Seminars, Evaluation, & Schools: Education and Commitment
With a mission of education, the AHA Judges & Stewards office offers a variety of learning and educational opportunities, including: the Arabian Horse Judges & Exhibitors School, the Arabian Horse Judges Evaluation, the Arabian Horse Judges Seminar and National/Regional Interviews.
The Exhibitors/Judges School, Judge Applicant Evaluation, Judges’ Seminar and National/Regional Interviews will be IN PERSON
Accommodations & Classroom Location
for School, Evaluation and Seminar
- Embassy Suites: Phoenix-Scottsdale, AZ, 4415 E Paradise Village Parkway S
- 602.765.5800
- Book your room at the Embassy Suites
- Room Block Cutoff is November 2, 2026. The room rates are effective from November 27 – December 19, in case you would like to arrive earlier or stay later.
- 2 Room Suite - 1 King Bed - Private Balcony - $184.00
- 2 Room Suite - 2 Double Beds - Private Balcony - $184.00
- taxes and other fees are in addition to the rate listed.
- Complimentary Embassy Suites Signature Cooked to Order Breakfast Buffet Daily
- Complimentary Embassy Suites Signature Evening Reception Daily
- Discount Self-Parking Fee $9+ tax per vehicle, per day
Judges Continuing Education Seminar
December 3-4, 2026 – Scottsdale, AZ
- Registration fee: $350; includes lunches and breaks each day.
- Registration deadline November 10th. A $50 late fee will be charged for registrations received after November 10th.
- Open to current USEF/EC Arabian judges and former judges eligible for reinstatement.
- Required every three years for licensed judges or those applying for reinstatement of a previously held license
- Includes 2-3 online courses to be completed in advance of the Seminar
- Classroom December all day December 3rd & 4th
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National/Regional Testing & Interviews
December 3-4, 2026 – Scottsdale, AZ
- Required every six years to maintain status
- Separate application form in addition to registration
- $50 registration fee for new N/R applications, deadline November 10th
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Evaluation/Testing for Judge Applicants
December 4-6, 2025 – Scottsdale, AZ
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Must have completed all USEF apprentice requirements
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$375 registration fee for first time Evaluation and complete re-test; deadline November 10th.
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$250 registration fee for re-test of live judging and interview only; deadline November 10th.
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Separate application form for first time and retest, in addition to registration
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Exhibitors & Judges School
December 3-5, 2026 – Scottsdale, AZ
- Open to all exhibitors
- Required for anyone interested in becoming a judge
- 4-5 online sessions to complete in advance of School
- Special group registration for judging teams.
- 2 days classroom; 1 day live judging
- $400 registration fee, deadline November 10th . $50 late fee charged after deadline date.
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