3 yr old AQHA geldings

Please place the class, answer the questions and prepare a full set of oral reasons for our meeting on

December 15th, 2011

                        1- Which gelding is longest through the hip? – B

                        2- Which gelding is most shallow hearted? – C

                        3- Which gelding is the lightest built? – C
                        4- Which gelding is post hocked? – C
                        5- Which gelding has the most correct hock set? - A



Aged AQHA Mares

Please place the class and answer the questions, and prepare a full set of oral reasons for out meeting on
December 1, 2011

1- Which mare appears the most feminine?

                2- Between B and C which mare has the steepest croup?  

                3- Which mare has the longest back?

                4- Which mare is cleanest through the neck C or A?
                5- Which mare has the least desirable hocks? 



Aged POA Mares

Place this class, answer questions and complete a set of oral reasons for our meeting on

November 17, 2011

1-      Which mare appears most feminine through the face?
2-      Which mare appears sickle hocked?

3-      Which mare has the least desirable tail set?

4-      Which mare has the most desirable angle to her shoulder?

Aged Appy Geldings

Welcome to the first halter class of the year!

Place the horses, answer the questions, and make a full set or reasons which should be memorized for our meeting on November 3rd, 2011.

Questions ??

1-      Which gelding is straightest through their pasterns?

2-      Which gelding possesses the most definition of muscle?

3-      Which gelding is heaviest on the forehand?

4-      Which gelding is shortest through their pasterns?                                                                 

5- Which gelding is flattest through their hip?



Oral Reasons Lesson

4-H Preparation and Presentation of Oral Reasons in Horse Judging Contests.¹

L.A. Lawrence and E.L. Johnson

For the horse enthusiast there is no greater compliments than to be called a good judge of quality horses. Generally, the people considered to be good judges have gained their expertise from years of experience in working with horses. While there is no substitute for experience, the Florida Horse Judging Program is designed so that, through study and practice, those interested in horses can gain an appreciation for quality breeding and performance animals. The ultimate goals are to develop basic skills in evaluating horses and then logically and coherently to defend decisions orally.
This publication is designed to be used with the Horse Judging Guide for Florida 4-H Members, which can be obtained from your county Extension office. The presentation of oral reasons seems to cause more difficulty for 4-H members than any other part of the judging contest. This problem area may be dealt with effectively by using 4-H 488, a form for evaluating oral reasons. It is designed for practice by judging coaches, officials, and 4-H members to improve presentation. (A facsimile is reproduced at the end of this publication.) The presentation of oral reasons is the final demonstration of your ability as a judge. In order to present an effective set of oral reasons you must first master the basics of judging.

• Have a mental picture of the ideal horse for the breed type being judged.
• Learn the descriptive terminology used in judging.
• Learn to place horses by comparing individuals.
• Develope a system for judging and taking notes on a class.
• Be able to organize your reasons in a logical sequence and present them effectively without the use of notes
• Be able to relate a mental picture of the class, so that the judge knows you are able to visualize the class clearly

Accuracy and completeness are the two most important components of a set of reason. Together they are worth 60 percent of the total score. Present the major points as accurately as possible, cover completely all important points, but don't get bogged down in detail that is unimportant to the placing of the class.

Proper organization and content of a set of reason begin with taking notes. An outline should be prepared to make note taking easier. The name or number and placing of the class should be given at the top of the page. A system used by many beginners involves dividing the page into three columns- Ideal, Grant, and Fault (Figure 1). The number of the horses should be placed at the left and opposite each number a comparative description of the horse should be recorded in the appropriate column. In the ideal column, list (using abbreviations) the top horse's characteristics that most closely represent the ideal of the breed type.

In the grant column, list the next horse's characteristics that are nearer the ideal than those of the one you have placed first. For example, the No.4 horse may show the most balance, breed type and muscling, but the No.3 horse, which you have placed under him, may have a cleaner throat latch and a trimmer neck. So you would grant that No.3 was cleaner through the throat latch with a longer, trimmer neck tying into the shoulder more correctly. Faults would be the weakness of the No.3 horse which caused you to place him below the No.4 horse. For example, you might have found the No.3 horse lacking balance and muscling and having a short croup and hip. Now proceed through the class, comparing the horses in descending order.

A more advanced system for taking notes requires that you place the horses early in the class. You should have the horses placed during the first go at the walk, trot, and canter in one direction in the performance classes and before close inspection and seeing the horses move in halter classes. Adjustments can be made if major problems are uncovered after the initial placing, but generally your first impression will be the best. Divide the paper into two columns, Comparisons and Grants (Figure 2). Across the page divide it up into three sections. Top Pair, Middle Pair, and Bottom Pair. Take notes using abbreviations for the accepted livestock terms and compare the horses by pairs as you place them. In the grant column list the strengths of the horse placed below the top horse of each pair. Criticism of the top horse should also be listed under the comparison column. This system saves time in that no reorganization of the notes is required when preparing to present your reasons.
Remember to take notes quickly and accurately and be sure to include descriptions of the animals that will help you remember the class. Your notes should include the color and markings of horses and anything about the rider that may help you recall the class. After viewing all the classes you will have some time to prepare your reasons. During this time you should organize all your classes. Master the order in which you will present your reasons and allocate your time appropriately. Practice giving the reason to yourself. (Make sure you do not disturb others by loud recitation.) Finally, use vivid description and describe the class, using comparative terms for the top, middle, and bottom pairs.

When the judge signals you to start, give the name of the class and your placing and then in a confident and persuasive manner paint a picture of the class, as you saw it, for the judge. If you lose lose your place or become flustered, stop, collect your thoughts, and start over as strongly as you began. End your reasons strongly-confident that you have done your best.

Forms for taking notes/Oral Reasons and this article can be found here

Aqed APHA mares

Place the class, answer the questions, and type up a FULL set of reasons. Reasons will be given here and at our meeting on 5/19/2011

1 – Between B and C which has most correct hocks?
2 – Which mare is most heavy on her front end?
3 – Much mare displays the densest bone?
4 – Which mare is the most feminine?
5 – Which mare is steepest through her croup?

TWH GELDINGS (tennessee walking horse)

1 – which GELDING has the steepest shoulder?2 – Which GELDING displays the steepest pastern angles?
3 – Which GELDING is higher in her croup than her withers?
4 – Which GELDING is most lacking in overall muscle mass?

8 Yr old AQHA Geldings

1 – Which gelding is shortest through his back?
2 – Which gelding will most likely be heavy on the forehand under saddle?
3 – Which gelding’s shoulder/hip angles are closest to the same?
4 – Which gelding has the least desirable hip/shoulder angles?
5 – Which gelding is longest over his top line?

Missouri Fox Trotter Mares

JUDGE the follwing class and make a set of 5-7 questions.



Appendix QH Geldings

I think you know what to do, right?? PLace, questions, and make a full set of reasons to be given at next meeting.



1 – Which gelding has the steepest shoulder?
2 – Which gelding is longest through his back?
3 – Which gelding displays the most ideal “3rds” ration?
4 – Which gelding is longest thru the hip?
5 – Which gelding is straightest through the front legs?
6 – which gelding has the highest tail set?

2 Yr Old AQHA mares

Place this class of 2yr old AQHA mares and answer the following questions. Also make full set of reasons and present at next meeting



1 – Which mare is weakest over topline?
2 – Which mare has the least prominent withers?
3 -  C or A – Straightest shoulder?
4 – C or A least feminine head?
5 – Which mare is deepest Hearted?
6 – Between A & C, which mare is the most well muscled?

Tennessee Walking Horse Geldings

Have fun placing the following class and answering the questions.

1 – Best slope to croup?
2 – Least TWH characteristics?
3 – Most plain about the face?
4 – Lowest tying neck?

Mares - Barrel Prospects

Place the following horses and answer the questions.  Have fun!

1 – Which mare has the Longest Hip?
2 - Which mare has the Most Bone?
3 – Which mare is Deepest Hearted?

4 – Does A or C have the most correct neck set?

5 – Which mare is the Most Feminine?

6 – Which mare has the Straightest shoulder?

7 – Which mare displays the Least correct topline/underline ratio?

2yr old QH Stallions

Place the class and answer the following questions

Which colt appears more downhill?
Which colt’s neck ties in the least ideally with his chest?
Which colt is weakest in his back end?
Which colt has the weakest stifles?
Which colt appears back at his knees?
 Between C and A which colt has a more ideal neck?
Which colt has the most athletic appearance?

bottom horse is C, letter got cut off, sorry!

Fun Activities

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http://www.funtrivia.com/flashquiz/index.cfm?qid=96190

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http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/agmania/Interactive/horseskel.html

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PowerPoints

I'm not sure who I should give credit to, but these are very good!

Horse Judging Power Point

Horse Judging PP 2

Judging Hunter Under Saddle

Judging Western Pleasure

Click here for some more great info

Reasons

Check out this link for some great reasons information

*Note: Original illustrations for this publication are not currently available from UMC online or in print, (the printed publication is out-of-stock and there are no plans for reprinting). References to the original illustrations have been edited out. The illustration used in this online reprinting of the article is courtesy of the Appaloosa Horse Club. Fundamentals of Conformation and Horse Judging Wayne Loch and Melvin Bradley Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia William H. Slemp Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Missouri-Columbia Looking for a good horse? This guide offers tips for judging or just looking. Horses must be "athletes" to be useful. Certain qualities of conformation are necessary for good performance. Discussion in this guide can be applied to any breed or weight of horse. PHOTO/DIAGRAM COURTESY OF THE APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB http://www.appaloosa.com/ Body dimensions and performance Major contributions to a good-bodied horse include long, sloping shoulders, short, strong back, long underline and long, rather level croup. If shoulders are long and sloping, they extend the stride in running, absorb shock, reduce stumbling, move the elbows away from the girth, and raise the head slightly. They should be surmounted by clean, high withers that extend well backward to afford maximum security of the saddle. Short backs and long underlines move the fore and rear legs farther apart, tend to raise the croup and head, contribute to style and action, and increase height and length of stride. Also, short backs are stronger, reduce the length of coupling (hip bone to last rib), and are usually more muscular than others. Finally, well-sprung ribs that blend into hips and shoulders with minimum roughness tend to accompany short backs. Long, rather level croups accommodate more muscling, increase style and balance, and are less often associated with crooked hind legs. Since all of the power used in motion comes from the hindquarters, muscular development should be extensive, commensurate with breed requirements. Breeching, thighs and gaskins should be especially muscular. Long, smooth muscles are preferred to those that are short and bunchy. Leverage is gained with maximum length from hip to hock and minimum length of cannon. These dimensions are developed to a high degree in breeds that race. Smoothness, balance and symmetry are a result of all parts blending together, being of proportionate size, and each contributing equally to the whole of a symmetrical individual. These combined with refinement, alertness and a proud carriage contribute to style. Leg set Be thorough when observing leg set of a horse. Proper leg set is essential to durability and good action. A leg should be properly positioned under each corner of the body, knees and hocks should not deviate inward or outward, and feet should point straight forward. If a horse stands straight, he will probably move straight. Conversely, if he stands on crooked legs, he must move likewise (see Leg Set: Its Effect on Action and Soundness of Horses). Crooked moving detracts from appearance, wastes energy and predisposes to unsoundnesses. Legs should be positioned on the corners of the body. A straight line drawn from the arm downward should bisect the forearm, knee, cannon, fetlock, and pass behind the bulb of the heel. A line drawn from the point of the shoulder downward should bisect the arm, knee, cannon, fetlock, pastern, and hoof. When viewed from the side, a straight line drawn downward from the back of the buttock should touch the back of the hock, cannon, and fetlock. Viewed from behind the line should bisect the gaskin, hock, cannon, fetlock, pastern, and foot. Pasterns should be medium in length, sloped at approximately 45 degrees, and flexible but strong. Hoofs should have the same angle as pasterns, and be deep and wide at the heels, moderate in size, dense of horn, and free of rings. White hoofs are softer (wear faster) than others. Slope of shoulders and pasterns and expansion of heels account for shock absorption when the horse is in motion. Bone should be adequate in size, show definition of joints, and should appear flat viewed from the side, compared to a front view. Bone spavins, bogs, thoroughpins, and weakness are common to sickle hocks. Jarring from short, straight pasterns and shoulders predisposes to side bones, stiffness, bogs, and lameness (see Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Feet and Legs). Pigeon toes tend to wing, whereas splayed feet tend to swing inward in motion. Effect of quality on wearability Quality is indicated by refinement of head, bone, joints and hair coat. It is reflected in thin skin, prominent veins and absence of coarseness, especially in the legs. Good circulation in the legs is important to durability. Coarse, "meaty" legs with reduced circulation tend to stock, puff, bog, and become unsound. A horse of quality has more attractiveness, therefore more buyer appeal. Effect of head and neck on flexibility The length and shape of a horse's neck and size of his head affect action. The neck should be long, slightly arched, and fine and clean at the throatlatch for maximum balance, style and maneuverability. Fine throats enhance ease of breathing and allow maximum flexion of the chin without binding the jaws on the neck. Short-necked, thick-throated horses "steer" hard and may be "head slingers" from jaw pressure when pulled up short. Size of head should be in accord with breed requirements. Ears should not be oversized and should be carried alertly. Eyes should be wide-spaced, large and clear. Nostrils should be large but refined, and lips firm instead of pendulous. Effect of disposition on usefulness If riding is to be a joy and safety a requirement, good dispositions become a "must." They may be both "born" and "made." Some breeds are more docile than others, and wide differences exist among individuals within breeds. Any horse appropriately trained will have a satisfactory disposition for normal riding. Conversely, horses of excellent dispositions can be spoiled by improper handling. Watch the ears and eyes of the horse for nervousness and resistance. Have the owner handle its feet. Ride the horse (if it is trained) to see if it is dependable and adequate for your purposes. Take it on a trial basis if possible. Green colts will usually be unsatisfactory for beginners. Courage or "heart" is necessary for horses used for racing and sporting events. Intelligence or ability to learn is an asset in any horse. These can be identified in horses trained or in training and may be predicted in part by pedigree or family relationships. A horse with the conformation and disposition described is physically able to be an effective performer. To do so, it needs to be fed appropriately and kept healthy.

Entire post on Legs

Leg Set: Its Effect on Action and Soundness of Horses Melvin Bradley Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia It is difficult to over-emphasize underpinning (feet and legs) when appraising the worth of a horse. Except for breeding stock, horses are useful only when in motion. In a very real sense, the horse is an athlete. Any physical handicap that causes it to be clumsy, use excessive energy to perform a task, be hard riding, lack strength or speed, or wear excessively, decreases its potential usefulness. Good action is determined largely by set of the feet and legs, slope of the shoulders and pasterns, and shortness of back and coupling relative to length of underline or belly. Good performance reflects structural straightness, physical fitness and confidence gained from systematic training. Breeders or prospective buyers can save much time by avoiding horses whose potential is limited by physical handicaps, such as crooked legs, if they become proficient in identifying handicaps and allocating their resources accordingly. Some physical handicaps are "acquired" through faulty diet or injury, but probably far more of these are claimed than actually exist. In most cases the condition is genetic and must be charged to the sire and/or dam. For this reason, breeding animals, especially stallions, should be free of major conformation defects. Correct and incorrect leg set Correct leg set implies "a leg under each corner of the body," accompanied by adequate, straight bone with short cannons; long, correctly sloped pasterns and medium-sized, balanced feet. A horse that stands correctly will almost always move correctly. Conversely, one that stands crooked must move likewise. Front legs A plumb line dropped from the point of the shoulder should bisect the knee, cannon, ankle and foot (Figure 1A). One dropped from the arm should bisect the forearm, knee, cannon, and fetlock, and pass behind the heel (Figure 2A). The pasterns should be compatible in length with breed requirements, slope at an angle of 45 degrees, and join the foot without changing this angle. Figures 1B through 1F and 2B through 2F show common defects of front leg set that affect action. Figure 1A. Straight legs, good front. Figure 1B. Splay-footed. Figure 1C. Pigeon-toed. Figure 1D. Knock-kneed, narrow front, base wide. Figure 1E. Base-narrow. Figure 1F. Bow-kneed. Figure 2A. Correct, good bone. Figure 2B. Pastern too straight. Figure 2C. Pastern too long and flat, angle different than foot, "coon-footed." Figure 2D. Calf-kneed, short, straight pastern. Figure 2E. Buck-kneed or over on the knee. Figure 2F. "Tied in" or fine bone below the knee. Splayed feet and pigeon toes are quite common and affect action in proportion to their degree. Knock knees, bowed knees and base-narrow defects are less common but affect action and predispose to unsoundnesses. Short, straight pasterns increase concussion to the horse and rider, which seriously predispose the horse to unsoundnesses and induce fatigue to horse and rider. Long, weak pasterns ride easily but affect action and are undesirable for good stops with roping horses. Calf knees are common and detract from appearance, whereas buck knees are uncommon except with jumpers. "Tied-in" below the knee or hock indicates inadequate tendon and ligament development for long, trouble-free service. Hind legs Bone structure of the hind leg determines, to a large degree, the set of the feet and legs, and to a lesser degree arrangement and shape of muscling in the hind quarters (Figure 4A). Correct leg set can't be achieved with crooked bones. Bone structure is genetically determined. A plumb line dropped from the point of the buttock should bisect the thigh, gaskin, hock, cannon, fetlock, pastern and foot (Figure 3A). Viewed from the side, it should contact the back of the hock, cannon, and fetlock (Figure 4B). Figures 3B through F and 4C through F show common faults of hind leg set. Figure 3A. Straight legs. Figure 3B. Slightly cow-hocked. Figure 3C. Extremely cow-hocked, splay-footed. Figure 3D. Bow-legged or bandy-legged or "too wide," pigeon toed. Figure 3E. Base-narrow or stands close. Figure 3F. Base-wide or stands wide. Figure 4A. Correct skeletal structure. Figure 4B. Correct leg set. Figure 4C. Sickle-hocked or too much set. Figure 4D. Post-legged or too straight, "coon-footed." Figure 4E. Camped under or stands under. Figure 4F. Defects of this magnitude should not be propagated. Almost all horses display cow hocks to a degree. Some horse owners prefer that hocks point slightly toward each other with the feet pointing slightly outward. This is insurance against wide hocks or bandy legs. Noticeable cow hocks are undesirable both from the standpoint of action and appearance. Bandy legs or wide hocks seriously deter collected action and predispose to unsoundness. Sickle hocks are quite common and are serious because of the stress placed on the hocks in performance and the many unsoundnesses that are associated with them. View a stallion with sickle hocks with concern. Boggy hocks usually are seen with post-legs. Correct and incorrect action Correct action. The feet and legs of a horse at the walk or trot should move straight ahead parallel to an imaginary center line in the direction of travel. The feet should rock upward from the heel and break over squarely at the toe and should rise with a snap. They should be carried forward in a straight arc with the highest point of the arc occurring at the center of travel or when the supporting leg is passed. They should be set solidly and squarely on the ground with toes pointing straight ahead. Any deviation from this procedure is a defect of action. See Figures 5 and 6. This is not to say that all good horses must have perfect action. Many compensate by intelligence, willingness, and practice; however, correct action would make them better horses. Figure 5. Straight, true action. Figure 6. Correct, true arc, balanced feet. Some common incorrect actions: Winding or rope walking. A tendency to swing the striding leg around and place it in front of the supporting leg (Figure 7). Figure 7. Winding or rope walking. Dishing or winging in. The striding foot swings inward in motion, then outward again at completion of stride (Figure 8). Figure 8. Interfering or dishing or winging in. Interfering. Striking the supporting leg, usually near the fetlock with the foot of the striding leg (Figure 8). Paddling. An outward deviation in the fore foot and lower leg at flexion (Figure 9). Figure 9. Paddling or winging. Winging. Exaggerated paddling, most noticeable in high-going horses. Forging. Striking the heel or undersurface of the shoe of a forefoot with the toe of a hind foot. Rolling. Excessive lateral shoulder motion as with wide-fronted horses. Pointing. A low, long stride. Dwelling. A perceptible pause in the flight of the foot before it reaches the ground. Trappy. A quick, high, short, jolting stride. Pounding. Heavy contact, sometimes resulting from a heavy stride. Specific effect of leg set on action and unsoundnesses Pigeon toes tend to cause paddling or winging. Splayed feet encourage dishing or winging in and may result in severe interfering and permanent injury. Long, weak pasterns and shallow heels cause an irregular stride and may predispose to ringbone (Figure 10). Figure 10. Incorrect arc, long toes, flat heels. Short, straight pasterns and shoulders and deep heels are accompanied by a stilted, trappy stride and a tendency toward stiffness and sidebones (Figure 11). Figure 11. Incorrect arc, short toes, high heels. Long forearms, short cannons and sloping pasterns are conducive to long, springy, true strides and limbs that wear well (Figures 5 and 6). Calf knees increase concussion and encourage a pounding gait. Buck knees cause unstableness. When accompanied by long toes, they tend to cause stumbling. Knock knees predispose to interfering. Bow knees usually cause undue weight on the outside of the front feet, which tends to hasten sidebones. Sickle hocks seldom accompany balanced conformation and motion. They must bear a disproportionate share of weight; therefore, spavins and curbs tend to develop. Post legs are less common than sickle hocks but are equally serious. They seldom ride easy, are prone to crampy, boggy hocks and tend to cause low, skimming strides. Bandy legs usually are unsteady or "limber hocked" and predispose to most unsoundnesses of the hock. Straight underpinning does not guarantee a good performing horse, but it increases the probability of good performance.

Kelli asked about Hocks

Here is a set of hocks, good to bad.


Figure 4A. Correct skeletal structure.
Figure 4B. Correct leg set.
Figure 4C. Sickle-hocked or too much set.
Figure 4D. Post-legged or too straight, "coon-footed."
Figure 4E. Camped under or stands under.
Figure 4F. Defects of this magnitude should not be propagated.

Almost all horses display cow hocks to a degree.
Some horse owners prefer that hocks point slightly toward each other with the feet pointing slightly outward. This is insurance against wide hocks or bandy legs.
Noticeable cow hocks are undesirable both from the standpoint of action and appearance.
Bandy legs or wide hocks seriously deter collected action and predispose to unsoundness.
Sickle hocks are quite common and are serious because of the stress placed on the hocks in performance and the many unsoundnesses that are associated with them.
View a stallion with sickle hocks with concern.
Boggy hocks usually are seen with post-legs.

'most set' can be seen in figure 4c

District 11 Contest

What a great job everyone did!  Congrats!

Seniors

Kelli - 1st
Brandie - 2nd

Way to you! You are BOTH heading to STATE on June 15th (I think)

Intermediat

Kristi - 2nd

Great job Krisit!

Junior

Karla - 7th

Way to go, Karla!

Great job everyone. Keep up the hard work! 
STATE BOUND - 2011!!

Video

Watch these two video clips and tell me which horse seems more comfortable doing what the rider asks it to do? Give a short description.

Answer,  1 or  2, and remember to use color IDs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBICo2j3pCo&feature=related Horse 1



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13KYeI6lxFs&feature=related Horse 2

Let me know if you can NOT see Videos!

Conformation - FSCC Horse Judging Blog

Look at the horses below.
Which horse has the most slope to its shoulder?
Which horse has the shortest back compared to its underline?
Which horse has the strongest topline?
Which horse has the straightest shoulder?
Which horse has the longest back compared to its underline?
Which horse has the weakest topline?
Which horse has the shortest hip?
Which horse has the MOST set to its hocks?
Which horse's neck ties lowest?
How would you place this class?


Horse 1

Horse 2

Horse 3

Horse 4

Leg Structure - from FSCC Horse Judging Blog

Which horse(s) are...

Over at the knee?
Back at the knee?
Sickle hocked?
Camped out?
Post legged?



Horse 1


Horse 2


Horse 3

Horse 4

Horse 5

Thoroughbred Mares

Please place the class and answer the questions

Questions

1. Which mare is the most feminine in the class?

2. Which mare has the least desirable, most coarse throatlatch?

3. Which mare is 'over' at the knee?

4. Which mare is the most lacking in muscle?

5. Which mare has the highest wither?

6. Who has the straightest least desirable shoulder?

7. Which mare has a splint? LOOK CLOSE!

8. Judging by the head, which mare could you most likely mistake for a gelding?



Quarter Type Geldings

Please place the class and answer the questions

Questions

1. Which gelding has the most desirable, thinnest, highest tying neck?

2. Which gelding has the most clean, expressive face?

3. Which gelding appears 'back' at the knee?

4. Between B and A which gelding is longer through the hip?

5. Which gelding has the least desirable, low tying neck?

6. Which gelding is strongest over his top line?



Aged Arabian Mares

Please place the class and answer the questions.

Questions

1. Which mare displays the LEAST Arab "type"?

2. Which mare displays the most "type" as it pertains to her head?

3. Which mare has the best top line to underline ration?

4. Which mare has the most horizontal croup?

5. Who has an ewe neck?

6. Who is lacking in muscle?

7. Which mare has the straightest front legs?

8. Who is camped out?



Yearling Geldings

Place the class and answer the questions.

QUESTIONS

1. Which gelding has the thickest throatlatch?

2. Displays the best balance when broken into thirds?

3. Which gelding is highest in the hock compared to his knees?

4. Which gelding is built the most 'downhill'?

5. Which gelding has the most upright pasterns?

6. Which gelding is the most common headed?

7. Which gelding is most level from hock to knee?

Welcome!

Welcome to the online Horse Judging Team blog for Calhoun and Victoria Counties. Here we will be posting mainly halter classes for the 4H and FFA members to judge. You will have 3 days from the time the class is posted to judge the class, answer the questions and post your reply. Replies will be help until all replies have been made or after the 3rd day when the officials are placed.
Any questions?
No?
OK, let's Judge!