APHA judges are recognized as top-quality professionals throughout the horse industry. Use our searchable online APHA Judges Directory to find an APHA judge for your event.
The Judges Committee seeks information on the listed judge applicants. Please submit both favorable and unfavorable evaluations to the Judges Department.
United States/Canada Applicants
International Applicants
APHA halter-restricted judges are approved to judge halter events only. Find one of these specialty judges for your event.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | First Name | Yr Approved | Address | Email Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Alderman | 2024 | 8213 ANGLIN CR,FT WORTH, TX 76140 | miltalderman@yahoo.com | 405-820-7361 | |||
| 2 | Christopher Arentsen | 2017 | PO Box 31,Trenton, IL 62293 | arentsenqh@yahoo.com | 618-623-9450 | |||
| 3 | Rick Baker | 2024 | 367 BEULAH LAND DR,BLUFF CITY, TN 37618 | rbqh@chartertn.net | 423-542-3684 | |||
| 4 | Jon Barry | 2018 | PO Box 183,Advance, MO 63730 | jbts77@yahoo.com | 573-321-0047 | |||
| 5 | Justin Bisel | 2017 | 11529 Green Valley Rd,Mt Vernon, OH 43050 | biselshowhorses@yahoo.com | 740-485-0184 | |||
| 6 | Ronnie Casper | 2016 | 1813 SE Westmoreland Blvd,Port Sant Lucie, FL 34952 | hannahjewelry@embarqmail.com | 352-427-6339 | |||
| 7 | Luke Castle | 2016 | 28504 160th St,Wayne, OK 73095 | castle5554@aol.com | 405-527-5554 | |||
| 8 | Steve Cruse | 2017 | 2270 CR 123,Gainsville, TX 76240 | scruse@mindspring.com | 602-910-0154 | |||
| 9 | Mark DeFreece | 2021 | 12102 FM 678,Whitesboro, TX 76273 | markdefreece@hotmail.com | 770-335-1058 | |||
| 10 | Kelley Deignan-Stone | 2019 | 8002 Rector Rd,Sanger, TX 76266 | diamond2mhorses@aol.com | 940-206-4420 |
The Judges Committee uses evaluations submitted by exhibitors and show managers when reviewing judges’ performance. Regular status judges are continually reviewed. All positive and negative comments are welcome, and all comments will be kept confidential.
To make a formal complaint against an APHA-approved judge, submit your grievance to APHA in writing; it must be signed by the complainant, contain alleged rule violations, date and location of the event and be received within 60 days of the show or contest. If a grievance is filed, APHA uses procedures outlined in the disciplinary procedures (see rules GR-070.A-O. of the APHA Rule Book, which is available online).