Take away for today: Know the format! Judge from the positive! - PDF document

3/19/2018 2018 Hippology/Horse Bowl/Judging Clinic Amanda Thompson 4-H and PAS Judge  Take away for today:  Know the format!  Judge from the positive!  Practice, Practice, Practice! 1

3/19/2018  What is the purpose of oral reasons?  What are the 5 basic elements of reasons?  What are some additional elements for advanced reasons givers?  Terminology  Notes for reasons  Oral Reasons score sheet  Sample reasons  Give it a try!  Verbally justify placing for a class  Share knowledge of judging horses  Learn good public speaking skills  How long?  2 minutes  15 sec Introduction  30 sec First pair  30 sec Middle pair  30 sec Third/Bottom pair  15 sec Conclusion  How many points are reasons worth?  50 points 2

3/19/2018  5 Basics that must be in every set of reasons  State the name of the class and how you placed it.  Compare the 1 st place horse to the 2 nd place horse (top pair)  Compare the 2 nd place horse to the 3 rd place horse (middle pair)  Compare the 3 rd place horse to the 4 th place horse (bottom pair)  Repeat your placing for the class and thank your judge  Additional elements for more advanced reasons givers  Grants & faults  Grant – a positive quality of the bottom horse in a pair  Fault – a criticism (negative) quality of the bottom horse in a pair  Big and little opening statements  Transition statements connect pairs of horses and is located between each of the three pairs.  Opening and closing statements are at the beginning and end of the reasons and state the placing of the class. 3

3/19/2018  Each judging contest will have halter and multiple performance classes to judge. You must know what the standards are for each class in order to judge against the ideal for that class.  Use equine terms – correct breed, discipline, and gender terms  Use “er” or “more or less” terms for comparing horses in pairs  Don’t use slang terms!  Judge from the positive!!!  Examples of ways to use “er” words:  Examples of ways to use “more or less” is  1 has a longer back than 2 descriptions:  4 is straighter through the  1 had more muscling than 2 cannon bone than 3  3 was more balanced and divided more  2 has a cleaner throatlatch than 3 evenly into thirds when viewed from the profile. • Find a note taking system that works for you! • Notice the basic format is here. • Notice how positive the reasons are. 4

3/19/2018  Preparation  Delivery  Have basic equine knowledge  Dress for success  Knowledge of breed standards  Presence and self confidence  Knowledge of disciplines  Use your voice – correct volume, projection,  Knowledge of equine pronunciation, voice inflection terminology  Start and stay strong throughout  Develop a system for taking notes  NO NOTES!  Correct format  Stay within the time limit  Know the rules for the contest  Practice, practice, practice!!!  Practice, practice, practice!!! 5

3/19/2018  Halter Stallions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKZSPdGyzrM  Arabian Western Pleasure - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofufr-C-Xlg  Trail Sample - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vgldw4-ubs  Get in groups.  Each group has sets of reasons that have been printed out.  People will take turns reading through the reasons provided.  Focus on your volume, posture and eye contact while familiarizing yourself with the terminology and flow of reasons.  REMEMBER:  Know the format!  Judge from the positive!  Practice! Practice! Practice! 6

3/19/2018  Horse Smarts: An Equine Reference & Youth Activity Guide- by the American Youth Horse Council (2017)  North Carolina 4-H Horse Program: Developing Effective Oral Reasons (2008)  As you go forward, you might want to look at:  Horse Smarts  North Carolina Horse Judging Resource Material - https://equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu/equinehusbandry-educational-materials/horse- judging-resource-material/  North Carolina 4-H Horse Program: Developing Effective Oral Reasons - https://equinehusbandry.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Developing- Effective-Oral-Reasons-Manual-DRAFT.pdf?fwd=no  AQHA Judging Manual - https://www.aqha.com/media/16202/7100-15-589-judging- manual.pdf  Youtube is a great resource to find videos of reasons (good or bad) 7