Kristina Dulashaw-Swank has judged horse shows
in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia.
Currently, she is judging Open Shows, 4-H Shows,
Fairs and Schooling Hunter/Jumper Shows.
in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia.
Currently, she is judging Open Shows, 4-H Shows,
Fairs and Schooling Hunter/Jumper Shows.
"I think that one of the most important aspects of being a good judge is knowing and understanding
how horses and riders should perform in a particular class. The second important key is being
professional, and being able to provide positive feedback in a manner that will encourage riders to
strive to improve their skills. As a judge, I always try to provide positive feedback, especially in the
Grooming and Showmanship and Equitation classes. Although, if I see a rider making an obvious
mistake in any class, I try to point it out to them and provide them with ways to correct the problem."
how horses and riders should perform in a particular class. The second important key is being
professional, and being able to provide positive feedback in a manner that will encourage riders to
strive to improve their skills. As a judge, I always try to provide positive feedback, especially in the
Grooming and Showmanship and Equitation classes. Although, if I see a rider making an obvious
mistake in any class, I try to point it out to them and provide them with ways to correct the problem."
Being a certified horse show judge through Penn State University has enabled Kristina to gain
additional training in the judging arena. She has consistently scored a perfect 100% on the
written tests at Penn State University’s Horse Judging School each time she has taken the
exam.
"Knowing and understanding the rules of each and every horse show is imperative to keeping
the show organized and professional. Before I judge a show, I read the rules and design the
patterns to be consistent with that level of competition. I also try to keep the show moving along
so that the pace fits the type of show."
additional training in the judging arena. She has consistently scored a perfect 100% on the
written tests at Penn State University’s Horse Judging School each time she has taken the
exam.
"Knowing and understanding the rules of each and every horse show is imperative to keeping
the show organized and professional. Before I judge a show, I read the rules and design the
patterns to be consistent with that level of competition. I also try to keep the show moving along
so that the pace fits the type of show."
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| Kristina judging an aged gelding halter class. |
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"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
| Below is the Prince George Equestrian Center where Kristina judged on July 26 & 27, 2008. Kristina judged both the Western Day and the Hunter Day. |
