Laura and De L'Aire
Laura Kelland-May
is a Sr. Judge in Hunter Jumper Hack and Equitation and founder of the Thistle Ridge Skill Builders Series © of Horse Show Clinics and Thistle Ridge Skill Builders©. She is available for judging and developing clinics and riders in your area.
A well thought of and ‘in demand’ coach and trainer with 20+ years of experience Laura continues to develop and brings her experience online and has been featured guest with “How to Market Your Horse Business” (Facebook discussion) and Featured Guest with “Horse Family Magazine” on #horsechat. In addition Laura offers weekly lessons on her weekly live Q & A session.
Laura is a mother, loves to ride and enjoys a quiet paddle down the river.
With 19 years of judging experience, you will get some tips to improve your placings and insight into common mistakes and things that you should NOT do in the ring. You can get the inside scoop on what H/J judges think and what they want to see.
Have you ever wondered – What Was That Judge THINKING?!
Stay tuned because you will find out.
You will hear some of the good things that competitors have done and some not so good things that should never be done. You will learn some important exercises that will improve your horses jumping ability and form over fences. With these exercises and the knowledge that is shared you will get into the show ring and be a successful competitor.
Learn what the judge is looking for from a SENIOR Judge:
National Coaching Certification Program Level 2 coach
“I love judging hunters and as a H/J judge, I know what you’re trying to accomplish – and I know a better way to get there”
Learn ways to get the judges attention and win more ribbons by signing up for the Hunter Judge Newsletter.
I searched for critiques and I found your blog. I really like it. Keep going – well done!
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You might want to look at this website. A group have interviewed some of the top USEF hunter judges to see if they might describe what they like and what wins when they are judging. It’s a very interesting insight with lots of information. For example, one judge won’t pin an equitation rider that is not wearing gloves. Check it out. http://www.askthehorseshowjudge.com
Thanks for the link and website. This is very informative and a valuable resource for people who want to know what the judge is looking for.
Laura
@hunterjudge
Hello, would you consider doing a review on my product? It is directly related to those who show. It is the Complete Equine Organizer and is an easy storage solution for all your horses information. One of the 9 files (16 categories) is Show and Competitions. Jody Lyons now uses CEO for all their horses paperwork because they are on the road so much, she feels having all the papers in a portable tote is invaluable.
If you like to view the website, please do and if you would like me to send one out to you, provide an address. thanks, have a great weekend Cynthia Riegle
Cynthia:
I would love to do a review of your product. I will send you address via email.Thank you for your consideration.
~Laura
As a former judge I want to commend you for what you are doing. So many people waste so much $$$$ when competing as they do not know what the judge is looking for, or what they are seeing. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Randi. I often seem like I am writing into a ‘black hole’. It is nice to get comments back and know that what I’m doing is making competitors lives easier. Thanks again.
Laura
I am enjoying watching where you are taking this.
You are making a difference!
Thank you Randi. I appreciate all your support. I would like to offer people to go to http://www.fb.com/howtomarketyourhorsebusiness to get valuable information regarding promoting your business.
~Laura
http://www.twitter.com/HunterJudge
Laura,
You are tapping into something really great here – teaching horsemanship from the judge’s viewpoint. So excited for your future, and glad to be along for the ride!
Liv
Thanks Liv. I appreciate your input and your support.
~Laura
http://www.facebook.com/HorseShowJudge
Hi,
Do you ever hear about anyone looking for a great horse for pony club or eventing? We have a retrained OTT that loves to be successful, who is very bold over jumps and has cleared 5.3, has been used in lessons and takes care of his rider. The market is pretty down so I’m reaching out and networking. Thanks again for your great postings.
Lisa
Hi from Italy Laura =)
thank for your advice, I will follow your blog updates
If you want visit my show jumping blog: http://www.iconadeironchi.blogspot.com
and keep in touch also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IconaDeiRonchi
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