Judges
Horse Show Judge Application and Licensing
- 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.
Next location is Hilton DFW Lakes, Grapevine, TX – February 25/26 2023. Click HERE to register for the event and get your room reserved.
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. 2024
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. – pending
Tim Parkinson
Afton, WY
307-699-7365
timkparkinson@utah.gov
exp Dec 2025
Jenny Pierucki
Burr Oak, MI
269-625-1222
Jingles49030@gmail.com
exp Dec 2025
Ray Randall
Saint Clair, MI
810-300-0003
rcrandall@att.net
exp – pending
Janice Silvio
Allenton, MI
586-337-1501
amoremini@yahoo.com
exp – pending
Julie Steinmetz-Usoff
Jacksonville, FL
904-880-0256
julie@usoff.net
exp. Dec 2025
Loralee Stevens
Marshall, MI
616-634-2933
lcarringto@yahoo.com
exp -pending
Duane Stutzman
Fresno, OH
740-610-4129
horsejudge125@gmail.com
exp. -pending
Jamie Aldrich
Center Hill, FL
gallop83@yahoo.com
exp. -pending
Alice Rose Barlow-Calhoun
Middletown, Va
teambarlowph@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025
Pamela 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 Dec 2023
Chris Bickford
Sherwood, OR
503-682-2282
cbstable@msn.com
exp – pending
Susan Bragg
Palatka, FL
386-329-5553
Spur-dog@msn.com
exp Dec 2023
Deborah Cinotto
Poolville, TX
817-319-9815
windcrestdc@aol.com
exp. -pending
Leslie Connor
Joplin, MO
417-483-2910
lkcgf@aol.com
exp. – pending
Sandy Croote
Esperance, NY
518-875-6244
dps@myexcel.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
352-628-9186
diamondkranch19@outlook.com
exp. – pending
Ray Kenyon
Jordan, NY
607-316-5732
raykenyon89@gmail.com
exp. -pending
Alex Longares
Ocala, FL
352-274-0422
fvfcody@aol.com
exp. -pending
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. -pending
Heather Young
Gainesville, TX
361-343-0453
hyperformancehorse@yahoo.com
exp. – pending
Brooke Valverde
Jefferson, TX
903-578-4182
secretmeadows@aol.com
exp. Dec. 2025
Rebecca VanTassel
Grand Junction, CO
719-331-4631
gjhampton@gmail.com
exp. Dec. 2025
Clifford Swanson
Castle Rock, CO
303-503-5938
swanmorgan@aol.com
exp. – pending