Designation as a WCHA-approved Judge is a privilege, not a right, bestowed by the Judges and Education Committee to individuals whose equine expertise and personal character merit the honor. It is important that you judge by and adhere to all the current rules and regulations as stated in the WCHA Judges Guidelines and other pertinent documents and guidance as developed. Please refer to the following documents for additional information:
- WCHA Judges Code of Ethics
- WCHA Judges Guidebook
- WCHA Conformation Standards Guidebook
- Judge’s Monitoring/Advisory Panel Guidelines
- Application to Guest Judge
“Mandatory Attendance” For All Judges To Attend One Of The Following Judge’s “Halter” Seminars:
- May 18, 2025 Oklahoma City – Following The Last Class Of The Supreme Championship Show
- December – 2025 – Las Vegas – Held In Conjunction With AQHA Judge’s Seminar
- Non Attendees Will Be Subject To Losing Specialty Halter Credentials!
Apply to be a WCHA Approved Judge:
- New Judge Testing Dates For WCHA Specialty Halter Credentials
Written Exam – May 12 – 2025 – 5:30 pm- Denton, TX at Host Hotel
Live Judging – May 13 – 2025 – 8 am – Pilot Point, TX
For Additional Information Contact Don – 480-229-9767 - 2025 WCHA Judges Application Packet (Cover Letter, Form & References)
- 2025 WCHA Membership Application
- WCHA Judges Code of Ethics
- WCHA Judges Guidebook
- WCHA Conformation Standards Guidebook for Study Guide