Oregon 4-H Horse Hippology Contest Guidelines - Oregon State 4-H

Oregon 4-H Horse Hippology Contest Guidelines(effective 10/01/12 through 09/30/13)PurposeThe primary objective of the Hippology Contest is to provide an opportunity for youthenrolled in 4-H to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter.ObjectivesThe specific objectives of the Hippology contest are:1. To provide youth an educational experience in addition to the traditional projectclub activities.2. To enhance the decision-making process and provide an opportunity to developteamwork between 4-H members and among counties in the state.3. To provide a forum by which individual learning can enhance the knowledge baseof members who possess a horse as well as the “horseless” 4-H project clubmembers.Team MakeupCounties are allowed to enter one intermediate and one senior Hippology team. A teammust consist of 3 or 4 members. Individual members may not compete.Counties with few participants may wish to combine with another county to form a team.All team members must have competed at their county qualifying event.Only those counties that submitted questions by the specified date will be allowed toparticipate in the state contest.ClassesJudging PhaseContestants will judge two conformation and two performance classes. (See HorseJudging Contest for details.)HayContestants will judge one class of hay. The hay may be either grass or alfalfa.Contestants will not be allowed to physically handle the four samples.

Feed IdentificationContestants will be asked to identify feeds. Identification will be limited to the 24 feedson this list.alfalfa pelletsbeet pulp pelletsalfalfa cubeschopped haywhole oatsrolled oatswhole barleyrolled barleywhole corncracked cornrolled cornlinseed mealrice bransoybean mealcottonseed mealwheat braniodized salttrace mineral saltsalt with seleniumryewheatCOB (wet or dry)molassesflaxKnowledge Tests - Examination and Station PhasesContestants will take two multiple choice tests answering a variety of questions related tothe horse project. The examination will have written questions, and the station test willhave visual questions. Questions could include such things as breed, color or markingidentification; parasite life cycles; nutrient content of grains; assessing horse health;anatomy identification; determining age based on teeth; etc. Questions may be from anyof the following sources:4-H Horse Project, PNW 587 (2006)4-H Horse Contest Guide, (2012-2015)4-H Colt and Horse Training Manual, 4-H 1303 (1983)Oregon 4-H Dressage Project Manual, PNW 608 (2009)Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual, PNW 488 (1995)4-H Horse and Pony Driving Manual, PNW 229 (2009)4-H Judging Manual, PNW 575 (2004)Horse Industry Handbook (the following sections only)Facilities & Waste ManagementWhy Every Horse Farm Operation Should Have a Master Plan (310-1 to310-3)Housing for Horses (320-1 to 320-9)Replacing Nature’s Bedding (330-1 to 330-2)Fire Safety on Horse Farms (340-1 to 340-3)Fencing for Horses (350-1 to 350-6)Water Quality Management Guidelines for Horse Farms (360-1 to 360-5)The Renewable Resource: Horse Manure (365-1 to 365-6)

Horse Foot CareFoot Structure and Function (505-1 to 505-7)Foot Balance (510-1 to 510-4)Shoe Styles (515-1 to 515-5)Foot Care Guidelines (525-1 to 525-4)Foot Care Tools (530-1 to 530-4)Trimming and Shoeing the Sound Horse (535-1 to 535-7)Common Foot Problems and Solutions (540-1 to 540-5 and 540a)Farrier Selection (555-1 to 555-2)Exercise PhysiologyRespiration in the Horse (810-1 to 810-3)Nutritional Ramifications of Exercise (820-1 to 820-3)The Equine Cardiovascular System (830-1 to 830-2)Equine Muscular System (840-1 to 840-3)Exercise Physiology in the Equine Athlete (850-1 to 850-5)Scientific Principles for Conditioning Race and Performance Horses (851-1 to 851-13)Water and Electrolytes and the Prevention of Thermal Injury (860-1 to860-3)Glossary of Exercise Physiology (895-1 to 895-2)Using Genetics in Horse BreedingBasic Equine Genetics (1020-1 to 1020-3)Color Genetics of Horses (1040-1 to 1040-4)Genetic Abnormalities of Horses (1060-1 to 1060-8)Developing a Horse Breeding Program (1070-1 to 1070-3)Inbreeding and Linebreeding (1080-1 to 1080-3)Selection of Breeding Stock (1090-1 to 1090-3)Equine Genetic Disorders (1095-1 to 1095-3)TrainingHorse Behavior & Senses: Vision, Touch, Hearing & Social Behavior(1220-1 to 1220-2)Applying Principles of Psychology to Horse Training (1240-1 to 1240-11)Horse Business ManagementThe Business of Horsemen: Keys to Success (1320-1 to 1320-9)Insurance for Horse Owners (1340-1 to 1340-6)Tax Tips for Horse Owners (1360-1 to 1360-7)Breeding Contracts (1380-1 to 1380-6)

Team ProblemAll teams of the same age division will be presented with the same problem. Each teamwill have an equal time (15 minutes) to discuss the problem before presenting.Immediately after the discussion period, they will present an oral solution or series ofsuggested procedures relative to the problem in front of a judge. Each member of theteam must contribute to the oral presentation which should be 5-10 minutes in length. Foreach 30 seconds the presentation is under or over the time limit, 5 points will be deductedfrom the team score.Team members are expected to wear appropriate 4-H clothing (neat and clean). Teamsmay choose to dress in matching outfits, but this is not required. Short-sleeved shirts maybe worn, and they may have their county name on them. Boots are not required. Hats arenot allowed.Coaches are not permitted in the preparation room.No resources or other materials may be taken into the preparation room. Paper andpencils will be provided. Notes written in the preparation room may be taken into thepresentation room. These notes may be used during the oral presentation, but points willbe deducted for excessive use. Team members should introduce themselves at the start oftheir presentation. The introduction is included as part of the presentation time.The judge may ask questions of any or all of the team members to clarify thepresentation. No one else may ask questions. Contestants should repeat the question andthen answer it. The time for questions is NOT counted as part of the presentation time.Examples of team problems include:• considerations for the establishment of a new horse facility• behavior problems - causes, management of, and corrections• recommendations for selecting, locating, and purchasing horses for specific uses• explanation of use or assembly of specific equipmentEach team member will receive an individual score of up to 50 points. This score is basedon appearance, poise, delivery, and stage presence. In addition, the team will receive ateam score of up to 150 points. This score is based on understanding of the problem,content (accurate and pertinent), terminology used, organization of presentation, balanceof speaking between team members, completeness of answer, and teamwork.The team score will not be used in determining the rank of individuals in the contest, butwill be added to the scores of the other three phases to determine overall team standings.Individual team problem scores will be used to break ties in individual rankings. Theteam score will be used to break ties in the team rankings.

Awards and RecognitionThe scores of the three highest placing members are used in calculating the team totals.Scoring will be as follows:2 Judging performance classes 100 points (50 points each)2 Judging conformation classes 100 points (50 points each)Hay50 pointsFeed50 pointsExamination Phase100 pointsStation Phase100 pointsTeam Problem50 points per individual, 150 points per teamMedallions will be awarded to the first place senior and intermediate teams. Highscoring individuals will also receive a medallion. Rosettes will be presented to the topfive teams and the top ten individuals in each age division.