Nationals Judges
INTRODUCING YOUR 2019
Jimmy Black
I was born and raised in South Carolina and still call the Palmetto
state home (as do the Clemson Tigers). My family was involved in
agriculture for many generations and horses and mules played a big
role in our livelihood. My family became involved with show horses in
the mid 1960s and I began showing in 1967 and participated in shows
throughout the South East.
I began my judging career in 1972 and since that time, I have judged
approximately 200 shows across the U.S. and Canada. I have previously
officiated at The Nationals in 2004, 2010 and 2016. I am honored and sincerely appreciate
being asked to judge again this year. Best of luck to all exhibitors and may the best horse win!
Donna Meyer
I am an accomplished rider in multiple disciplines. Originally from
Connecticut, I knew as a kid that I had “Equinitis”. In order to be able
to ride, I decided early on that working within the horse world would
get me there. I have worked professionally with horses since 1980,
specializing in the training and instruction of English and Western
dressage and combined training/jumping.
I currently own and operate a full service boarding and training barn in
Bryan, Texas. I am an active competitor who has earned my USDF Bronze
and Silver Medals. I have shown successfully through Grand prix and am 2 scores
away from earning my Gold Medal. I have won numerous horse of the year awards, Regional
championships and the Open Great American Insurance Group Championships with a stallion
I trained and adored in USDF Region 9.
I am an USDF Associate Instructor, a USEF "r" English dressage judge and a USEF “R” Western
Dressage Judge. Education and giving back to the sport has always been of utmost importance
to me. I pursued my chance to train at the Reitinstitut Von Neindorf in Germany. In 2013, I
won the Major Lindgren Scholarship for Instructors along with the Houston Dressage Societies
Bushager Award that enabled me to train for 6 weeks in Wellington, Florida with my two FEI
horses. I am currently the Region 9 Adult Education Chair for USDF and have held numerous
regional and local club offices. I continually attend clinics and continuing education programs
including attending the annual USDF convention, and regional and national judges programs.
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NWHA National News / August 2019