Horse judging practice of a class of 4 young colts. Various breed associations, such as the american quarter horse. You can find links to purchase the most current 4h horse show and judging guide as well as patterns and scoresheets for use as a judge. The illustrations and suggested terminology maybe used to. It is a companion to the youth and collegiate horse judging leader guide.
We share a tremendous amount of current information on our website including but not limited to membership forms, horse. The online horse judging videos are designed to assist horse judging team coaches and judging team members in their quest to become more knowledgeable and more skilled judges. This manual is designed as a guide for developing a successful horse judging team as well as a keen eye for evaluating horses in performance and halter events. Yakima county market livestock judging contest 3222021 2021 nc ffa horse evaluation cde round 1 3252021 virginia state equismartz horse judging contest 3272021. Judging on horse ugm learning objectives bagaimanakah. The team was made up of madison burke, morgan mcgarry, nick kilburg, and makaila moore.
In other words, the way that horse is put together or conformed is directly related to the way a horse will perform. Resources the official website of british showjumping. Kentuckys horse judging manual no charge washingtons horse judging manual no charge there are several videos available for loan from the regional office. Judges who hold national breed judging cards andor are approved 4h judges from other states have completed the application form and have been approved by the state 4h horse program committee. At one less thing, we understand so weve made it easier for you. British showjumping regularly produce resources for our officials to use. Teams may be selected by any procedure which a state deems appropriate. Introductory level north carolina 4h horse judging manual. This list has been compiled to show the overseas judges who have been to australia in the past and judged at wpcs of aust run events. This illustrated publication includes the following topics. Not only is he the longest and most sloping in his shoulder, but he combines this advantage with a shorter, stronger top line. Action, balance, conformation performance or the inability to perform. Horse judging resource material nc state extension.
Each state is invited to enter one 4h horse judging team. Kentucky horse achievement program level 1 4h programs electronic file created in 2000. This manual explains how to evaluate horses in contests or as potential purchases. Because certain breed types change frequently, this guide. Washington 4h horse judging manual washington state cooperative extension em4797 by newman, jerry editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Horse judging manual animal sciences electronic file created in 2004 4af01po. Judges should note them at the bottom of the test sheet and deduct them from the final mark. We will be learning to evaluate horses, horsemanship skills, and general performance. Whether youre competing in 4h horse judging, ffa horse evaluation or collegiate horse judging events, youll find the competitive horse judging manual to. These are some great cites to study for hippology and some have quiz bowl questions and the hippology stations, so you could print them off. How to use the horsejudging manual this manual is designed to serve as a guide for the development of skills as an equine judge. You can observe structure underline, level croup, pastern angle and leg set. Horse judging practice humble independent school district. The problem is you can only use them a few times before your students end up memorizing the placings.
Judging manual 4h horse judging guide at oklahoma state. The ifbb in the usa and nabba in the uk were the only organisations with any profile and so we formed the nzfbb, affiliated to the ifbb, to organise the sport of. Youth and collegiate horse judging manual cd our price. Aqha releases updated competitive horse judging manual. Instead, it lists terms that can be used to describe any individual, no matter the type or style prescribed by a speci. Horse judging nelson academy of agricultural sciences. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breedspecific features. Another opportunity is the equine educational expo e 3, which hosts our statelevel horse judging contest along with hippology, horse bowl and communications and will be held april 1718, 2015. This manual is designed to serve as a guide for the development of skills as an equine judge.
Horse judging is the evaluation of the conformation and perform ance traits of a horse. Mar 12, 2016 the development of young minds and horse judging skills is of utmost importance to the vitality of the american quarter horse and the equine industry as a whole. The author is grateful to his secretaries betty knutsen and rozanne mcgrath for their untiring aid in assembling this manual and making it a reality. Apr 4, 2015 finding practice classes for your horse judging team is a neverending quest. The horse s topline should be one smooth, continuous line. Know the parts of a horse and their location know which parts are most important and the most desirable form of each part visualize the ideal horse, perfect in all respects.
A deadly disease that can affect your horse asc173. It covers conformation, performance and oral reasons. Because certain breed types change frequently, this guide in no way tries to establish an ideal for each breed of horse. The following resources are intended to help you as a 4h horse show judge. Horse judging resources national horse judging team coaches association. If you do not find what you need, or if you have suggestions, please contact lena luck at lena. To encourage the education of youth in competitive horse judging, aqha provides a manual for 4h, future farmers of america and collegiate horse judging coaches. The williamson county hoofpicks 4h horse judging team is formed to educate and encourage young people in the horse industry. Use of this horse judging manual this manual is designed as a guide for developing a successful horse judging team. Horse judging skill builder card set 1 horses, horse facts. Therefore, you should first know how to judge a horse at halter. Horse judging teams for the nc state competition next month and have.
As a horse ages, a long back that once looked strong will age and become swayed. Terms, suggestions and drawings that are listed can be used to describe any individual, no matter the type of style established by a breed organization. It simply lists general terms that apply to all breeds. Conformation classes are in reality a beauty contest. Develop a keen eye and a talent for judging horses. Each month a series of videos on a specific topic is released and includes an introductory video, 2 horse videos for less experienced judgers and 4 horse videos for. Ties will be broken by the total score on classes in the following order. To develop a strong foundation for horse judging skills remember your a, b, cs. Sep 06, 2019 judging a horse s conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent time around horses can learn to do it. The area located between withers and loin should be short compared to the horse s underline, as shorter backs are capable of greater weightcarrying capacity.
The second week of the horse judging from home series hosted by ut equine extension programs discusses how to evaluate conformation, presented by casey henry. In the initial pair i preferred 3 over 4 in a rather easy decision. Without their help, this manual could not have been published. Because certain breed types change quite frequently, this guide in no way tries to describe the ideal type for each breed. Sep 19, 2014 at the state level, there is a horse judging workshop and minicontest on february 67, 2015 at the msu pavilion. Oral reasons, halter classes one, two, three, and four. Conformation is determined by beauty style, quality and balance, structural correctness, blending of body parts, and muscle design. Contestants must be at least 14 years of age, but not have reached his or her 19th birthday as of january 1 of the year in which this event is. This document was updated march 2016 with a more indepth look at the reasons for placement.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and show off your skills on a national level. Make keen observations of horses and compare them to his ideal weigh the good and bad points of each horse. Attended a horse judges certification clinic at least once every three years. Instead, it lists terms that can be used to describe. Whether youre competing in 4h horse judging, ffa horse evaluation or collegiate horse judging events, youll find the competitive horse judging manual to be a handy resource for horse judging 101. Use of this 4h horse judging manual this guide contains criteria, terms, suggestions, and diagrams to be used in developing a 4h or youth horse judging team. The successful candidate will develop skills and terminology that will enable him or her to compete on competitive horse judging teams. Congratulations to the senior horse judging team for getting 2nd place at the state 4h judging contest. Enter our free online horse judging contest and compete for a belt buckle i.
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