SHCA General Judges Application/Exam 2026

SHCA - General Judges Application

2026 this is to be completed as part of the initial application for those wishing to: 1. Become a Trainee Judge 2. Be accredited to join the General Judges List
Important Info:
- Make sure that you write your name, address and email correctly.
- You should be able to save the first page but you will have to complete the quiz in one sitting
Applicants Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: 0000 000 000.
Email
example@example.com
Date of Birth

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Date
Date of Completion of Exam

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Date
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). SHCA Judges Scheme - click here
1. 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).
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.
To be placed on the ‘General Judges List’ an Applicant shall be required to meet ONE of the following Criteria, 1 to 4, AND pass the appropriate Examination. Which selection criteria do you qualify for? PLEASE SELECT WHICH CRITERIA YOU ARE APPLYING UNDER:

For an Applicant who is a current or past competitor with a proven Show Record.For an Applicant who has been a past competitor with a proven Show Record plus has a record of current and/or recent Judging experience.For an Applicant having extensive experience in areas such as breeding, producing and showing of horses with a proven record of Judging at an Official Level.Have successfully completed the requirements as set out in SECTION E – Trainee Judges.
Criteria 1. For an Applicant who is a current or past competitor with a proven Show Record:

Have competed successfully themselves at Agricultural Shows and/or SHC Shows and/orHack Associations Shows and/or Official Events recognised by the SHC. The MINIMUM Performance is considered to be a total of SIX (6) 1ST Places (Open Saddle Horse & Open Show Hunter Classes) riding at least TWO (2) DIFFERENT horses in DIFFERENT Sections (i.e. Pony, Galloway, Hack) at DIFFERENT Shows recognised and approved by the SHC.
Criteria 1 Results:*
Criteria 2. For an Applicant who has been a past competitor with a proven Show Record plus has a record of current and/or recent Judging experience:

Have, at some time during their life, competed successfully themselves at Agricultural Showsand/or SHC Shows and/or Hack Association Shows and/or Official Events recognised by the SHC.The MINIMUM Performance is considered to be a total of FOUR (4) 1ST Places (Open Saddle Horse& Open Show Hunter Classes) riding at least TWO (2) DIFFERENT horses in DIFFERENT Sections (i.e.Pony, Galloway, Hack) at DIFFERENT Shows, recognised and approved by the SHC.Provide on their written application full details of Judging experience and Sections judged at the appropriate level, at a MINIMUM of THREE (3) Shows during the past FIVE (5) years. The Application is to be accompanied by a MINIMUM of ONE (1) WRITTEN CONFIRMATION from an Agricultural Show Society and/or Hack Association and/or other Horse Association recognised by the SHC, at which the Applicant has judged during this period.
Criteria 2 Results:*
Criteria 2 Judging Experience*
Criteria 2: Written Confirmation of Judging*

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Criteria 3. For an Applicant having extensive experience in areas such as breeding, producing and showing of horses with a proven record of Judging at an Official Level:

Provide a written application containing full details of judging experience and Sections judged,at the appropriate level, at which the Applicant has judged during the past FIVE (5) years.The application is to be accompanied by WRITTEN CONFIRMATION from a MINIMUM of FIVE(5) Agricultural Show Societies and/or Hack Associations and/or other Horse Association Showsrecognised by the SHC at which the Applicant has judged, together with TWO (2) PERSONALREFERENCES from SHC Royal/National Event List Judges.
Criteria 3 Judging Experience*
Criteria 3: Written Confirmation of Judging x 5*

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Criteria 3: 2 x Personal References from SHC National List Judges*

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Criteria 4. Have successfully completed the requirements as set out in SECTION E – Trainee Judges:

NOTE - This criteria is open to anyone 17 years of age and over.
Please check stage of completion for Trainee Judges:

Stage 1 as per Judges SchemeStage 2 as per Judges Scheme
Signature

SHCA - General Judges Application

Criteria 1. For an Applicant who is a current or past competitor with a proven Show Record:

Criteria 2. For an Applicant who has been a past competitor with a proven Show Record plus has a record of current and/or recent Judging experience:

Criteria 3. For an Applicant having extensive experience in areas such as breeding, producing and showing of horses with a proven record of Judging at an Official Level:

Criteria 4. Have successfully completed the requirements as set out in SECTION E – Trainee Judges:

SHCA General Judges Exam - Part 1