The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Junior Judging Contest will be a highlight at the Ninth Annual National Academy Championship, held at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN.

On Saturday, November 1, 2008, starting at 9 a.m., Junior Judges will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge as they judge four to six classes. Junior Judges must be in the judging section before the gate closes in order to judge the class.

The Junior Judging Contest, sponsored by Directional Coaching, is open to all youth 17 and under and requires no previous experience. Ribbons will be awarded to winners in two divisions, with an overall high-point champion. Sponsored by LeCheval, the high-point prize package includes a lime green hat box and a mini caboodle.

For more information, contact Rebecca Sturm-Clauser at (434) 942-4749. For the entire schedule of classes at the National Academy Championship, go to www.bandwstables.com/Pages/nacs.html.