HT Horse Show---Stallion/Gelding

cascy · 08-04-2008, 08:05 AM

Show bill: Ranch horse halter
- Open to any breed
- Horse should have the "look" of a working ranch horse. ie) substance, strong, solid, good minded, built for the long haul with the ability to work with it's handler through long hard days until the job is done.
- Must submit atleast 2 photos of your horse. 1 from a straight on side view, and one other of your choice.
- Horse must have side view shot in a plain or rope halter (no silver show halters please)
- Horse needs to be clean and neat looking (no non-groomed or "pasture" shots of your horse please)

How to judge horse
-Look at the horse. Evaluate his/her balance and how the parts join together. Pay attention to the horse's topline, back, shoulder, neck, hip and heartgirth to judge thier balance. Compare the horse against established ranch horse breeding standards to determine if thier total body alignment conforms to breeding standards
-Evaluate how well the horse performs his intended function or his "structure and travel." Lower the horse's score if his form deviates from accepted norms. Problems in form affect the horse's ability to do what he was bred to do.
-Judge the quality and quantity of muscle throughout the horse's body. Look for muscle volume in the chest, shoulder, loin, stifle and gaskin. Give a high mark to muscle that is long, smooth and deep.
-Determine the quality of the horse by judging her coat, skin, feet and bone structure. A smooth, short coat, well-proportioned head and medium-sized feet are some of the characteristics of a quality horse
-Evaluate a horse's sex characteristic by looking at her head. A female horse has smaller features than the more masculine stallions and geldings
- Another words, try to pick the best horse for the job. Which would you want as your partner on a working ranch?

Rules:
- Vote on this thread only. NO comments until after the show please.
-Owners of the animals will not be relased until after the show to make it fair for everyone. If you know who owns an animal in the show, please keep it private until after the show.
-No asking people to vote for your horse, see rule above.
- Please keep who you voted for private as well until after the show. We really want everyone to have an equal opportunity here.

And finally, as always, please follow the "golden rule" if you have nothing nice to add, say nothing at all. But feel free to vote as you see fit.

please remember everyone, NO comments in this thread, just voting

Horse #1)

Horse #2)

Horse #3)

Horse #4)

Horse #5)

Horse #6)

Horse #7)

Horse #8)

Horse #9)

Horse #10)

Good luck everyone!

cascy · 08-04-2008, 04:30 PM

*bumping this one up for everyone!*

gypsy · 08-05-2008, 11:42 AM

bumping for everyone

cascy · 08-05-2008, 04:52 PM

Come on guys! 345 views and only 78 votes....

cascy · 08-06-2008, 02:52 PM

*bump*
2 days left for voting!

**gbarmranch** · 08-06-2008, 03:04 PM

A reminder folks.. NO COMMENTS PLEASE in this thread.. until the voting is over and the winner's announced..

cascy · 08-07-2008, 04:19 PM

*Voting ends tomorrow!*

View Poll Results: Please Vote
Horse 1	14	10.14%
Horse 2	0	0%
Horse 3	34	24.64%
Horse 4	2	1.45%
Horse 5	1	0.72%
Horse 6	1	0.72%
Horse 7	1	0.72%
Horse 8	25	18.12%
Horse 9	29	21.01%
Horse 10	31	22.46%
Voters: 138. You may not vote on this poll

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08-04-2008, 08:05 AM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	HT Horse Show---Stallion/Gelding Show bill: Ranch horse halter - Open to any breed - Horse should have the "look" of a working ranch horse. ie) substance, strong, solid, good minded, built for the long haul with the ability to work with it's handler through long hard days until the job is done. - Must submit atleast 2 photos of your horse. 1 from a straight on side view, and one other of your choice. - Horse must have side view shot in a plain or rope halter (no silver show halters please) - Horse needs to be clean and neat looking (no non-groomed or "pasture" shots of your horse please) How to judge horse -Look at the horse. Evaluate his/her balance and how the parts join together. Pay attention to the horse's topline, back, shoulder, neck, hip and heartgirth to judge thier balance. Compare the horse against established ranch horse breeding standards to determine if thier total body alignment conforms to breeding standards -Evaluate how well the horse performs his intended function or his "structure and travel." Lower the horse's score if his form deviates from accepted norms. Problems in form affect the horse's ability to do what he was bred to do. -Judge the quality and quantity of muscle throughout the horse's body. Look for muscle volume in the chest, shoulder, loin, stifle and gaskin. Give a high mark to muscle that is long, smooth and deep. -Determine the quality of the horse by judging her coat, skin, feet and bone structure. A smooth, short coat, well-proportioned head and medium-sized feet are some of the characteristics of a quality horse -Evaluate a horse's sex characteristic by looking at her head. A female horse has smaller features than the more masculine stallions and geldings - Another words, try to pick the best horse for the job. Which would you want as your partner on a working ranch? Rules: - Vote on this thread only. NO comments until after the show please. -Owners of the animals will not be relased until after the show to make it fair for everyone. If you know who owns an animal in the show, please keep it private until after the show. -No asking people to vote for your horse, see rule above. - Please keep who you voted for private as well until after the show. We really want everyone to have an equal opportunity here. And finally, as always, please follow the "golden rule" if you have nothing nice to add, say nothing at all. But feel free to vote as you see fit. please remember everyone, NO comments in this thread, just voting Horse #1) Horse #2) Horse #3) Horse #4) Horse #5) Horse #6) Horse #7) Horse #8) Horse #9) Horse #10) Good luck everyone! __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Last edited by cascy : 08-04-2008 at 08:10 AM.

08-04-2008, 04:30 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	bumping this one up for everyone! __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

08-05-2008, 11:42 AM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,634	bumping for everyone

08-05-2008, 04:52 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Come on guys! 345 views and only 78 votes.... __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

08-06-2008, 02:52 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	bump 2 days left for voting! __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

08-06-2008, 03:04 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,235	A reminder folks.. NO COMMENTS PLEASE in this thread.. until the voting is over and the winner's announced.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. ~Author Unknown

08-07-2008, 04:19 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Voting ends tomorrow! __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.