Post by LaceeKay on Mar 10, 2015 15:32:26 GMT -7
Judging
We follow a specific set of rules for judging here at Stonebrook Acres to make the showing process smooth and easy. Anyone can judge, but please follow the guidelines and have your reasons ready in case members request them.
GUIDELINES
When judging, please keep these in mind:
1. Horse's Stats. Horse stats are determined before a horse is allowed to register on SBA. These will help judges determine where horses are placed and how a horse show will be run. Use the stats to determine if a horse is eligible to be in the show and how well they will do according to their percentages. Temperament does not play a major role, however in disciplines such as show jumping and cross country where high energy is needed, it may be a deciding factor. Consistency on the other hand is very important in showing. If a horse has won 3 shows in a row and has a 70% consistency rating, he/she is most likely not going to win a 4th in a row due to being tired. The discipline stats will be posted below to follow, but remember not everything is based off of stats, it also includes the next couple guidelines as well.
DISCIPLINE STATS
Show Jumping
Speed, Stamina, Strength
Hunt Seat/Equitation
Stamina, Strength
Cross Country
Speed, Stamina, Endurance, Strength
Eventing
Speed, Stamina, Endurance, Strength
Endurance
Speed, Endurance
Dressage
Low levels of all
2. Horse's experience. While horses with more experience will generally win over a horse with little-to-no experience, potential upsets do occur but not very often. Make sure their showing level is consistent with their winning levels and trained levels. A CCI** level horse should not be entered in a CCI**** show without the proper training and "leveling". If two horses are entered in an Intermediate Dressage show, the horse with higher wins ideally would win, but upsets can still occur and are not rare. Especially if the horse has been shown 3 shows in a row and might be tired. Use Consistancy to evaluate a horse as well. It is evaluated as below:
Show record: 105 46-23-10
= 46+23+10
=79
=79/105
=75%
3. Horse's age. This one is a little bit trickier to judge upon and is not advised to use as a guide unless absolutely obvious. Older horses, but not past the age of 20, should do better than younger, less-experienced horses. The ideal age for a show jumper/eventer is around 15, but is not always the case. The only way this rule can be used is to settle a tie between two horses with an extreme age difference, such as 17 and 5.
4. Horse's pedigree. Generally a horse with good bloodlines will place above a create, but does not control the placings of the show. A horse related to two very good show jumpers should potentially be a good show jumper himself, but this should only be used as a guide, not a rule.
5. Personality/Profile. A horse's profile should be filled out completely and give a detailed description of the horse including personality, likes/dislikes, and interaction with humans. This can be used to evaluate how a horse will perform at shows, whether or not they will be nervous or relaxed, and if they like the discipline in the first place. Personality should be somewhat lengthy and not a couple sentences. In judging, a horse with a descriptive paragraph will place higher than a horse with one sentence describing their personality.
Every judge is going to be different in judging, so please be nice to them even if things do not turn out the way you want. Asking for feedback is acceptable and is advised if you are confused on how your horse placed the way they did. Feedback is very helpful for members trying to make their horses better at what they do. Please give clear and detailed reasons why you placed the horses the way you did.
EXAMPLE HORSE 1
A 10 year old thoroughbred stallion is entered in a level 1 show jumping competition. His last show was 2 weeks ago in which he placed 1st and the show before he placed 2nd. He has a personality that matches his breed, though it is lacking a lot of detail, and a pedigree with parents that did decent in their showing record. His show stats are below:
Speed: 89/100
Stamina: 74/100
Endurance: 93/100
Strength: 66/100
Temperament: 7/10
Consistency: 79%
Experience: 10 points
Show Record: 10 1-2-3
EXAMPLE HORSE 2
A 13 year old dutch warmblood mare is entered in the same competition as the thoroughbred. Her last shows were last week and two weeks before where she placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. She is a create and has a filled out personality that matches her given temperament. He show stats are below:
Speed: 78/100
Stamina: 75/100
Endurance: 68/100
Strength: 70/100
Temperament: 5/10
Consistency: 80%
Experience: 15 points
Show Record: 10 2-3-3
WHO WOULD WIN?
In a competition between these two horses, in my point of view the mare would win this show. My reasons are given below:
1. Stamina and Strength. Even though she does not have as much speed as the stallion, she has a significant advantage with strength which means she can clear the jumps much easier than the other horse. The stallion runs the risk of knocking down a pole since his strength is not as ideal.
2. Temperament and Personality. Though she is not as high spirited as the thoroughbred, she does have a filled out personality and may listen better to her rider than the stallion.
3. Experience. The mare has 15 points compared to the stallion's 10 points. Her last 2 shows were at show jumping, level 1, whereas this is the stallion's first show at level 1.
We follow a specific set of rules for judging here at Stonebrook Acres to make the showing process smooth and easy. Anyone can judge, but please follow the guidelines and have your reasons ready in case members request them.
GUIDELINES
When judging, please keep these in mind:
1. Horse's Stats. Horse stats are determined before a horse is allowed to register on SBA. These will help judges determine where horses are placed and how a horse show will be run. Use the stats to determine if a horse is eligible to be in the show and how well they will do according to their percentages. Temperament does not play a major role, however in disciplines such as show jumping and cross country where high energy is needed, it may be a deciding factor. Consistency on the other hand is very important in showing. If a horse has won 3 shows in a row and has a 70% consistency rating, he/she is most likely not going to win a 4th in a row due to being tired. The discipline stats will be posted below to follow, but remember not everything is based off of stats, it also includes the next couple guidelines as well.
DISCIPLINE STATS
Show Jumping
Speed, Stamina, Strength
Hunt Seat/Equitation
Stamina, Strength
Cross Country
Speed, Stamina, Endurance, Strength
Eventing
Speed, Stamina, Endurance, Strength
Endurance
Speed, Endurance
Dressage
Low levels of all
2. Horse's experience. While horses with more experience will generally win over a horse with little-to-no experience, potential upsets do occur but not very often. Make sure their showing level is consistent with their winning levels and trained levels. A CCI** level horse should not be entered in a CCI**** show without the proper training and "leveling". If two horses are entered in an Intermediate Dressage show, the horse with higher wins ideally would win, but upsets can still occur and are not rare. Especially if the horse has been shown 3 shows in a row and might be tired. Use Consistancy to evaluate a horse as well. It is evaluated as below:
Show record: 105 46-23-10
= 46+23+10
=79
=79/105
=75%
3. Horse's age. This one is a little bit trickier to judge upon and is not advised to use as a guide unless absolutely obvious. Older horses, but not past the age of 20, should do better than younger, less-experienced horses. The ideal age for a show jumper/eventer is around 15, but is not always the case. The only way this rule can be used is to settle a tie between two horses with an extreme age difference, such as 17 and 5.
4. Horse's pedigree. Generally a horse with good bloodlines will place above a create, but does not control the placings of the show. A horse related to two very good show jumpers should potentially be a good show jumper himself, but this should only be used as a guide, not a rule.
5. Personality/Profile. A horse's profile should be filled out completely and give a detailed description of the horse including personality, likes/dislikes, and interaction with humans. This can be used to evaluate how a horse will perform at shows, whether or not they will be nervous or relaxed, and if they like the discipline in the first place. Personality should be somewhat lengthy and not a couple sentences. In judging, a horse with a descriptive paragraph will place higher than a horse with one sentence describing their personality.
Every judge is going to be different in judging, so please be nice to them even if things do not turn out the way you want. Asking for feedback is acceptable and is advised if you are confused on how your horse placed the way they did. Feedback is very helpful for members trying to make their horses better at what they do. Please give clear and detailed reasons why you placed the horses the way you did.
EXAMPLE HORSE 1
A 10 year old thoroughbred stallion is entered in a level 1 show jumping competition. His last show was 2 weeks ago in which he placed 1st and the show before he placed 2nd. He has a personality that matches his breed, though it is lacking a lot of detail, and a pedigree with parents that did decent in their showing record. His show stats are below:
Speed: 89/100
Stamina: 74/100
Endurance: 93/100
Strength: 66/100
Temperament: 7/10
Consistency: 79%
Experience: 10 points
Show Record: 10 1-2-3
EXAMPLE HORSE 2
A 13 year old dutch warmblood mare is entered in the same competition as the thoroughbred. Her last shows were last week and two weeks before where she placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. She is a create and has a filled out personality that matches her given temperament. He show stats are below:
Speed: 78/100
Stamina: 75/100
Endurance: 68/100
Strength: 70/100
Temperament: 5/10
Consistency: 80%
Experience: 15 points
Show Record: 10 2-3-3
WHO WOULD WIN?
In a competition between these two horses, in my point of view the mare would win this show. My reasons are given below:
1. Stamina and Strength. Even though she does not have as much speed as the stallion, she has a significant advantage with strength which means she can clear the jumps much easier than the other horse. The stallion runs the risk of knocking down a pole since his strength is not as ideal.
2. Temperament and Personality. Though she is not as high spirited as the thoroughbred, she does have a filled out personality and may listen better to her rider than the stallion.
3. Experience. The mare has 15 points compared to the stallion's 10 points. Her last 2 shows were at show jumping, level 1, whereas this is the stallion's first show at level 1.
