Arabians - For Liz

Place these 4 horses. Remember, the criteria for judging Arabians at halter is; Type, Balance, Structure, and Muscle. Good Luck!

Horse 1


Horse 2


Horse 3


Horse 4

Team Assignment Due 10/21 - More Conformation

Place these three horses and give your reasons on Tuesday, Oct 21st at the BEGINNING of practice. Remember to use color IDs.

Consider these questions when developing your placing.

Which horse gives the best first impression?
Which horse(s) has the most slope to its shoulder?
Which horse divides most evenly into thirds?
Which horse has the shortest back compared to its underline?
Which horse is the heaviest muscled?
Good luck!

Horse 1


Horse 2


Horse 3

Team Assignment Due 10/21 - Movement

Watch these two video clips and tell me which horse seems more comfortable doing what the rider asks it to do? Post your answer before looking at other posts.

Answer, horse 1 or horse 2, and remember to use color IDs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBICo2j3pCo&feature=related Horse 1



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13KYeI6lxFs&feature=related Horse 2

Stock Type Halter - Team Assignment

Leave a post with answers to the questions, and your class placing. Prepare reasons to be given at the beginning of practice on October 7. Your reasons will have the big grant box for your top place horse, the grant for your second place horse and the criticism of your second place horse.



Horse 1 (buckskin tobiano gelding)



Horse 2 (buckskin mare)




At first glance, which horse gives the best overall picture?

Which horse has a more level topline?

Which horse is deeper through the heartgirth and flank?

Which horse is squarer hipped?

Which horse has a higher quality head?

Which horse is trimmer over the crest of its neck?

Which horse is trimmer at the base of its neck?

Which horse has more muscle expression?



How do you place this class?

Leg Structure

Which horse(s) are...

Over at the knee?
Back at the knee?
Sickle hocked?
Camped out?
Post legged?

Remember to post your answer BEFORE reading other answers. I will post my answers next Tuesday evening (9/23).

Horse 1


Horse 2


Horse 3


Horse 4

Horse 5

Conformation

Look at the horses below.
Which horse has the most slope to its shoulder?
Which horse has the shortest back compared to its underline?
Which horse has the strongest topline?
Which horse has the straightest shoulder?
Which horse has the longest back compared to its underline?
Which horse has the weakest topline?
Which horse has the shortest hip?
Which horse has the MOST set to its hocks?
Which horse's neck ties lowest?
How would you place this class?


Horse 1

Horse 2

Horse 3

Horse 4

Hunter In Hand

Here's a quick "how to" on judging Hunter In Hand. After reading, place this class of four.

Hunter in Hand
The overall appearance of a hunter horse makes it look taller, leaner, and more angular, with the body longer, deeper chested, and narrower as compared to other breeds. The head tapers from large, wide-set eyes to a firm muzzle. It is small with a straight, flat face and large, thin nostrils. The ears should be wide set, small, and well formed. The neck should be lean, without coarseness or heavy appearance; length and a slight arch that join smoothly into the shoulder are also desirable. The shoulder should be long, well sloped, and covered with lean, flat, powerful muscles. The depth of the shoulders should carry through to the heartgirth. The ribs should be flat, immediately behind the shoulders, well rounded, and full over the rib cage. The thighs and rear quarter should be powerful, showing long, smooth muscle. The bone should be of high quality, showing both substance and strength.

Horse 1

Horse 2

Horse 3

Horse 4