Virtual Block and Bridle Contests 

The contests will be completed via Canvas and Judgingcard.com - Canvas will house the contest materials utilizing quizzes in a "lockdown browser". 

• E-scan sheets will be provided from judgingcard.com

• Contestants will have to complete the contest as a group - proctored by a Teacher, Club Leader, or Extension Agent

• There will be three days assigned to each contest - groups must complete the full event within that time frame, but will have the opportunity to split up the contest (ex. Stations on Day 1 and Slides on Day 2) to facilitate school schedules and needs of your group. 

• Each Unit or Chapter will only gain access to materials once (i.e. Happy Hooves 4-H with 4 senior teams will only have access to the Senior Exam one time - so all youth must attend the proctored exam session to compete)

• Each section will be timed in accordance with the Hippology Contest Rules

• Once test proctoring is completed and youth have filled out their scan sheets - answers will be inputted into judgingcard.com for scoring by contestants.

• More details about protocol for each contest will be sent prior to the start of the events. 

Virtual Hippology - February 26th - February 28th at 11:59 PM

Virtual Horse Judging - March 5th - March 7th at 11:59 PM

Updated Contest Cost - $10.00/contestant/contest

• Payments will be managed virtually through a Block and Bridle Square Site

• You will receive an updated invoice and payment link once team verification for the new events is completed

The contests are only open to pre-registered teams and youth. As team numbers are already assigned and enrollments verified - we will move forward in this manner to allow for an easier contest transition. 

We will roll out the Virtual Hippology event first - as those materials are easier to get online. Each coach of a registered Hippology Team will receive an email from me today with the number of registered contestants and their team numbers. Your email will include the link to a google form allowing you to indicate your team(s)' plans to participate and provide you the opportunity to assign youth to teams. 

Live Contest Opportunity - The Blue Ridge Classic Horse Judging Contest will host a live horse judging contest in Waynesboro, Virginia on March 28th! See attached contest information and contact Jacob Lewis at lewis.jp@augusta.k12.va.us for more information!