Judges

Judges revealed for Royal International Horse Show and Hickstead Derby 2018

Find out which judges will be officiating in each of the classes

Horse of the Year Show 2018 judges revealed

Find out which judges have been confirmed for the 2018 Horse of the Year Show

6 ways to wow the judges in the show ring — in the first 7 seconds

If you're looking to be in the ribbons this summer, it’s all about wowing the judges from the off. Here's how to create the best first impression

9 dressage questions you've been meaning to ask your trainer

How's my judging? Survey asks for riders' feedback

The judge hopes colleagues will use her survey to gather competitors' opinions

Ukraine dressage judges suspended by FEI for 'nationalistic judging': appeal lodged

Maria Dzhumadzhuk and Iryna Shulga were members of the ground jury that judged the grand prix special at Lier CDI3* in Belgium on 2 March

Simon Reynolds: 'I find it so bizarre that some judges don’t communicate' *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showing columnist explains why he believes judge's marking systems need to be scrapped

Isobel Wessels: 'Judges are quality controllers, not policemen' *H&H VIP*

Top dressage judge and rider Isobel Wessels explains why she has a love-hate relationship with her job

Stuart Hollings: Judges need to be reminded of their responsibilities *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showing columnist explains why in his experience judges need to be kept up-to-date with trends and regulations

Dressage judges' comments: what they say — and what they mean

In the latest edition of dressage judge Peter Dove's book 'Master Dressage', he looks at the comments that judges make — and what you can learn from them

New mountain and moorland class at HOYS

The new championship is for junior riders on small breed M&Ms and has been introduced to prevent them from being “stifled” by adults

Loraine Homer's showing blog: who makes the decisions on judges?

Loraine reflects on her 2015 showing season and discusses the topical subject of judges and choosing the correct ones

Wayne Channon: Judging needs evolution not revolution *H&H VIP*

Secretary general of the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC), Wayne Channon, explains his views on the future of dressage judging

Stephen Clarke: Judges are human beings, not robots *H&H VIP*

Dressage judge Stephen Clarke, shares his opinion on the current hot topic of judging

Stuart Hollings: Stop scrimping on judges *H&H VIP*

H&H's showing columnist makes a plea to show to ensure that there is more than one person available to judge busy classes

Will ride judging be dead within 10 years? [H&H VIP]

After a senior judge had his leg broken by a kick, could health and safety concerns affect the future of ride judging?

Simon Reynolds: the judge is not a crash test dummy [H&H VIP]

Showing expert Simon Reynolds explainswhat a ride judge is looking for and how to best prepare your horse for it

Katie Jerram: Bad weather? Play it safe! [H&H VIP]

H&H's showing columnist asks whether the outdoor season is starting too early which is leading to unnecessay risk taking

Stuart Hollings: Varying opinions are no bad thing [H&H VIP]

Horse & Hound's showing columnist praises one competition that employs a unique marking system

How to become a ride judge in the showring

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a ride judge? Read our top tips on how to get involved