February 2001

Good Day to All,

This past June, I had the privilege of serving as the Scenario Judge for the State Hippology Contest. In the scenario phase of the competition, the team is given a problem/issue to address and then in a defined amount of time prepare a team response that is evaluated. I was recently asked to share the sorts of information that as a judge of this event I was expecting to hear.  I have listed for you the broad palette of items that I was looking for.... now don't panic I did not expect one team to get all of these points. But it is a listing of broad possibilities.  In addition to the subject matter presented, teamwork, equal sharing of information and presentation skills are also included in the presentation process.

I hope that this information will be of assistance to you and the young people who are interested in hippology.

--Pat BoyEs

Rules

1. Each team shall receive a problem.
2. They will have 10 minutes to discuss a solution.
3. They will then have six (6) minutes to present their solution to you.
4. Each member is to present 1/4 (one fourth) of the solution.
5. These solutions should show common sense as well as horse knowledge.
6. The presentation should be organized and follow a logical sequence that is easy for you to follow.
7. They should greet the judge in a friendly manner, but not introduce themselves or identify their club.
8. They should then proceed with the solution with each member speaking for approximately 1 1/2 (one and one half) minutes. It would be nice if one member concluded with "This is our solution to the scenario problem."

Scoring

• Content = 100 points possible
• Organization = 50 points possible
• Presentation = 50 points possible
• * Individual scores of 200 points are possible
• * Team scores of 800 points are possible

SCENARIO

You have decided to become a "Pro" and give lessons. What is your game plan?

Considerations I used in judging this scenario:

1) Zoning/Legal Ordinances

2) Child Labor Laws (if minor)

3) Business Licensure Requirements

4) Insurance's 

• Accident
• Liability
• Errors & Omissions

(particular considerations if minor - will responsible adult be liable?)

5) Riding Facility

• Yours/Rented/Public Arena/Covered/All Weather 
• Footing
• Fencing/Equipment i.e./Callavetti

6) Are you going to provide horses?

• Suitability/Size/Versatility
• Temperament 

7) Tack/Equipment

• Suitable for a diversity of riders

8) Personal Skills

• What are your technical skills - Are you a life-long learner?
• Communication - client & parents
• Patience
• Understanding
• To get excited about seeing the success of others?
• How do you respond to competition?
• Why do you want to teach?

9) What motivated you?

• Money
• Success of others

9) Marketing Yourself/Skills

• Activist?

10) Maintaining financial records

• Taxes
• Local/Business
• Sales Taxes
• Federal

11) Rules

• Helmets 
• Health requirements of people/horses
• Boots
• Others

12) Safety emergency plan

• Cell phone
• First-aid training
• Emergency services

ALTERNATIVES -- Go to student's facilities