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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.

March 14-15, 2026

Santa Fe, NM

April 11-12, 2026

Location TBD

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 — $225/Person
    • Includes Workbook​

  • EARLYBIRD FEE --- $205.00/Person
    The FIRST TEN who register

    • Includes Workbook

  • ACCOMMODATIONS:

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

    • (Click VIEW DATES & REGISTER above)

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Attendees Will Be Eligible For:

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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