Following rigorous testing and display of their knowledge, six have been named as 2026 new international APHA judges serving Europe. Congratulations to Dora Gocze of Denmark, Francois Guyot of France, Barbara Hengge of Austria, Elodie Mangeot-Reeb of France, Andrea Momesso of Italy and Anna-Alisa Samse of Germany.
International judge applicants were invited to test for their judging card at the European Show Seminar that took place in late January 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. The exam process consists of a written rulebook test, video judging and applicant interviews with APHA officials.
Dora Gocze
Brande, Denmark
Other cards held: AQHA, NSBAFrancois Guyot
St Hilaire de Brethmas, France
Other cards held: FEIBarbara Hengge
Vienna, Austria
Other cards held: AQHA, NRHA, NSBAElodie Mangeot-Reeb
Mittersheim, France
Other cards held: AQHAAndrea Momesso
Oderzo, Italy
Other cards held: NRHAAnna-Alisa Samse
Hannover, Germany
APHA Judge Info
Visit the Judges Directory to find the most up-to-date information about APHA judges. Want to take the leap to become an APHA judge yourself? Learn more about the process on our Become a Judge page.
Questions? Contact APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen Sandy Jirkovsky at sandyj@apha.com.
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