Learn Now: Horse Judging Oral Reasons
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- Course
- Date of Publication
- April 29, 2025
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Overview
Course Information
In horse judging competitions, how you say it matters as much as what you say.
Learn how to say it best with our self-paced, online course.
Led by coach Sarah Schobert and members of the 2023 national champion Texas A&M University Horse Judging Team, this course teaches you how to effectively prepare and present winning oral reasons for horse judging competitions
Designed for youth and collegiate contestants, the course includes delivery strategies, detailed breakdowns, and example sets that demonstrate a polished delivery and effective structure.
What You'll Learn:
- Step-by-step approach to structuring oral reasons
- Key terms and phrases used by top judges
- Delivery tips to gain confidence and clarity
- Analysis of example sets from national champions
Course Length
This course will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
Complete it at your own pace in AgriLife Learn-your progress is saved as you go.
Course Objectives
- Craft structured, effective oral reasons
- Use terminology correctly and logically
- Present with professionalism and confidence
- Learn from real-world, high-scoring examples
Practice like a horse judging champion-present like one too. Enroll today!
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