Horse Judging For the Informational Packet sent to Agents including registration materials in WordPerfect format, click here. Each spring, usually in May, the State 4-H Horse Judging contest is held in Perry, Georgia at the Agricenter. County teams of up to twenty members compete against one another.
Contestants judge eight classes, four conformation and four performance classes.
In addition, they give 2-4 sets of reasons to justify their placings and explain thier decisions. 4-H'ers not only learn the basics of judging and placing horses, they also learn the valuable life skills of decision making, critical thinking, organization, teamwork, competition, public speaking, and self confidence. Top teams and individuals are recognized and awards are given. The second place senior team travels to the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Judging Contest. In addition, the top five contestants earn the right to compete at the Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio as the Georgia 4-H Composite Team.