Open to all 4-H’ers — need not be enrolled in a horse project. Since 4-H'ers are no longer able to meet in-person for horse judging practices, Roger Bell and Lancaster County 4-H is providing an opportunity for youth to learn and practice those skills at home. We have created a Box folder (in the cloud) which contains materials and instructions to start horse judging.
Use this link you to access resources with instructions:
https://unl.box.com/s/qh5gl9yye7t6j787zrknaef1w7pntr2h
Horse Judging Lesson Instructions:
1. Complete quiz if you haven’t already.
2. Study Hunter Under Saddle (page 47-49) and Hunt Seat Equitation (page 49-53) in 2019 Nebraska 4-H Horse Show And Judging Guide, can be purchased online at: https://marketplace.unl.edu/default/4h373.html
3. Print Judging Card to practice using card to judge a class.
4. Watch Judging Videos: https://www.livestockjudging.com/ and sign in to access all classes.
• Username: lancaster1
• Password: lancaster2020
• Watch Horse class videos: Hunter Under Saddle 2016 San Antonio #3 and Hunt Seat Equitation 2014 Johnson County #8
• Make notes on every class. Think about faults and disqualifications. Start writing down the good and the bad that you notice about each horse and rider. Practice placing the class before you see the official answer to see how you did. No cheating!
5. View additional documents in this folder for additional studying materials.
6. Don’t be afraid to look at other halter classes for more practice.
7. Email Kate at kpulec3@unl.edu for the answers to the quiz or for any questions on this material.
Additional lessons will be added.