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Hippology is an all-round contest which encompasses a written test, slide identification, horse judging, stations, and team problem phases to test the equine nutrition, management, industry, and health knowledge of all contestants. The term ‘Hippology’ comes from the Greek word ‘hippo’ meaning horse, and ‘ology’ meaning the ‘study of’.
Horse bowl is a quiz bowl/Jeopardy-style contest where contestants are asked questions to test their equine knowledge, and must “buzz” in before answering.
Horse Judging teaches youth to evaluate conformation, form to function, unsoundnesses, blemishes, performance, and other factors to distinguish desirable versus undesirable characteristics in horses, riders, and equine performance events. Then, contestants are asked to defend their reasoning and logic while delivering oral reasons sets.
The communications contest consists of three different events: public speaking, team demonstration, and individual demonstration. During the public speaking contest, youth are expected to deliver a speech relating to the equine industry, with minimal to no use of notes or other aids. Team (2 members) or individual demonstrations can use aids or illustrated presentations to deliver subject matter on the equine industry. In the Tennessee State 4-H Communications contest, 4-Hers are able to select one Communications event per year
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Brush up on public speaking, individual demonstration, and team demonstration contest rules to bring your best communication stills to Eastern Nationals!
Brush up on the rules and contest procedures for the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Horse Bowl Contest.
Brush up on rules and contest procedures for the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Hippology Contest!
Brush up on the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup rules for the Horse Judging Contest!
Dont be caught off guard – learn about contest rules and regulations for Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships.
Look no further – the rules, regulations, and contest guidelines for all TN State 4-H Horse Shows and Educational Contests can be found here!
Junior
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this test developed by North Carolina Extension.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this test developed by North Carolina Extension.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this test developed by North Carolina Extension.
Slide identification combines visual assessment and context application of topics within a timed manner. Review slide identification content in this practice phase developed by North Carolina Extension.
Slide identification combines visual assessment and context application of topics within a timed manner. Review slide identification content in this practice phase developed by North Carolina Extension.
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Check responses to the 2013 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2012 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2011 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2009 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2007 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2006 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers including teeth, breeding, illness, injury, anatomy, riding, bones, joints, genetics, unsoundness, colors, and breeds.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers including markings, gaits, barns, bones, foals, and anatomy.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers. Access answers in the ‘hidden text’ after each question.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers. Access answers in the ‘hidden text’ after each question.
Practice for the team problem portion of the hippology contest and develop communication skills among contestants.
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Get ready for the horse bowl contest by practicing with this detailed question list.
Get ready for the horse bowl contest by practicing with this detailed question list.
This all-around manual is essential for developing a quality judging team, and honing judging and orals reasons skills.
Looking for a list of resources to develop judging skills, example classes, and more? 4-H’s horse judging resources list is a front door view into the wide variety of resources available, including breed and performance information, judging manuals, and video-taped classes.
Reference Kansas State’s horse judging manual for youth to develop 4-H judging teams’ ability to place and justify various halter and performance classes.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2009.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2009.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2010.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2010.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2011
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2011.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2012.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2013.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2014.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2015.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2015.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2016.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2016.
Junior High
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers including teeth, breeding, illness, injury, anatomy, riding, bones, joints, genetics, unsoundness, colors, and breeds.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers including markings, gaits, barns, bones, foals, and anatomy.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers. Access answers in the ‘hidden text’ after each question.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers. Access answers in the ‘hidden text’ after each question.
Practice for the team problem portion of the hippology contest and develop communication skills among contestants.
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Get ready for the horse bowl contest by practicing with this detailed question list.
This all-around manual is essential for developing a quality judging team, and honing judging and orals reasons skills.
Looking for a list of resources to develop judging skills, example classes, and more? 4-H’s horse judging resources list is a front door view into the wide variety of resources available, including breed and performance information, judging manuals, and video-taped classes.
Reference Kansas State’s horse judging manual for youth to develop 4-H judging teams’ ability to place and justify various halter and performance classes.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2009.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2010.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2011.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2012.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2013.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2015.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2016.
Senior
Slide identification combines visual assessment and context application of topics within a timed manner. Review slide identification content in this practice phase developed by North Carolina Extension.
Slide identification combines visual assessment and context application of topics within a timed manner. Review slide identification content in this practice phase developed by North Carolina Extension.
Slide identification combines visual assessment and context application of topics within a timed manner. Review slide identification content in this practice phase developed by North Carolina Extension.
Slide identification combines visual assessment and context application of topics within a timed manner. Review slide identification content in this practice phase developed by North Carolina Extension.
Team problems require contestants to work together and combine knowledge to deliver a thorough response. Practice makes perfect with this example problem!
Team problems require contestants to work together and combine knowledge to deliver a thorough response. Practice makes perfect with this example problem!
Team problems require contestants to work together and combine knowledge to deliver a thorough response. Practice makes perfect with this example problem!
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this test developed by North Carolina Extension.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this test developed by North Carolina Extension.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this test developed by North Carolina Extension.
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Written exams can be a challenging phase for many youth. Review exam format with this practice exam!
Check responses to the 2013 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2012 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2011 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2009 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2007 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Check responses to the 2006 NY State Fair Hippology Written Exam using this answer key.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers including teeth, breeding, illness, injury, anatomy, riding, bones, joints, genetics, unsoundness, colors, and breeds.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers including markings, gaits, barns, bones, foals, and anatomy.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers. Access answers in the ‘hidden text’ after each question.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest with this sample quiz and answers. Access answers in the ‘hidden text’ after each question.
Practice for the team problem portion of the hippology contest and develop communication skills among contestants.
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this sample set of horse bowl questions from NC!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
Ready to drill some questions and improve response time? Practice with this set of questions from a previous Eastern National 4-H Roundup contest!
This all-around manual is essential for developing a quality judging team, and honing judging and orals reasons skills.
Looking for a list of resources to develop judging skills, example classes, and more? 4-H’s horse judging resources list is a front door view into the wide variety of resources available, including breed and performance information, judging manuals, and video-taped classes.
Reference Kansas State’s horse judging manual for youth to develop 4-H judging teams’ ability to place and justify various halter and performance classes.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2009.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2010.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2011.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2014.
Practice for the written phase of the hippology contest using this regional written exam from 2016.