Sue Burkman
2460 Hwy 135
PO Box 557
Los Alamos, CA 93440
805-427-0394

IJA
USEF – Arabian – r
USEF – Andalusians – r
USEF - Friesans - R
AHA (Arabian)
PtHA (Pinto)
AMHA
AMHR
ASPC

Martha Chatten
PO Box 8
229 Cumberland Ave.
Estell Manor, NJ 08319
609-743-1094
mchatten_gm@hotmail.com

Martha Chatten
I was raised on a small farm in southern New Jersey.  My family has raised TWH for many years.  I was fortunate enough to work with gaited horses and non gaited breeds as well.  It was a TWH that taught me how to jump and it was a warmblood that I continued with.  We advocated sound and naturally gaited horses and have always supported organizations that do the same.  To this extent, when I turned 25, I became a licensed judge through IJA, a subsidiary of FOSH (Friends of Sound Horses). 

Suzanne Cobb

Bill  Coon
Trail riding and showing TWH’s Tennessee Walking Horses have been a major part of Bill and his wife Donna’s life for 43 years. They rode gaited breed in the mountains of California and Utah. They began a shift toward more natural management of horses in 1995. In 2001 they attended the FOSH championships in Denver, liked what they saw and Bill joined the FOSH Board. They are proponents of Natural-Horseman-Ship as prescribed by Pat Parelli. Since 2005 they have taken their horses as natural as possible moving to barefoot. Currently an EAC member, Bill is a Past President of FOSH and past President of the Back Country Horsemen of Utah.

20 Shepards Ln
Sykesville, MD 21784
410-795-6144

Keith Dane
Keith Dane has been involved with TWH’s for most of his life, and showed extensively in the eastern U.S.  Currently he enjoys trial riding and judging shows for most gaited breeds.  He was IJA Director of Judges and FOSH President from 2002 – 2003 and currently serves on FOSH’s Executive Advisory Committee and as its USDA liaison on HPA issues.

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Mimi Busk Downey
Mimi Busk-Downey has been involved with gaited breeds since 1974 in the US and Canada. She has been a judge since 1992. She show in Peruvian and FOSH shows, and have raised Peruvians and Single-Footers. She is on the Board of PHAC, and serves in NAPHA on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the Judges Accreditation Committee. She writes articles and has done seminars on gaited horses in the US, Canada and Australia.

Vicci Eaton
I have been involved with gaited breeds since the mid 60’s, a professional trainer since 1972 and been judging for over 35 years.  I have trained and shown Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses. Missouri Fox Trotting Horses, Paso Finos, Mountain Horses, North American Single Foot and Racking Horses.

Alece Ellis
"The relationship between form, function and gait is my passion and I have been blessed to have interacted and learned from individuals who share this passion.  I judge to reward beauty that is not forced but shaped through appropriate communication with the horse and true equestrian skills.  I encourage exhibitors to always remember the most important component of showing - THE HORSE!  I currently own two Rocky Mountain geldings that have given me great pleasure in the show ring as well as on the trail."

Richard Evans
Rick Evans has raised, trained, and exhibited naturally gaited horses since moving to Colorado in 1999.  “At EvansGait in Kiowa, CO, we believe that gaited breed horses are well suited to almost any equine activity including rail, trail, packing, drill team, driving, parade, gymkhana, roping, sorting, and dressage.  We strive to achieve a well rounded horse and rider using classical and natural training techniques”.  Rick has been involved in 4-H activities since 1989 including livestock judging and exhibiting, and shooting sports.  Rick currently serves as President of the Rocky Mountain Region Rocky Mountain Horse Association.

IJA
KMSHA/SMHA
UMH - “AA”

Sally Frones
Sally has 35 years experience with TWH and 20 years experience in the judging arena with NHSC, IPWAH and IJA.  Sally trained and showed 3 TWH to Supreme Versatility champions and Youth Superior Champion as well as many to Tri-State Championships.  She has judged Mountain Horse for 12 years.    She has experience in hosting clinics, organizing schooling shows, managing shows and organizing trail trials.  She currently owns 12 TWH and 1 Kentucky Mountain Horse.

82537 Greenwood
Creswell, OR  97426
541-895-4742

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MFT

Gina Gardner
Gina Gardner is a gaited horse clinician, judge and trainer. She travels most of the year holding clinics and giving lessons often with My Choklat Moose. Gina believes in true gait and a versatile horse.  Gina and her daughter have shown and promoted several breeds of gaited horses but are best known for promotion of the Missouri Fox Trotter.  They have attained World All Around Versatility titles. Gina was raised on a guide ranch in Wyoming where a good trail horse was a must - a natural show horse that can take you to the trails is her perfect horse.

887 Solano Ct.
El Sobrante, CA  94803
510-758-7786

12745 Clifton Road
Savannah, TN  38372
731-925-0209
731-925-7579 fax

Nancy Harding
Nancy lives in Savannah, Tennessee with her husband Fran. They own Woodwinds Farm, a small breeding and hobby farm, where they have Tennessee Walking Horses & Missouri Foxtotters.  Nancy embraces and believes in FOSH’s principles and became an IJA judge because she believed so strongly in having a place for the sound and natural Tennessee Walking Horse to be shown. In addition to being an IJA judge, Nancy also is a KMSHA/SMHA and UMH judge.

8009 Morningside Drive
Erie, CO 80516
303-909-5222
303-776-3346 *9 fax

IJA
UMH – “A”
USEF- Arabian (R)
USEF – Andulasian (R)
USEF – Freisen (r)
USEF -  National Show Horse Registry (r)
USEF – Western & Stock Seat Equitation(R)
Arabian Horse Association (Level 1)
AMHA  (Senior)

Gene Holloway
As a farrier, judge, ringmaster, announcer and instructor, Gene has developed an excellent eye for assessing conformation and performance in many breeds of horses.  He enjoys their beauty and intelligence.    He began training, horse shoeing and showing in 1965.  He began judging in 1970 and now judges 10 to 20 shows a year in many disciplines including numerous National Shows.  In his career he has judged over 12 different breeds and is pleased to be a member of IJA.  He has worked with youth of many breeds and is especially proud of the times his students won National Championships in Equitation. 

67 Temple Street, Unit 2
Haverhill, MA 01832-5414
978-521-1707

Gaited Breeds:   IJA
KMSHA/SMHA
UMH “A”
Miniature Horses: AMHA, AMHR,
Ponies:   ASPC (Modern & Classic)
Hunter/Jumpers: NEHC  “J”
USEF – “r” Roadsters
                “R” Western
Color Breeds:  ABRA, POAC
Pleasure Breeds:  NEHC  “J”
4-H:    MA, NH (approved for Showmanship)
Steward:  NEHC, AMHR/ASPC (R), NAPHA

Steve Lampson
I have been involved with horses and ponies for over 49 years and a multi-carded judge for 18, years, a steward for over 21 years and have owned, bred, shown and/or been involved with Saddlebreds, Morgans, Hackneys, Shetlands, Welsh, and Arabians.  I have experience as a horse show manager, equine magazine author, hunt course director/course designer.  I have traveled extensively through out the country as well as Internationally while judging or stewarding at over 344 show in all disciplines.

2216 Hwy 1569
Wellington, KY 40387
606-768-3734

IJA
IJA Gaited Dressage
KMSHA/SMHA – “AAA”
MPHA
RMHA Senior

Ottis Jean Lane
I have been involved with and owned horses for almost 50 years.  I have shown and trained Mountain Horses, American Saddlebreds and TWHs. I began judging horse shows about 10 years ago with the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Assoc. A couple years later, I became licensed with IJA, the Mountain Pleasure Horse Association and the Rocky Mt. Horse Association. Since then I became licensed with the United Mountain Horse as well as renewing with the KMSHA. I no longer show, but breed for trail and show prospects.  I am currently a member of the Mountain Pleasure Horse Association's Board of Directors and the Kentucky's Farm Bureau Equine Advisory Committee.  I own nine MP, KM and RM horses age yearling to 18 years.

436 Wilderness Trail
Jamestown, TN 38556
931-752-7716

IJA
RMHA
MPHA

Laurie LeRoy
Laurie's background includes experience with Quarter Horses, Paso Finos, and Rocky Mountain Horses as a member of a very active Mounted Posse Unit in Florida.  She served on the HCMP board, attended many police trainings, natural horsemanship clinics, police competitions, as well as supporting their horse shows and youth programs. Laurie and her husband, Paul, owned a horse ranch/boarding facility in Florida and are long time proponents of the sound and natural horse. Owning Rockies for over 10 years, she is a RMHA Examiner, and a founding member, past President and Board Member of the Florida RMHA. She has experience as a show manager, announcer, equipment steward, and ring judge. Laurie now lives in Tennessee, and enjoys trail riding in the mountains.

6071 W 10050N
Highland, UT  84003
801-763-7959

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IJA Gaited Dressage

6071 W 10050N
Highland, UT  84003
801-763-7959

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P.O. Box 391549
Anza, CA  92539
951-440-0644
951-257-0309 (FAX)

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Elise Parish
I had my first horse at the age of 12, a beautiful Bay Gelding Quarter Horse, named “Fire” who I showed in barrels and speed events. This was the start of my “Horse Affair”. I have been involved with Gaited Breeds since I moved to California in 1987.  I was introduced to my first Tennessee Walking Horse in 1996, started lessons and then showing.  I love every aspect of showing, whether it be Chairperson on a Show Committee, in the office of a Show, Competing or Judging. If I’m near a horse in any manner I’m in heaven! I became a licensed judge in 2007 through IJA, and in 2008 I became an IJA Dressage Judge. Currently I enjoy trial riding and judging shows for gaited breeds.

5286 South Plantation Street
Pahrump, NV 89048
775-727-0794

Bobbie Clark Rapp
I started showing horses at the age four.  Through the teen years, I showed Quarter horses, (western on the rail, equitation); reining, (worked for Ronnie Richards); Thoroughbreds, (English rail work, equitation, and over fences on hunters): Arabians: Saddlebreds (both 3 gaited and five gaited); worked at the Polo. After I was injured in a car wreck and unable to ride walk-trot horses for any length of time, I remembered a ride on a Walking Horse.  I bought my first Walking Horse in 1964.  I opened the boarding and training Silly Filly Stable in 1965 in Corona, CA. After an apprentice ship, I trained both Walking Horses and Fox Trotters and taught the owners how to ride.  In 1993, my husband and I closed the Stable and relocated to Pahrump, NV.

12816 La Brida Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
909-909-247-8733
909-591-4216 fax

IJA
AMHA  -  USEF
PFHA - USEF
UMH  - “AA”
WPCSA – “gold”

Debbie Rash
Horses have been part of my life since I was 12 years old.  I have had gaited horses since 1978.  I have owned and shown TWH’s, Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, Morgans, Quarter Horses, and a Welsh pony.  I have alwys loved horse shows.  I love every aspect of showing, whether it be competing or judging. 

11400 SW Gopher Valley Rd
Sheridan, OR 97378
503-843-7173

Hank Sjogren
Born in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from high school in Norwich, Ct.  Hank received a Bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College.  He retired as a Major from USAF  He was the Owner/Broker of a real estate company in Utah.  Hank has owned horses since 1971 and , Tennessee Walking Horses exclusively for the last 15 years.  He obtained his IJA judge in  2006.  Hank is still driving a school bus.

855 Greenville Rd
Denver, PA  17517
717-336-6346
Fax 717-392-8271

IJA
IJA Gaited Dressage – Senior Judge
PA4H
UMH - “A”

Diane Sept-Sutton
Diane J. Sept has been involved with Tennessee Walking Horses since 1971 in Montana where she rode Walkers for ranch work, rodeo and show.  Diane had her first judge's license in 1980.  Her profession revolves around horses and all breeds are a part of her life.  Several students and horses have won national versatility titles.  Diane owns Back To Basics Equine Awareness where she teaches and works with horses from her home base in Denver, Pa.  She travels around the country teaching Connected Riding clinics on smooth gaited and walk/trot horses.

Gail Stevens
Gail has been a riding instructor for 30 years and a licensed judge for over 20 years. Her students ride many breeds and multiple disciplines - hunt seat, saddleseat, western, and youth and utility events. Gail has shown successfully to the National and World ApHC  levels, and coached students to success in AQHA, ApHC, Arab, Morgan, Saddlebred and TWH events. Her main concern has always been the happiness of the horses, and that attitude pervades all that she does with horses. As a staunch opponent of the "peanut roller" trends in stock & light horse events, Gail is a popular judge among those wishing to promote positive equine experiences. Gail is also a professional announcer.

4832 State Road BB
Montreal, MO 65591
573-286-1954

IJA

Vali Suddarth
I live in the beautiful Ozark Hills of south central Missouri and was raised on a cattle farm near Sedalia Missouri. From Percherons to grade horses, I've had experience with numerous breeds, Fox Trotters, Walking Horses, POA, Arabians, Saddlebreds having worked in breeding barns and as a groom for a world class trainer.  A fully devoted switch to gaited horses for me came about 8 years ago. I discovered the gaited Morgan and became fully involved with that breed.  I am excited about my affiliation with FOSH and the training I have received to prepare me to serve the sound horse show industry.

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