ECAHO is organizing courses (Part I + Part II) for Judges of Pleasure Classes.

In case you are interested please contact ECAHO Office. The course will be opened only in case there are min. 3 participants.

The Pleasure classes contain the following disciplines: Classic Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Ladies Side Saddle (Classic & Western), Traditional Arabian Riding Classes.

The courses are intended for Judges who preferably have already some experience with judging of Sport events and who are/were active rides/drivers. However, any candidate willing to widen his/her knowledge is welcome. This course is not for beginners – good knowledge of rules for Sport disciplines is expected.

Preferred candidates:

  • Judges with experience how to judge Sport (western/dressage) classes (National Equestrian Federation judges, NRHA, AQHA, FEI, EWU, OEPS, USEF etc.)
  • ECAHO A, B and National judges with experience in judging big events with many competitors

Courses:

Part I – Introduction, theoretical & practical during a clinic – 21.-22.4.2018 (WTC Wiener Neustadt, Austria)

Program:

  • Theoretical explanations about rules and regulations
  • Practical explanations during clinic & judging together with the trainers (10 – 12 horses of different levels)
  • Video Explanations

Part II – Theory, Training & Test – (WTC Wiener Neustadt, Austria) - date pending

Program:

  • Theoretical explanations
  • Judging together with Instructors
  • Practical judging and final test

Probations – for Judges who passed the final test

Probationship possibility:  26th – 29th July 2018, WTC Wiener Neustadt, Austria, during the Lower Austrian and Open Austrian Championships for Arabian Sport horses.

APPLICATION FORM

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