HorseIQ Events
Bringing HorseIQ to you with in-person and virtual workshops, judging contests, and more!
horseIQ Live
April 4-6 2025 - APHA Headquarters, Ft Worth, TX
Want to be a horse-show judge? Desire to know what the judges are looking for in the show ring? Participate in Collegiate or Youth Judging Contests and looking for an edge over the competition? The HorseIQ Live is your solution.
Prospective and current judges, as well as collegiate judging teams and exhibitors from all disciplines in the equine industry, are invited to attend. Sessions will cover a wide array of classes, including performance and halter classes for ranch-, western- and hunter-type horses from industry leaders and APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen Sandy Jirkovsky.
Pre-Registration is open until March 1st for a reduced rate. Registrations may be submitted up until the start of the seminar. Register for individual days or the full workshop for the best rate.
2025 Seminar Schedule- Coming Soon!
Please contact APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen, Sandy Jirkovsky, for additional questions at (817) 222-6436 or [email protected].
horseIQ Virtual Youth Triathlon
September-November, 2024 - Virtual
Looking for some friendly competition this fall? The horseIQ Virtual Youth Triathlon is a free, three-part event that will test your skills and knowledge of the horse industry for the chance to win some great prizes! Available for all youth, this virtual event will consist of prepared speaking, skills demonstration and hippology.
Questions? Please contact APHA Director of Youth Activities, Hannah Eichman at [email protected].
horseIQ APHA Youth & Collegiate Judging Contest
September 28, 2024 - Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX
Join universities, schools, counties, and clubs from across the country and compete for great prizes at the horseIQ APHA Youth & Collegiate Horse Judging Contest, held during that APHA/WCHA Halter Million and Big Money Futurity event! Divisions are offered for Collegiate and Youth, including a questions-only limited youth division.
Pre-Entry deadline: September 1st
Any entries received after September 1st will incur a $5 late fee per contestant.
Questions? Please contact APHA Director of Youth Activities, Hannah Eichman at [email protected].
horseIQ Judging Workshop
June 22, 2024 - Fort Worth, TX
Want to be a horse-show judge? Desire to know what the judges are looking for in the show ring? Coach a Collegiate or Youth Judging Team and looking for an edge over the competition? The HorseIQ Judging Workshop is for you.
The HorseIQ Judging Workshop will be held in tandem with the HorseIQ World Championship Youth Judging Contest and is a great opportunity for prospective and current judges, as well as judging team coaches and exhibitors from all disciplines. Participants will judge the classes during the contest, then after the contest have the opportunity to learn about class cuts, reasons, testing strategies for judges exams, and more.
Pre-Entry deadline: June 1st
Any entries received after June 1st will incur a $5 late fee per person.
Questions? Please contact APHA Director of Youth Activities, Hannah Eichman at [email protected].
horseIQ APHA Youth World Championship Judging Contest
June 22, 2024 - Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX
Join schools, counties, and clubs from across the country and compete for great prizes at the horseIQ APHA Youth World Championship Horse Judging Contest, held during the APHA World Show! 14-18 and 13 & Under divisions are offered for Youth as well as a questions-only limited youth division.
Pre-Entry deadline: June 1st
Any entries received after June 1st will incur a $5 late fee per contestant.
Questions? Please contact APHA Director of Youth Activities, Hannah Eichman at [email protected].
Mastering the Art of Ring Stewarding
April 22, 2024 - Virtual Webinar
Join us for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Zoom webinar where you’ll learn from the best ring stewards in the business! Our special guests, Gale Little of Mebane, North Carolina, Carla McMullen of Norris, Tennessee, and Ron McMillian of Tulsa, Oklahoma, have years of experience and insights to share.
Here's what you can expect from this interactive session:
- Find out who is eligible to become a ring steward.
- Explore the responsibilities that come with the job.
- Uncover the benefits of being a ring steward.
- Learn about the essential qualifications.
- Gain insights into effectively assisting judges.
- Master the art of managing halter, rail and pattern classes.
- Discover where you can learn scribing and so much more!
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Feel free to reach out to Sandy Jirkovsky at [email protected]!
Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge!
𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: bit.ly/RingStewardingWebinar_APHA
Meeting ID: 886 9322 7783
Passcode: 672989
horseIQ Live
April 5-7 2024 - APHA Headquarters, Ft Worth, TX
Want to be a horse-show judge? Desire to know what the judges are looking for in the show ring? Participate in Collegiate or Youth Judging Contests and looking for an edge over the competition? The HorseIQ Live is your solution.
Prospective and current judges, as well as collegiate judging teams and exhibitors from all disciplines in the equine industry, are invited to attend. Sessions will cover a wide array of classes, including performance and halter classes for ranch-, western- and hunter-type horses from industry leaders Sandy Jirkovsky, Kelley Wainscott, Jerry Erickson, Andrea Simons, and Terry Thompson.
Pre-Registration is open until March 1st for a reduced rate. Registrations may be submitted up until the start of the seminar. Register for individual days or the full workshop for the best rate.
Please contact APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen, Sandy Jirkovsky, for additional questions at (817) 222-6436 or [email protected].
horseIQ Live
March 23, 2024 - Homedale, ID
Improve your skills and learn about horse judging from APHA Director of Judges Sandy Jirkovsky! This event is the product of Abagale Hall's high school senior project, to put on an affordable educational opportunity for her local horse community. All profits will benifit the local 4-H or FFA Horse Judging Teams.
Interested in having HorseIQ host an in-person or virtual workshop for you? Contact APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen, Sandy Jirkovsky for more information and availability at (817) 222-6436 or [email protected].