To become an NRCHA judge, applicants must attend an NRCHA Judges Seminar, complete the NRCHA Sixth Chair Judge Education Training, and successfully pass the NRCHA Judge Test administered upon completion of both educational programs. To keep the NRCHA judge card, a judge must attend a seminar every 3 years. For questions about judge education or becoming an NRCHA judge, please email programs@nrcha.com.

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.

Please apply here for future 6th Chair Judge Education Training including:

1. May-June, 2026 NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby
2. July, 2026 NRCHA Hackamore Classic

In addition to the NRCHA judge seminar hosted annually, affiliates also have the opportunity to host judge seminars at the local level.

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