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Colorado 4-H Horse Show Judges who have received positive evaluations from show managers are listed at the top of this list in order of number of positive evaluations received.  Judges are then listed alphabetically by last name.


Goddard-Johnson, Rhonda
7250 Elm Street
Longmont, CO 80504
720-217-5995 - c
(303) 666-1231
rhogoddard@hotmail.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, SS, W, E, H, Trail, Driving, Therapeutic Riding/Developmental Disabilities

Accreditations: 13 years, Rocky Mountain Horse Show Association Level III Approved Judge

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
27 shows in last two years ( and references) Morrill County Fair, NE. St. Vrain Saddle Club

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Grand Junction Horse Show Association
  • Buckskin Brigade (Brush, CO)
  • Adams County 4H
  • Greeley County Saddle Club Show
  • Cloverleaf Riders Open 4-H Horse Show
  • Mesa County Fair Open Horse Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club Show
  • Cloverleaf Riders 4-H Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club Open Show
  • Aaco Open Horse Show
  • Bibber Creek Pride
  • Boulder Valley Riders Open Show
  • Mesa County Fair Open Horse Show
  • Fremont County Fair
  • Henderson County Show
  • Douglas County Fair
  • Johnstown Saddle Club
  • CO POA Show
  • 2006 Douglas County Fair
  • CSU Show in the Snow
  • Colorado POA Show
  • Fremont County Fair Horse Show
  • El Paso County Fair
  • Douglas County Fair
  • NE Colorado Quarter Horse Show
  • Douglas County Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club
  • ADCO 4-H Summer Series
  • Rising Star Equestrian Center

Most recent state approval: 2008


Berbee, Lindsey
2740 W. 86th Ave., #188
Westminster, CO  80031
720-935-2026 – cell
visa318@hotmail.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  C, G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, H, Trail, Walk-Trot, Therapeutic Riding/Developmental Disabilities, Queen Contests

Accreditations:  18 years involved with 4-H Horse Program, 8 years on the 4-H Judging team, in my 5th year as a 4-H State Certified judge, 1998 APHA World Champion Judging Team member

Class size preferred:  Any

Number of shows judges in the last 2 years/References:  2004 – 1 show (trail); 2005 – 5 shows; 2006 – 9 shows; 2007 – 25 shows; 2008 – 13 shows scheduled.  References available upon request – Washington County 4-H, Black Forrest Saddle Club, Greeley Saddle Club

Positive Evaluations sent direction to Dr. Denniston:
  • Black Forest Saddle Club Show
  • Arapahoe County Horse Show
  • 2007 Pike Peak Series Show
  • NE CO Quarter Horse Association
  • CHA Spring Fling
  • Morgan County 4-H Show
  • Arvada Hoofprinter's 4-H Show
  • Sweetheart Riders Horse Show
  • CO POA Club Show
  • Park County Horse Show
  • St. Vrain Roundup Show
  • Easter CO Roundup Show
  • Pueblo County Fair 4-H Horse Show
  • CO Stock Horse Show
  • Boulder County 4-H Horse Show
  • Cattleman's Days Horse Show
  • 4-H Western Summer Horse Show
  • Adams County Open 4-H Horse Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club Open Show
  • CO Stock Horse Association Show
  • Boulder Valley Riders Fun Show
  • Platte County Show
  • St. Vrain Round Up Show
  • Mt. Herman 4-H Horse Show
  • NE CO QH Show
  • Morgan County Queens Contest
Most recent state approval:  2007

Thurston, Sandi
PO Box 301 Indian Hills, CO 80454
(303) 670-0161
sthursto@jeffco.k12.co.us

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C (Cutting & Working Cowhorse), G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H, Handicapped Riders & Driving, Trail, Gaited Classe  

Accreditations:  15+ years experience CHA, AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Assoc., Certified Resistance Free Instructor /Trainer

Class size preferred: Any Size.

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
17 Shows and 9 Clinics

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • 2004 Washington County Fair
  • Trail Dust Mock Show
  • Aurora Horseman's Association Open Breed Horse Show
  • Yuma County Fair and Rodeo
  • Eastern Colorado Roundup
  • Rocky Mtn Haflinger Show
  • Black Forest Saddle Club Open Horse Show
  • Arvada All Breed Show
  • Montrose County Fair
  • Eagle County Fair
  • Aurora Horseman's Association
  • Aurora Horseman's Open Horse Show
  • Moffat County Fair
  • Pueblo County Summer Show
  • Aurora Horseman's Association Show
  • Douglas County Fair
  • March Madness 4-H Show
  • Rising Star Open Show
  • ADCO 4-H Summer Series
  • Buckskin Brigade Open Show
Most recent state approval: 2008 

Madsen, Kim
8961 WCR 70
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 988-0326
rodeoq1@hotmail.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  R, S, W, E, H, Trail

Accreditations:  Passed the 2005 CO Approved Judges Test

Class size preferred: Less than 20

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
20 shows in the past 2 yrs

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Boulder County Fair Round Robin
  • Boulder Valley Riders 4-H Club
  • St. Vrain Round Up Club
  • Johnstown Saddle Club
  • Boulder Valley Riders Fun Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club
  • St. Vrain Round Up Club Show
  • Country Kickers Horse Show
  • Mountain View Stables Schooling Show
  • Bibber Creek Pride 4-H Open Show
  • Open Mini/Pony Show
  • Elbert County Fair
  • HorseFeathers 4-H Show
  • Chaffee County Fair
  • Arapahoe County Horse Show
  • NE CO QHA Open Show
  • CO Rodeo and Gymkhana Show
  • CO Stock Horse Association Show
Most recent state approval: 2008

Hayes, Annika
44105 CR DD
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2543
hayesrch@kci.net

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, D, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 10+ years
Trained in Dressage & Jumping; not exp. In cattle classes.

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
5 shows.  Jefferson County, Logan County, Fremont County, East Weld County

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Hairy Horse 4-H Horse Show
  • Cow Poke Days Horse Show
  • Logan County Fair Junior Horse Show
  • Adams County Open Horse Show
  • Adams County Fair
  • Morgan County 4-H Show
  • NE CO QH Show 
  • Washington County 4-H Horse Show 
  • ADCO Summer Series Show
  • Phillips County Fair 4-H Horse Show
  • Buckskin Brigade Pre-Fair Open Show
  • Sedgwick County Fair 4-H Horse Show
  • Elbert County 4-H Horse Show Trail
  • Moffat County Fair 4-H Horse Show
Most recent state approval: 2008

Owen, F. Raylene
40877 Red Fox Circle
Elizabeth CO 80107
(303) 646-1143 
rayleneowen@aol.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  R, S, SS, W, E, HJ, H, Trail, Walk-Trot

Accreditations: 10+ years

Class size preferred: 31+

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8 shows. Fremont County 4-H Colo. Stock Horse Assoc. Arapahoe County Fair, Aurora Horseman Show

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Aurora Horseman's Association (2), Pleasant Park 4-H Horse Show
  • Elbert County Fair 4-H Show, Pleasant Park 4-H Show, Parker Trail Riders Show
  • Jeff Co Wrangler/Rangers Show
  • Park Cty Fair 4-H Horse Show
  • Parker Trail Riders Show
  • Black Forest Saddle Club
  • Larimer County Fair
  • Parker Trail Riders Show
  • Weld County 4-H Show
  • Parker Trail Riders
  • CO Stock Horse Association Show
  • Parker Trail Riders Show
  • Horsefeathers 4-H Show

Most recent state approval: 2008


McConnell, Sheryl
3791 Highplains Dr.
Berthoud, CO 80513
(303) 774-9958
smcconmoon@aol.com  

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H, & Developmental Disabilities.

Accreditations: 20+ years.  RMHSAPOA  

Class size preferred: 11-20  

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
20+ shows. Adams County OpenPOA Open Show, Boulder Valley Riders Fun Show

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • CHA Spring Fling
  • Colorado Stock Horse Association Open Show
  • Arvada Hoofprinters 4-H Open Show
  • Rocky Mountain Saddle Club Show
  • Colorado Pony Rama
  • CO POA Show
  • CO Stock Horse Open Show
  • Rocky Mountain Horse Club
  • CO POA Ponyrama
  • Saddle Series Horse Show
  • POA Open Show
  • Evergreen Horsefeathers 4-H Show 
  • Central Wyoming Fair
Most recent state approval: 2008

Meyer, T.L.
5506 S. Snyder Drive
North Platte, NE 69101
H: (308) 520-1129
W: (308) 696-6730, Ext. 150
tmeyer2@unl.edu

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, W, E, H, HJ, D 1

Accreditations: 998 Kansas State University Horse Judging Team
5 years judging experience (NE and KS 4-H and open shows)

Class size preferred: Any size

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
20 shows
Kimball-Banner, Keith, Perkins, Chase, Dundy Co. (NE) Fairs,
Open to the World Horse Show, North Platte, NE
Benefit 4-H Show (2x), Lexington, NE  

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Custer County 4-H Horse Show
  • Deuel Co. 4-H Horse Show
  • Perkins Co Fair Horse Show
  • Morrill County 4-H Horse Show
  • Dawson County Fair Horse Show
  • Hi Point Open Show
  • Yuma County Fair
  • Page County 4-H Fair
  • Heart City 4-H Horse Show
Most recent state approval: 2008 

Vrabec, Jonathan
305 S. Union Blvd.
Colorado Spgs, CO 80910
(719) 636-8936
jonathanvrabec@elpasoco.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  C, G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ,

Accreditations:  4-9 years

Class size preferred:  31+

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
15 shows.
S. Dakota State Fair, Morgan County Fair, Douglas County Fair, Montrose District Show

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Douglas County 4-H Horse Show
  • CQHSA All Breeds Show
  • Dust Riders 4-H Horse Show
  • Arkansas Valley 4-H Horse Show
  • Teller County Fair Horse Show
  • Goshen County Fair
  • Huerfano County Fair Horse Show
  • Middle Park Fair Show
  • Fremont County Horse Show

Most recent state approval: 2005


Mannick (Eveleth), Angela
39480 Olson Drive
Kiowa, Co 80117
(303) 324-3507
windyviewph@aol.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, E, H, W

Accreditations:  2003 CSU Congress Champion & Reserve Wolrd Judging Team

Class size preferred: Any size

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
20+ shows
Colorado Stock Horse Association, Routt County Fair, Weld County Fair

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • TRA District Show,
  • Horsefeathers 4-H Show
  • 2004 Eagle County Horse Show
  • Colorado Stock Horse Association
  • Colorado Stock Horse Association Open Show
  • Rocky Mountain Riders 4-H Show
  • Easy Riders Show
  • ADCO 4-H Summer Series
  • CQHSA All Breed Show

Most recent state approval: 2006


Parker, Casey
740 Western Hills Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 640-1739
(307) 632-7475
casey_tia@hotmail.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 6 years

Class size preferred: 10+

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
4-H and open shows in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska in 4 years. Laramie County Horse Judging Assistant Coach

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Rocky Mountain Saddle Club
  • NE Saddle Club Open Show
  • Cheyenne Saddle Tramps
  • Platte County Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club
  • Hairy Horse Show
Most recent state approval: 2008

Doolittle, Craig S.
2452 Tate
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 654-9803
bycd@hypermall.net

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: 10+ years, SQHA

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8+ shows
Jeffco Fair 2001
SQHA Nationals 2000

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • CQHSA All Breeds Show
  • Standard Quarter Horse Association, North East Quarter Horse Association Open Horse Show
  • Jefferson County FairPleasant Park 4-H Horse Show
  • BFSC Shaggy Show
  • Boulder Valley Riders Open Show

Most recent state approval: 2008


Martin-Witt, Jodie

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Rocky Mountain POA Show
  • Arapahoe County Horse Show
  • Greeley Saddle Club
  • CO POA Show
Most recent state approval: 2008


Warehime, Jessica
PO Box 96
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 454-2436  

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2004 CO Approved Horse Judges Test    

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Morgan County (Brush) Fair - Western/English Performance including Trail
  • Weld County 4th Annual PreFair Horse Show
  • Equilite 4-H Show

Most recent state approval: 2007


Paxton, Adria
22440 C.R. 36
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-8386
adria@sccisp.net

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: W, E, R, S, H

Accreditations: 10-15 years

Class size preferred: No Preference.

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
2004 Colorado State Fair Trail., CSU 1993 World Championship Horse Judging Team

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • 2004 Colorado State Fair
  • Larimer County Fair
  • Jeffco Royal Rebels Show

Most recent state approval: 2005


Martinez, Theresa
070 HWY 96 West
Pueblo, CO 81005
719-647-2903 home
719-778-8148 cell
legendaryfarms@aol.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  C,G,R,S,W,D,E,HJ,H

Accreditations: Passed the 2005 CO Approved Judges Test, 20+ years showing AQHA, HJ, Dressage and eventing; 4+ years experience judging , attended APHA Judging school Feb 2005.

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
10  

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Park County Fair Western Horse Show
  • Douglas County Fair
  • Black Forest Saddle Club Show

Most recent state approval: 2005


Fender, Seth
5005 Lebsack Ln.
Loveland , CO
(970) 214-9574

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G  R  S  W  E  H

Accreditations: Colorado State 2004 Horse Judging Team, 9th High individual 2004 World Show

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Boulder County 4-H Horse Show
  • Kit Carpenter Memorial Versatility
  • NE CO Versatility Show
Most recent state approval: 2008


Miller, Wayne A.
182 Cortez Street
(970) 552.2778 (home)
(970) 580.3773
M11WAM@AOL.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  C, G, R, S, SS, W, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 4-9 years

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
11 shows.
Boulder County Fair, Big 5 Show, Canyon, TX, SQH Jefferson County.

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Miss Rodeo Colorado Horse ShowPikes Peak Spring Show
  • Northeastern Colorado Quarter Horse Open Show and Futurity
Most recent state approval: 2005

Star, Amy
2500 S. Peregrine Creek Dr.
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 397-5630
astar@co.adams.co.us

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: SS, HS, W, D, E  

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Hopes and Dreams Benefit Show
  • Summertime In the Rockies Show
Most recent state approval: 2007

Schlachter, Shannon
145 N. Coleman Ave
Holyoke, CO 80734
(970) 854-5333

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, SS, W, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 5+ years

Class size preferred: Any size.

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
4 shows
Local 4-H show, Wheatland WY,St. Francis Kansas, 4-H HorseShow(May),Kiowa Circuit, Show I, Gunnison "Cattleman's Days" Horse Show, Assited with Colorado Horse Expo 4-H judging contest, junior 4-H reasons judge

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Yuma County Fair and Rodeo
  • Morgan County 4-H Show

Most recent state approval: 2006


Johnson, Katie Lynn
1700 Fern Ave
Greleey CO, 80631
(970) 302-5233
(970) 353-1055
Katielynnffa@aol.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, C, R, S, SS, W, E, H, HJ

Accreditations: 5 years

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
10-15 shows

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • CO Stock Horse Association
  • CQHSA Show

Most recent state approval: 2008


Hitt, Jim
37800 Buffalo Grass Dr.
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-0581
JimLinHitt@msn.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, W, E, H

Accreditations: 4-9 years
Hold Arabian Card

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8+ shows.  Boulder County Fair, Elbert County Pre-Fair

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • 2004 Spring Benefit Hairy Horse Show
  • Easy Riders Show

Most recent state approval: 2008


Decker, Amy
78 S Pendleton Dr
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Home:  719-671-3242
Work:  719-545-1690
timamy5876@aol.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, E, HJ, H  

Accreditations: 11 yrs  

Class size preferred: Any size  

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
In the past two years I have judged 8 shows, In the past three years I have judged the Adams County Fair, Montrose County Fair, Black Forest Saddle Club Open Shows, Broken Spoke Arena (Penrose CO) Open Horse Show

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Douglas County Fair (2)
Most recent state approval: Temp 2006

Griffith, Lindsay Martin
P.O. Box 550
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-814-5977
lgriffith@brwncald.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  C, R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: 1997 Texas A&M Horse Judging Team Member; 5+ years judging 4-H and Open Horse Shows

Class size preferred: Any.

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
Jefferson Cty Fair, Elbert Cty Fair, Various 4-H Open Shows in Longmont, Berthoud, Pueblo, Grand Junction

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Jefferson County Fair
Most recent state approval: 2007

Hunt, Gary
17 Summer Haven Drive
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(719) 687-9318

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, Trail

Accreditations: 1-3 years.
Limited recent experience.

Class size preferred: 6-10

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
1 show Park County

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • 4-H Country Style Horse Show
Most recent state approval: 2005
Phillips, Julie
5930 Bluebell Lane
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1178

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  W, E, R, S, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2003 CO Approved Judges Test  

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Douglas County Fair 4-H Horse Show
Most recent state approval: 2005

Wacker, Deb
29583 Rd. V
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4124
521-5010 ext.3705

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: 10+ years

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
6 shows. Adams County Fair Colo. POA

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • POA Pony Rama and Futurity
Most recent state approval: 2005

Zeier, Chris
4292 N. 119th St.
LaFayette, CO 80026
(303) 828-3938
chris.R.Zeier@seagate.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, R, S, SS, W, E, H

Accreditations: 20+ years judging experience. RMHSA approved Judge. Logan, Washington, Fremont and Jefferson County Fair's. Vast experience in the reining & working cow classes.

Class size preferred: Any size

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
20 shows.

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • St. Vrain Roundup Club Open Show
Most recent state approval: 2005

Chase, Jill
41379 Cty Road 34
Wiley, CO 81092
719.829.4661
jill.chase@lamarcc.edu  

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test    

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Crowley County 4-H/FFA show
Most recent state approval: 2006

Hammel, Sean
17645 Walden Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
303-503-8378

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, E, HJ, H, Trail

Accreditations: 9+ years,I have Ring Stewarded and Scribed for CAHC Shows in the past two years. I have given Clinics for Douglas County 4-H program, Jefferson County, Boulder County

Class size preferred: Have experienced up to 30 horses in a class, but do not have any limitations.

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
6+ Have judged in Boulder County, Douglas County, Adams County, and Jefferson County

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  •  Douglas County Fair
Most recent state approval: Temp 2006

Wittstock, Sharon L.
5919 NCR 19
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-1916
Sharon@engr.colostate.edu

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, E

Accreditations: 5 years

Class size preferred: 6-10

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8 shows

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston: 

  • Sunset Ridge Show
Most recent state approval: 2005

Folsom, Myrna
7050 Loma Linda Ct.
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-2992
myrna_f_2000@yahoo.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H **Exp. 4-H Classes (Western Patterns & HJ (covered fences & Reining. **

Accreditations: 10+ years
RMHSA

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
4 shows.
Colo. Stock Horse Stampedes 4-H Open Show
Byers Open Show  

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • CHA Spring Fling

Most recent state approval: 2005


French, Will
214 Jackson Ave.
Fort Collins CO 80521
(970) 420-9868
wfrench@simla.colostate.edu

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, E, H, Trail, Cattle classes

Accreditations: Member of 2005 CSU Horse Judging Team. Member of 2005, APHA Spring Sweepstakes High Point Senior Team. 4th High Individual Halter 2005 AQHA Congress., Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test

Class size preferred: Any    

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • CO POA Show 

Most recent state approval: 2006


Garrett, Denise
8945 E Summit Rd
Parker, CO 80138
303.908.4615
dgarrett754@yahoo.com

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Positive Evaluation sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Northern CO Riding Club Show

Most recent state approval: 2006


McConnell, Kendra
3791 Highplains Drive
Berthoud, CO 80513
(303) 956-2885

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
El Paso County Fair, Rockie Mountain Saddle Club, Jefferson County 4-H Horse Council, Colorado Stock Horse Association Open Show.

Positive Evaluations sent directly to Dr. Denniston:

  • Central Wyoming Fair

Most recent state approval: Temporary, expires 2009




Black, Debra
401 W. 13th
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-0104

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H
Other: Driving & Miniature Events

Accreditations: 10+ years ABRA, AMHR, AMHA, ASPC

Class size preferred: 11-20

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
9 shows
AMHA Show2000 Tennessee State Fair
Cattleman Days - Gunnison  

Most recent state approval: 2005


Boizot, Tammie
11432 NCR 15
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 568-3112
TJBDoc@AOL.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: 4-9 years

Class size preferred: 31+

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
10+Weld County Fair
El Paso County Fair  

Most recent state approval: 2008


Brown, Shanna 

 


Brozek, Karen
Norwood, CO
(970) 327-4010
horses@independence.net

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 8+ years, IAHA, Open, 4-H, experience with QH, Morgans, Arabs, Warmbloods, Paints

Class size preferred: 20-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
4, incl. shows in CO, MI  

Most recent state approval: 2005


Cocas, Teresa
107 Falcon Hills Dr.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 437-7302
tcocas@comcast.net

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: H, S, W, T, E, HJ, D, R, G

Accreditations: Previous approved CO and WY 4-H, SQHA

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
I have judged for almost every Jeffco 4-H club in the last 7 years, as well as Douglas County 4-H and several others all over CO and WY, the most notable being Larimer County Fair 4-H Horse Show 2001 and 2003

Most recent state approval: Temporary


Cooley, Cari
125 W. Trilby
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(916) 273-8688
blazerscool@hotmail.com

Coryell, Bonnie
PO Box 475
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-5378

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H D, E, & HJ are my favorites.

Accreditations: 10+ years

Class size preferred: 21-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8 shows, Moffat County FairEagle County FairRangely  

Most recent state approval: 2008


Dehn, Robert
3404 S. Cty Rd. 23
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 420-5252
robert@frontrangehay.com 

Douthit-Downey, Megan
Rt 1 Box 474 St.
Francis, KS 67756
(785)332-2942
ollie_ksu@hotmail.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R,S,W,E,H

Accreditations: 2 time Congress Champion individaul, Reserve AQHA World Champ. idividual, National Western Champion Individual and won reasons and performace at the above meantioned contests. I also have show experience from winning the state of KS to competing at the world level...AQHYA.

Class size preferred: Indifferent

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
Last year I only judged one after my wreck...as soon as I could get on my feet...this year only 4  

Most recent state approval: 2008


Ellicott, George
Box 344
Eads, CO 81036
(719) 438-5384

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, H

Accreditations: 10+ years

Class size preferred: 6-10

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
0 shows

Most recent state approval: 2006


Engelman, Jenniffer
PO Box 113
Kersey, CO 80644
970-353-2502
CNJADVentures@aol.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, H

Accreditations: I have judged horse shows in Chaffee County & Fremont County.  I have judged queen/princess contests.  I have also given numerous clinics, and riding lessons

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
I have judged shows in two different counties also queen contests.  Have given multiple clinics and riding lessons  

Most recent state approval: TEMP, expires 2007


Gladon, Christie
32665 E. 143rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(720) 685-9881
GladonC@GraphicPkg.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, SS, W, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 4-9 years

Class size preferred: 11-20

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
6 Shows  

Most recent state approval: 2005


Guerrieri, Sandra
PO Box 602
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-2878
sandy@millcreeknaturalbeef.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2004 CO Approved Horse Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2004


Harris, Barbara
1659 Holeman Drive
Erie, CO  80516
(720) 939-1093
ponierdr@yahoo.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  R, S, SS, E, W, H

Accreditations: I have judged several local and county shows, as well as a couple in WY. Also, I have previously judged the Kremmling County 4-H and Open Show. I have been asked to come back and judge several shows.  I passed the 2003 approved judges test. 

Class size preferred: I can judge a class of size, but would prefer classes with 25 or less participants. 

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
I have judged 6 shows in the last two years.  

Most recent state approval: Temp 2006


Johnson, Jeff
300 E. 17th Avenue #311
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 601-2181

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Congress Champion and Reserve World Champion Judging Team Member

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
15 shows judged in the last two years, including: the Boulder County Fair, the El Paso County Fair, and the La Plata County Fair

Most recent state approval: 2007


Johnston, Tanya
9872 Sierra Vista
Longmont, CO 80504
303.833.3874
liltiege@yahoo.com

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2006


Keller, Barbara
1342 Saddle Ridge Rd.
Loma, CO 81524
(970) 858-9637
kellerqh@earthlink.net

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: S, W, E, G, Trail and In-Hand Classes

Accreditations: 4-9 years; ARIA Level III Western

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
9 shows; Delta Co. Fair, GJHSA, Grand Valley Pony Club, CQHSA

Most recent state approval: 2008

Larson, Anne
1437 St. Hwy. 215
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
307.245.3399
pineranch@rtconnect.net

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2006


Larson, Skye
14556 Pecos Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 280-0867 (home)
(303) 482-6085 (cell)

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2003 CO Approved Judges Test

Most recent state approval: 2007


Macleay, Jennifer


MacDonald, Laurie
32291 Hwy 14
Ault, CO 80610
(970) 397-7249
laurie.macdonald@unco.edu

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2006


McNeel, Carol
PO Box 173
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-2307
or 625-1745

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, W, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 10+ years

Class size preferred: Any size

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
10 shows. Grand Jct. Horse Show Assn., Summit County 4-H, Eagle County 4-H  

Most recent state approval: 2005


Nolan, Sandra Lea
PO Box 315
Evergreen, CO 80437
(720) 331-0521

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, S, Trail

Accreditations: 10+ years

Class size preferred: 11-20

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
2 shows.
SQH & Arvada Horseman Park County 4-H  

Most recent state approval: 2005


Nugent, Kathy
722 Apple Court
Windsor, CO 80550
970.222.2975
kathy.nugent@colostate.edu

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  C, G, R, S, W, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Class size preferred: 1-30

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
7 shows

Most recent state approval: 2007


Pattee, Donna
900 N. 119th St.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665.7941

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2006


Pattee-Thero, Catherine
900 N. 119th St.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665.7941

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2004 CO Approved Horse Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2004


Polyard, Jillian
2912 Somerville Dr. #4
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(719) 440-0156
jpolyard@simla.colostate.edu

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 2006 World Champion CSU Judging Team, 2006 APHA Spring Sweepstakes high point judging team and high individual, 2004 AQHYA World Champion judging team, 2005 AQHA Congress champion youth team, 10+ years judging team experience both youth and collegiate

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
4 shows

Most recent state approval: 2007 


Rainey, Shelley
3629 N. Shields
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970.988.7406  

Accreditations: Passed the 2005 CO Approved Horse Judges Test

Most recent state approval: 2005


Rosenberg, Ashley
1133 City Park Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970.988.9071
roseberg@simla.colostate.edu

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  All but dressage and saddle seat 

Class size preferred: Any 

Most recent state approval: 2007 


Ross-Kjeldgaard, Kristi
PO Box 133
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872.3916

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, HJ, W, E, H, C  

Accreditations: 20+

Class size preferred: Any.  

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
Reserve High Individual Overall on AQHA Reserve World Champion Team,
AQHA Youth and Amateur Clinicians for several years  

Most recent state approval: 2006


Seipp, Kimberly
6862 CR 2
Genoa, CO 80818
(719) 775-0437
(888) 269-6609
lomminis@mindspring.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: S, W, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 4-9 years ASPC/AMHR  

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
4 shows Glen Rose, TX Iowa State Fair

Most recent state approval: 2008 


Spreng, Rhonda Kay
101 Bobcat Drive
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587.5124

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, E, H

Accreditations: Passed the 2004 CO Approved Horse Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2007


Sroczynski, Lisa D.
6796 14th St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
noholeshorsemanship@yahoo.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge:  G, S, W, E, HJ, H, Trail, Natural Horsemanship

Accreditations: Member USHJA, USEF, CHJA 

Class size preferred: Any and all

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
Two shows at Hobby Horse Farms, Winter Hunter Jumper Series

Most recent state approval: 2008


Thero, Mike
900 North 119th St
Lafayette, CO 80026
303.665.7941
mikethe@tristategt.org

Accreditations: Passed the 2006 CO Approved Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2006


Turpin, Chrisene
3003 N Rd.
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-4782

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: G, S, SS, W, E, HJ, H, Driving, Round Robin Showmanship

Accreditations: 10+ years
16yrs 4-H Horse Leader;
Judged Horseshow Open & Breed Shows

Class size preferred: 31+

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
Mini State Fair, GJ, CO Ouray County Fair Montrose Fair - RR  

Most recent state approval: 2008


Updegraff, Jolene
1017 E. Linda Ave.
Pueblo West, CO 81007
719-252-1272

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, W, H, and Trail

Accreditations: 5 + years for numerous horse shows around Pueblo County.

Class size preferred: Any

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
2004 Pueblo County 4H Shows.
Pueblo County Office.  

Most recent state approval: Temp 2006


Waggoner, Kevin
107901 Rd. 66-8
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5365
529-5365
WaggonerHorseTraining@awhoo.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, H, Trail

Accreditations: 4-9 years

Class size preferred: 11-20

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8 shows. Fremont County Lincoln County Prowers County  

Most recent state approval: 2008


Weiser, Caryn
3960 Viewpoint Way
Lafayette, CO 80026
(970) 420-7375
carynweiser@yahoo.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, W, E, H

Accreditations: 10+ years RMHSA, Reserve National champion Individual in judging contest at Arabian & Half Arabian nationals.

Class size preferred: Any size

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
5 shows (Larimer County and Jefferson County)  

Most recent state approval: 2008


Wentz, Marilyn
6447 SCR 157
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9498  

Accreditations: Passed the 2005 CO Approved Horse Judges Test      

Most recent state approval: 2005


Wilson, Sue Anne
PO Box 1516
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-3648
or 209-0591
WestElkJRT@cs.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 10+ years
Clinics - 4-H Levels (Western, Hunt, Dressage, Saddle Seat). Available May - October.

Class size preferred: 11-20

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
None. Norwood County Fair

Most recent state approval: 2002


Wolfe, Mandy
6339 WCR 98
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 897-2621
or 231-8951
wolfearena@msn.com

Classes this judge feels competent to judge: C, G, R, S, SS, W, D, E, HJ, H

Accreditations: 10+ years
1989 member CSU Judging Team; 1989 Reserve Hi-Point Judge at Congress; 1989 Champion Hi-Point Morgan Nationals Judge.

Class size preferred: Any size.

Number of shows judged in last 2 years / References:
8 shows. Kansas State Fair, Montana State Fair(3X)  

Most recent state approval: 2005


 
NOTE:   Prior to 2001, some individuals may be listed on “County Only” approved lists for Levels I & II. C=Cattle Classes; G=Gymkhana Events; R=Reining; S=Showmanship; S=Saddle Seat; W=Western; D=Dressage; E=English; HJ=Hunter Jumper; H=Halter This list contains information provided by individuals in an effort to better describe their abilities. Therefore, no endorsement is intended or implied.

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