HORSE EVALUATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT

                                                                                     PURPOSE
The purpose of the Tennessee FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event is to stimulate the study of and interest in equine science selection, management and production through the agriculture education curriculum, and provide recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies as a result of instruction in equine science.

                                                                                  Objectives
A. To instill leadership and motivate learning in the classroom while developing student skills cooperative learning, observation, analysis, and communication.
B. To develop and exercise competitive spirit in a team atmosphere.
C. To promote career choices by providing an opportunity for participants to become acquainted with professionals within the industry.
D. To advance knowledge in selection and management of horses.
E. To development proficiency in communicating effectively in the terminology of the industry.
F. To provide the opportunity to evaluate, make a decision and justify those decisions on conformation traits and performance of horses.

                                                                                   EVENT RULES

                                                                                        TEAM OF: 4 FFA members
                                                                                   OFFICIAL DRESS APPROPIATE: Optional
                                                                                   STATE PARTIPCIPANTS: Open to all chapters 
                                                                                         MATERIALS NEEDED (ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT): No. 2 pencils, clean clear (see through/transparent) clipboards, 4 official judgingcard.com scorecards.
                                                                                    FORMAT: This event may consist of the following components:
                                                                               A. Breed Identification Class
                                                                                    B. Tack and Equipment Identification Class
                                                                                    C. Two Halter Classes
                                                                                    D. Two Performance Classes