Horse Evaluation Contest

State Horse Evaluation Contest

This is a regional qualifying contest in 2024.  Teams will first compete in a virtual screener exam on February 29 to determine the top 24 schools that can complete in-person on March 22 at FVTC. This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State CDE Contest. The teams that advance will be determined by the State CDE guidelines. The placement of teams will be determined by tabulating the three highest scores of contestants from the school.  There will not be practice teams.  One team per school.  

NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED!

1. 1. The Virtual Screener exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions.  The time limit is one hour.  No resources or team collaboration. 

   2. Contestants will be transported to a stable near Neenah, WI.

   3. Contestants will need to bring their parent-signed liability waiver.   

   4. You are allowed to take notes during the contest but may not bring notes, term sheets, drawings, etc.

   5. The virtual screener exam on February 29, 2024, will be a written examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. 

   6. The in-person contest will consist of the following: 

• Two halter selection classes.

• Two riding classes.

• Identification class consisting of 10 questions. 

• Students will be required to give oral reasons on one class. Students may take notes on the animals while at the Arena, however, students will score higher in the "reasons contest" without notes.

Each school may enter one team.

Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.