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Judging is a great opportunity for 4-H members to improve decision making, communication, problem solving, and time management skills in a fun, team-oriented setting. Members do not have to be involved in any specific project to take part in judging programs. Some potential benefits of judging include college scholarships, opportunity to travel, personal and team awards. Check out one or more of these judging opportunities!
Any member who wants to be on a judging team will need to sign up through 4-H Online. Once your account in 4-H Online is active you will be able to sign up for a judging team through the Groups Section. For detailed information, please see the enrollment instructions.
Develop an eye for horses and understand what exactly goes on in the show ring.
The team competes in knowledge bowl contests that demonstrate understanding of equine science and management.
It's a fun and competitive setting for youth enrolled in a horse project to demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science, and in particular the practical application of this knowledge and skill.
Team members will learn livestock evaluation skills for beef, sheep and swine.
In dairy judging members will learn about the parts of a dairy cow and dairy cattle evaluation skills.