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NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL HIPPOLOGY CONTEST October 15, 2017

8:30 A.M.

Hippology contestants should report to the farm for judging (information

will be provided to coaches)

THEN REPORT TO:

PEMBROKE ACADEMY

209 Academy Road ~ Pembroke, NH 03275

OFFICIAL RULES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

BRING THESE RULES WITH YOU TO THE CONTEST

ENTRY DEADLINE: POSTMARK by OCTOBER 1, please

SUPERINTENDENT: Kathy Kennett, VT, 802-349-5671

Entries to: Mary Fay, 140 Kennedy Drive, Suite 201, South Burlington, VT 05403

NOTE: Members and coaches must arrive no later than 8:30 A.M. SHARP and be prepared to stay in

competition until end of contest. LUNCH IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE. IT IS RECOMMENDED

THAT EACH STATE BRING AN ASSISTANT COACH.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Provide a place for youth to compete regionally while encouraging teamwork and self-confidence and

focusing on the 4-H Mission Mandates of Science, Healthy Living and Citizenship

Hold an event that is a capstone experience in itself; provide a pathway to a future national experience.

The event will provide a realistic warm up event for those planning to attend the Eastern National 4-H

Horse Roundup.

Develop leadership by encouraging decision-making, teamwork, critical thinking and independence.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Contestants and Eligibility

1. Each state is invited to enter one team of up to four contestants, a second team and/or up to two

individuals. Teams may be selected by state approved procedure. Teams must compete according

to entry as submitted. In teams in which there are four members, all will compete, but the member

receiving the lowest overall score in each portion of the contest will be dropped from the team total

of that contest portion. Individuals whose scores are dropped from team totals will be eligible for

all individual awards. Teams consisting of three members will have no dropped score and all

members' scores will count in determining individual and team awards.

2. Teams may be selected by any means appropriate to the state they represent and must be certified as

eligible by the State 4-H Office.

3. Contestants must be at least 13 years of age, but not yet have achieved their 19th birthday on

January 1 of the current year. 13 year old members are allowed as the second representative of a

state or as the sole representative(s) if no members age 14+ have been selected to participate.

4. Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H during the current year in the state they are representing.

5. Contestants (including team alternates) may participate in only one contest at the New England

Regional Contest. Contestants may participate in any specific contest no more than three years.

6. Any 4-H’er who has previously participated in the National 4-H Hippology contest as a team

member or alternate is not eligible for this event. Contestants are ineligible to participate if they are

currently enrolled in college courses that provide specific training for hippology, serve on a

collegiate hippology team or have participated in intercollegiate hippology events.

7. Coaches serve as judges/scorers of the contest. In addition, each state must provide 1 additional

adult to assist the contest for each team or partial team entered.

8. Reference Material: All the information covered in this contest may be found in one or more of the

following publications:

THE CONTEST

A. Examination Phase - 100 points - This phase of the contest will include:

1. A written exam - 50 points

2. Anatomy - 25 points - which may include external, skeletal, internal organs, parts of

gastrointestinal tract, male and female reproductive organs, detailed anatomy of the foot and

detailed lower limbs.

3. Projected slides - 25 points - to be identified as to breed, color, color pattern, activity, proper

appointments, etc.

B. Station Phase - 10 Stations - 100 points - This phase will consist of a series of stations or tables

where contestants will respond to the requirements of the station. Examples of stations which may

be used include:

1. Identification of:

a. Various types of saddles (actual or pictured) and parts of saddles.

b. Tack, bits, bridles, horse shoes and parts of shoes.

c. Tools and equipment, and assembly of specific parts of various pieces of equipment.

d. Grains and forages used in equine rations including various forms or methods of

preparation.

e. Internal and external parasites based on actual samples, pictures, life cycle charts and/or

damage caused.

f. Blemishes and unsoundness.

g. Ages of equines based on teeth.

2. Use of pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, dehydration, anemia, etc. to assess horse health.

3. Measurements such as, but not limited to, wither height, shoe size, girth, collar size, gullet

width, seat length of saddle, etc. may be required.

C. Judging Phase - 100 points - Contestants will be required to judge at least two (2) classes;

conformation and/or performance. Live, pictorial, video and/or movie classes may be used. This

phase may be deleted if suitable classes are not available in some form.

D. Team Problem(s) - Total 100 points - All teams will be presented with the same problem(s). Each

team will have equal time to discuss among themselves the problem(s), immediately after which

they will have to present an oral solution or series of suggested procedures relative to the problem.

Each member of each team is encouraged to contribute to the oral presentation. Evaluation will be

based on the understanding of the problem, completeness of the response, the probability of success

of the solution or procedures and the logic used in making the response. The official may ask

questions of any or all of the team members to clarify the presentation.

Examples of possible team problems might include:

1. Balancing a horse's ration.

2. Farm management recommendations for breeding, training, boarding, nursery, lay-up, horse

operations.

3. Considerations for the establishment of a new horse facility (stable to be used for a specific

purpose).

4. Recommendations for selecting, locating and purchasing horses for specific uses.

5. Behavior problems - causes, management of and corrections.

6. Training and conditioning programs - equipment, schedules, methods, nutrition, problem

avoidance.

7. Breeding and/or leasing contracts - specific clauses for insurance, liability, payments, care,

termination, transport, etc.

8. Teaching lessons in horse management (specific subject to be announced) to a group of 9 to

11-year-old beginner 4-H'ers - where, how long, how much information, hands-on experiences,

reinforcement, testing evaluation.

9. Assembling or demonstrating the use of various horse equipment.

Team problem scores will not be included in determining the rank of individuals in the contest, but

will be added to the team scores of the other three phases to determine overall team standing.

AWARDS

1. Awards will be presented to the top 8 individuals in the Examination Phase, in the Station Phase, in

the Judging Phase, and overall.

2. Each member of the top 6 teams in the Examination Phase, in the Station Phase, in the Judging

Phase, TEAM PROBLEMS will receive awards. Each member of the top six teams will receive

overall awards.

TIE BREAKING

All ties, individual and team, will be broken using the following sequence:

1) Overall Score

2) Examination scores (includes both written test and anatomy section as well as slides)

3) Station scores

4) Judging scores

If further tie breaking is needed, the scores at each station, in order, may be used.

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL

HORSE PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

October 15, 2017

8:30 A.M.

PEMBROKE ACADEMY




ENTRY DEADLINE: POSTMARK by October 1

SUPERINTENDENT: Darlene Welch, MA ([email protected])







Horse Roundup.




1. This is an individual contest.

2. Each state may enter up to two contestants. Contestant entry and eligibility must be certified by

the State Cooperative Extension 4-H office.

3. Individual may be selected by any procedure which a state deems appropriate.

4. Individual must be enrolled in 4-H in the state they represent.




6. Any 4-H'er who has previously participated in the National 4-H Individual Public Speaking

contest is not eligible for this event. Contestants are ineligible to participate if they are currently

enrolled in college courses that provide specific training for communications, serve on a

collegiate communications team or have participated in intercollegiate communications events.

7. Contestants may participate in only one contest per year at the Regional and may compete in any

specific contest no more than three years.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

A coaches meeting will be held prior to the beginning of the contest.

In the event that national rules change, changes in this contest will be discussed at the

coaches meetings before activities start.

Awards will be made after conclusion of all presentations in all communications events.

Contestants are asked to remain on site until awards are presented.

THE CONTEST

1. The subject must pertain to the horse industry. Speeches not appropriately related to the horse

industry can be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.

2. No visual aids such as posters, props or slides/video presentations may be used.

3. Contestants may use notes. Excessive use of notes will be counted against the contestant. This

will be at the discretion of the judge(s).

4. A public address system will not be used during the contest.

5. During the contest, the contestants may introduce themselves by name, state, and speech topic.

6. Speeches should be 7-10 minutes in length. Three points will be deducted from the total score

for every minute (or fraction of minutes) under seven minutes or over 10 minutes.

7. Contestants should cite their major references after the conclusion of their speech. This will not

be counted in the allotted time.

8. Coaches will NOT serve as judges. Only the judge(s) may ask questions of the contestant in the

contest. Question time will not be counted in the allotted time. Contestants may repeat the

question then answer it OR may answer the question in such a way to make it apparent what the

question was for those in the audience who may not have heard the question. For example if the

question is “Which direction do you pick a hoof?” and the answer is “you should pick a hoof

from toe to heel”, it is fine because the question is apparent in the way it was answered. If the

speaker just says “heel to toe” without repeating the question or making it obvious, that should

be marked down.

9. Contestant order will be determined by a random drawing and announced at the coaches meeting.

10. Ties will be broken first by the judges' accumulated delivery score, second by the judges'

accumulated organization score and third on content and accuracy score.

11. The judges will assign scores based on the score sheet criteria from the Eastern National 4-H

Contest will be used and the points on the scorecard will be as follows on the next page:

AWARDS

The top 8 individuals will be awarded ribbons.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS AWARD

The higher total score from each contest entry within the communications contest (as states may

have more than one participant for each contest) will be added together.

The top 6 teams will receive ribbons.

New England 4-H Horse Contest

Public Speaking

Time: 7 to 10 minutes, 3 points will be deducted from the total score for every minute (or fraction of a minute) under 7 or

over 10.

Name: State:

Title: Time:

5 = Excellent 4 = Very Good 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Needs Improvement

Introduction Comments

Introduction created interest in the subject 5 4 3 2 1

Introduction was short and to the point 5 4 3 2 1

Organization

Main points were easy to follow and in order 5 4 3 2 1

Sentences short and easy to understand 5 4 3 2 1

Speech was interesting 5 4 3 2 1

Content and Accuracy

Facts and information were accurate 5 4 3 2 1

Sufficient information to cover the subject 5 4 3 2 1

Credit was given for sources, if appropriate 5 4 3 2 1

Related to the horse industry 5 4 3 2 1

Stage Presence

Speaker was neat and appropriately dressed 5 4 3 2 1

Speaker addressed the audience in a relaxed manner 5 4 3 2 1

Posture was erect but not stiff, speaker moved about freely 5 4 3 2 1

Delivery

Speaker had appropriate voice control and used facial

expression

5 4 3 2 1

Words were pronounced correctly 5 4 3 2 1

Notes were used sparingly and discreetly 5 4 3 2 1

Speech did not seem totally memorized 5 4 3 2 1

Conclusion

Conclusion was short and interesting and wrapped up

speech

5 4 3 2 1

Speaker handled questions easily 5 4 3 2 1

General

Speaker conveyed sense of wanting to communicate 5 4 3 2 1

Speech reflected thoughts and personality of speaker 5 4 3 2 1

Total Points

Signature of Judge ___________________________________________________________________


HORSE INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION CONTEST

October 15, 2017

8:30 A.M.

PEMBROKE ACADEMY




ENTRY DEADLINE: POSTMARK by OCTOBER 1, please

SUPERINTENDENT: Darlene Welch ([email protected])



Educational Objectives: Provide a place for youth to compete regionally while encouraging teamwork

and self-confidence and focusing on the 4-H Mission Mandates of Science, Healthy Living and

Citizenship



Horse Roundup.




1. This is an individual contest.

2. Each state is invited to enter up to two contestants.

3. Individual may be selected by any procedure which a state deems appropriate.

4. Individual must be enrolled in 4-H in the state they represent.


January 1 of the current year. 13 year old members are allowed as the second representative of

a state or as the sole representative(s) if no members age 14+ have been selected to

participate.

6. Any 4-H'er who has previously participated in the National 4-H Individual Demonstration

contest is not eligible for this event. Contestants are ineligible to participate if they are currently

enrolled in college courses that provide specific training for communications, serve on a

collegiate communications team or have participated in intercollegiate communications events.

7. Contestants may participate in only one contest per year at the Regional and may compete in any


specific contest no more than two years. 8. Each state must provide 1 additional adult to assist the contest for each team or partial team

entered.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Awards will be presented to the top 6 individuals at the conclusion of the contest.

2. The coaches meeting will be held prior to the beginning of the contest.

3. In the event that national rules change, changes in this contest will be discussed at the


4. Coaches will NOT serve as judges for this contest. Outside judges will evaluate.

5. Each state is totally responsible for lodging, meals, and travel arrangements.

THE CONTEST

1. The subject must pertain to the horse industry. Demonstrations not appropriately related to the

horse industry can be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.

2. This may be a demonstration or an illustrated presentation. No live animals may be used.

3. Contestants may use notes. However, excessive use of notes may be counted against the

contestant. This will be at the discretion of the judges.


5. Contest officials will supply two easels and a table. Contestants may use their own easels if they

wish. Any other equipment needs must be made through special arrangements with the contest

officials.

6. Creative audio visual aids may be used, but the contestant must be involved in making or designing

them.

7. During the contest, the contestants may introduce themselves by name, state, and demonstration

topic.

8. Demonstrations should be 9-12 minutes in length. Three points will be deducted from the total

score for every minute (or fraction of minutes) under nine minutes or over 12 minutes.

9. Contestants should cite their major references after the conclusion of their demonstration. This will

not be counted in the allotted time.

10. Coaches will NOT serve as the judges. Only the judge(s) may ask questions of the contestant in

the contest. Question time will not be counted in the allotted time. Contestants should repeat the

question then answer it.

11. Contestant order will be determined by a random drawing and will be announced at the coaches

meeting.



13. The judges will consider the questions listed under each section. The score sheet questions from

the Eastern National 4-H Contest will be used and the points on the score card will be as follows on

the next page:

AWARDS

The top 8 individuals will be awarded rosette ribbons.




The top 6 teams will receive rosettes.


Individual Demonstration Time: 9 to 12 minutes, 3 points will be deducted from the total score for every minute (or fraction of a minute) under 9 or

over 12.

Name: State:

Title: Time: 5 = Excellent 4 = Very Good 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Needs Improvement




Organization

One main point demonstrated 5 4 3 2 1

Steps were visible by audience, related to topic and “actual” 5 4 3 2 1

Materials were well organized and carefully selected 5 4 3 2 1

Charts and posters well done and necessary for

demonstration

5 4 3 2 1

Key points were stressed in each step 5 4 3 2 1




Approved practices used 5 4 3 2 1

Credit given to sources of information, if appropriate 5 4 3 2 1

Content appropriately related to horse industry 5 4 3 2 1

Stage Presence

Demonstrator was neat and appropriately dressed 5 4 3 2 1

Demonstrator spoke directly to audience, not too fast or

slow

5 4 3 2 1

Delivery

Demonstrator exhibited voice control & appeared to enjoy

demo 5 4 3 2 1


Demo did not seem totally memorized 5 4 3 2 1

Conclusion/Summary

Conclusion was short and interesting and key points

reviewed

5 4 3 2 1

Questions answered easily 5 4 3 2 1

General/Effect on audience

Audience was interested and could go home & use

information

5 4 3 2 1

Total Points


NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL HORSE BOWL CONTEST

October 15, 2017

PEMBROKE ACADEMY




DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES, FEES

POSTMARK October 1

SUPERINTENDENT: Norma Katz, VT ([email protected])


NOTE: Members and coaches must arrive no later than 8:30 A.M. SHARP and be prepared to stay in

competition until end of the competition. Lunch is included in your fee.






Horse Roundup.


OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of Horse Bowl contests is to provide an opportunity for youth

enrolled in 4-H horse projects to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a

competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. These contests will provide an

educational experience for both participants and spectators. It is our sincere intention to encourage as

many states as possible to compete in this contest.

CONTESTANTS AND ELIGIBILITY

1. Each state is invited to enter one team of four contestants, a second team of 4 and/or up to two

individuals. Teams may be selected by state approved procedure. Teams must compete according

to entry as submitted. If team members drop out of competition before or during the contest, they

will not be eligible for individual ranking. Teams may compete with fewer than four, recognizing

that the team (but not individuals) will be at a disadvantage. One alternate may be designated on

team entry form that may replace a team member for the entire contest date.




3. Contestants must not have competed in Horse Bowl contests at past National 4-H Horse Roundups.

Contestants are ineligible to participate if they are currently enrolled in college courses that provide

specific training for horse bowl, serve on a collegiate horse bowl team or have participated in


intercollegiate horse bowl events.

4. Contestant and team entry and eligibility must be certified by the State Cooperative Extension 4-H

office.

5. Contestants (including team alternates) may participate in only one contest per year at the New

England Regional. Contestants may participate in a specific contest no more than three times.

6. Each state must provide 1 additional adult to assist the contest for each team or partial team entered.

There will be three types of questions used. These will consist of regular questions, each worth two

points during the 1 on 1 half of the competition and one point in the open half where any member of

either team may respond. These questions will count toward individual and team scores. The second

categories of questions will be toss-up questions, also worth one point, and also open for response by

any member of either team. The only difference between a regular and a toss-up will be that toss-up

questions will have a bonus question attached to each and in general will be somewhat more difficult

than the regular questions. A bonus question will be worth 3 points, and all parts of the bonus question

must be answered correctly for points to be awarded. No part of the bonus question will be repeated nor

will any additional information be given to the contestants relative to the question.

PROCEDURE OF PLAY: EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

A. Game Panels - An appropriate device will be used which will provide a clear indication of the first

contestant to respond to a question.

B. Time Recorders - A stop watch or other appropriate timing device will be required.

C. Signal Device - This device will be used by the timekeepers and will have a very distinctly

different sound from that associated with the game panel.

D. Score Keeping Devices - Two devices will be needed; one, such as a blackboard, flip chart or

electronic light display will be used to maintain team scores visible to the contestants and, if

possible, to the spectators; a second device will be required with which to maintain a record of

individual contest scores.

OFFICIALS: Each state is expected to supply one or more individuals to serve as assistants. As far as

possible, 4-H alumni will be used for contest staff.

A. Moderator (Quiz Person) - The moderator will control buzzer board. The moderator will assume

the direction of the matches within that particular room, ask all questions, recognize and designate

contestants to answer questions and accept or reject all answers unless the questions and/or

answers are challenged. The moderator may indicate when a contestant has exceeded the

allocated time for a question. The moderator will declare the match winner and will at all times be

in control of the matches.

B. Referee Judges - At least two referee judges are recommended. The judges must be

knowledgeable horse persons. The referee judges rule jointly on the acceptability of any question

or answer. In cases of challenge to questions or answers in matches with two referee judges, either

both referee judges or one referee judge and the moderator must agree on the acceptability or

rejection of any question and/or answer. With only one referee judge, both the judge and the

moderator must agree on actions to be taken.

C. Score Keepers - At least two individuals will be used to keep a score for each contest. The

individual maintaining team scores will do so in such a manner that all points awarded or taken

from each team may be checked and that the scores are clearly visible to the moderator and to the

contestants. The second score keeper will be used to maintain a record of the individual scores of

each contestant. An assistant to the score keeper maintaining individual records is suggested.

Errors in any posted match team or individual scores must be protested immediately, at the time

the error is made.

TEAMS

Each team will consist of four (4) members. Teams may play with fewer members recognizing that they

will be at a disadvantage.

PROCEDURES OF PLAY

A. Match Procedures

1. Each match will be divided into two halves based on number of questions.

2. In one on one play, all regular questions are worth 2 points. In open play, all regular and toss-up

questions will be worth 1 point and all bonus questions will be worth 3 points.

3 Teams are assembled and seated at their respective panels and each contestant given the

opportunity to check the equipment. Team members will give their names before each round

begins.

4. A team captain is designated, normally to be seated nearest the moderator.

5. Matches are subject to forfeit if all team members are not seated within three (3) minutes of the

scheduled start of the match. Forfeits will be declared by the moderator and judge(s). Teams

winning by forfeit will advance to the next round of play.

6. Team members will sit in the same location for each round.

7. The question packet is opened by the moderator.

8 The moderator reads the first question (as with all succeeding questions) until the completion of

the reading of the questions or until such time as a contestant activates a buzzer. If a buzzer is

activated during the reading of any question, the moderator immediately will cease reading the

question and the contestant activating the buzzer will have five (5) seconds after having been

recognized by the moderator to begin the answer to the question.

a. Any answer initiated prior to being recognized by the moderator will be considered incorrect.

b. The repeating of the question by the contestant will not be considered the initiation of an

answer.

c. It will be the responsibility of the moderator and the referee judges to determine if an actual

answer is started within the 5-second period.

d. The first answer given will be considered the answer regardless of whether the correct answer

is included later in the answer. Only one answer should be offered and accepted. The judges

must take the first answer given.

9. If the answer to any questions, whether read to completion or not, is incorrect, the question will

not be repeated for the opposing team.

10. If the time in which to answer a question elapses without a contestant activating a buzzer, there

will be neither loss of points nor awarding of points to either team.

a. If a bonus question was attached to an unanswered toss-up question, the bonus question is

then transferred to the next question.

11. If the answer to a question is begun during the 5-second allowable time and the answer is

incorrect, that team and individual loses the point associated with that question.

a. If a member of a team activates a buzzer and an answer has not been started with the 5-second

allowable time, there will be an appropriate 1 point penalty imposed against the team of and

the contestant activating the buzzer.

b. If a bonus question is attached to an incorrectly answered toss-up question or to a toss-up

question which was unanswered following the activation of the buzzer, that bonus question is

transferred to the next question.

B. One-on-one play:

1. The first half of each match will contain between 8 and 16 questions asked in one-on-one play.

2. Only one designated team member on each side will be eligible to respond to each question in

one-on-one play. The designated team member will be that closest to the moderator for the first

question, the individual seated next for the second question, thereby rotated in sequence to all

four team members. In one-on-one play, teams with three players will rotate the question to an

empty seat; that is, will not have an opportunity to answer one out of each four questions.

3. If an ineligible team member responds to a question in one-on-one play, the question will be

thrown out and a new question asked.

4. Scoring in one-on-one play will be exactly the same as for regular questions, with teams and

individuals eligible to gain or lose points.

5. If the question is correctly answered within the 5-second time limit, that team and individual

score 2 points. All incorrect answers receive a 1 point deduction.

C. Open Play

1. If the question is correctly answered within the 5-second time limit, that team and individual

score 1 point.

a. A bonus question attached to an unanswered or incorrectly answered toss-up question will be

transferred to the next regular open question. (which becomes the new toss-up question), until

a correct answer is given.

b. The team should allow the moderator to read the complete question. The team will be given

ten (10) seconds to confer. The acknowledger will call time at the end of ten (10) seconds.

The team captain or designee must then start giving the required number of answers within

five (5) seconds. Team members may give answers to the captain/designee during the 30-

second answering period.

c. Successful completion of the answer will result in that team being awarded three points.

d. All parts of the bonus question must be answered correctly with no partial points permitted,

regardless of the number of parts of the question answered correctly.

e. Failure to answer a bonus question results in no penalty (loss of points) to the team.

f. No part of the bonus question will be repeated nor will any additional information be given to

the contestants.

2. Either a team captain or the moderator may call for a "time out" out for clarification of a rule, or

to allow for unexpected problems. These "time outs" may be called only after a question has

been answered and before the start of the next question.

D. Completing the Match

1. The moderator will continue reading questions (and bonus questions if applicable) until all

questions have been asked.

2. If a question is thrown out either due to poor reading by the moderator or a decision of the referee

judges, it will be replaced by another question so that the total number of questions to be asked

remains constant.

3. Following the final question, the team with the highest number of points will be declared the

winner of that match.

4. Ties. In the event of a tie after the designated number of questions, five additional regular

questions will be asked. If a tie still remains after the overtime, the first team to win a point (or

because of a loss of a point by the other team, has a 1-point advantage) will be declared the

winner. These additional questions will not be counted for individual point totals.

5. Once the moderator has declared a winner based on the scores, there will be no protest.

6. There will be no protest of any questions or answers following the declaration of the winner.

E. Protests

1. A protest of a question, answer to a question, conduct of play, room conditions or equipment may

be made only by one of the team members or the official coach of either team and then only prior

to the start of a match or at a time that a particular question is read or the answer is given. There

will be only one coach recognized for each team. The moderator and the referee judges will

consider the protest, and their decision in all cases is final.

2. If the protest is acknowledged, play will be stopped and the coach or team captain has three

minutes to find the reference in the source and present it to the judge. The designated officials

will consider the protest and make a decision.

3. To sustain a protest, at least two members of the designated judge’s panel must agree to keep or

replace a question or to determine the validity of an answer.

4. If a protest is sustained, the moderator will take one of the following actions as deemed

appropriate:

a. A question is protested before an answer is given and the protest sustained-discard the

question. No loss or gain of points will result for either team.

b. An answer is protested (either correct or incorrect) at least one of the referee judges and the

moderator or both referee judges determine the validity of the protest. Points will be added or

subtracted as appropriate.

c. A question is protested after an answer is given (correct or incorrect)--at least one referee

judge and the moderator or both referee judges determine the validity of the protest of the

question. The question may then be discarded at no loss of points or the question may be

allowed with the appropriate gain or loss of points as in (b) above.

F. Abuse of the Protest Provisions

1. Abuse of protest provisions may result in one or more of the following:

a. dismissal of team coach from the contest area

b. dismissal (or replacement) of team member

c. dismissal of entire team with forfeiture of any points or standing

2. Spectators, parents and visitors may not protest any question, answer, or procedure during the

course of play. They may, however, submit in writing to the contest officials any suggestions,

complaints or protests at the conclusion of the contest. Unseemly behavior, unsportsmanlike

conduct or any actions which are generally accepted as detrimental to the contest may subject the

perpetrators of such actions to dismissal from the immediate area of the contest.

3. No source of information is infallible. There may at times be answers given to questions which

are in agreement with the recommended sources which are in fact erroneous. Every effort will be

made to eliminate such questions, but in the event of such occurrence, the referee judges and

moderator may challenge the answer and if there is unanimous agreement, may elect to accept

only the correct answer or to discard the question with no loss or gain of points to either team.

G. Recorders and Cameras

1. Tape recorders may not be used at any time during the conduct of a match.

2. No recording devices such as videotape cameras, movie cameras or any other type of camera may

be used during the conduct of a match. Photographs will be permitted only before or after a

match and then in only such a manner as not to be disruptive of the contest.

EQUIPMENT FAILURE

It will be the responsibility of each contestant to assure themselves that all equipment is operating

correctly at the start of the match.

A. Failure During a Match

1. If the device being used ceases to function during a match or is believed to be malfunctioning, a

"time out" may be called by any contestant, the moderator, or by either coach.

2. If, after checking, it is determined that there is an equipment malfunction, the faulty part or parts

will be replaced and play resumed.

3. Scores accumulated up to the point of the "time out" will stand and all further points awarded

during the remainder of the match added to or subtracted from this total.

a. If both referee judges or one referee judge and the moderator deem it advisable, points

awarded for the two (2) questions asked immediately prior to determination of equipment

failures may be recalled and two (2) additional questions used.

4. Under no conditions will there be a replay of a match in which there was equipment failure.

5. In the case of complete failure of equipment, in the absence of replacement parts, moderator and

judges will determine an appropriate method of response.

AWARDS

A. Team Awards (top 6 teams)

1. Each member of the top six participating teams will receive awards and they will be based on a

predetermined procedure of play.

a. The exact procedure to be followed must be determined by the number of teams participating

and the time allocated for the contest.

b. Insofar as possible, every team will have an opportunity to participate in a minimum of two

matches.

2. The rank of teams will be determined on the basis of their position within the double elimination

bracket. In the champion round, the winning team must have defeated the second place team

twice (champion round and a previous round) to be declared champion. If necessary, a second

championship round will be played.

After two losses the teams eliminated in the same round will be placed with the team which lost

by the fewest average points per match played awarded the higher rank. If teams are still tied, the

team with the higher average score in all games played will be awarded the higher rank.

If, because of low number of teams, coaches determine that round robin play will be used, rank is

determined by standing after the round robin is complete. If champion rounds are used double

elimination rules apply.

B. Individual Awards (top 8 individuals)

1. Scores will be kept for each individual contestant, with the highest three individual contestants to

receive special recognition.

2. Only those contestants who have participated in two or more matches will be considered for the

top individual awards.

a. The high two match scores for each individual will be used in cases where individuals

participate in more than two matches.

b. Ties for individual awards will be broken on the basis of: first, high average score per game

for the entire contest; secondly, single high individual match scores; and thirdly, total number

of points earned in the contest, and fourth, age of contestant with older contestants given

preference.


HORSE TEAM DEMONSTRATION CONTEST

October 15, 2017

8:30 A.M.

PEMBROKE ACADEMY




ENTRY DEADLINE: By October 1

SUPERINTENDENT: Darlene Welch ([email protected])







Horse Roundup.




1. This is a team contest.

2. Each state is invited to enter up to two teams.

3. Individuals may be selected by any procedure which a state deems appropriate.

4. Individuals must be enrolled in 4-H in the state they represent and must be certified by the State

4-H Office.


January 1 of the current year. 13 year old members are allowed as the second representative of

a state or as the sole representative(s) if no members age 14+ have been selected to

participate.

6. Any 4-H'er who has previously participated in the National 4-H Team Demonstration contest is

not eligible for this event. Contestants are ineligible to participate if they are currently enrolled

in college courses that provide specific training for communications, serve on a collegiate

communications team or have participated in intercollegiate communications events.

7. Contestants may participate in only one contest per year at the Regional and may compete in

any specific contest no more than three years.

GENERAL INFORMATION


1. Awards will be presented to the top 6 teams at the conclusion of the contest.

2. The coaches meeting will be held prior to the beginning of the contest.

3. In the event that national rules change, changes in this contest will be discussed at the


4. Coaches will NOT serve as judges at this contest – judges will be provided.

5. Each state is totally responsible for lodging, meals, and travel arrangements.

THE CONTEST

1. The subject must pertain to the horse industry. Demonstrations not appropriately related to the

horse industry can be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.

2. This may be a demonstration or an illustrated presentation. No live animals may be used.

3. Contestants may use notes. However, excessive use of notes may be counted against the

contestants. This will be at the discretion of the judges.


5. Contest officials will supply two easels and a table. Contestants may use their own easels if

they wish. Any other equipment needs must be made through special arrangements with the

contest officials.

6. Creative audio visual aids may be used, but the contestants must be involved in making or

designing them.

7. During the contest, the contestants may introduce themselves by name, state, and demonstration

topic.

8. Demonstrations should be 10-15 minutes in length. Three points will be deducted from the

total score for every minute (or fraction of minute) under 10 minutes or over 15 minutes.

9. Contestants should cite their major references after the conclusion of their demonstration. This

will not be counted in the allotted time.

10. Coaches will NOT serve as the judges. Only the official judges may ask questions of the

contestant in the contest. Each team will be asked the same number of questions. Question

time will not be counted in the allotted time. Contestants should repeat the question then

answer it.

11. Contestant order will be determined by a random drawing and will be announced at the coaches

meeting.



13. The judges will consider the questions listed under each section. The score sheet information from

the Eastern National 4-H Contest will be used and the points on the score card will be as follows on

the next page.

AWARDS

The top 8 teams will be awarded rosette ribbons.




The top 6 teams will receive rosettes.


Team Demonstration

Time: 10 to 15 minutes, 3 points will be deducted from the total score for every minute (or fraction of a minute) under 10 or

over 15.

Name: State:

Title: Time:

5 = Excellent 4 = Very Good 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Needs Improvement




Organization

One main point demonstrated 5 4 3 2 1

Steps were visible by audience, related to topic and “actual” 5 4 3 2 1

Materials were well organized and carefully selected 5 4 3 2 1

Charts and posters well done and necessary for

demonstration

5 4 3 2 1

Key points were stressed in each step 5 4 3 2 1




Approved practices used 5 4 3 2 1

Credit given to sources of information, if appropriate 5 4 3 2 1

Content appropriately related to horse industry 5 4 3 2 1

Stage Presence

Demonstrators were neat, appropriately dressed; not too

fast/slow

5 4 3 2 1

Demonstrators spoke directly to audience, equally shared

speaking

5 4 3 2 1

Delivery

Demonstrators exhibited voice control & appeared to enjoy

demo

5 4 3 2 1


Demo did not seem totally memorized 5 4 3 2 1

Conclusion/Summary

Conclusion was short and interesting and key points

reviewed

5 4 3 2 1

Questions answered easily 5 4 3 2 1

General/Effect on audience

Audience was interested and could go home & use

information

5 4 3 2 1

Total Points


NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL HORSE JUDGING CONTEST

October 15, 2017

8:30 A.M.

JUDGING AT:

INFORMATION ON FARM WILL BE PROVIDED TO COACHES

REASONS AT:

PEMBROKE ACADEMY




ENTRY DEADLINE: October 1, 2016

SUPERINTENDENT: Deb Danforth, VT ([email protected]) and

Lori Wunderlich, NJ ([email protected])







Horse Roundup.




1. Each state is invited to enter one 4-H horse judging team, a second team and/or up to two

individuals.

2. Teams may be selected by any procedure which a state deems appropriate.




4. Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H in the state they represent and certified by the state 4-H Office.

5. Any 4-H'er who has previously participated in the National 4-H Horse Judging contest at Louisville

as a team member or alternate is not eligible for this event. Contestants are ineligible to participate

if they are currently enrolled in college courses that provide specific training for horse judging,

serve on a collegiate horse judging team or have participated in intercollegiate horse judging



events.

6. Contestants (including alternates) may participate in only one contest per year at the New England

Regional. Contestants may participate in any specific contest no more than three times.

7. Each state must provide 1 adult to assist the contest for each team or partial team entered

THE CONTEST

Directions to the judging site are enclosed. There may be two to three halter classes and two to three

performance classes. The farm has an indoor arena. Following the judging of classes, we will proceed

to Pembroke Academy for reasons and awards. Lunch will be available at Pembroke Academy and is

included in your registration fee. Oral reasons start after lunch. If a contestant misses their assigned

reasons time they will forfeit that reasons score.

1. A team may have three or four members; when four are entered, the three highest overall scores

will make up the team’s total.

2. All contestants will report to the superintendent at the designated farm at 8:30 A.M. At 8:30 sharp,

orientation will be at the site. Each will be assigned a number, and be given placing cards. Each

team is responsible for their own transportation to the judging site.

3. Contestants shall not wear any clothing, pins or badges that will in any way reveal their identity or

the state they represent while giving reasons.

4. While the contest is in progress, there shall be no conferring between the contestants or between

contestants and anyone else, except as directed by the contest superintendent or his/her

representative.

5. Coaches who are willing will serve as official judges for classes and reasons. Judging decisions

will be done by consensus of those serving in this role. Coaches (or a designated volunteer) not

serving as judges will serve in other contest roles such as tabulating scores, monitoring the holding

room, etc.

6. Halter classes will be judged. All halter horses will be judged as sound of limb, eye, wind and

mouth.

7. Performance classes will be judged. Performance horses will be judged as seen (unsoundness to be

penalized accordingly). All tack and attire is considered legal.

8. Oral reasons will be required on at least two classes.

9. The animals will be designated 1-2-3-4 worn by the handler/rider.

10. Horse will not be handled by the contestants, but time will be provided in halter classes for close

inspection and observation of the horses' at a walk and trot.

11. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed to the contestants to judge non-reason classes and seventeen

(17) minutes will be given to the contestants during reasons classes to make their observations,

take notes and fill out their placing cards.

12. Two minutes will be allowed to give oral reasons to the judge. Contestants may use notes when

judging, but are not permitted to use notes while giving oral reasons. The contestants' placing card

will be made available to them upon entering the reasons room if they request it. Coaches will

serve as judges and hear reasons.

13. Teams and individual awards will be given in classes, placings, reasons and overall.

Contest Superintendent

1. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to see that all rules and regulations are carried out.

2. He/She shall have charge of all records and shall have all ratings received, tabulated and totaled.

3. The superintendent will be responsible for monitoring all cuts on official placings.

Determination of Ratings

1. Fifty (50) points shall constitute a perfect mark on placing and fifty (50) points a perfect mark on

reasons.

2. Breaking ties (priority order)

a. If tied for a placing award, the contestant or team having the highest reason score will be listed

first. If tied for an award in reasons, the contestant or team having the highest overall placing

score will be listed first.

b. If tied for individual or team overall award, the contestant or team having the highest overall

reason score shall be listed first.

c. If still tied for either of the above, the contestant or team having the highest score in placing

reason classes shall be first.

d. If still tied, coaches will consult.

Awards

The top 8 individuals in classes, reasons and overall will receive ribbons.

Each member of the top 6 teams will receive overall awards in the same categories.

Cuts

The New England Regional 4-H Horse Judging Contest has adopted the recommended Cut Scale of the

National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association. That scale is given below.

Cut Description

1. Horses are extremely similar; no obvious reason why one should be placed over the other; or both horses

have numerous faults and none supersedes the others; placing is strictly a matter of personal preference;

placing varies among official judges.

2. Horses are very close, but one horse has one or two qualitative or quantitative advantages; the majority of

official judges would not switch the pair, but half of the contestants could logically switch the pair.

3. Horse of similar quality, but there is some logical placing in favor of one horse; either one horse has

several advantages or one has several faults; all official judges would agree on the placing; no more than

one third of contestants would be expected to switch the pair.

4. Horse are not of similar quality; one horse has several decided advantages based on many points; all

experts would quickly see the placing; no guesswork or personal preference required to make placing; no

more than 10% of the contestants would be expected to switch the pair.

5. Large number of extreme differences between the horses; placing is obvious to everyone on first, quick

observation; careful study not required for the placing; pair consists of an inferior horse versus a

consistent winner; only very inexperienced, uninformed contestants would switch the pair.

6. Horses not even comparable; differences reflective of a champion quality horse or performance versus a

horse or performance that is not of show quality.

7. Largest cut; differences reflective of a world-class halter versus an extremely poor quality or lame horse;

or a world-class performance horse versus a disqualified performance horse.

Oral Reasons The following rubric will be used to score Oral Reasons.

ORAL REASONS SCORESHEET

Participant # _________ Class: _________________________________

Directions: Circle ONE score in each section.

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Fair

Needs

Improving

Comments

PRESENTATION (total of 15 points)

Grooming (hair, attire) 3 2 1 0

Posture (stance and appropriate distance) 3 2 1 0

Poise, confidence, eye contact, facial expression 3 2 1 0

Clear, audible voice 3 2 1 0

Correct grammar, used comparative terms 3 2 1 0

ORGANIZATION (total of 9 points)

Introduction and conclusion 3 2 1 0

Logical order, pairs used 3 2 1 0

Smooth transition from pair to pair 3 2 1 0

KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT (total of 21 points)

Major strengths 3 2 1 0

Weaknesses 3 2 1 0

Important differences between each pair 3 2 1 0

Terms relevant to class being judged 3 2 1 0

Used descriptive adjectives pertaining to class 3 2 1 0

Used correct names and parts of the horse 3 2 1 0

Sufficient content used 3 2 1 0

OVERALL IMPRESSION (5 points)

Delivery and knowledge 5 4 3 2

Total of scores (one score from each section) ________________ Evaluator(s) ______________________________________________

Final

Score _______

New England 4-H Horse Contests – Hippology Team

October 15, 2017

Entry Deadline: October 1, 2017

Entry Fee: $20 per team member (lunch included for team members and 2 coaches)

Mail To: Mary Fay, 140 Kennedy Drive, Suite 201, South Burlington, VT 05403

Checks To: Massachusetts 4-H Foundation

Name of State: _________________________________________________________________

Circle One:: A Team B Team Individual(s)

Name of Coach: _______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address for Coach: _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Names of Contestants:

1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________

Any special dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)? _________________________________

I hereby approve the participation of the above contestants and declare that they are eligible 4-H

members.

State 4-H Specialist Signature: _____________________________________________________

New England 4-H Horse Contests – Judging Team

October 15, 2017





Name of State: _________________________________________________________________


Name of Coach: _______________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________


1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________



members.


New England 4-H Horse Contests – Quiz Bowl Team

October 15, 2017





Name of State: _________________________________________________________________


Name of Coach: _______________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________


1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________

Alternate: ____________________________________________________________________



members.


New England 4-H Horse Contests – Public Speaking

October 15, 2017





Name of State: _________________________________________________________________

Circle One:: A Team B Team

Name of Coach: _______________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Name of Contestant: ___________________________________________________________

Title of Speech: ________________________________________________________________



members.


New England 4-H Horse Contests – Individual Demonstration

October 15, 2017





Name of State: _________________________________________________________________


Name of Coach: _______________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Name of Contestant: ___________________________________________________________

Title of Demonstration: __________________________________________________________



members.


New England 4-H Horse Contests – Team Demonstration

October 15 , 2017





Name of State: _________________________________________________________________


Name of Coach: _______________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Names of Contestants: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Title of Demonstration: __________________________________________________________



members.


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