Horse judging trains young people in decision-making skills related to equine selection. This judging team is open to 4th thru 12th grade 4-H members. If interested contact Dan Owen at 931-433-1582 or dowen1@utk.edu. Team members will learn:
- How to evaluate the conformation of different types and breeds of horses
- How to evaluate the performance of different types and breeds of horses
- How to defend their placings through the delivery of oral reasons
A team will consist of three to four members, with the top three scores being combined to make up the team score. The team members will evaluate the conformation and/or performance of a variety of equine breeds. Examples include: Quarter Horse Mares, Stock Horse Geldings, Conformation Hunters, Walking Horse Conformation, etc. Examples of performance classes are: Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Hack, Plantation Pleasure, Reining, etc. A class will consist of four horses.