Fourteen judge applicants were approved by the AQHA Judges Committee to take the AQHA all-around judges’ exam April 30 – May 1 in Gainesville, Texas. Based on test scores and other criteria, the Judges Committee then approved a list of prospective new all-around judges, which were then reviewed and approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.

The following individuals are newly approved AQHA all-around judges:

• Courtney Fuller of McLean, Texas
• Shawn Hays of Tupelo, Mississippi
• Jan Larsen of Gilroy, California
• Jonathan Meilleur of Hamburg, Pennsylvania
• Curtis Reynolds of Fairfield, Florida
• Amy Watkins of Canfield, Ohio
• Randy Wilson of Zanesville, Ohio
• Nancie Wright of Penrose, Colorado

American Quarter Horse judges are held to the highest quality of standards. To learn how to apply to be an AQHA judge and help improve the quality and welfare of registered horses in AQHA-approved competition, visit www.aqha.com/judge.

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