Judging panel

AUGUST 6 - 15 | KEYSTONE CENTRE

2026 judges

Meet the panel of judges who will be evaluating this year’s competition. With a wealth of knowledge and a shared love of the Arabian horse, they bring their credibility and expertise to every class.

 

MAIN RING

Liz Bentley

Joplin, Missouri, USA

With 60 years in horses and 47 as a trainer, Liz has judged at all levels including Nationals for 36 years. She's bred National Champions and earned titles in Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Ranch Riding, Trail, Side Saddle, and a Western Dressage World Championship. Highlights include a U.S. National Championship in Western Pleasure and National Top 10 finishes in Country English Pleasure and Driving.

Liz Bentley

Kim Morgan

Gainesville, Texas, USA

With 60 years of experience with Arabian horses and over 50 years as an equine professional, Kim has judged at the national level for 15 years, including at Scottsdale and U.S. Nationals. She has bred and trained multiple National Champion horses, with notable success in both in-hand halter and performance halter, and has coached numerous halter horses to national victories. 

Kim Morgan

Pamela Zimmerman

Edmonton, AB, Canada

With over 50 years focused on Arabians, Pamela has judged for 35 years at the highest levels, including U.S. Nationals, Mid-Summer Nationals, and World Championships in France, Australia, and Brazil. Her greatest pride is seeing her students become successful trainers and competitors at the national level.

Pamela Zimmerman

ALTERNATE RINGS

Working western


 

Pamela Zimmerman

Edmonton, AB, Canada

With over 50 years focused on Arabians, Pamela has judged for 35 years at the highest levels, including U.S. Nationals, Mid-Summer Nationals, and World Championships in France, Australia, and Brazil. Her greatest pride is seeing her students become successful trainers and competitors at the national level.

Pamela Zimmerman

sport horse


DRESSAGE TYPE

Donna Longacre

Location | Barn name

short bio

Donna Longacre

SPORT HORSE


HUNTER TYPE

Caroline Hawson

Palgrave, ON, Canada

Caroline began as a senior steward in 2012. She was accorded as a  hunter, hack, and equitation judge in 2014,  and became a senior jumper judge in 2025. Competing on Ontario's provincial circuit since the mid-1990s and the A/Gold circuit since the 2000s, she currently competes in the 1.00m jumpers. 

Caroline Hawson