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COURSE DISCRIPTION: Announcing the 26th Annual North Carolina Horse Judging Clinic at the Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex on the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. This clinic, offered since 1986, is designed to provide individuals who are, or aspire to be, horse show judges with practical "hands on" experience in judging saddle seat, hunt seat, non trotting and western classes. Participating judges will have an opportunity to judge 22-26 conformation and performance classes, complete a required 50 question exam in each of the four divisions, and receive certification in these four divisions. A panel of breed recognized professional judges, featuring top national judges, will discuss the class placings and present lectures on judging procedures. Individuals completing the clinic will be included on a list of suggested horse show judges that will be annually revised and distributed to open horse show organizations located in North Carolina and surrounding states. Judges receiving an average score of 90% or higher per show division will be certified for that respective division. A minimum of 33% of participating judges will be certified in each division. Certification will be awarded separately for each division. A judging list will be forwarded upon request to breed associations for applicant judges and horse show organizations throughout the United States. Participation in the October 29-31, 2010 NCSU Horse Judging Short Course is highly recommended but not required for individuals new to the judging experience. FEES: Advanced registration with $90.00 clinic fee is to be postmarked by October 29, 2010 for participating judges (19 and older). The fee includes all instruction, the certification test, listing in the judges' list and the judges' banquet. A $30 late fee will be assessed to judging participants registering after the deadline date. Judges' refunds will be honored if received in writing post marked prior to October 29, 2010. A separate check must be provided for each participant. Daily spectator fees are $12 for those 19 and older, $5 for those 18 and younger. FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit visit www.cals.ncsu.edu/horse-husbandry and click on "Equine Short Courses."