What Is Horse Judging

Youth learn what the ideal horse or performance should look like. Youth may choose to learn this information so they may understand what a judge is looking for and learn how to improve on their performance OR the youth may choose to use the information in a competitive setting.

Halter Classes-Youth judge a class of 4 horses based on balance, structural correctness, muscling, breed and sex characteristics, quality, and travel.

Performance Classes- Youth judge a class of 4 horses using functional correctness, quality of movement, and manners as a guideline.

Study Sessions will take place in May & June, TBA depending on schedules

 

Contests
Iowa 4H State Horse Judging Contest - November 1, 2008 - Senior Judging Team place second.  See news for further results.