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Officials & Judges

Every call, every score, and every evaluation helps shape a sport built on skill, partnership, and integrity.

Upholding fairness, transparency, and true horsemanship

Officials and judges are the foundation of UDJC’s commitment to fair, transparent competition. Our certified officials are trained to recognize and reward correct riding, thoughtful training, and real horsemanship across all disciplines. Their work ensures that every rider and horse is evaluated fairly, consistently, and in line with the standards UDJC was founded to uphold.

We are redefining what success looks like — by focusing on partnership, progression, and passion at every level of the sport.
  • Certified Officials Who Know Good Riding
  • Committed to Rider Development

What Makes UDJC Judging Different

Focused on Skill, Not Politics

UDJC judging is built around published criteria — not subjective trends or personal bias. Officials are selected for their knowledge of horsemanship, their commitment to fairness, and their ability to apply standards consistently. Riders are evaluated on effectiveness, partnership, and correct basics, ensuring that every score reflects real progress, not personal favoritism.

Focused on Skill, Not Politics

UDJC judging is built around published criteria — not subjective trends or personal bias. Officials are selected for their knowledge of horsemanship, their commitment to fairness, and their ability to apply standards consistently. Riders are evaluated on effectiveness, partnership, and correct basics, ensuring that every score reflects real progress, not personal favoritism.

Focused on Skill, Not Politics

How Officials Are Certified

UDJC offers an official certification pathway for judges and technical delegates. Prospective officials complete training that covers UDJC judging standards, style-focused evaluation, and rider development frameworks. Ongoing education, review, and mentorship ensure that every official maintains the highest standards of fairness and expertise.

How Officials Are Certified

UDJC offers an official certification pathway for judges and technical delegates. Prospective officials complete training that covers UDJC judging standards, style-focused evaluation, and rider development frameworks. Ongoing education, review, and mentorship ensure that every official maintains the highest standards of fairness and expertise.

How Officials Are Certified

Feedback from the Judge

Real feedback, every time: In all judged UDJC classes — Dressage, Hunters, Style Jumping, and Young Horse — every rider receives live feedback from the judge over the microphone. You’ll hear what went well, what needs improvement, and get a few helpful tips for your next round. It’s all about learning, not guessing.

Feedback from the Judge

Real feedback, every time: In all judged UDJC classes — Dressage, Hunters, Style Jumping, and Young Horse — every rider receives live feedback from the judge over the microphone. You’ll hear what went well, what needs improvement, and get a few helpful tips for your next round. It’s all about learning, not guessing.

Feedback from the Judge

Judges

Course Designers

NameCity, StateGeneral LevelLevel DressageLevel Jumping
Jayne LloydPattison, TXCAA
Christian RoggeCypress, TXCBA
Mary NuttallConroe, TXCBB
Veronika MolcanNew York City, NYCB 
Kathy Koyn DavidsonPlano, TXCBA
Michael MostKassel, GermanyC A
Valeska KrosigkHouston, TXCBB
Iris SjitsmaAmsterdam, NetherlandsCAB
Renee AlbrecqJustin, TXCBB
Sylwia ReshelPilot Point, TXCA 
David ReichertRichmond, TXCAA
Frank MoellerVenice, ItalyCAA
Elise VandoverLabadie, MOCAB
Hailey RoggeCypress, TXCBA
Hailey RoggeCypress, TX
Carlos Farje TongFort Lupton, CO
Jan SchimsheimerMunich, Germany
  
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Interested in Becoming a UDJC Official?

Judges and technical delegates are at the heart of UDJC’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and rider development. If you’re passionate about recognizing correct riding, supporting positive growth in the sport, and upholding true horsemanship standards, we invite you to explore becoming a certified UDJC official.