NSBA has announced that two international judging candidates have earned their Restricted International judges’ cards after completing the application and testing process. 

The following individuals are approved to judge International events holding NSBA-approved classes:

Marina Schwank, Germany
Laura Ellen Faris, Germany 

Marina and Laura also earned their AQHA international judges’ cards in May. 

NSBA is accepting applications for All Around and Category 1 judges’ cards through October 1, 2026, with testing in Weatherford, Texas, on November 30. Visit nsba.com/judges-application-forms for more information or to download an application. 

About NSBA

Established in 1983, National Snaffle Bit Association has expanded from its roots in the Western Pleasure discipline to recognize various disciplines and eight breed associations in competition. NSBA’s mission is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.

National Snaffle Bit Association has more than 20,000 active members and more than 44,000 registered horses across its ten alliance breed organizations. NSBA members earn more than $13.5 million in monetary awards at NSBA-sanctioned horse shows annually, and the association sanctions nearly 600 horse show events and close to 200,000 horse show entries each year.

To learn more about NSBA, please visit nsba.com.