Horse judging evaluating halter horses presented by. In the case of foals, yearlings, and twoyearolds, a big head that is balanced in its anatomy of the horse. 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. Page 6 december 1989 foreleg all the way from the shoulder to the rear of the hoof. Maryland 4h horse judging contest june 9, 2018 junior division results. Horse judging practice humble independent school district. Learning objectives include, understanding the rules for each class, applying the judging guidelines to each class by judging video classes and learning to articulate. Typical judging procedure for a halter class at a horse judging contest is as follows. Horse judging resources national horse judging team coaches association.
The halter class is where the horse is judged based upon its conformation and similarity to the ideal as described by the aqha. American saddlebred, quarter horse, appaloosa, arabian, paint, morgan, draft breeds and miniature horses. Timing and conduct of classes will be conducted under the guidelines of the national horse judging team coaches association. A thorough knowledge of a horses anatomy figure 1 is the primary step in being able to judge accurately. Judges lists aqha american quarter horse association.
Balance is the single most important criteria for judging the halter horse. Aqha halter class aqha judging manual aqha conformation giving reasons evaluating horse conformation judging the halter class judging the huntseat class judging the reining class judging the western pleasure class universal form c. Ksu horse judging team camp agenda tuesday, june 11th noon 12. Learning objectives include, understanding the rules for each class, applying the judging guidelines to each class by judging video classes and learning to articulate placings during oral. The online horse judging course is offered through agrilifelearn and is designed for youth and collegiate horse judging team members, their coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about horse judging. Teaching youth an equine conformation judging system. To develop a strong foundation for horse judging skills remember your a, b, cs. Teaching youth an equine conformation judging system dr.
The number and type of classes will vary between contests. Conducting a judging contest judging contests provide individuals with the opportunity to judge halter and performance classes consisting of at least four horses in a class. Halter class standards stress the importance of conformation attributes as they contribute to the athletic performance of the horse. Coaches corner, contestant tips, a class of quarter horse mares, a class of. With that being said 2 minutes of explaining your opinion will not kill you, and more than likely will better your public speaking in the long run. University of arkansas division of arkansas horse judging giving reasons page 2 rules and reminders for giving a set of reasons in a judging contest.
Know a method by which you can completely and rapidly evaluate a horse. In judging the halter class, keep in mind the particular class you are judging. Type depends upon the function a horse is to perform. There will be 2 halter classes in the arena at one time. The following breeds may be represented in the halter classes. All horses will be considered sound of mouth, wind, and limb in halter and judged as they go in performance. The horse should possess eye appeal that is the result of a harmonious. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ksu youth horse judging camp advanced section june 11 12th, 2019 weber hall kansas state university 12. Mixed sex american saddlebred halter, by amanda jordan. Judging contests provide individuals with the opportunity to judge halter and performance classes consisting of at least four horses in a class. Awesome resources for horse judging on you website. Know how to weigh conformation faults over blemishes for making placements. The head in all types of horses, the size of the head should be in proportion to the size of the body.
Each horse should be individually examined for conformation defects, soundness, and way of travel at the walk and jogtrot as it is led directly to and away from the judge and at the jog from a direct side angle. This is essential regardless of the competition the horse will ultimately. You can observe structure underline, level croup, pastern angle and leg set. Halter a horse is evaluated by its individual breeds standards, its sex. Sometimes it is hard to come up with proper terminology to use in your reasons. This system was developed to logically organize all selection factors, making them not only easier to learn but easier to recall during the judging of a class. He is not only leaner in his neck, it also comes higher out of a more. She fell head over heels with an american quarter horse named mia lena bar. The ideal american quarter horse shown at halter is a horse that possesses the following characteristics. From the rear view, the hocks should point straight back or turn in very slightly. Reasons many individuals approaching horse judging competitions become nervous when they hear about the reasons requirement of the competition.
Action, balance, conformation performance or the inability to perform. Both these sets of flashcards have terminology that can be used in your reasons to describe a horses general appearance, balance, structure, muscle and quality. Each horse should be evaluated on its own merit and in relation to the rest of the class. Coaches and adult leaders can utilize this site as it contains numerous fourhorse classes of halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, western horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, trail, ranch riding, western riding, tiedown roping and more with new classes added each month. With that being said 2 minutes of explaining your opinion will not kill you, and more than likely will better your public speaking in. The halter class is a class where the horse is judged based upon its conformation.
Her shortness of back, length of underline, and depth of heart better combine to give her a more balanced appearance when viewed from the side. Judging horses, like all livestock judging, is an art that must be developed through patient study and long practice. Read details of contest day logistics here this link explains how the horse judging contest and the judging phase of hippology will be handled on the same day. 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. To be shown in the ring a horse should be a show horse, regardless of what class or section he is shown in. The horse cde is to stimulate the study of and interest in equine science selection. Halter horse judging is a positive evaluation of the individuals balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics as well as balanced and proportional muscling. Bob mowrey extension horse commodity coordinator north carolina state university. The educational game builder your learning games, just add content, open to all, always free. Western pleasure i, cev 9665 practice horse judging. Horse judging contest classes will have four 4 horses per classes.
There must be one recognizable standard for judging the morgan. Participants evaluate a variety of four horse halter and performance classes and give four to six sets of memorized oral reasons depicting their placings. Conformation is defined as the physical appearance of a horse due to the arrangement of muscle, bone, and other body tissues. Horse judging halter reasons positive terms flashcards. Was a roughermoving horse lacked length of stride when compared to the horses above her tracked shorter and choppier tracked with more deviation from a straight plane. Know the ideal type or ideal performance of one or more breeds. University of arkansas division of agriculture horse judging halter.
Participants evaluate a variety of fourhorse halter and performance classes and give four to six sets of memorized oral reasons depicting their placings. The hind legs should set well under the horse and the feet point straight ahead. Aqha event guidelines for dealing with animal welfare issues. The videos on stocktype halter, western pleasure, and reasons might be particularly. The 2020 state 4hffa horse judging contest will be held april 4 at the covered arena of the uf horse teaching unit in gainesville. However, the american quarter horse association has accepted the following. Desirable type in a saddle horse requires a horse of medium size and weight, generally ranging in height from 14. Hunter under saddle i, cev 9666 practice horse judging.
There is sufficient variation within the breed to make possible the selection of horses better suited than others for a particular purpose. The halter class is a class where the horse is judged based upon its conformation, overall appearance, and usefulness. Evaluating horse conformation judging the halter class judging the huntseat class judging the reining class judging the western pleasure class universal form c. The american association of importers and breeders of belgian draft horses was organized in 1887, but the first. Halter terms overwhelmed the class in terms of muscling, balance, etc. What may be ideal conformation for one breeds purpose may serve no need or may hinder another breeds performance. Draft horse handbook in this country the belgian sire has been valuable in improving the draft conformation of our horse stock, particularly when mated with many of our rangy, loosely coupled mares. Combined to a higher degree, muscling, balance, and structural correctness dominated the class in terms of heavier muscled, nicer balanced maregeldingstallion had a smoother blend of all body parts represented the more ideal quarter horse more substance of muscle and. The current standard is to provide four to six halter classes and four to eight performance classes. Msu online horse judging mississippi state university. Official handbook, the texas tech university judging manual, the colorado state. Horse selection unlike livestock, which are judged for production purposes, horses are looked at in terms of their athletic performance ability. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id.
Coaches and adult leaders can utilize this site as it contains numerous four horse classes of halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, western horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, trail, ranch riding, western riding, tiedown roping and more with new classes added each month. Horse judging manual nmsu aces new mexico state university. Pdf files study material articles videos images links contact educational. The ideal horse shown at halter is a horse that should possess the following characteristics that result in a pleasant eye appeal. This manual is designed as a guide for developing a successful horse judging. Start studying horse judging halter reasons positive terms. If you do not find what you need, or if you have suggestions, please contact lena luck at lena. Teaching youth an equine conformation judging system author. Besitzwechselanzeige transfer report best remuda application. Competitive horse judging teams are offered through senior and junior colleges, as well as through 4h, ffa and aqha state affiliate youth associations. Feb 05, 20 lecture on the basics of evaluating conformation of horses and the categories used to develop a set of oral reasons. Arabian, morgan, american saddle horse, thoroughbred suitable to become a hunter, thoroughbred suitable to become a dressage horse, poa, paint, palomino quarter horse type, quarter horse, and draft horses, although final selection of breeds will depend upon availability of horses.
Halter horse judging is a positive evaluation of balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics and balanced, proportional muscling. Lecture on the basics of evaluating conformation of horses and the categories used to develop a set of oral reasons. Equine science 119 kildee, animal science ames, ia 50011 phone. Our study of horse judging will focus on saddle horse type, since saddle horses, or light horses, comprise most of the 4h projects and judging contests. I began with 2 over 3 as she best combines balance and muscling. Old quarter horse geldings aged quarter horse geldings yearling stallions 2. National horse judging team coaches association manual. I serve as the chairperson for the pa state ffa horse evaluation cde and am always looking for fresh ideas to share with my students and the ffa members from our state. The following resources are intended to help you as a 4h horse show judge.
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