Judges

Horse Show Judge Application and Licensing

Become a GVHS carded judge:
  • Review the Judge Application and Licensing Information document
  • You must have adequate horse show judging experience in order to train as a Gypsy Vanner judge.
  • Submit application and references
  • Attend and successfully complete the GVHS training seminar
  • After completion of previous requirements you may be directed to further training at Gypsy Vanner breed shows depending on your experience.
 JUDGES & BREEDERS EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: 

February 21-23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona

Joe Frank Brown
Gladewater, TX
judgejoefrankbrown@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2024

James Rutledge
Montgomery, TX
jamesalene@consolidated.net
exp. Dec. 2024

Michael Greathouse
Gladewater, TX
judgegreathouse@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Susan Watkins
Riverside, CA
horseysue@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Jim Vernon
Charlestown, IN
horseshow.judge@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Dennis Mason
Mayfield, KY
dm5578@yahoo.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Laura Stevens
San Francisco, CA
laura@heatherhillridingcenter.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Colleen Martin
Bushnell, FL
seccolleen@aol.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Paula Gatewood
Dry Ridge, KY
gatewoodarena@yahoo.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Vernee Barnett
Carson City, NV
horsetrainerlady@yahoo.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Sally Chamberlain
Wales, UK
sally@mannogappaloosas.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Jill Paxton
Ankeny, IA
jill.paxton@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2024

Adam Longman
Madison, MN
320-226-7229
adamlongman@yahoo.com
exp. Dec 2025

Lauren Joy Maddox
Gates, NC
252-357-1774
saddlegal01@yahoo.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Elaine Page
Morriston, FL
989-670-5702
epagehorsejudge@yahoo.com
exp.  Dec 2025

Tim Parkinson
Afton, WY
307-699-7365
timandtrishaparkinson@gmail.com
exp. Dec 2025

Jenny Pierucki
Burr Oak, MI
269-625-1222
Jingles49030@gmail.com
exp. Dec 2025

Janice Silvio
Allenton, MI
586-337-1501
amoremini@yahoo.com
exp. Dec 2025

Julie Steinmetz-Usoff
Jacksonville, FL
904-880-0256
julie@usoff.net
exp. Dec 2025

Vickey Dunn
Moundsville, WV
304-312-5765
vickey_dunn@comcast.net
exp. Dec 2025

Butch Watson
Cave Springs, AR
479-644-1930
barlquarterhorses@gmail.com
exp. Dec 2025

Nancy Swarm
Ocala, FL
352-427-3718
nswarmequine@yahoo.com
exp. Dec 2025

Jamie Aldrich
Leesburg, FL
gallop83@yahoo.com
exp. Dec 2025

Alice Rose Barlow-Calhoun
Middletown, Va
teambarlowph@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Pamela S Allen
Liberty, NC
humhill2@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Belinda Bagby
Hot Springs, AR
501-276-2736
bbag96@aol.com
exp Dec 2025

Ronald Bartholomew 
Martville, NY
315-209-9186
ronniegbinc@gmail.com
exp. Nov 2024

Chris Bickford
Sherwood, OR
503-682-2282
cbstable@msn.com
exp.  Dec 2025

Susan Bragg
Palatka, FL
386-329-5553
Spur-dog@msn.com
exp. Nov 2024

Leslie Connor
Joplin, MO
417-483-2910
lkcgf@aol.com
exp. Dec 2025

Sandy Croote
Littleton, CO
518-376-4385
dps6062@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Karen Doby
Prosper, TX
334-596-0284
autiger677@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Margo Hepner-Hart
Hillsboro, OR
503-645-0400
mhhorses@aol.com 
exp. Dec. 2025

Karen Iversen
Lecanto, FL
352-634-5425
diamondkranch19@outlook.com
exp. Dec 2025

Alex Longares
Ocala, FL
352-274-0422
fvfcody@aol.com
exp. Dec 2025

Bud Walsh
Berthoud, CO
budzmail11@msn.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Michael Schmidt
Middlebourne, WV
mikewschmidt@yahoo.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Joan Werner
Jacksonville, FL
904-652-8965
joanwerner@bellsouth.net
exp. Dec 2025

Jennifer Sawyer
Silver Springs, FL
704-604-0195
lovetojudge@gmail.com
exp. Nov 2024

Heather Young
Gainesville, TX
361-343-0453
hyperformancehorse@yahoo.com
exp. Dec 2025

Brooke Valverde
Jefferson, TX
903-578-4182
secretmeadows@aol.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Rebecca VanTassel
Mooresboro, NC
719-331-4631
rew.gjhampton@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025

Clifford Swanson
Castle Rock, CO
303-503-5938
swanmorgan@aol.com
exp. Dec 2025