Description:
Youth and adults interested in learning how to excel as competitors and coaches in competitive 4-H, FFA and inter-collegiate horse judging contests are invited to attend the 3.5 hour training session held in conjunction with the Open Horse Show Judge’s Clinic. Topics will include organizing and delivering oral reasons, formulating a judging system and effective use of terminology. The 2008 clinic will emphasize placing and presenting oral reasons on pattern/scored classes including reining, huntseat/saddleseat equitation and western horsemanship. The training session will use a variety of videotaped halter and performance classes as a model for training on class placing and oral reason training. Participants will learn the basic techniques needed to effectively learn from the training provided during the Open Horse Show Judge’s Clinic. Participants must register separately for the Open Horse Show Judges’ Clinic.