Desirable type in a saddle horse requires a horse of medium size and weight, generally ranging in height from 14. There will be 2 halter classes in the arena at one time. Placing classes, in combination with presenting oral reasons, encourages contestants to be. All attire and tack is legal in both the halter and performance classes. Judging horses, like all livestock judging, is an art that must be developed through patient study and long practice. Quarter horse halter horse feeding tips from champion. The videos on stocktype halter, western pleasure, and reasons. Official handbook, the texas tech university judging manual, the colora. The devel opment of a teams competitive personality is the coachs objective.
Stallion large jowl, heavier muscling, exaggerated masculine features. Horse judging contests are an excellent tool for youth to prepare to get their judging certification for local horse shows. It is easiest to describe inhand or halter classes in the following manner. National horse judging team coaches association manual virginia state 4h horse program printed materials, developed by dr. Washington 4h horse judging manual flathead county.
Horse judging state ufifas department of animal sciences. This video was for my sae project, you can watch it but it is really boring. The aqha has detailed this conformational ideal in their judging halter pdf handbook. In 1886 the belgian draft horse society was organized to encourage the breeding of native draft horses and to maintain a studbook for the breed. Apr 06, 2019 this link explains how the horse judging contest and the judging phase of hippology will be handled on the same day. Teams may be selected by any procedure which a state deems appropriate. All horses will be considered sound of mouth, wind, and limb in halter and judged as they go in performance.
Breeds of draft horses belgian the belgian draft horse, as the name indicates, originated and was developed in belgium. Hunter under saddle i, cev 9666 practice horse judging. Horse judging teams for the nc state competition next month and have added a page to my website that lists everything ive collected. In the initial pair i preferred 3 over 4 in a rather easy decision. Halter horse judging is a positive evaluation of the individuals balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics as well as balanced and proportional muscling. However, the american quarter horse association has accepted the following. Arabian geldings at halter judging practice video youtube. Horse shall be presented for judging, in a relaxed manner. Activity and event rules 4h horse program university. All horses in halter classes will also be observed at a walk and trot. In the case of foals, yearlings, and twoyearolds, a big head that is balanced in its anatomy of the horse. Emphasis in judging the colonial spanish horse as halter should be first on soundness and stamina, then on groundcovering ability. While the act of judging horses isnt an exact science, there are basic concepts everyone can use to understand how the judge evaluates a horse.
Depending on breed and geographic region, such events may be called halter, inhand, breeding, model, or. Halter horse judging is a positive evaluation of balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics, and muscling. Balance is the single most important criteria for judging the halter horse. Towards the bottom of the page, there should be a window that appears that looks like the image below. 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. In classes in which more than one horse is disqualified, the cut between the disqualified horses is zero, in accordance to the standards of the national horse judging coaches association. The videos on stocktype halter, western pleasure, and reasons might be particularly. Evaluating horse conformation kylee jo duberstein, equine specialist department of animal and dairy science w hen examining horses for conformation, either when considering a purchase or competing in horse judging contests, it is important to break things down into key principles to avoid becoming overwhelmed when putting the overall picture. V instruct other 4h members about horse judging andor reasons. Horse judging manual nmsu aces new mexico state university.
While a major emphasis in a 4h and ffa horse judging program is placed on students learning to evaluate horses objectively, equal importance is placed on students learning to discuss and defend judgments rendered in the process of placing a class of horses. Conformation is defined as the physical appearance of a horse due to the arrangement of muscle, bone, and other body tissues. Intermediate division will give 2 sets of oral reasons. Horses will be presented in a relaxed and dignified manner. As such, these horses are an ancient breed which does not conform to. Arabian scoring system individual score sheet arabian. The horse should be able to move one foot at a time based on your cues. Horse judging pdf individuals or teams three to four members per team evaluate classes consisting of four horses riders, ranking them from most desirable to least desirable confirmation or performance. Each horse should be evaluated on its own merit and in relation to the rest of the class. Horse of the americas halter class judging criteria.
Maryland 4h animal science program maryland 4h state horse. Publication 4h 4h horse judging project record book level 2. Horses will be judged using the arabian performance halter. 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. If you click on the icon just to the right of the divider, this will open it in acrobate in a separate sindow. In performance classes, horses which break pattern and are disqualified according to aqha standards, are scored as a zero, and placed last. Horses will not be handled by the contestants, but time will be provided in halter classes for close inspections. A family project horse may not be entered twice in the same event. Apr 28, 2017 halter is the judging of a horse s conformation, or how the horse is built. Contestants are positioned to the side of the horses, approximately 20 to 30 feet from the class, and the horses are repositioned so contestants can see different views. Evaluating horse conformation kylee jo duberstein, equine specialist. A sprinter quarter horse compared to a long distance. Evaluating horse conformation 2 a cooperative extension bulletin 1400 evaluating horse conformation.
Contestants are strongly discouraged from changing attire between the judging and reasons portions of the contest. University of arkansas division of agriculture horse judging halter. A set of oral reasons is a one to twominute oral presentation made by a horse judging contestant to an official in which the contestant justifies how he or she placed a specific class of horses. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breedspecific features. Typical judging procedure for a halter class at a horse judging contest is as follows. Timing and conduct of classes will be conducted under the guidelines of the national horse judging team coaches association. American saddle horse, thoroughbred suitable to become a hunter, thoroughbred suitable to become a dressage horse, poa, paint, palomino quarter horse type, quarter horse, miniature horses and draft horses, although final selection of breeds will depend upon availability of horses. Judging halter classes johnson county 4h hoofprints. Old quarter horse geldings aged quarter horse geldings yearling stallions 2 yearling q. Contest hj101720 state 4h horse judging 2020 st award. Arden huff north carolina state university horse judging short course materials. University of arkansas division of arkansas horse judging giving reasons page 1 giving reasons while a major emphasis in a 4h and ffa horse judging program is placed on students. Type depends upon the function a horse is to perform.
The number and type of classes will vary between contests. Stand on command ideally you should be able to set up your horse for judging by using signals from the lead shank on the halter. Horse evaluation career development event revised 221. Not only is he the longest and most sloping in his shoulder, but he combines this advantage with a shorter, stronger top line. Sep 11, 2012 halter horse classes are all about identifying the optimal breed body type in terms of overall structure and balance. The ideal build of the horse in question is determined by a standard set by each breed organization. Quarter horse halter horse feeding tips from champion trainer. Each horse should be discussed front to rear, top to bottom, with movement. Western pleasure i, cev 9665 practice horse judging. The horse should possess eye appeal that is the result of a harmonious.
In judging the halter class, keep in mind the particular. Sep 06, 2019 judging a horses conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent time around horses can learn to do it. Judging contest will have 6 8 classes 26 halter and 26 performance. Teaching the horse to stand still with their legs square under them, will allow the judge to see the horse. The breeding of belgian draft horses is also promoted by the belgian government. Horse judging contest classes will have four 4 horses per classes.
Horse judging resources national horse judging team coaches association. Conformation halter competitions and the growth of wcha. The head in all types of horses, the size of the head should be in proportion to the size of the body. Number of entries per exhibitor only one horse per class per contestant, except in halter classes. Old quarter horse geldings aged quarter horse geldings yearling stallions 2. The horse judging contest provides an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4h horse projects to demonstrate deductive reasoning and public speaking skills as they evaluate quality horses and explain their decisions. Each state is invited to enter one 4h horse judging team. Kansas 4h reserves the right to cancel or modify event plans and rules based on covid19 related issues. Ten tips for showing halter horses successfully southern. The ideal american quarter horse shown at halter is a horse that possesses the following characteristics. Certainly, the actual competition is the least important, longterm benefit to being a member of a competitive horse judging team. The colonial spanish horse is bold, yet calm, alert, curious, proud, and trainable. 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.
Horses should be positioned with their weight squarely on their feet, not stretched. The halter class is a class where the horse is judged based upon its conformation. Suggest we spend 1 meeting on westernstock events horses, 1 meeting on englishsport events horses, 1 meeting at frs to do handson judging. Judging contests provide individuals with the opportunity to judge halter and performance classes consisting of at least four horses in a class. I did add some of the resources shared on cop i hope thats ok. The next icon will download the pdf to your computer. The 2019 state 4hffa horse judging contest will be held april 6 at the covered arena of the uf horse teaching unit in gainesville. However, for horses competing in halter events this criteria is important. Horses will be judged using the arabian performance halter score sheet, with the results based on the total scores. This horse is expected to perform with fire, but to perform without foolishness. School lawrence free state high course title bio 111. Horse of the americas halter class judging criteria the horse of the americas is descended from horses brought to the new world by the spanish during their colonization of the americas.
If youd like me to add your name next to the link for credit, please let me know. Contests typically have three to four halter and three to four performance classes. The current standard is to provide four to six halter classes and four to eight performance classes. When judging, it is important to make a positive evaluation of each horse s resemblance to the ideal and to find the horse that best combines the traits listed above. Halter classes may be represented by the following breeds and types. 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. Teaching the horse to stand still with their legs square under them, will allow the judge to see the horse at its best. Proposed schedule 35 website contact information attendance 5 meetings until competition.
Quarter horse, paint, appaloosa, conformation hunter thoroughbred, arabian, american saddlebred, and morgan. The halter class is a class where the horse is judged based upon its conformation, overall appearance, and usefulness. The horses and attendants will be designated by numbers 1234 and numbered from left to right, as viewed from the rear. Official handbook, the texas tech university judging manual, the colorado state.
Mar 27, 2021 the 2021 state 4hffa horse judging contest will be held march 27 at the covered arena of the uf horse teaching unit in gainesville. The ideal horse shown at halter is a horse that should possess the following characteristics that result in a pleasant eye appeal. A thorough knowledge of a horse s anatomy figure 1 is the primary step in being able to judge accurately. To judge honestly, objectively, impartially and fairly each horse exhibited to me.
Judging contests normally consist of 612 classes of halter and performance with four animals each. Halter horses are judged as sound of limb, eye, wind, mouth and reproductive organs, performance horses judged as they go in the class and all tack and attire is considered legal. H horse judging contest reasons division rank id num full name mares geldings wp hus hse wh wr rr halter reasons perf reasons total score 1 0910. 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. The halter class is where the horse is judged based upon its conformation and similarity to the ideal as described by the aqha. Halter is a type of horse show class where horses are shown in hand, meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock. Halter horse judging is a positive evaluation of balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics and balanced, proportional muscling.
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