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Becoming an Approved NASMA Judge
 
  • Submit a completed application with 12 different references (persons who have seen you judge). A reference may be used only once on an application (i.e. husband and wife as one reference only). Relatives, NASMA staff, NASMA Judges Committee members and NASMA Executive Committee members are not eligible for use as references. Reference letter included in application form -- it is suggested that you make copies of this letter and send to those whom you are using as references.
  • A recent full length picture of yourself (property of NASMA) in attire you would wear to judge a show.
  • $50.00 filing fee (non-refundable) PLUS $20 for one-year membership in NASMA (or $120 for 10yrs, or $250 for lifetime).
  • When you apply for a judges status, we suggest that you telephone your references and urge them to return their evaluations as soon as possible. Make copies of both pages of the enclosed Judges Application Reference Letter and send to your references to fill out and return to NASMA. All evaluations must be returned before your application can be submitted to the Judges Committee.
  • It will be up to the applicant to check on the status of the contents of his or her reference file. If it is not complete, the applicant can either send in new references or ask for the reference letters to be sent.
  • NASMA requires their Judges to hold a valid judging card in one or more of the following organizations: ADMS, AQHA, IBHA, AHSA, ApHC, PHBA, APHA, AAHA or any other horse breed associations.
  • If you are approved for judging status, your name will appear in the mule publications, will be sent to show committees planning sanctioned NASMA shows, and will be added to their list of judges by the American Donkey and Mule Society if you maintain membership in that association.
  • After receiving judge status in NASMA, you must maintain your annual NASMA dues in order to remain a member in good standing and maintain your judge status in NASMA.
  • Make copies of the Judges Application Reference Letter and send to your references for them to fill out and send back to NASMA.

Send your application with photo and references to the NASMA Judges Committee Chair.