE, TAKE LESSONS, AND ALL THE REST THAT GOES WITH HORSES. SO THE REAL EXPENSES INVOLVED IN KEEPING A HORSE IS EASILY CLOSE TO ANOTHER $1000 A MONTH ON TOP OF THE SHOW COSTS.

How much does it cost to shoe a horse?

The average cost to shoe a horse is anywhere from $65 – $150 a head. If we figure low at $80 a head (which our graduates should be able to get in all but the most rural or economically depressed parts of the country), a graduate would have to shoe only 100 horses to pay for his/her schooling.

How do I become a horse Secretary?

To become certified, AQHA show managers and show secretaries must complete an online certification course. The online certification course for AQHA show managers and secretaries is offered through the American Quarter Horse University, or aqhuniversity.com.

How do I become a professional USEF?

If you are ready to start the application process:

1. Login to your My USEF account.
2. Select the Licensed Officials Dashboard tile.
3. Select the Licensed Officials Application tile.
4. Click the “Start New Checklist” button.
5. Your eligibility requirements will be confirmed by USEF and/or the respective Affiliate.