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Pageant Judge Certification Workshop

For details about the Pageant Judges Certification program created by The Foundation for Western Professionals, watch this short video.​

TURN VOLUME UP in video.

November 8-9, 2025
Pendleton, OR

March 14-15, 2026

Santa Fe, NM

  • REGISTRATION FEE includes:

    • Two-Day In-Depth Training

    • Workbook

    • FREE Listing in Judges Directory (when approved) 

  • REGISTRATION FEE — $195.00 OR $225/Person
    (Price Varies based on location)
    • Includes Workbook​

  • EARLYBIRD FEE --- $175.00 OR $195.00/Person
    (Price Varies based on location)
    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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WORKSHOP DETAILS
••• Registration Fee is a Tax Deductible Donation •••

Attendees Will Be Eligible For:

TOPICS COVERED
#1 -- Personal Biases You Need to Leave Behind 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

Importance of Providing Contestant Feedback

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

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