Judges

2021 Horse of the Year Show showing judges announced

Find out who will be making the decisions at next year’s Horse of the Year Show

How the next generation of judges are breaking down barriers *H&H Plus*

Stuart Hollings: A judge’s behaviour should be exemplary *H&H VIP*

Judges should consider each appointment a privilege, writes H&H’s showing columnist

The big showing debate part II: Is the marking system working? These judges aren’t fans...

Part two of the marking debate...

The big showing debate part I: Is the marking system working? These judges think so...

What do you think of the marks system?

Heading to Olympia with a native? Ride judge David Machin reveals his pet hates...

Ahead of next week’s Olympia International Horse Show, BSPS Heritage ridden Mountain and Moorland final, Horse & Hound speaks to ride judge David Machin, who reveals what he’ll be looking for on show day...

Simon Reynolds: Questioning ‘back scratching’ *H&H VIP*

Simon Reynolds discusses the careful balancing act of judging

Heading to Royal Windsor with a cob? Judge Katie Duxbury reveals her pet hates

Ahead of next month’s Royal Windsor Horse Show (9-13 May 2018) novice and amateur cobs judge Katie Duxbury reveals what she’ll be looking for on show day

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