FORM TO FUNCTION:
Assessing the Fjord Horse

An Educational Event

Presented by Full Moon Farm

November 7 and 8, 2026
Private Farm | Pennington, NJ

Featuring Clinician, Wayne G. Hipsley, B.Sc., MSc

Wayne G. Hipsley is an internationally recognized educator, horse show judge, and equine evaluation expert with more than 50 years of experience in the horse industry.

He is the founder and head trainer of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry’s Evaluator Training Program and served for many years as the Registry’s Head Evaluator. Wayne is the author of Guidelines and Handbook for Judging Fjord Horses and a recipient of the Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Outstanding Service Award.

Clinic Format

• Live, hands-on evaluation in a small group setting
• Real-time explanation and discussion
• Emphasis on form, function, and movement

Please note:

Space is limited to 20 auditors. Auditing in person is free of charge.
Registration is opens on 10/1/2026 and closes when full.
Videos of the assessments will be made available free of charge after the event. Also, electronic versions of the handout material will be made available.
Setting is an indoor ring on a private farm.

What You Will Experience

• Assessment of individual horses
• Comparisons among like groups of horses
• Instruction and printed information designed to help participants develop an educated eye for conformation

Link to Interest Form

Tentative Schedule

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 7, 2026

Full Moon Farm

170 Marshall Corner Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

Farm opens: 7:30 a.m.
Clinic begins: 8:30 a.m.
Estimated clinic length: 3.5 to 4 hours

Assessment

Featured Horse Groups

Breeding Stallions
Mares (related to Orka)

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 8, 2026