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This came from a dog list but could easily apply to horse exhibitors
: I especially like the major faults and note at the end :bgrin
:lol:
Judging Standard of Dog Exhibitor
CHARACTERISTICS
A pleasant intelligent person, helpful, considerate, attentive, and of
a sporting demeanour. Always willing to give advice and assistance to
newcomers, or to others needing it. Attentive to the needs of the
dogs being
handled, and present each dog to its best advantage.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
A neat, smart, fit looking individual, well-groomed, well shod and
well-equipped, who moves freely both in and out of the ring.
TEMPERAMENT
Calm, confident, unhurried and friendly.
HEAD
Neither big nor pin headed. Skull broad to allow for plenty of brain
power.
Expression pleasant and smiling, regardless of judges' decisions,
other
exhibitors' actions and the dog's behaviour. Nose small so as to not
be
stuck into where it is not wanted.
EYES
Sharp and bright Observant of other exhibitors location, judge's hand
signals and the movement and position of all dogs in the ring.
MOUTH
Usually best kept closed except to briefly answer judge's questions
or to
congratulate successful exhibitors. Teeth clean, white and presented
in a
smiling fashion at all times.
NECK
Long enough to hold the head up proudly and flexible enough to turn
the head
as to observe everything that is happening in the ring. Should never
be
stuck out.
FOREQUARTERS
Shoulders broad and able to shrug off unsporting comments from other
exhibitors. Arms of sufficient length and strength to extend a
handshake to
the winners, keep a firm hold on the dog, collect any prize cards,
and give
a friendly pat to the dog all at the same time.
BODY
Sufficiently slim as to not impede other exhibitors leaving the ring
and to
not completely block the judge's view of all the dogs behind.
HINDQUARTERS
Well developed and strong so as to be able to move the dog in the
ring at
its optimum speed.
FEET
Firmly on the ground as this is only a sport after all. To be kept
out of
the mouth at all times.
GAIT
Free moving and graceful, moving in harmony with the dog's speed.
COAT
Dress should be neat, clean and tidy, neither flamboyant nor
immodest, but
designed to allow free movement without distraction to any dog in the
ring.
Feet should be well shod in practical shoes to allow for easy
movement.
COLOUR
Should be chosen to complement the colour of the dog, or if several
different coloured dogs are being handled, to at least not completely
hide
the outline of any dog, e.g. Wearing a long black skirt when showing
a black
dog.
SIZE
Exhibitors may come in all sizes and shapes, the only limitation being
ability to do justice to the dog when in the ring.
MAJOR FAULTS
Dirty or scruffy appearance, grumpy, vicious or flustered temperament;
swollen head; loud mouth, especially when used for insulting comments
or bad
language; unsporting behaviour; unkempt dress.
NOTE:
The usual Kennel Club requirement that all males have two apparently
normal
testicles fully descended into the scrotum has been dispensed with,
in the
interests of decorum and to avoid any sudden inspections with
attendant
violent reactions, while male exhibitors are attending dog shows.
:new_rofl: :new_rofl: :new_rofl:
:lol:
Judging Standard of Dog Exhibitor
CHARACTERISTICS
A pleasant intelligent person, helpful, considerate, attentive, and of
a sporting demeanour. Always willing to give advice and assistance to
newcomers, or to others needing it. Attentive to the needs of the
dogs being
handled, and present each dog to its best advantage.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
A neat, smart, fit looking individual, well-groomed, well shod and
well-equipped, who moves freely both in and out of the ring.
TEMPERAMENT
Calm, confident, unhurried and friendly.
HEAD
Neither big nor pin headed. Skull broad to allow for plenty of brain
power.
Expression pleasant and smiling, regardless of judges' decisions,
other
exhibitors' actions and the dog's behaviour. Nose small so as to not
be
stuck into where it is not wanted.
EYES
Sharp and bright Observant of other exhibitors location, judge's hand
signals and the movement and position of all dogs in the ring.
MOUTH
Usually best kept closed except to briefly answer judge's questions
or to
congratulate successful exhibitors. Teeth clean, white and presented
in a
smiling fashion at all times.
NECK
Long enough to hold the head up proudly and flexible enough to turn
the head
as to observe everything that is happening in the ring. Should never
be
stuck out.
FOREQUARTERS
Shoulders broad and able to shrug off unsporting comments from other
exhibitors. Arms of sufficient length and strength to extend a
handshake to
the winners, keep a firm hold on the dog, collect any prize cards,
and give
a friendly pat to the dog all at the same time.
BODY
Sufficiently slim as to not impede other exhibitors leaving the ring
and to
not completely block the judge's view of all the dogs behind.
HINDQUARTERS
Well developed and strong so as to be able to move the dog in the
ring at
its optimum speed.
FEET
Firmly on the ground as this is only a sport after all. To be kept
out of
the mouth at all times.
GAIT
Free moving and graceful, moving in harmony with the dog's speed.
COAT
Dress should be neat, clean and tidy, neither flamboyant nor
immodest, but
designed to allow free movement without distraction to any dog in the
ring.
Feet should be well shod in practical shoes to allow for easy
movement.
COLOUR
Should be chosen to complement the colour of the dog, or if several
different coloured dogs are being handled, to at least not completely
hide
the outline of any dog, e.g. Wearing a long black skirt when showing
a black
dog.
SIZE
Exhibitors may come in all sizes and shapes, the only limitation being
ability to do justice to the dog when in the ring.
MAJOR FAULTS
Dirty or scruffy appearance, grumpy, vicious or flustered temperament;
swollen head; loud mouth, especially when used for insulting comments
or bad
language; unsporting behaviour; unkempt dress.
NOTE:
The usual Kennel Club requirement that all males have two apparently
normal
testicles fully descended into the scrotum has been dispensed with,
in the
interests of decorum and to avoid any sudden inspections with
attendant
violent reactions, while male exhibitors are attending dog shows.
:new_rofl: :new_rofl: :new_rofl:
