Judging WTF Now Available on Barnes & Noble!
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After a short break, our newsletter is back, and we're thrilled to announce that Judging WTF is now available on Barnes & Noble as a digital download for the Nook and other compatible devices. Initially, we launched the digital version via iTunes, but because we received so many requests for another ebook option, we are making it available on B&N!
In addition, we hope that our Canadian readers will enjoy having another option, since shipping the hardcover book is, unfortunately, quite expensive and not as timely as we would like.
You can click here for the B&N link.
Our next Judging WTF publishing project is already underway, and we'll be announcing more details in upcoming newsletters. We're thrilled to have you all on board to continue the judging conversations here and on our social media channels. Please keep those questions coming!
In the meantime, best of luck at your summer horse shows, and we hope to see you in the ring!
As always,
Tricia
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Julie Winkel: Proper Standing Martingale Fit
During some recent shows I've judged, I noticed some martingales improperly fitted. In fact, many judges note on their cards when they see standing martingales that are too tight or too loose, and it can be at best distracting or at worse a safety issue.
I hope this video will help anyone who might wonder how to properly fit a standing martingale. We filmed this short clip during our Spring Adult Horsemanship Camp at Maplewood in May. We hold these popular camps in spring and fall. In addition to riding lessons, dining and wine tasting, we include lectures and demonstrations on a variety of horsemanship topics from tack and equipment to conformation and, of course, judging! If you'd like more information, please click here to visit our Adult Camp page and join us for a future camp.
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Julie Winkel on the proper adjustment of a standing martingale.
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A horse that trots a fence should canter or gallop away. A horse that lands in the trot would be scored a 55 (or in that range) for a break of gait.
Our subscribers were spot on in answering this one:
Jaimie Thurman: Same as breaking gait correct? 55?
Missy Roades: Thankfully, I can say that that has not ever actually happened to me. But now that I said that it will!
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Do you have any judging questions? Hit the button and let us know!
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Julie & Tricia Out and About
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You can find Julie next teaching the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Session at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida, July 5-8. Tricia will be attending the Aiken Summer Classic I at Bruce's Field in Aiken, South Carolina, from June 15-17. There, she'll have signed books available for sale.
To learn more about Tricia's and Julie's upcoming clinics and book signings, please view their calendar on judgingwtf.com and Julie's clinic schedule on maplewoodstables.com.
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This newsletter is based on the book Judging Hunters and Equitation WTF? (Want The Facts?) by Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker.
We're thrilled to have you join us as we spend time together talking about judging, the history of the sport, scoring, tips to improve your show ring performances, judges' pet peeves, and show ring strategies, and best of all answering your questions! Something on your mind? Email us: info@judgingwtf.com
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