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120th World’s Championship Horse Show Judges Chosen



Judges for the 120th World’s Championship Horse Show, taking place August 19-26, 2023, have been chosen. Divisions include Five-Gaited, Three-Gaited, Fine Harness, Saddlebred Pleasure, Equitation, Hackney/Harness Ponies, Roadster, In-Hand Division and American Saddlebred.
 
World's Championship Horse Show Judges:
A.J. Bruwer, Versailles, KY
Chad Cole, Louisville, KY
Richard Harris, Somers, CT
Rodney Hicks, Pittsfield, MA
Raymond Krussel, Richmond, IL
 

The 120th World’s Championship Horse Show is Aug. 19-26, 2023 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Freedom Hall. Learn about the history of this prestigious show.

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