Horse Public Presentations

By Judy Alishauskas

Choosing a topic

• Must be horse related

• Something that confuses you

• Something that interests you

•What color is this horse?

Dapple grey, Flea bitten grey, Roan, white, Appaloosa?

Topic: Horse Colors

•Personally I was really interested in riding sidesaddle

and looking to buy one

Topic: Buying a sidesaddle

Title

• Short, but interesting How to properly fit a bit to your

horse’s mouth Fit the Bit• Catches listener’s attention

Barrel Racing Tack The Tack-nicalities of Barrel Racing

Visual Aids

• Posters, Power Point Presentation

• Videos, Pictures• Handouts• Props• Clothing choices

can be used as props

• No actual animals

The Presentation- some details• Intro: just like the title- catch listener’s attention, short, to

the point

• Timing: aim for a few minutes longer than minimum time allotted incase you talk a little faster than normal

• Notes: are allowed, but don’t rely on them (practice without)

• Conclusion: like the intro- short, relevant

• Cite References: bring in your actual sources if possible (or a picture of the source)

• Questions: be sure to repeat the questions audience can hear question

How the competition works

• County Level• Regional Level

• State Level• National Level (Sr. only)

Types of Horse Presentations

(With National Competition)

Individual Presentations

• Done individually• Must pertain to horse

industry• Demonstration (step

by step with end result) or Illustrated Talk (on idea or topic)

• 9-12 Minutes

Team Presentation

• 2 presenters– Equal roles– Same age

division

• Demonstration or Illustrated Talk

• 10-15 minutes

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point• Organization: step by step, used visuals, main

ideas

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point• Organization: step by step, used visuals, main

ideas• Content & Accuracy: facts correct, enough

info, cited

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point• Organization: step by step, used visuals, main

ideas• Content & Accuracy: facts correct, enough

info, cited• Stage Presence: speed, eye contact, dress

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point• Organization: step by step, used visuals, main

ideas• Content & Accuracy: facts correct, enough

info, cited• Stage Presence: speed, eye contact, dress• Delivery: voice control, pronunciation, notes

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point• Organization: step by step, used visuals, main

ideas• Content & Accuracy: facts correct, enough

info, cited• Stage Presence: speed, eye contact, dress• Delivery: voice control, pronunciation, notes• Effect on Audience: interest

Score Sheet

• Introduction: create interest, to the point• Organization: step by step, used visuals, main

ideas• Content & Accuracy: facts correct, enough info,

cited• Stage Presence: speed, eye contact, dress• Delivery: voice control, pronunciation, notes• Effect on Audience: interest• Summary: short, review key points, questions

Public Speaking

• Individual event• No visual aids, may

use notes• 7-10 minutes• Scoring:

– Easy to follow (organization)

– Overall stage presence

Types of Horse Presentations (Without National Competition)

Slide/Audio Presentation

• Slides with audio player• 30-80 Slides• 20-30 minutes• Up to 10 participants• Scoring:

– Slide Quality– Audio– Graphics, Music, Credits

Videotaped Presentation

• 20-30 minutes• Up to 10 participants• Camera work: clarity, focus,

editing• Script: coordination with

video, clarity • Timing, explanation

Impromptu Speaking

• Senior only• No prior knowledge of topic

– Chose between 2 topics– 15 minutes to prepare– No visual aids

• 5-8 minutes

Final Thoughts

• Many options of presentation types• Be sure to practice (esp. with strict time limits)• Look at score sheet before competition• For more info check out the NY 4-H Horse

Educational Events Rule Book:– http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/horses/

rulebook/edevents/index.html

Thanks!

Any Questions??