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OE Officials - Hunter/Jumper Judge Certification
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This pathway will guide you through each step to become certified as an Ontario Equestrian Hunter Jumper Judge.
While you can complete these steps in your preferred order, the OE Hunter/Jumper Judge Clinic must be completed before you take the exam or complete your shadowing hours. Once all steps are finished, you will be eligible to purchase your annual OE Judge License.
To obtain an Ontario Equestrian (OE) Judge License, you must be at least 18 years of age. Please note that some certification steps expire and must be updated or resubmitted before renewing your license. You must ensure all steps are marked as complete before purchasing or renewing your license.
Need assistance or have questions? Please contact OE at competitions@ontarioequestrian.ca.
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1 - Program Application The first step to becoming an Ontario Equestrian Hunter Jumper Judge is to complete the program application. To complete your application, you will need to submit the following:
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Application Form — Outlining your interest in course judging and equestrian experience.
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Professional Reference — Obtained from an active OE or EC licensed judge or coach.
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Code of Conduct — Signed agreement to the Ontario Equestrian Officials Code of Conduct.
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| OE Officials Program Application | |
| OE Officials Program Reference Form | |
| Officials Code of Conduct | |
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2 - eLearning Modules In order to maintain certification as an Ontario Equestrian Hunter/Jumper Judge, you must complete the following eLearning modules:
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Concussion Awareness
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Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments
Please Note: These courses expire and must be retaken every three years to maintain your active status. |
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| Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments | |
| Equestrian Canada: Concussion Awareness | |
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3 - Hunter/Jumper Judge Training The OE Hunter/Jumper Judge Clinic provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to begin officiating at Ontario Equestrian (OE) sanctioned competitions. You will gain a solid understanding of current Equestrian Canada (EC) rules and practical insight into the role of a judge. Led by experienced professionals, the program features a dynamic mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience, giving you the confidence to step into the ring as an official. Important Clinic Guidelines:
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| OE Hunter/Jumper Judging Clinic | |
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4 - Hunter/Jumper Judge Exam Following completion of the OE Hunter/Jumper Judge Clinic and application (Steps 1 to 3), you will be eligible to complete the OE Course Design Exam.
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Passing Score — Must pass this 49-question exam with a score of 85% or higher.
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Time Limit — You have 75 minutes to complete this exam.
Open-Book Resources:During the exam, you should have access to the following materials:
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| OE Hunter/Jumper Judge Exam | |
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5 - Shadowing Requirement Following completion of the Hunter/Jumper Judge Clinic and Application (Steps 1 to 3), you will be eligible to begin the shadowing requirement. To complete this step, you must shadow an active, licensed OE or EC Judge.
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Hunter Shadowing — One full day of shadowing a licensed judge at a hunter competition.
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Jumper Shadowing — One full day of shadowing a licensed judge at a jumper competition.
Once you have completed your hours, your supervising OE or EC Licensed Judge will be required to fill out and submit a shadowing evaluation form. Important Recommendation: Before completing your shadowing hours, we strongly recommend that you contact Ontario Equestrian to confirm they approve the specific Official you plan to shadow. |
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| Hunter/Jumper Judge Shadowing Form | |