Judges Biographies
professional including Doug Lilly, Carol Harris, and Dave Page. He has continued training youth, amateur, and open horses. Over the years Mike has wracked up quite a few accomplishments, not only for himself, but for his clients as well. To name a few accomplishments, he has had multiple AQHA World Champions, Reserve Champions, top tens at the All American Quarter Horse Congress and NSBA World Show. He has had his AQHA Judges card since 2008.
Rhonda Replogle
Rhonda Replogle of Clear Springs, Maryland has been on horseback since her mother took her riding as an infant. By age eight she made her debut in the show ring. As a youth Rhonda showed in the all around events earning Hi-Point Youth for the state of Pennsylvania. After high school, she attended The University of Findlay and went on to assistant train for Darlene Trein. In 1986 she started Rhonda Replogle Show Horses, LLC where she currently trains, shows, and breeds horses. Rhonda’s successes as a trainer include 7 Justin Rookies of the year, Reserve AQHA World Champion, and multiple AQHA High Points. Replogle has had her AQHA Judge’s card for 11 years, but also has APHA, NSBA, NRCHA and IBHA cards. The 18 year Breast Cancer Survivor attributes much of her success to her mother, Nancy. “She is my support and backbone of my business. If it wasn’t for her and my father, Ralph, I would not be were I am today.”
Robin Frid and his wife, Jenny, currently reside in Denton, Texas. Together they own and operate their training business focusing on youth, amateur, and select all around competition. Robin Frid Show Horses is entering its 23rd year in business. A Congress and AQHA World Champion himself, Robin has trained over 40 winners at both events. After his many accomplishments as a trainer and exhibitor Frid began his judging career in 2007 by obtaining both his AQHA and NSBA certifications. The modest horseman attributes his successes to an amazing support team. “I could not operate without the love and support of my wife Jenny and our amazing group of clients within the industry.”
Sally Puzacke
Sally Puzacke currently resides in New Philadelphia, OH with her husband, Jay. Together they own and operate Saltwell Western Store. Her parents started the store over 50 years ago. Sally enjoys judging and giving back to the youth of the industry through scholarship funds.
Rick Mowery
An Arizona native, Rick Mowery grew up learning the cutting horse business from one of the top trainers in the industry, his father. Mowery owns and operates a cutting horse facility in Weatherford, Texas. Rick serves as a Board of Director for the National Cutting Horse Association, he is an AQHA Professional Horseman, and is an AAAA NCHA Judge.
Robin Frid
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association would like to thank all the judges for taking the time to judge the 48th All American Quarter Horse Congress!
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