Through the Eyes of a Driving Judge
What Is the Judge Looking For
With FEI Driving Judge Francois Bergeron
Step into the judge’s seat and discover what truly makes a winning drive.
Through the Eyes of a Driving Judge offers an inside look at how performances are evaluated, what details make the difference, and how to present your horse and turnout at their very best. Whether you’re an aspiring judge, a competitor, or simply passionate about sport, this symposium will sharpen your eye and deepen your understanding of what judges are really looking for.
The clinic will run alongside the Driving Competition at the 2026 55+ Games.
Friday & Saturday: Post-competition Q&A sessions with Francois Bergeron
Sunday: A full day of hands-on judging, discussion, and demonstrations with guest drivers
Location: North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association
Dates: September 11–13
The clinic is offered at no cost to competitors registered to compete in the 2026 Driving Competition at the 55+ Games.
Registration fee for all others: $150.00
Register here: https://hcbc.online/EventReg?State=Ticket&EventAlias=10288
About the Clinician and Judge of the Driving at the 2026 55+ Games – Francois Bergeron
Francois Bergeron is an FEI 3* Combined Driving Judge and one of Canada’s leading officials in the sport of carriage driving. Based in Québec, he has been actively involved in the driving community for over 35 years as a competitor, coach, and judge.
Francois has competed extensively across Canada and the United States in both pleasure and combined driving, earning multiple championships, including the American Driving Society North American Preliminary Championship title.
He began judging in 2003 and has since officiated at competitions across North America. His credentials include Senior Combined Driving Judge status with Equestrian Canada and the American Driving Society, as well as USEF “R” Judge certification. In 2021, he achieved FEI 2* status, becoming one of the highest-ranked driving judges in Canada.
Known for his depth of knowledge and passion for the sport, Francois is highly regarded for his ability to educate and mentor drivers and officials, bringing clarity and insight into what judges are truly looking for in the ring.
Through the Eyes of a Ranch Horse Judge
What Is the Judge Looking For
With 2026 55+ Games Ranch Horse Judge Jodie Moore
Step into the judge’s boots and gain a clearer understanding of what truly makes a standout ranch horse.
Through the Eyes of a Ranch Horse Judges’ Clinic offers an inside look at how performances are evaluated—from correctness and maneuver execution to authenticity, attitude, and overall presentation.
This clinic is ideal not only for ranch horse competitors and judges but also for general performance judges or anyone looking to sharpen their eye and broaden their understanding of scoring, movement, and presentation across disciplines. Whether you’re an aspiring judge, competitor, or enthusiast, you’ll gain tools to better understand what judges are really looking for in the pen.
The clinic will run alongside the Ranch Horse Competition at the 2026 55+ Games.
Friday & Saturday: Post-competition Q&A sessions with Jodie Moore
Sunday: A full day of hands-on judging, discussion, and demonstrations with riders and horses
Location: North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association
Dates: September 11–13
The clinic is offered at no cost to competitors participating in the 2026 Ranch Horse Competition at the 55+ Games.
Registration fee for all others: $150.00
Register here: https://hcbc.online/EventReg?State=Ticket&EventAlias=10289
About the Ranch Horse Judge and Clinician – Jodie Moore
Jodie Moore is a highly respected, multi-carded judge and brings an extensive background in multiple disciplines, from being licensed to Gallop on the race tracks of California to coaching/training/exhibiting World and National Champions in Paint, Pinto, Appaloosa, Quarter Horse and Arabian. An APHA Professional Horseman and HCBC Industry Professional of the year, Jodie is also an APHA, PtHA, ABRA, ASHA, WRHA, and HCBC approved judge.
Jodie has extensive experience in the show pen as both a competitor and official, Jodie brings a practical and knowledgeable perspective to ranch horse evaluation, emphasizing correctness, functionality, and true working ability.