Member satisfaction is our number one priority!! The testimonials below are entirely unedited comments from registered Horse Show Patterns.com members. In no way are the comments fabricated or altered (all comments are direct quotes).
Horse Show Patterns.com was developed by horse show judges for horse show judges, competitors and show managers and the future direction of the site will be a result of our member’s honest, direct feedback and suggestions. Please feel free to send your comments, kudos and / or input!!!
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The testimonials below are arranged in reverse chronological order (i.e. the most recently received comment first).
February, 2008
January, 2008
"When I signed up for a Plus membership with the contest going on, I thought how cool would it be if I won. At the same time I thought, there is no way I will win. I am so excited to have won the registration to the APHA Judges Academy! Thanks!"
Liz Barnard - Washington
July, 2007
"Thank you for such wonderful patterns, the wonderful job you do and the services you provide for judges!!!"
Joni Ebel - Nebraska 4-H Horse Judge
December, 2006
"Thank you so much. I received the Ipod from your drawing. I still can't believe it! How cool was that? Anyway, I'm just now getting ready to pick out some patterns for the Gold Coast starting in two days in Florida. It will be fun to pick from such a wide selection.
Thanks again."
Pam Scott - Florida
October, 2006
"HorseShowPatterns.com is such a great site. The patterns are just great.
Thank you."
Rhonda McCallum - Australia
September, 2006
"At a recent show I was judging in Washington State, the committee had assigned the patterns to another judge whose flight was delayed. Wanting to get the patterns posted the night before, HSP.com was able to save the day! I was able to provide professional, challenging patterns in minutes just by using the motel's computer. All my show committees have been impressed, especially when I can select, personalize, and email the patterns on-demand in minutes! I also use the service to aid in instructing my students and 4-H judging team members.
I will definitely be upgrading to a "PLUS" membership for next season!"
"Thank you so much for your website. It has cut my prep time for shows in half. I am able to e-mail professional looking patterns without have to create them myself on the computer. The show managers appreciate getting the patterns before the shows and making up pattern books for the exhibitors"
Thanks again,"
Amy Decker Horse Show Judge
August, 2006
"This service has been like a gift from Heaven. I judge many, many horse shows per year and the ease, professional appearance and easy access has been a tremendous help! Being able to email them in advance is wonderful. Exhibitors and show managers alike love the concise patterns. I recommend this site to all my judging colleagues. I use to spend hours putting patterns together. Now in a matter of minutes I have specialized, quality patterns. Thanks for this great site!"
Sincerely,
Daren Wright
Ptha, IBHA, ABRA,POAC, NASMA
ABRA National Board of Directors
August, 2006
"Dear Horse Show Patterns,
I used HSP to help me prepare my students for this years World Shows. Our last week of training before travel includes pattern work. It is so helpful to be able to show students different patterns each day and have them be able to learn them so quickly. After all, that is what it takes on the road. This site has been a great tool for me this year.
Thank You!"
Kathryn A. "Kit" Kope PS Dave, I am wearing the HSP shirt in the picture!!!!!!!
August, 2006
"This is a wonderful service. We do pattern books for our exhibitors and these patterns make our book look so professional and they are easy to read. I encourage all Judges to use this service."
Barbara Fisher Show Manager/Secretary AQHA Shows
May, 2006
"HorseShowPatterns.com has cut my time in 1/2 preparing for my shows. I will recommend this service to all judges for quality patterns"
Dennis Clement PtHA, IBHA, ABRA, AMHA, POA, 4-H Ohio, Michigan and Indiana Judge
May, 2006
"I have used Horseshowpatterns.com for a couple of years now. I believe concise and easy to read patterns make a real difference to exhibitors. As a judge, I really enjoy creating my own patterns. Your new feature allows me to provide professionally looking patterns that are specificto the show I am judging."
Kathy Callahan-Smith 2006 AHA National Show Judge
USEF, AHA approved judge
April, 2006
"I just used your patterns in Australia and they loved the patterns and the professionalism presented. I love being able to e-mail these patterns in advance to the shows that request them in advance – the show managers greatly appreciate it and this is less paper I have to lug with me in my brief case through the airports… The exhibitors greatly appreciate having not only professional patterns at appropriate levels for their respective classes, but they appreciate them being clearly and concisely drawn and stated. The days of throwing patterns together (that are often poorly drawn and not ideally legible) moments before the show begins should be long behind us all… As a show manager, also, we should not settle for anything less that what HorseShowPatterns.com provides for our exhibitors to follow."
Dale Barnett - Murray, Kentucky 4 time APHA World and Youth World Show judge
2006 Australian National Paint Horse Show
March, 2006
"It is important to me that I project professionalism at each horse show I judge. The patterns from horseshowpatterns.com give me the look I am after when presenting patterns to the exhibitors. They are easy for the exhibitor to read and give me many choices as to what I would want to ask from an exhibitor. Thanks."
Clay A. Cavinder Horse Judging Team Coach at Texas A M University
AQHA, APHA, ApHC, PHBA, and NSBA Approved Judge
2006 APHA World Show Judge
Coach of 2002, 2005 AQHA World Champion Judging Team
December, 2005
"To create HorseShowPatterns.com was one of the best ideas in the horse show scene......We use your service to create patterns for our big shows like the Bavarian and European Paint Horse Championships but also for our all breed regional shows. The various patterns in different levels allow use in all categories. Also the preparation of the students is simplified – no hand drawing, no big collections of old show catalogs – only a few minutes on the PC with an easy working site and you have nice designed patterns with an customized headline. Thank you!!"
Monika Hagen in Bavaria, Germany
December, 2005
"Thank you for your wonderful site!! I use your patterns in a different manner than most people...I show "model" horses. We strive to have our entries as "realistic" as possible...and using your patterns in trail, showmanship, etc., give my entries that something "extra" to impress the judge. The different levels of patterns available make them easily useable with the gaits and positions of the models."
Susan Hargrove
November, 2005
"I used your patterns for our Western Paint World Show in Bakersfield, CA the end of October - everyone loved them! They printed very nicely and looked so professional with our club and show info on them. You sure made it easier for us to get our act together!"
Lynn Molina Molina Show Services
September, 2005
"I am not a judge nor a show manager, just an exhibitor. But to the competitors, the clarity of the patterns is so important. It is refreshing to receive a pattern that is concise, easy to read and legible! I can't tell you how difficult it is to decipher hand-drawn and messy patterns. I'm always happy when I get to a show and see that they're using one of the patterns from Horseshowpatterns.com. We need to get every Judge using this site!"
Deborah Curtis - North Salem, Indiana Horse Show Exhibitor
August, 2005
"Thanks for the new improvements and hard work. I have used your site
often and have always been so thankful knowing that the patterns I need
are only minutes away and can be picked and printed so fast. I have also
recieved several compliments on how my patterns look when I arrive at the
shows to judge."
Heidi Leef - Tomball, TX
August, 2005
"This is a great tool that benefits all involved with horse shows – from management to exhibitors to judges. The patterns are easy to access, and are exceptionally well-developed in both visual and written instructions. I especially appreciate the creative and fair patterns to evaluate these classes that HorseShowPatterns.com provides."
"I think your website is awesome! It makes us judges look very professional!"
Theresa Martinez - CO Show Manager
July, 2005
"I am so happy to be a member of this site. I manage 6 shows every summer and with all the patterns I have
to come up with, HorseShowPatterns.com will be a big time saver for me. Thanks for a great service!!!"
Sue - NH Show Manager
June, 2005
"I have used the patterns on your site for both judging and show management. You have a great
selection of patterns and a this is a great service for the horse show industry!"
"Keep up the great work!"
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"We used your trail patterns at our Grand Island show and the pattern went quickly but was still a good test
of the trail horses. The judges appreciated a fast pattern yet the exhibitors were also very happy with the pattern."
Sandy Jirkovsky - NE APHA, APHC, NSBA, AQHA, NRHA, and NRCHA
June, 2005
"I have used the patterns on your site for both judging and show management. You have a great
"What a great idea you have come up with! I have used your site this year
to create patterns for all the shows I have judged. It has saved me an
enormous amount of time. I found a couple of your patterns that worked well for me and I can just
click and transfer those patterns to my next show! The new upgrades are
even better. I also use this site as a training tool for my clients. It
helps me get my students ready for shows. We love the level III patterns
and especially the trail courses. All I have to do is elevate poles to
make it even more challenging. Great job and Thank You!"
Kathryn A. "Kit" Kope PtHA, IBHA, POAC judge APHA and NSBA approved
June, 2005
"I use your horse show patterns for a High School Equestrian Team. I just found this service and am thrilled with it!"
Ann Cowan - Michigan
May, 2005
"I started to work with your patterns some weeks ago and am really glad to have this help. I also appreciate the new trail courses. Thank you for this great service."
"Something needed to be done and you responded!! Thank you so much for creating such a professional and convenient service. HorseShowPatterns.com takes judging to another level!!! Great job, I love the site!!!"
Patti Carter - Ontario, Canada AQHA, APHA, NRHA, NSBA, NRCHA, PHBA, USEF Judge
AQHA and APHA Instructor
May, 2005
"I love the site....and have used your patterns for several different shows I have judged!!! I love the fact that I can customize the patterns and e-mail them to show management ahead of time to be included in pattern books for exhibitors. I also used several patterns as practice for my students preparing to go to the IHSA National Show where the team placed 4th overall!"
Bonnie Miller APHA, APHC, AQHA, NRCHA, NRHA, NSBA, PHBA, PTHA Approved Judge
2005 APHA World Show Judge
May, 2005
"What a great idea and service for Judges and Show Managers!!!"
Sally Griffin - Texas Professional Horse Show Manager
May, 2005
"I LOVE THE SITE!!! JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!"
Phyllis Rasmussen - Wisconsin
April, 2005
"The patterns on Horse Show Patterns.com are well thought out and easy to read. I now have different patterns to use depending on the level of competition at the shows."
Charlie Cole APHA and AQHA Approved Judge
2004 AQHA Congress Judge
2002, 2003 and 2004 APHA World Show High Point Exhibitor
Numerous World Champions
April, 2005 "This is way too cool!!!"
"I judge 25-30 horse shows a year. This will be a HUGE time saver!! THANK YOU!!"
anonymous
April, 2005
"I wish you would have started this 25 years ago!!!"
"Thank you for such wonderful patterns, the wonderful job you do and the services you provide for judges!!!"
"HorseShowPatterns.com is such a great site. The patterns are just great.
"At a recent show I was judging in Washington State, the committee had assigned the patterns to another judge whose flight was delayed. Wanting to get the patterns posted the night before, HSP.com was able to save the day! I was able to provide professional, challenging patterns in minutes just by using the motel's computer. All my show committees have been impressed, especially when I can select, personalize, and email the patterns on-demand in minutes! I also use the service to aid in instructing my students and 4-H judging team members.
"This service has been like a gift from Heaven. I judge many, many horse shows per year and the ease, professional appearance and easy access has been a tremendous help! Being able to email them in advance is wonderful. Exhibitors and show managers alike love the concise patterns. I recommend this site to all my judging colleagues. I use to spend hours putting patterns together. Now in a matter of minutes I have specialized, quality patterns. Thanks for this great site!" 
"Dear Horse Show Patterns,
"HorseShowPatterns.com has cut my time in 1/2 preparing for my shows. I will recommend this service to all judges for quality patterns"
"I have used Horseshowpatterns.com for a couple of years now. I believe concise and easy to read patterns make a real difference to exhibitors. As a judge, I really enjoy creating my own patterns. Your new feature allows me to provide professionally looking patterns that are specificto the show I am judging."
"I just used your patterns in Australia and they loved the patterns and the professionalism presented. I love being able to e-mail these patterns in advance to the shows that request them in advance – the show managers greatly appreciate it and this is less paper I have to lug with me in my brief case through the airports… The exhibitors greatly appreciate having not only professional patterns at appropriate levels for their respective classes, but they appreciate them being clearly and concisely drawn and stated. The days of throwing patterns together (that are often poorly drawn and not ideally legible) moments before the show begins should be long behind us all… As a show manager, also, we should not settle for anything less that what HorseShowPatterns.com provides for our exhibitors to follow."
"It is important to me that I project professionalism at each horse show I judge. The patterns from horseshowpatterns.com give me the look I am after when presenting patterns to the exhibitors. They are easy for the exhibitor to read and give me many choices as to what I would want to ask from an exhibitor. Thanks."
"Thank you for your wonderful site!! I use your patterns in a different manner than most people...I show "model" horses. We strive to have our entries as "realistic" as possible...and using your patterns in trail, showmanship, etc., give my entries that something "extra" to impress the judge. The different levels of patterns available make them easily useable with the gaits and positions of the models."
"This is a great tool that benefits all involved with horse shows – from management to exhibitors to judges. The patterns are easy to access, and are exceptionally well-developed in both visual and written instructions. I especially appreciate the creative and fair patterns to evaluate these classes that HorseShowPatterns.com provides."
"I have used the patterns on your site for both judging and show management. You have a great
selection of patterns and a this is a great service for the horse show industry!"
"I have used the patterns on your site for both judging and show management. You have a great
"What a great idea you have come up with! I have used your site this year
to create patterns for all the shows I have judged. It has saved me an
enormous amount of time. I found a couple of your patterns that worked well for me and I can just
click and transfer those patterns to my next show! The new upgrades are
even better. I also use this site as a training tool for my clients. It
helps me get my students ready for shows. We love the level III patterns
and especially the trail courses. All I have to do is elevate poles to
make it even more challenging. Great job and Thank You!" 
"Something needed to be done and you responded!! Thank you so much for creating such a professional and convenient service. HorseShowPatterns.com takes judging to another level!!! Great job, I love the site!!!"
"I love the site....and have used your patterns for several different shows I have judged!!! I love the fact that I can customize the patterns and e-mail them to show management ahead of time to be included in pattern books for exhibitors. I also used several patterns as practice for my students preparing to go to the IHSA National Show where the team placed 4th overall!"
"The patterns on Horse Show Patterns.com are well thought out and easy to read. I now have different patterns to use depending on the level of competition at the shows."
"I wish you would have started this 25 years ago!!!"
