Our Judges

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, I grew up riding hunters. After graduating from The Ohio State University Equine program, I moved to North Texas, where I attained judges' cards with APHA, ApHC, AQHA Level 1, NSBA, NCHA, and PtHA. There, I became immersed in the horse show community—judging and showing. After many years in Texas, I moved back to Pennsylvania and have a farm near Gettysburg. I hope to show in ranch competition this summer.

My name is Lori Gordon. I co-own and manage Post Quarter Horses, a full-service training and marketing business since 1986. My students and I have placed Top 3 at the AQHA World Show and Top 5 at the Quarter Horse Congress. I hold two Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Communications. Some of the major shows I have judged are the AQHA Level 1 Championships, World Shows for APHA, NSBA, ApHC, PHBA, PtHA, ABRA, IBHA, POAC. I have also judged the IEA Finals, IHSA Semifinals, YEDA Nationals, AQHA Gulf Coast, Georgia On My Mind, Oregon Summer Circuit, Buckeye Classic, Corporate Challenge, Gold N Grand, Region 6 & 9, Canadian National, Color Breed Congress, Tough Enough To Wear Pink, and APHA, ApHC and POAC Congress.

Internationally, I have judged in Australia, Japan, Belgium, Denmark, Germany (including Equita Lyon, France), and the Italian, Swedish, Dutch, French, and European Championships. I am an AQHA and APHA Professional Horsewoman and served 5 years as an AQHA Steward. I have conducted clinics both domestically and internationally and have been successfully training and judging for over 35 years. I am also a certified equine appraiser and real estate investor and currently own five properties.

Pat Smith lives in Sugar Hill, Georgia, with her husband, Ike. She has been a judge for over 30 years. She has been active in the horse industry since her teens—showing, training, and working with Quarter Horse farms. She holds judges’ cards with IBHA, APHA, PtHA, ApHC, and NSBA. She has judged numerous prestigious events including IBHA, ApHC, PtHA, and APHA shows. She says, “I am very excited to judge your show and hope everyone has a safe and great event.”