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Introducing Our Partner
JULIE B. WINKEL
Julie is an R USEF judge, as well as a CEF judge. She has held a license since 1984, and judged all the most prestigious shows in the country, including Devon, Harrisburg, Washington International, The National Horse Show, Capital Challenge, The Hampton Classic, Upperville, Wellington, Pony Finals & Hunter Breeding Finals. She has designed courses and judged the New England Equitation Finals, the ASPCA Maclay Finals, as well as the USEF Medal Finals (2010 with George Morris). She has trained and shown hunters and jumpers to the top level, nationally and internationally. She has many Grand Prix wins as well as hunter championships throughout her career.
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JULIE'S Tips
#1 You don't have to have money or a fancy horse to be a good horseman or horsewoman. Be a fly on the wall and learn. Become a student of the horse whatever your capacity. Get to know the anatomy of the horse and how their body works.
#2 Watch the warm up arenas, audit clinics, and immerse yourself in learning about horse, rider,
and discipline. Get to know the mechanics and conformation of equines. Try and be diligent about absorbing good information. It is amazing what you can learn when you aren't riding.
#3 Be open to learning from professionals but aspiring amateurs as well. I always learn new things from my Students who give lessons. Sometimes they approach teaching or learning, for that matter, in a new light. I like to watch the warm up arenas at shows and clinics whenever I can. Listen and you'll learn. Most of all, don't be timid to ask questions. Many think we Judges are unavailable, but we enjoy answering your questions and sharing our knowledge.
Check out Julie's
PRACTICAL HORSEMAN'S "Conformation Clinic"
Judge Julie Winkel's explanation of the criteria she uses to evaluate conformation
A Conformation Judge's Philosophy
Did you know Julie's other passion is...shopping!
LOL...In reality, "My passion really is Judging and bringing horsemanship back to the sport/industry via education and certification. This is why I serve on many USEF and USHJA Committees and have a detailed Internship program at Maplewood Stables. My Interns age from 18 to 25 years, and have to learn and deal with all facets of running an equine operation. It isn't easy but I know I am onto something good because there is a waiting list. I want the younger equestrian generation to become students of the horse. We will never know all there is about horses in our lifetime. Dedicate yourself to learning and doing"
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