Ncha judges sheet 2026

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The document is an Official Judges Card used in cattle herding competitions, detailing the scoring system and penalties for various actions performed by the horse and rider during the event. It includes categories for evaluating herd work, control, difficulty, eye appeal, time worked, courage, and specific penalties for infractions. The card also outlines scoring points for different mistakes and disqualifications.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the ncha judges sheet in the editor.
Begin by entering the show name and date at the top of the form. This sets the context for your evaluation.
Fill in the class and go round information, ensuring accuracy as these details are crucial for record-keeping.
In the penalties section, assess each component of the run content. Use checkmarks to indicate performance levels for Herd Work, Controlling the Cow, Degree of Difficulty, Eye Appeal, Time Worked, Amount of Courage, Loose Reins, Horse Charging, Forced Off a Cow, and Excessive Herdholder Help.
Assign scores based on your observations. Refer to the scoring guidelines provided in the document to ensure consistency in your evaluations.
Finally, enter your NCHA Membership Number and sign at the bottom of the form to validate your assessment.

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How do you become a local judge?

KC: To obtain a judges license, you must apply for a learner judges card and then apprentice with licensed judges at numerous horse shows. Those officials with whom you learner judge must then complete evaluations about you. You are also required to attend judges clinics given by the USEF.

How to become an Ncha judge?

Those NCHA members wishing to become judges must complete a rigorous training program and subsequent refresher clinics on the proper interpretation and application of the rules for judging cutting horse events in order to be considered a certified NCHA judge.

What is a good score for a cutting horse?

As a frame of reference, Chelsa said that a score of about 74 will pretty much guarantee a win or top three placing at a cutting competition. Average scores range between 72 and 73.

How do you become a local court judge?

All that is required for a judge is to be a bachelors degree holder in law, LLB from a recognized university. 2. Do I have to clear my bar exam to become a judge? Yes, an All India Bar Examination AIBE has to be cleared if you are looking to a pursue law career and you wish to apply for judicial service exams.

Has a woman ever won the Ncha Futurity?

Lindy Burch began blazing trails in 1980 when she captured the National Cutting Horse Association Open Futurity Championship with a record 225.5 points on Mis Royal Mahogany. The victory was unprecedented in more ways than one, as she was the first woman in the history of the sport to win the prestigious event.