YOUTH

Arabian Horse Judging

One of the longest-running horse judging competitions anywhere, since 1970 the Arabian Horse Judging Contest has been held with the famous US National Championship show! Each year 4-H, FFA, AHA and Collegiate teams compete for over $10,000 in scholarships and prizes! This national-level contest features ten Arabian horse classes and requires oral reasons. Entry forms are due September 22 of each year. Get more information on the contest, view past results, and then grab an entry form with complete rules.

Arabian Horse Judging DVD

Arabian Horse Association and Colorado State University have teamed up to bring you the Arabian Horse Judging DVD! Filmed at the 2003 Arabian Horse Judging Contest, this educational tool is perfect for learning to judge Arabian horses. The DVD features four in-hand and six performance classes, plus official placings and oral reasons for each class. Moving footage, still shots, split screens, and patterns enhance your ability to easily view and compare horses, then arrive at your placing. The DVD is formatted for use on most laptops and DVD players. Suggested companion pieces: Arabian Horse Youth Judging Guide (updated version in September 2004) and Arabian Horse Type booklet, see below.

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Youth leaders may request a complimentary copy here.

Judging Resources

Arabian Horse Judging DVD: Navigate easily through ten classes filmed at the 2003 Arabian Horse Judging Contest. Watch moving footage, still shots and split screens, then choose to view oral reasons and official placings with cuts. Click here to purchase your copy today.

Youth leaders may request a complimentary copy.

Arabian Horse Judging Guide: A comprehensive guide to judging Arabian horses. Updated version available September 2004.

Coaching Youth Judging Teams: Online information to help youth horse judging team leaders.

Discovery Farms: Find Arabian horse farms in your area and arrange a visit with friendly, knowledgeable owners.

Events: Locate upcoming Arabian horse shows near you.

Promotional Literature: Breed ideal flyers, anatomical drawings, charts and more to assist learning judges. Order online or email youth@ArabianHorses.org to request complimentary copies.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Judging Contest information.

Have a request? Want to be included in coaches' mailings? Email youth@ArabianHorses.org