4-H Horse Judging

Horse judging trains young people in decision-making skills related to equine selection. Team members will learn:

  • How to evaluate the conformation of different types and breeds of horses
  • How to defend their placings through the delivery of oral reasons
  • How to evaluate the performance of different types and breeds of horses

A team will consist of three to four members, with the top three scores being combined to make up the team score. The team members will evaluate the conformation and/or performance of a variety of equine breeds. Examples include: Quarter Horse Mares, Stock Horse Geldings, Conformation Hunters, Walking Horse Conformation, etc. Examples of performance classes are: Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Hack, Plantation Pleasure, Reining, etc. A class will consist of four horses.

Practice Session Information

Contact Mary Morgan at Weakley County Extension at (731) 364-3164 or markmorg@utk.edu if you are interested in participating or have questions about Horse Judging