Judges

Terry Jones Brennan of Summerhill Farm in Hollister, CA, has been a part of a family-owned Morgan breeding program her entire life. Terry has trained and shown family-owned Morgans to championship titles at world, regional and local shows.

For over 30 years, Terry has been a licensed USEF judge, carrying a large ‘R’ in Morgans, Andalusians and Friesians.  Judging the Morgan Grand National is always an honor for Terry as it showcases the best of what the Morgan breed has to offer.

Lisa makes her home just north of Kansas City Missouri where she has owned and operated Linden Hill Stables for the past 20 years. A graduate of Stephens College and a Horse Trainer’s Kid, Lisa has had the opportunity to be involved with American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Hackney Ponies and Roadsters for most of her life. She is the mother of Madison Pope, a well known Junior Exhibitor and enjoys her free time “being Mom.” 

Lisa holds a USEF Judges license in Morgans, Saddlebred, Equitation, Hackney Ponies and Roadsters. She is also Co-Chair of the UPHA Exceptional Challenge, Co-Chair of the NCHS Summer Kick off Horse show and the UPHA Chapter 5 Secretary. Lisa is honored to be on the panel of Judges for this year’s Morgan Grand National.

Owner/Manager of Sunrise Stables in Versailles, Kentucky, Melissa Moore is a complete professional. Not only does she turn out champion show horses, she also runs a successful breeding program, standing four stallions and caring for approximately 25 broodmares. Dedicated to perfecting her training and showing skills, Melissa has become well-known in the winner’s circle. Over her relatively young career, she has personally accumulated over 55 World Championship or Reserve World Championship titles. She has trained approximately 35 additional horses that have won World or National Championship titles for their owners. The American Saddlebred Horse is in her blood, being the daughter of legendary Hall of Fame horse trainers, Tom and Donna Moore and sister to World Champion trainer, Melinda Moore.

In addition, Melissa is a sought-after judge and adjudicates at approximately five shows a year from Coast to Coast. Notably, the UPHA American Royal, the South African National Championship, Lexington Junior League, The Royal Winter Fair, The Morgan Grand National and the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.

Sheri retired as a professional trainer to pursue her judging career full time.  Sheri is a multi-carded judge and currently holds cards for the Arabian, Morgan and Pinto Horse Associations as well as a USEF Saddle Seat Equitation card.  She has judged internationally as well as multiple National and World Shows.  Sheri is currently serving as the Chair of the Equitation and Showmanship Committee for the Arabian Horse Association.