(H) SHOWING, SHOW PROCEDURES & USES

Question 1

Fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition is called what?

Answer 1

Sportsmanship

Question 2

What is ethics?

Answer 2

The rules of moral conduct governing an individual or group or in other words- rules we live by.

Question 3

What is a defining characteristic of sportsmanship?

Answer 3

Competition

Question 4

Where does the value of competition lie?

Answer 4

In the integrity of its participants

Question 5

Name two of the best ways to teach sportsmanship.

Answer 5

Help people understand how to be a good sport, set a good example, talk about expectations

Question 6

When should sportsmanship be taught?

Answer 6

Everyday

Question 7

Describe the levels of sportsmanship.

Answer 7

1) Follow the rules, hold high expectations for attitude and performance
2) Attitude
3) Seeing past yourself

Question 8

“You did really well today!!” Is this an example of showmanship or ethics?

Answer 8

Showmanship

Question 9

What is the busiest place at a horse show?

Answer 9

Warm up arena

Question 10

How should you pass an exhibitor in the warm up arena going the opposite direction?

Answer 10

Left shoulder to left shoulder

Question 11

How should you pass someone in the warm up arena going the same direction?

Answer 11

Pass to the inside and at least one-horse length away from the horse you are passing

Question 12

What should you do if you are traveling across the pen, schooling over a jump or anything off the rail?

Answer 12

Call where you are going

Question 13

What should you refrain from doing in the warm up pen?

Answer 13

Excessive schooling

Question 14

When in the warm up pen what should you do before stopping?

Answer 14

Look behind you

Question 15

Where should you not stop in the warm up arena?

Answer 15

Entrance to the arena

Question 16

When at a horse show, where should you lunge your horse?

Answer 16

A safe spot outside the warm up pen

Question 17

When in the show pen, how far should you be from the horse ahead of you?

Answer 17

8ft or 1 horse length

Question 18

What should a parent give their child at a show?

Answer 18

Support and Encouragement

Question 19

Who should parents NOT approach while at a show?

Answer 19

Official or judge

Question 20

Who can talk to the judge at a show?

Answer 20

Youth

Question 21

What should a coach do with their clients?

Answer 21

set short term and long term goals

Question 22

What should the coach do with their client’s goals?

Answer 22

write them on a dry erase board in the barn or tack room where clients can see and write them

Question 23

When in the show pen or warm up arena what is the first rule that you should remember?

Answer 23

Pay attention to everything

Question 24

What should you do if you need to school in the show pen?

Answer 24

Keep it to a minimum

Question 25

Besides not talking to the judge, what should parents also NOT do at a show?

Answer 25

Refrain from gossiping and talking negatively of others (Judges, coaches, horses, and other riders)

Question 26

Who should a parent discuss a bad score with?

Answer 26

Coach (let the coach address the issue)

Question 27

How should a coach act?

Answer 27

Upbeat and Positive

Question 28

What should a coach do at a show?

Answer 28

Be quiet on the rail

Question 29

Who keeps the show going and running smoothly?

Answer 29

Gate Keepers

Question 30

What should a gate keeper do before taking their place at the gate?

Answer 30

Get a show bill, pens, and draw sheets if available

Question 31

If a draw sheet is not available, what should a gate keeper ask for?

Answer 31

A total of entries for each class

Question 32

What does a count of entries for each class do for a gate keeper?

Answer 32

Allows them to know when to close the gate or when a last call needs to be made for an exhibitor

Question 33

What should a gate keeper do as exhibitors enter the holding arena?

Answer 33

Check the exhibitors off the list for the class

Question 34

What can a ring steward learn?

Answer 34

More about horse shows and judging

Question 35

If you are a ring steward at a show what should you do first?

Answer 35

Show up on time and be prepared

Question 36

What should a ring steward have?

Answer 36

Pens, pencils, and a clipboard if necessary

Question 37

How should a ring steward dress?

Answer 37

Professional with pressed jeans/slacks, boots, and a long sleeved collared shirt

Question 38

While working with a judge, what should a ring steward do?

Answer 38

Relieve judge of any unnecessary details (lining up classes, counting exhibitors) and refrain from discussing any exhibitor, horse or performance

Question 39

During a rail class where should a ring steward be?

Answer 39

Close to the judge but out of the way so they can see the class

Question 40

What is it called when an exhibitor is too close to the horse ahead of them?

Answer 40

Tailgating

Question 41

What are the four purposes for a speech?

Answer 41

Inform, Persuade, Entertain, and Inspire

Question 42

What should you consider when preparing a speech?

Answer 42

Type of Audience (Age, demographics, etc.)

Question 43

What type of speech provides information about a topic?

Answer 43

Informative

Question 44

What type of speech motivates an audience?

Answer 44

Inspirational

Question 45

Name three types of public speeches.

Answer 45

Impromptu, Extemporaneous, and Scripted

Question 46

What is the least formal speech that requires you to be able to think quickly and is delivered without notes?

Answer 46

Impromptu

Question 47

Which type of speech is a casual style of presentation and is not memorized or read from a script? Bullet points or an outline may be used.

Answer 47

Extemporaneous

Question 48

Which speech is formal and can be read from your script?

Answer 48

Scripted

Question 49

When giving a scripted speech what are three things you should do?

Answer 49

1) Do not get caught up in reading 2) Remember to look up 3) Pause during the delivery of the speech

Question 50

What must you do to be successful at public speaking?

Answer 50

Know your subject

Question 51

By not memorizing your speech, what does this add to it?

Answer 51

Character and it helps keep you from having additional fear or anxiety. You can also be more flexible with your time.

Question 52

When practicing your speech name two ways to practice.

Answer 52

Give your speech to yourself, speak in front of a friend, coach, or parent, or videotape or record your practice sessions

Question 53

Giving a speech is more than preparing a group of words, what are the other items that are important?

Answer 53

pace, inflection, and body language

Question 54

When giving a speech what is it called when your voice changes in regards to loudness, tone, and pitch?

Answer 54

Inflection

Question 55

Name three words to avoid when giving a speech.

Answer 55

Um, Like, You know

Question 56

What steps can you take to overcome fear when giving a speech?

Answer 56

Educate yourself on the topic, practice regularly, create a pre-speech routine

Question 57

What is the most important part of your body language when giving a speech?

Answer 57

Eye Contact

Question 58

How long should you make eye contact with a person in the room during a speech?

Answer 58

3-5 seconds

Question 59

What adds character to your presentation and emphasizes important points?

Answer 59

Gestures

Question 60

What helps you appear more confident and gives a judge a much better impression of you during a speech?

Answer 60

Good Posture

Question 61

What type of presentation is given "off the top of your head" and can be more difficult for someone who prefers to have everything planned?

Answer 61

Oral reasons

Question 62

What is ethical behavior?

Answer 62

Following the rules