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

2025 JUDGE’S SEMINAR EVENT REGISTRATION

Tentative Schedule for the Annual Meeting and Judge’s Seminar

Book your hotel for the 2025 Annual General Meeting here

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