Hippology Rules &
Resources
NOTE: Hippology
rules are being updated. Check back after July 15 for the final
version.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the Hippology
contest is to provide, in a friendly but competitive setting, an
opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to demonstrate the breadth
of their knowledge and understanding of equine science and
management, and in particular, the practical application of this
knowledge and skill. It is hoped that this contest will generate
new friendships and be a rewarding experience for the contestants.
CONTESTANTS AND ELIGIBILITY
1. Teams consist of three or four members. In
teams in which there are four members, all will compete, but the
member receiving the lowest overall score will be automatically
declared the alternate. The scores of the alternate will not be
included in any of the team totals, but will be considered in
making all individual awards. Teams consisting of three members
will have no alternate and all members’ score will count in
determining individual and team awards.
2. Teams may be selected by any procedure
which a state deems appropriate.
3. Contestants must be at least 14 years of
age, but not have reached his or her 19th birthday as of January
1of the year in which this event is held.
4. All contestants must be members of 4-H in
the state they are representing during the year in which this
event is held and participation eligibility must be certified by
the State 4-H Leader.
5. Certification of participation
eligibility should consider the following: “This contestant has
not participated in post-secondary coursework in the subject area
of the national 4-H competition, nor has he or she participated in
training for post-secondary competition in the subject area of the
national 4-H competition.” See details below.
A. Post-secondary
undergraduate students may participate in and/or complete freshman
and sophomore level equine management or communications courses.
Students completing a junior, senior or graduate level equine
and/or communications course are ineligible to participate in the
National 4-H Horse Competition.
B. Students are
ineligible to participate in a National 4-H Horse Competition if
they are currently enrolled in courses that provide specific
training for the competitive event in which they are
participating. For example, student participation in
collegiate horse judging events, on intercollegiate horse judging
teams and in intercollegiate communication events would eliminate
a 4-Her’s eligibility to participate in the National 4-H Horse
Competition.
6. Contestants (including team alternates)
may participate in only one contest per year at the Roundup. After
competing in this contest, they are ineligible to compete in the
same specific contest again. Contestants must not have competed
previously in this contest in the Eastern National 4-H Horse
Roundup in Louisville or the Western National 4-H Horse Classic in
Denver, CO.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Reference Material: All the information
covered in this contest may be found in one or more of the
following publications:
NEWHOR
Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education
Center, Inc.
Alpine Publications
PO Box 7027, Loveland CO 80537
Phone – 1-800-777-7257 FAX – 970-667-9157
EVANS 2nd
The Horse(2nd Edition) by EVANS, BORTON, HINTZ, VAN VLECK
W.H. Freeman and Company
660 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94104.
A special price may be available if ordered from publisher.
Phone number-(414) 391-5870
VHPS Holtzbrinck Publishers, 16365 James Madison Highway,
Gordonsville, Va 22942
(888) 330-8477.
KAINER
The Coloring Atlas of Horse Anatomy
Dr. Robert Kainer and Dr. Thomas McCracken
Alpine Publications Inc.
P.O. Box 7027
Loveland, Co 80537
1-800-777-7257
AYHC 1st
Horse Industry Handbook-by the American Youth Horse Council
The Equine Collection – Dept. AYHC
P.O. Box 1539 Fort Lee, NJ 07024-1539
Phone – 800-952-5813 FAX – 201-840-7242
AYHC
Youth Leaders Manual-by the American Youth Horse Council
The Equine Collection – Dept. AYHC
P.O. Box 1539 Fort Lee, NJ 07024-1539
Phone – 800-952-5813 FAX – 201-840-7242
Lewis 2nd
Feeding and Care of the Horse(2nd edition)
Lon D. Lewis, Williams and Wilkins
P.O. Box 1496
Baltimore, MD 21298-9724
Phone Number-(800)-638-0672
State Line Tack Catalog
Other: Grains, forages, and feed
preparations used in this contest will be representatives of feeds
utilized in horse rations.
THE CONTEST
A. Examination Phase-approximately 200
points-This phase of the contest will include:
1. A written exam
2. Projected slides to be
identified as to breed, color, color patterns, activity, proper
appointments, etc.
3. Anatomy which may include
external, skeletal internal organs, parts of gastrointestinal
tract, male and female
reproductive organs, detailed anatomy of the foot and detailed
anatomy of the lower limbs.
B. Station Phase-approximately 200 points-
This phase will consist of a series of stations or tables where at
each, all contestants will respond to the requirements of the
station. Examples of stations which be used include:
1. Identification of:
a. Various types of saddles(actual or
pictured) and parts of saddles
b. Tack, bits, bridles, horse shoes and
parts of shoes.
c. Tools and Equipment, and assembly of
specific parts of various pieces of equipment.
d. Grains and forages used in equine
rations including various forms and methods of preparation
e. Internal and external parasites based
on actual samples, pictures, life cycle chart and/or damage
caused
f. Blemishes and unsoundnesses
g. Ages of equines based on teeth
2. Use of pulse rate, respiration rate,
temperature, dehydration, anemia, etc. to assess horse health.
3. Measurements such as, but not limited
to, wither height, shoe size, girth, collar size,
gullet width, seat length of saddle, etc. may
be required.
C. Judging Phase-approximately 200 points-
Contestants will be required to place at least four classes
consisting of conformation and performance classes. Every effort
will be made to use the same horses as being used in the judging
contest, with placings to be simultaneous to the judging contest.
In extreme emergency, pictorial, video and/or movie classes may be
used, in which case they would be especially prepared for the
event.
D. Team Problems-approximately 200 points-
All teams will be presented with the same problems. Each team will
have equal time to discuss among themselves the problem,
immediately after which they will have to present an oral solution
or series of suggested procedures relative to the problem. Each
member of each team is encouraged to contribute to the oral
presentation. Evaluation will be based on the understanding of the
problem, completeness of the logic used in making the oral
response. The official may ask questions of any or all of the team
members to clarify the presentation.
Examples of possible team problems might
include:
1. Balancing a horse’s ration.
2. Farm management recommendation for
specific, (i.e., breeding, training, boarding, nursery, lay-up, etc) horse operations.
3.Considerations for the establishment of a
new horse facility (stable to be used for a specific purpose)
4. Recommendations for selecting, locating
and purchasing horses for specific uses
5. Behavior problems-causes, management of
and corrections.
6. Training & conditioning programs:
equipment, schedules, methods, nutrition, problem avoidance.
7. Breeding and/or leasing contracts-specific
clauses for insurance, liability, payments, care, termination, transport, etc.
8. Teaching lessons in horse
management (specific subject to be announced) to a group of 9-11 year old beginner 4-H’ers-where, how long,
how much information, hands-on experiences, reinforcement,
testing evaluation.
9. Explanation of use or assembly of specific
equipment will be considered.
10. Demonstrate skill or ability to use
specific equipment.
Team problem scores will not be included in
determining the rank of individuals in the contest, but will be
added to the team scores of the other three phases to determine
overall team standing.
AWARDS
1. Awards will be presented to the top ten
individuals in the examination phase, in the station phase, in the
judging phase, and overall.
2. Each member of the top ten teams in the
examination phase, in the station phase, in the judging phase, in
the team problem phase and overall will receive awards.
Tie Breaking
All ties overall, individual and team, will
be broken using the following sequence:
1. Examination scores
2. Station scores
3. Judging scores
Ties within any phase are to broken using the
overall score first and then the same sequence as above. If
further ties breaking is needed, the scores at each station, in
order may be used.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Awards will be announced and presented to
the top ten individuals and teams.
2. A Coaches’ Meeting is scheduled at 6:30
p.m. on Friday night, in East Hall A of the Kentucky Fair and
Exposition Center. Judging Contest registration will start
promptly at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by the coaches meeting.
3. For further details or information,
contact the Superintendents.
4. Entry Deadline: September 15 of the
current year. Entry must be made on special form (OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM-EASTERN NATIONAL 4-H
HORSE ROUNDUP) and signed by the respective State 4-H Leader or Extension
Horse Specialist and mailed to Jennifer Elwell, Eastern National
4-H Horse Roundup, 1636 Big Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, KY
40165.
Contestant entry and registration fee must accompany the entry and
checks made payable to North American International Livestock
Exposition. Credit card payment is available.
5. Headquarters and Lodging-Executive Inn,
Watterson Expressway at Fairgrounds (978 Phillips Lane) , Louisville, Kentucky
40213(502-367-6161). Special rates are available for all
participants in the Roundup. Reservations must be made on the
reservation form that is available from the North American International
Livestock Exposition and this entry packet.
6. Each state is totally responsible for
lodging, meals, and travel arrangements for its contestants.
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