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Ag/Rodeo Pageant
Certified Judges Workshop

For details about the

Certified Pageant Judges program created by
The Foundation for
Western Professionals,
watch this short video.​

TURN VOLUME UP in video.

October 17-18 2026

North Platte, NE

October 24-25, 2026

Albuquerque, NM

WORKSHOP DETAILS
••• Registration Fee is a Tax Deductible Donation •••

  • REGISTRATION FEE includes:

    • Two-Day In-Depth Training

    • Workbook

    • FREE Listing in Judges Directory (when approved) 

  • REGISTRATION FEE — $175.00/Person
    • Includes Workbook​
  • EARLYBIRD FEE --- $125.00/Person
    For all who register before Earlybird expiration

    • Includes Workbook
  • ACCOMMODATIONS:

    • Hotel and food information will change based on the location.  Refer to the details listed in each location listing.

    • (Click REGISTER above for the dates you wish to attend)

Attendees Will Be Eligible For:

Listing in Judges Directory
 

We will be discussing future services provided by the Foundation for Pageant Committee Members

FREE Board Support

We will be discussing future services provided by the Foundation for Pageant Committee Members

TOPICS COVERED
#1 -- Personal Biases You Need to Leave at the Door When Judging

Review of Contestant Survey Responses

Judging Based on Pageant Rulebook/Policies

In-Depth Discussion of Horsemanship Category

Historical Review of
Western Wardrobes

Purpose of Impromptu Questions & Proper Judging

What Makes a Great Speech/Speaker

A Judges' Responsibility
for Ethical Judging

The Mathematics of Pageant Scoring

Review of
Horsemanship Videos

Wardrobing 101
Fit, Form, Function

Purpose of Interviews & Proper Judging

Modeling Techniques & Runway Safety

How Judges Can Affect Pageant Participation

Breaking Down the Horsemanship Controversy

In-Depth Discussion of Appearance Category

Purpose of Photogenics
and Proper Judging

Breaking Down Types of Speeches & Delivery

Importance of Providing Contestant Feedback

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