We're sorry! The 2025 APHA/AQHA/NSBA Show Seminar is full. Please email international@apha.com to join the waitlist.

JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 2, 2025

HOST HOTEL
The Lodge Billund
Nordmarksvej 3
DK-7190 Billund
Denmark
Phone: +45 7533 8133
Website: thelodge.dk

LEARN, CONNECT AND GET MOTIVATED FOR THE 2025 SHOW SEASON

Don't miss this amazing event that will educate, energize and prepare you to have a successful show season! Whether you are an exhibitor or trainer, aspiring or experienced judge, show manager or secretary, club leader or volunteer, here's your opportunity to sharpen your skillset, expand your knowledge and grow your network in the Western horse world.

Thursday, January 30: Horse Show for Windows Workshop

Designed with the novice in mind, this hands-on session will equip you with practical skills to improve your efficiency and organization at horse shows. This widely-used software is designed to streamline and simplify the complex tasks of horse show management, from handling entries and results to generating reports. Bring your laptop as we'll walk you through installing the program, creating a multi-breed/multi-judge show, capturing data, scribing with tablets, and more. Later that day, an HSW expert will Zoom in and take your questions live.

Friday, January 31: Leadership Workshop
Gallop into leadership excellence with APHA’s equine-inspired Leadership Workshop! Embark on a unique journey of empowerment as we draw inspiration from the graceful world of horses to ignite your leadership potential. APHA has designed an informative program that blends the wisdom of our equine partners with state of the art leadership principles tailored for equine association leaders and emerging leaders. Saddle up with us for a transformative experience that blends the wisdom of horses with modern leadership principles. Apply what you learned immediately in association-specific breakout sessions. Your introduction to becoming a powerful, inspiring leader begins here!

Saturday, February 1: Show Seminar Day 1

Introductions
Showing & Judging Longe Line
Showing & Judging In-Hand Trail
Showing & Judging Western Pleasure
Showing & Judging Ranch Horse Classes
Q&A for Current APHA/AQHA/NSBA Judges (closed session)
Sunday, February 2: Show Seminar Day 2
New Show Rules for 2025
How Does your Mental Performance Affect your Results in the Show Pen?
How to be a Good Horse Show Announcer
Training the Novice Scribe/Ring Steward
Striving for Stellar Customer Service at the Horse Show
Leveling, Amateur, Novice Amateur and Non-Pro Eligibility Demystified
Achievements & Awards (that's why they come!)
Q&A for Future APHA/AQHA/NSBA Judges
Instructors:
Sandy Jirkovsky, APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen
Scott Neuman, AQHA Director of Competition
Stephanie Lynn, NSBA Executive Director
Bill Kaven, NSBA Director of Judges
Irene Stamatelakys, APHA Director of International Membership
Melynda Regester, AQHA Manager of Results Achievements
Tina Shanahan, APHA Board Member & Rear Admiral U.S. Navy
Dora Gocze, APHA Professional Horsewoman & AQHA/NSBA Judge
Boris Kook, Horse Show Announcer
Isabell Weber-Elsner, PHCG Co-President & EuroPaint Show Secretary
Cost: Free for current APHA, AQHA or NSBA members; register by Dec. 31, 2024 to receive a free 2025 rule book of your choice!

Hotel: Please make your room reservations directly with The Lodge.

Questions? Contact Joanne Canedo (AQHA), Irene Stamatelakys (APHA) or Bill Kaven (NSBA).