About Mark Sheridan
Certifications:
- 2018, American Buckskin Registry Association Judge
- 2017, Palomino Horse Breeders of America Judge
- 2016, American Paint Horse Association Judge
- 2015, APHA Professional Horseman’s Association Member
- 2015, APHA Certified Clinician
- 2015, AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Judge
- 2000, AQHA Professional Horseman’s Association Member
- 1993, American Quarter Horse Association Judge (AAAA Ranking)
- 1993, National Snaffle Bit Association Judge (Category 1 Ranking)
Experience:
- Over 40 years producing winning all around show horses
- Trained and coached four AQHYA Reserve World Champions
in both English and Western Divisions - Six time judge, AQHA World Championship Show
- Two time judge, AQHYA World Championship Show
- Five time judge, All American Quarter Horse Congress
- Judge NSBA World Championship Show
- Two time judge, European Championships
- Five time judge, Canadian Nationals
- Three time judge, Congress Masters Judge
- Three time judge, Australian Championships
- Judge, Japan Western Championships
- Judge, New Zealand Championships
- Judge, Western Australia Quarter Horse Championships
- Judge, Victoria Australia Quarter Horse Championships
- Two time judge, NCAA Collegiate Nat’l Championships
- Judge, IHSA Collegiate Nat’l Championships
- Five time judge, Florida Gold Coast Circuit
- Five time judge, Arizona Sun Country Circuit
- Three time Reichert Celebration Judge
- Authors Articles Found in Numerous Nationally Published Magazines
- Conducts National and International Clinics
- Assisted in Training 2013 Australian World Cup Team
- Coached an Exhibitor for AQHA World Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
- Produced three DVD series on Perfect Lead Changes
- NSBA Bootcamp Clinician
Education:
- Graduate NE. Farrier School 1977
- Bachelor of Science Equestrian Studies 1980
University of Findlay, Ohio
Honors:
- University of Findlay Wall of Fame
- 2008 Arizona Quarter Horse Association Most Valuable Professional Horseman
Offices Held:
- Board Member-Scottsdale Community College Equine Science Advisory Committee
- Board Member-University of Findlay Equine Science Advisory Committee
- Past President Arizona Quarter Horse Association 2002
- Board Member – Arizona Quarter Horse Association Since 1987
- Past NSBA Advisory Council Member
Affiliations and Memberships:
- American Quarter Horse Association
- National Snaffle Bit Association
- National Reining Horse Association
- Arizona State Horsemen’s Association
- Arizona Appaloosa Association
- American Paint Horse Association
- Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association
- Palomino Horse Breeders of America
- Arizona Quarter Horse Association
- Appaloosa Horse Club Association
- World Conformation Horse Association
- Pinto Horse Association of America
- United States Equestrian Federation
- Arizona Paint Horse Club
- American Buckskin Registry Association
