Step into the judge’s boots and gain a clearer understanding of what truly makes a standout ranch horse.

Through the Eyes of a Ranch Horse Judges’ Clinic offers an inside look at how performances are evaluated—from correctness and maneuver execution to authenticity, attitude, and overall presentation.

This clinic is ideal not only for ranch horse competitors and judges but also for general performance judges or anyone looking to sharpen their eye and broaden their understanding of scoring, movement, and presentation across disciplines. Whether you're an aspiring judge, competitor, or enthusiast, you’ll gain tools to better understand what judges are really looking for in the pen.

The clinic will run alongside the Ranch Horse Competition at the 2026 55+ Games.

Friday & Saturday: Post-competition Q&A sessions with Jodie Moore Sunday: A full day of hands-on judging, discussion, and demonstrations with riders and horses

Location: North Thompson Fall Fair Grounds Dates: September 11–13

The clinic is offered at no cost to competitors participating in the 2026 Ranch Horse Competition at the 55+ Games. Registration fee for all others: $150.00

About the Ranch Horse Judge and Clinician – Jodie Moore

Jodie Moore is a highly respected, multi-carded judge and brings an extensive background in multiple disciplines, from being licensed to Gallop on the race tracks of California to coaching/training/exhibiting World and National Champions in Paint, Pinto, Appaloosa, Quarter Horse and Arabian. An APHA Professional Horseman and HCBC Industry Professional of the year, Jodie is also an APHA, PtHA, ABRA, ASHA, WRHA, and HCBC approved judge.

Jodie has extensive experience in the show pen as both a competitor and official, Jodie brings a practical and knowledgeable perspective to ranch horse evaluation, emphasizing correctness, functionality, and true working ability.