Judges' Education

Thank you for your interest in becoming a judge for the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster, and Saddle Seat Equitation divisions.

Upcoming Clinics

 

2026 Clinics - Hackney/Roadster/Saddlebred and Saddle Seat Equitation 2026 Clinic Dates: Clinic 1 - January 15th & 16th held at the UPHA National Conference in Las Vegas, NV at The Aria Resort & Casino Registration form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252474443247156 Schedule  Clinic 2 - February 12th & 13th held at the ASHBA Convention in Lexington, KY at The Campbell House Registration form: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252474723741156 Schedule The clinic will be open to judges, applicant judges, and those interested in learning more about judging standards. Attendance fulfills the clinic maintenance requirements for these officials to renew their license(s). Applicants must attend this clinic in order to start their education requirements. Schedules are subject to change.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] 

 

Become a USEF Licensed Official

ASHBA collaborates with USEF to provide Licensed Officials Clinics to help USEF Licensed Officials and those seeking to become USEF Licensed Officials complete the USEF Licensed Officials education requirement. USEF handles licensing of all equestrian officials, and you may find more information about the licensing requirements and process by clicking here. 

For learner judging, please scroll down on the bottom of the "Become Licensed" page and find the Forms and Publications section which will have the "Apprenticing Guidelines" document and the "Hackney/Roadster/Saddlebred, and Saddle Seat Equitation Judge Apprentice Evaluation Form". Please reach out to [email protected] with learner judging questions. 

Applicant and promotion registrations will not be accepted unless license applications have been submitted through USEF and all eligibility requirements have been confirmed. See the Become Licensed page for complete information.