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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 53 MIN

Hooves, Hair and Halters: Judging Across Species with Alex Pittman

from Taking the Reins with Clay Cavinder · host Clay Cavinder

This week, Clay sits down with Alex Pittman, accomplished livestock judge and collegiate judging team coach, for an insightful conversation about the art and science of judging. They dive into the similarities and differences between judging horses and other livestock, exploring how evaluation criteria and industry expectations shape each field. Alex also shares her perspective on coaching the next generation of judges, discussing the psychology behind training students to evaluate animals with confidence and precision. The episode touches on current industry trends, as well as the politics and behind-the-scenes dynamics that influence both the livestock and horse judging industries. Whether you're passionate about judging, coaching, or just curious about how decisions are made in the show ring, this episode offers valuable insights from one of the industry’s respected voices.

This week, Clay sits down with Alex Pittman, accomplished livestock judge and collegiate judging team coach, for an insightful conversation about the art and science of judging. They dive into the similarities and differences between judging horses and other livestock, exploring how evaluation criteria and industry expectations shape each field. Alex also shares her perspective on coaching the next generation of judges, discussing the psychology behind training students to evaluate animals with confidence and precision. The episode touches on current industry trends, as well as the politics and behind-the-scenes dynamics that influence both the livestock and horse judging industries. Whether you're passionate about judging, coaching, or just curious about how decisions are made in the show ring, this episode offers valuable insights from one of the industry’s respected voices.

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