By Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker

Insights about judging show hunters, equitation, and hunter breeding for exhibitors, trainers, parents, and other judges.

Available now and shipping immediately or order the digital book on Apple Books!

“This is a very important book. Thank you Julie and Tricia for helping all of us to better understand our subjective judging system. I’m so happy that both Julie and Tricia took the initiative to write down this valuable information and make it available to all of you.”

—Geoff Teall

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The DIGITAL BOOK is also now available!

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Discover what’s included in the 200+ pages and what people are saying about the book. Take a look at the Table of Contents and even a sample chapter. Explore personal experiences, advice from other judges, hundreds of photos, and more.


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Upcoming Book Signings

Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker will be available for book signings and have signed books at clinics and horse shows.

Please see our calendar for upcoming dates and locations—new events are being regularly added, so check back frequently for updates.

If you’d like to host a book signing or Judging WTF Clinic, please contact us for more information and availability: info@judgingwtf.com

Julie and Tricia signing books at the Capital Challenge Horse Show.

 

Judging WTF - The Course

Now accepting workshop dates for 2022!

  • Unveil the Mystery of Judging

    Judging Hunters & Equitation WTF? (Want The Facts?) - The Workshop is an exciting new two-day clinic based on the book of the same name by Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker. This Workshop, which may be held at your facility, school or association, takes the mystery of out judging Hunters and Equitation and allows you to understand step-by-step the processes involved through an educational yet entertaining platform.

    You’ll also hear first-hand accounts and stories from two judges with a combined 60+ years in the judge’s box. From learning how judges keep their cards and the process of scoring, to taking part in live judging of conformation, under saddle and jumping classes, you’ll never look at judging the same again while becoming a savvier competitor in the show ring!

  • Improve Your Show Ring Strategies

    In addition, you’ll gain valuable insight into how the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the United States Equestrian Federation prepare and educate their licensed officials in a live format, which is no longer offered by the organizations.

    This Workshop, which benefits the Goodtoknow Horses 501(c)3, is a wonderful educational opportunity for riders, trainers, parents, judges and anyone interested in learning more about judging and the processes involved, from ethics and integrity to bookkeeping, rules and licensing.

    Please contact us for available dates in 2022 and for more information. Registration may be tax deductible.

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Judging Hunters and Equitation: WTF? (Want The Facts?)

This exciting new and comprehensive book about judging hunters and equitation is now available!

“ATTENTION lovers of the show hunter! All you ever wanted to know from the history of the sport to reflections on the future. “Want the Facts” gives you first-hand, behind-the-scenes insights of major shows and competitions. This book is a must for the bookshelf of the serious rider, trainer and official.”

—Fran Dotoli, chair of the United States Hunter Jumper Association Officials Education Committee

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