Judge Bob Crandall evaluates conformation during a pony hunter class.
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A few weeks ago, the United States Equestrian Federation licensed officials received an email to inform us of a recent improvement to the Confidential Competition and Licensed Official Evaluation process. In short, the new process allows judges to receive both positive feedback and constructive criticism on a timely basis. Previously, positive evaluations were forwarded immediately, but constructive criticism wasn't forwarded until multiple negative evaluations were received.
I believe this is great news for all of us! The more feedback we receive as judges, the better we can do our jobs.
In case you aren't aware, USEF members are provided the opportunity to submit feedback regarding their experience at a Federation licensed competition. Feedback is submitted through the online Confidential Competition and Licensed Official Evaluation form. When evaluations are received regarding licensed officials, the content is processed and saved to the official’s record. We can then check our portals and read the evaluations (without knowing who submitted them, of course).
I can only speak for myself, but I would like to know when any type of feedback is received regarding my officiating, regardless of the nature of the input. And, if you would like to submit feedback after competing at a show, I encourage you to do so for the improvement of the sport--and a little kudos for a job well done is much appreciated!
As always,
Tricia
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Julie Winkel: Flat Class Etiquette
Julie Cassano asked: If a rider obstructs another rider during a flat class (basically cutting them off), are points being deducted for that? Will it matter if it is an under the saddle or equitation class? Thanks!
Julie Winkel: It depends if the judge saw the incident. If it caused the other horse to break gait or disrupted the class and the judge saw what happened, it will absolutely reflect on the rider who caused the problem. It doesn’t matter if it’s hunter under saddle or equitation flat class. It won’t be held against the rider who was interfered with but against the rider who caused it.
If the judge did not see what happened to cause the problem, but looked over and saw someone had broken gait or was on the wrong lead, then they have to judge what they see. At that point, the rider who caused the disruption couldn't be held accountable. We have to judge what we see.
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Judge Shane George walks the line during a Conformation Hunter under saddle class. After performing at the walk, trot and canter, the horses are called to line in the order of preference before the judge examines them for conformation. All Conformation sections are judged 70 percent on performance and 30 percent on conformation (except Pony Hunters, where conformation must not exceed 25 percent in any class except a Model class.)
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Julie & Tricia Out and About
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You can find Julie at the Oregon High Desert Classic in Bend, Oregon, from July 20-31, and Tricia will be in and around Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, riding her horses and working on the next issue of USHJA In Stride magazine.
To learn more about Tricia's and Julie's upcoming clinics and book signings, please view their calendar on judgingwtf.com and Julie's clinic schedule on maplewoodstables.com.
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This newsletter is based on the book Judging Hunters and Equitation WTF? (Want The Facts?) by Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker.
We're thrilled to have you join us as we spend time together talking about judging, the history of the sport, scoring, tips to improve your show ring performances, judges' pet peeves, and show ring strategies, and best of all answering your questions! Something on your mind? Email us: info@judgingwtf.com
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