Oregon 4-H Horse Hippology Contest Guidelines (Effective 10/01/17-9/30/18) Purpose The primary objective of the Hippology Contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter. Objectives The specific objectives of the Hippology contest are: 1. To provide youth an educational experience in addition to the traditional project club activities. 2. To enhance the decision-making process and provide an opportunity to develop teamwork between 4-H members and among counties in the state. 3. To provide a forum by which individual learning can enhance the knowledge base of members who have an interest in the horse project, whether they possess a horse or not. Team Makeup Counties are allowed to enter one intermediate and one senior Hippology team. A team must 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 will be selected based on their county selection process. Only those counties that submitted questions by the specified date will be allowed to participate in the state contest. Classes Judging Phase Contestants will judge two conformation and two performance classes. (See Horse Judging Contest for details.) Hay Contestants will judge one class of hay. The hay may be either grass or alfalfa. Contestants will not be allowed to physically handle the hay.
Feed Identification Contestants may be asked to identify the following grains, supplements and/or concentrates. alfalfa pellets beet pulp pellets alfalfa cubes chopped hay whole oats rolled oats whole barley rolled barley whole corn cracked corn rolled corn linseed meal rice bran soybean meal cottonseed meal wheat bran iodized salt trace mineral salt salt with selenium rye wheat COB (wet or dry) molasses flax Knowledge Tests - Examination and Station Phases Contestants will take four (4) multiple choice tests answering a variety of questions related to the horse project. Tests may be written or visual questions. Topics could include such things as breed, color or marking identification; parasite life cycles; nutrient content of grains; assessing horse health; anatomy identification; determining age based on teeth; etc. Team Problem All teams of the same age division will be presented with the same problem. Each team will 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 of suggested procedures, relative to the problem, in front of a judge. Each member of the team must contribute to the oral presentation which should be 5-10 minutes in length. For each 30 seconds the presentation is under or over the time limit, 5 points will be deducted from the team score. Team members are expected to wear appropriate 4-H clothing (neat and clean). Teams may choose to dress in matching attire, but this is not required. Short-sleeved shirts may be worn, and they may include their county name. Boots are not required. Hats are not allowed. No resources or other materials may be taken into the preparation room. Coaches are not permitted in the preparation room. Paper and pencils will be provided. Notes written in the preparation room may be taken into the presentation room. These notes may be used during the oral presentation, but points will be deducted for excessive use. Team
members should introduce themselves at the start of their 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 the presentation. No one else may ask questions. Contestants (any team member) should repeat the question and then 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 equipment Each team member will receive an individual score of up to 50 points. This score is based on appearance, poise, delivery, and stage presence. In addition, the team will receive a team score of up to 150 points. This score is based on understanding of the problem, content (accurate and pertinent), terminology used, organization of presentation, balance of 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, but will 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. The team score will be used to break ties in the team rankings. Questions for the Knowledge Test and Examination phase, as well as the team problem will come from the following resources: Sources for Senior Teams: 4-H Horse Project, PNW587 (2013) 4-H Horse Contest Guide, PNW574 (2015) Oregon 4-H Dressage Project Manual, PNW608 (2009) Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual, PNW488 (1995) 4-H Horse and Pony Driving Manual, PNW229 (2009) 4-H Judging Manual, PNW575 (2004) Horse Industry Handbook (the following sections only) o Introduction to Horse Ownership Ch 1 o Selection and Use Ch 2 o Facilities and Waste Management Ch 3 o Equine Health Management Ch 4 o Horse Foot Care Ch 5 o Equine Diseases Ch 6
Horse Smarts: An Equine Reference and Youth Activity Guide o Selection and Use Ch 1 Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas; Robert A. Kainer and Thomas O. McCracken As discussed this past year, I have added a theme that will not be found in our regular publications. Expect to see two questions or less from this material in a round. 2017/18 Theme: History and Evolution of the Horse Below are the sites questions may be drawn from: 1. https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/horse/the-evolution-of-horses Evolution of Horses Including: On Your Toes, Talking Teeth, and Meet the Relatives American Museum of Natural History New York, NY 10024-5192 2. http://www.equineheritageinstitute.org/horses-in-history/ Horses in History http://www.equineheritageinstitute.org/shaping-civilizations-the-role-ofthe-horse-in-human-societies/ Shaping Civilizations: The Role of the Horse in Human Societies Equine Heritage Institute Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Gloria Austin Copyright 2013, Equine Heritage Institute Sources for Intermediate Teams: 4-H Horse Project, PNW587 (2013) 4-H Horse Contest Guide, PNW574 (2015) Oregon 4-H Dressage Project Manual, PNW608 (2009) Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual, PNW488 (1995) 4-H Horse and Pony Driving Manual, PNW229 (2009) 4-H Judging Manual, PNW575 (2004) Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Contest Guide (4-H 13131) Oregon 4-H Ranch Horse Manual (4-H 1313) Horse Industry Handbook (the following sections only) o Introduction to Horse Ownership Ch 1 o Selection and Use Ch 2
o Facilities and Waste Management Ch 3 As discussed this past year, I have added a theme that will not be found in our regular publications. Expect to see two questions or less from this material in a round. 2017/18 Theme: History and Evolution of the Horse Below are the sites questions may be drawn from: 3. https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/horse/the-evolution-of-horses Evolution of Horses Including: On Your Toes, Talking Teeth, and Meet the Relatives American Museum of Natural History New York, NY 10024-5192 4. http://www.equineheritageinstitute.org/horses-in-history/ Horses in History http://www.equineheritageinstitute.org/shaping-civilizations-the-role-ofthe-horse-in-human-societies/ Shaping Civilizations: The Role of the Horse in Human Societies Equine Heritage Institute Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Gloria Austin Copyright 2013, Equine Heritage Institute Awards and Recognition The 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) Hay 50 points Feed 50 points Examination & Station Phase 200 points Team Problem 50 points per individual, 150 points per team Medallions will be awarded to the first place Senior and Intermediate teams. High scoring individuals will also receive a medallion. Rosettes will be presented to the top five teams and the top ten individuals in each age division. Revised: 10/1/17