How To NOT Annoy The Judge

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How To NOT Annoy The Judge The book is published (finally): How to Not Annoy the Judge
Rider tips, Judge’s POV, horse show strategy meets blunt honesty.

📝 THE JUDGE’S CARD CHALLENGE  #2Let’s see what kind of wisdom we can collect from our horse show community!Imagine you’r...
11/01/2026

📝 THE JUDGE’S CARD CHALLENGE #2

Let’s see what kind of wisdom we can collect from our horse show community!

Imagine you’re standing at the in-gate beside an exhibitor who’s about to enter the show ring for the very first time.

They’re nervous. They’re excited. They’ve worked hard to get here.

You have just 10 seconds to give them ONE piece of advice before they trot through the gate.

🐴 What are you telling them?

It can be something your trainer taught you, something you learned the hard way, or something you wish someone had told you years ago.

Just ONE piece of advice!

Let’s fill the comments with wisdom worth passing along. 👇

This is the coolest thing ever!!
10/30/2026

This is the coolest thing ever!!

Sometimes reaching the next level in the show ring isn’t about learning something new. It’s about UNLEARNING something t...
10/29/2026

Sometimes reaching the next level in the show ring isn’t about learning something new. It’s about UNLEARNING something that’s been holding you back. 🏆

As both a trainer, competitor and a judge, I’ve seen how much our mindset influences our performance, our progress, and even how we interpret our results.

Confidence, criticism, mistakes, judging, winning, losing. Sometimes the biggest obstacles to achieving our goals aren’t our horses or our abilities. They’re the beliefs we’ve convinced ourselves are true.

And here’s the deal: You can be ambitious, competitive, and determined to win while still recognizing that every ride is an opportunity to grow.

📌 SAVE these slides and revisit them before your next horse show. Sometimes a little reminder is exactly what you need before you trot through that gate.

Which of these 10 things do YOU need to unlearn?

📚🐴 I’ll be at the Ocala International Horse Show next week, and I’m actually going to have a little more free time than ...
10/22/2026

📚🐴 I’ll be at the Ocala International Horse Show next week, and I’m actually going to have a little more free time than usual! So I’d love to spend some of it signing books and visiting with everyone!

If you already have a copy of How to NOT Annoy the Judge, bring it with you! I’d love to sign it!

And if you don’t have one yet, I’ll have copies available for purchase, or you can grab one on Amazon:

📖 https://a.co/d/07LQ3DvO

And PLEASE don’t be shy about coming up to me! I wrote this book for a reason, and one of the most rewarding parts of writing it has been connecting with the people who read it. I genuinely love hearing your thoughts, answering your questions and signing your books!

So whether you want a signed copy, have a question, or just want to introduce yourself, come find me in Barn S!

I’d love to see you! 🐴💕

10/21/2026

The struggle is real 😳😂

10/18/2026

I titled my book How to NOT Annoy the Judge, but apparently nobody at the Morgan Grand National needed the advice. 😂

Whether they’ve read the book or not, the exhibitors certainly brought their A game!

Eight days of exceptional horses, talented exhibitors, dedicated trainers, and outstanding competition. There’s nothing more rewarding as a judge than seeing horses and exhibitors enter the ring prepared, confident, and ready to give their best.

It was a privilege to work alongside such a wonderful group of fellow officials. Plenty of laughs, great conversations, and memories made!

As always, I was incredibly impressed with the Morgan Grand National show committee and management. The hard work and dedication behind an event of this caliber never go unnoticed.

And a huge thank you to Howie Schatzberg for once again capturing these moments so beautifully!

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Morgan Grand National such a memorable experience. Grateful to have been part of it! ❤️

Apparently I’ll do just about anything to sell a book. 😂📚Including borrowing the cutest mini and attempting an in-hand j...
10/03/2026

Apparently I’ll do just about anything to sell a book. 😂📚

Including borrowing the cutest mini and attempting an in-hand jumping photo shoot while holding my book.

First of all, this is much harder than it looks. It was also so much fun!

Second, Diva is the literal BEST. I was lucky enough to borrow her for these photos and she was an absolute professional. I can pretty much guarantee this little lady has NEVER annoyed a judge.

So, Diva does not need the advice, but the rest of us might.

How to NOT Annoy the Judge is available here:

📚 Amazon:
https://a.co/d/01ZcxKET

✍️ Signed copy:
https://how-to-not-annoy-the-judge.myshopify.com/products/how-to-not-annoy-the-judge-book

And apparently there are very few places I won’t take this book for a photo opportunity. 😂

09/25/2026

How To Not Annoy The Judge and succeed at life!
Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/02E4Qwxf

Allison Deardorff Alexzandra Corbett

I apologize for being a little MIA around here. Show season hit peak stress level, and apparently it’s more than a full-...
09/22/2026

I apologize for being a little MIA around here. Show season hit peak stress level, and apparently it’s more than a full-time job trying not to annoy the judges myself. 😂
Not entirely sure I accomplished that goal, but we survived.

Now that things have settled down a little, How to NOT Annoy the Judge is back in full social media swing, and we’re starting something new:

📝 THE JUDGE’S CARD CHALLENGE

Every so often, I’ll throw out a question designed to make us think a little more about how we show.

Challenge #1: You get to improve ONE thing before your next class. What are you choosing?

🐴 Performance
🎯 Accuracy
💪 Confidence
🧠 Mental game
👀 Ring awareness
✨ Presentation

You only get one. Drop yours in the comments. 👇

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