Judges & Officials

Halter & Performance Judges | 2025 Australian Arabian National Championships

Robbie Den Hartog (Netherlands)

I was born into a family of horse people, 4th generation in horses, tracing back to 1860.

Since 1965 in Arabian horses, as the owner of the world known Kossack Stud in Holland.

I have been a jockey, showjumper, with almost 50 years experience in training and showing Arabian horses in halter.

I have been an International Judge 8 for years; and have judged in Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway, Poland, Hungary, Tsjechia, Russia, Estonia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Maroc, Egypt and Bahrein.

This will be my first visit to Australia.

Jim Porcher (USA)

Jim Porcher (USA) was raised on a working cattle ranch in New Mexico and has been deeply involved in the horse industry as a trainer, breeder, and judge since the 1970s. Over the years, he has trained National winners in a wide range of disciplines, including Western Pleasure, Country English Pleasure, Show Hack, Hunter Pleasure, Halter, and Working Hunters. He has shown National winners in Spain and International winners at the European World Cup.

Jim has also served as a judge at the U.S. Arabian Nationals and in Spain, bringing his knowledge and experience to the judging arena. He retired from professional training and is now reclassified as an Amateur competitor. Jim competes in the Working Hunter division with his homebred Anglo-Arabians.

In addition to his competitive endeavors, Jim serves as Chair of the AHA Region 8 Show Commission, Director of AHA Region 8, and Commission Chair for the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, Western Dressage World Championships Show Manager.

Erica Stotter (Australia)

I am from WA; but have lived elsewhere in both Australia and around the world. I was a primary school teacher, retiring after more than 35 years.

In 1985 I founded Tazi Arabian Stud, breeding a number of Purebreds and Derivatives. Most recently, my daughter and I founded ACARA Park – breeding our first foals in a very long time in 2022.

In the past, I competed with my Purebreds in a variety of disciplines. I currently compete on my Arabian mares in Halter, Showhorse, Dressage and Costume.

I am a National Panel judge with The Arabian Horse Society of Australia and Dilutes Australia; an EA Showhorse and Dressage judge; and a Showhorse Council Judge

My equine goals are to continue breeding beautiful but functional Arabians, competing, and upgrade and expand my judging knowledge and experience.

Personal goals are to become a grey nomad and travel Australia with my wonderful and forever patient husband, squeeze in a visit to Victoria Falls, Antarctica to see the Southern Aurora, and Canada to see the Northern Lights.

I am honored to be invited to judge at the 2025 Australian National Arabian Championships and look forward to seeing all your beautiful horses.

Sheree Taylor (Australia)

I have been Involved with horses since the age of 6yo, competing at shows and pony club in my teens. I discovered the Arabian horse while working for a local Arabian stud at the age of 15. Together with my mum and late sister, we founded “Shiranna Arabians” in 1984, breeding Purebred Arabians and Arabian Derivative’s.

My daughter has followed in my footsteps, sharing my strong passion for the Arabian breed. We have been fortunate enough to breed many Australian National Champions over the years, in halter and saddle. One of our greatest achievements as a stud is reaching 6 generations of our breeding program. I am a National Panel AHSA judge.

I’ve been lucky enough to judge all over Australia and New Zealand, judging at Arabian, Miniature Horses, All Breeds and Coloured /Dilute shows in halter and performance. I am delighted and honoured to be invited to judge at the 2025 Australian Arabian National Championships and looking forward to judging some of the beautiful horses our country has to offer.

Shannon Parry (Australia)

I have been actively involved in the Arabian breed for over 35 years now, showing, training, and breeding these beautiful horses. I was drawn to this breed for their beauty, their athletic abilities and their beautiful natures.

I am an AHSA National Panel judge and actively involved in the Arabian Horse Association of QLD as president where we run the successful and long lived Arabian Challenge Show.

With my daughters I have been very fortunate to own and produce some very special purebred and derivative Arabian horses over the years, which we travelled the country showing them in all disciplines from halter to saddle, western, costume, dressage and open show horse events.

I have judged all breeds of horses from Arabians to miniature horses, heavy horses to welsh ponies and open hack events, all over Australia as well as New Zealand.

I am very much looking forward to judging at the Australian National Championships and wish all competitors the very best of luck.

Show Officials | 2025 Australian Arabian National Championships

2025 Australian Arabian National Championships Officials