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  • This the SHCA General Judges Application and Exam

    This form is to be completed as part of an initial application for those wishing to: • Become a Trainee Judge• Be accredited to join the General Judges
  • GENERAL JUDGES EXAM JUNE 2023

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  • PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

    Prior to completing this application form you are required to read the SHOW HORSE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALASIA INC. document “JUDGES SCHEME – RULES & REGULATIONS, CRITERIA – 2018”, (Sections A – F).
  • 1. A review of the SHOW HORSE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALASIA INC. Judges Lists and Judges Workshop attendances shall be conducted annually. The Judges Lists shall be updated at numerous times each year.

  • 2. To remain on the Judges Lists it is mandatory that you attend at least one SHOW HORSE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALASIA INC. Judges Workshop within the twelve months of your acceptance on to the Trainee/General Judges List. Following this, it is mandatory to attend one workshop in the following three year period, and in each subsequent three year period

  • 3. To remain on the Judges Lists it is mandatory that your membership be renewed promptly each year. Whilst you are un-financial you will not be considered for any judging appointment.

  • 4. You are required to meet all conditions (including examination requirements) as set down in the SHOW HORSE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALASIA INC. document “Judges Scheme – Rules & Regulations, Criteria – 2016” (Sections A-F), prior to being placed on the SHOW HORSE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALASIA INC. JUDGES LIST.

  • COMPETITION RECORD

    Competition record Agricultural Show, Hack Shows (as approved by Council) Performance - 1ST place, Champion or Reserve Champion only. Please not your must be the Owner or Rider (please note which one below) of the horse in the events listed. Min of 7 required
  • Judging Record

    Agricultural Shows and SHCA approved Hack Shows. Min 6 required
  • SHCA General Judges Exam Questions

    This test is to be completed without supervision. The answers to this test can be found in the SHC Competition Rules, Disputes & Discipline, Judges Scheme Rules & Regulations and SHC Guide to Showing. These documents are available to download from the SHC website www.showhorsecouncilaust.com.au
  • We welcome your willingness to take part in this Judges' Examination and appreciate the benefits to all competitors of ensuring sufficient quality judges are available to fulfil the requirements of competition. Some people may have difficulty with the written word. Please don't let this inhibit you, as we can provide assistance. All questions should be familiar to a person with adequate knowledge to be a competent judge, and should be answered in your own words. The Pass Mark for this paper is 75%. Your paper will be assessed as soon as possible and presented to a meeting of the SHC for approval. You will be advised of the decision accordingly. The Council wishes to thank you for your interest in the SHC Judges Scheme. GOOD LUCK!
  • Question 1 - 20

    Multiple Choice. 1 mark each
  • Question 21 - 30

    Please give your response to the following
  • 21. After giving the workout verbally to the whole line AND YOUR FIRST HORSE HAS ALREADY WORKED, you notice a horse you are sure you did not call in standing in the line. You check with the steward who agrees that he did not call the particular horse either. 4 points

  • 22. Your lineup of (5) horses are of similar quality, type and all worked well, however each has a conformation fault; a small splint under the knee, capped hocks, flat scar on a back leg, large wind galls on both front fetlock joints and short upright front pasterns. 5 points

  • 23. In a Rider classes for children 12yrs and under 17yrs, on mounts ranging from 15hh to over 16.2hh. 3 points

  • Declaration: In making this application to become an Official Judge, I declare that I have read the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. Document “Judges Scheme – Rules & Regulations, Criteria, Oct 2018” (Sections A – F), and all the information I have provided is true and correct.

  • I further declare that I was the rider or owner (please select one) of the horse in all the performances listed.

  • I agree to meet all conditions as set down in the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. Document “Judges Scheme, Rules & Regulations, criteria – Oct 2018” (Sections A-F), and I agree to abide by all rules of the Show Horse Council of Australasia inc. Including the general rules and the competition rules and judges code of conduct.

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