To become an NRCHA judge, an applicant must attend a judge's seminar, attend an NRCHA 6th Chair Judge Education Training, and pass the NRCHA Judge Test that is administered at the end of the seminar. To keep the NRCHA judge card, a judge must attend a seminar every 3 years.
Judge Seminars and education are vital to the success of our NRCHA judges and to train new judges. During the seminar, judges and prospective judges will learn from NRCHA Director of Judges Bill Enk, who will guide in the development their skills through a seminar. For questions about a seminar or becoming an NRCHA judge, please call the office at 940-488-1500.
Many of our newer judges have asked for opportunities to sharpen their skills in a live setting with feedback and instruction from a higher rated judge. Because of this, NRCHA is proud to offer a 6th Chair Judge Education Training. A 6th Chair Judge Education Training is also now a requirement to become an NRCHA judge.
Upcoming 6th Chair Judge Education Trainings:
- February 13-15, 2026 at NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions (Training is full but you may sign up for waitlist here.
- April, 2026 at NRCHA CINCH Stallion Stakes
- May-June, 2026 NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby
- July, 2026 NRCHA Hackamore Classic
Please sign up here to be the first to be notified of registration.
In addition to the NRCHA judge seminar hosted annually, affiliates also have the opportunity to host judge seminars at the local level.
Saskatchewan Reined Cowhorse Association
Clinician: Darren Miller
Contact Person: Tara Shinkewski -1(306)865-7857
Dates: January 17-18th 2026
Seminar Location:
Dallas Valley Ranch
Box 779. Rm 189 SW 23-19-21 W2
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, 01821
Collegiate Horseman's Association – Fresno State
Clinician: Sandy Collier
Contact Person: Dr. Alyx Iared
alyxiared@mail.fresnostate.edu
559-712-0298
Dates: Jan 24, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
Semiar Location:
JARC Building
Fresno State
Fresno, CA
Alberta Stock Horse Association
Clinician: Dan Roeser
Contact Person: Shawna Husted
abstockhorse1@gmail.com
403-875-1369
Dates: Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026
Semiar Location:
Calnash Ag Event Center
3611 AB-2A
Ponoka, AB
Indiana Reined Cow Horse Association
Clinician: Darren Miller
Contact Person: Brandy Johnson
harpertrainingstables@gmail.com
270-849-7770
Dates: Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026
Seminar Location:
The Inn at Opryland
Nashville, TN
Australian Reined Cow Horse Association
Clinician: Sandy Collier
Contact Person: Glenn Wyse
wyseequine@bigpond.com
+610419213912
Dates: Apr 20, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026
Seminar Location:
Scone RSL
71 Guernsey street
Scone, NSW 2337
Laramie County Community College-Ranch Horse Team
Clinician: Darren Miller
Contact Person: Jadin Vogler
jvogler@lccc.wy.edu
Dates: May 23, 2026 – May 24, 2026
Seminar Location:
Laramie County Community College
1400 E College Drive
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007
Victorian Reined Cowhorse Association Inc
Clinician: Sandy Collier
Contact Person: Carina Stephens
info@vrcha.com.au
Dates: June 2026, TBA
Seminar Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
