Oral Reasons for Horse Judging

Oral Reasons for Horse Judging
Supplement for CEV Video #101
Oral Reasons for Horse Judging
Supplement for CEV Video #101
Goal:
The student examines factors that should be taken into consideration
when preparing to present oral reasons for horse judging.
Objectives:
1. to appreciate the importance of relevancy and accuracy
2. to use correct, modern terminology
3. to learn presentation skills
4. to understand the importance of organizing a presentation
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Oral Reasons for Horse Judging
Video Quiz
True or False
___1. If your friend is competing in the contest, you should give him or her a favorable
judgement.
___2. Giving oral reasons teaches poise and confidence.
___3. An omission results in a three-point deduction.
___4. Relevancy and accuracy of reasons accounts for 50% of the oral reasons score.
___5. It is important to be grammatically correct when giving oral reasons for judgement.
Fill in the Blank
6. Use c
rather than descriptive terms.
7. Be polite and courteous, never a
8. The t
.
, middle, and bottom pair should be discussed.
9. You should make t
statements between pairs.
10. C
are not necessary in the top and middle pairs if a thorough
comparison has been made.
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Oral Reasons for Horse Judging
Answer Key for CEV Video #101
True or False
F
1. If your friend is competing in the contest, you should give him or her a favorable
judgment.
you should not base opinions on personal likes and dislikes
T
2. Giving oral reasons teaches poise and confidence.
F
3. An omission results in a three-point deduction.
a one-point deduction
F
4. Relevancy and accuracy of reasons accounts for 50% of the oral reasons score.
75%
T
5. It is important to be grammatically correct when giving oral reasons for
judgement.
Fill in the Blank
6. Use comparative rather than descriptive terms.
7. Be polite and courteous, never arrogant.
8. The top, middle, and bottom pair should be discussed.
9. You should make transition statements between pairs.
10. Criticisms are not necessary in the top and middle pairs if a thorough
comparison has been made.
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