Horse Presentation Score Card Possible Points

  1. INTRODUCTION ( out of 10)
    1. Did the introduction serve to create interest in the subject?
    2. Was the introduction short and to the point?
  2. ORGANIZATION ( out of 25)
    1. Was only one main idea demonstrated?
    2. Did the discussion relate directly to each step as it was shown?
    3. Was each step shown just as it should be done in an actual situation or was an explanation given for discrepancies?
    4. Could the audience see each step?
    5. Were materials and equipment carefully selected, neatly arranged and well organized?
    6. Were charts and posters used if and when needed?
    7. Were the key points for each step stressed?
  3. CONTENT AND ACCURACY ( out of 25)
    1. Were facts and information presented accurate?
    2. Was there enough information presented about the subject?
    3. Were approved practices used?
    4. Was credit given to the sources of information if it was appropriate?
    5. Was the content appropriately related to the horse industry?
  4. STAGE PRESENCE ( out of 10)
    1. Were the demonstrators neat and appropriately dressed for the subject of demonstration?
    2. Did the demonstrators speak directly to and look at the audience?
    3. Was the demonstration too fast or too slow?
  5. DELIVERY ( out of 15)
    1. Did the demonstrators appear to enjoy giving their demonstration?
    2. Did the demonstrators have good voice control?
    3. Were all words pronounced correctly?
    4. If notes were used, was it done without detracting from the speech?
    5. Did the demonstrators seem to choose words at the times they were spoken as opposed to memorized demonstration?
  6. EFFECT ON AUDIENCE ( out of 5)
    1. Did the audience show an interest in the demonstration?
    2. Could the audience go home and carry out the idea?
  7. SUMMARY ( out of 10)
    1. Was the summary short and interesting?
    2. Were the key points briefly reviewed?
    3. Did the summary properly wrap up the demonstration?
    4. Could demonstrators handle questions easily?
Time:
Total Awarded Points: (out of 100)
Minus Time Penalty:
Total Points:

Deduction of one point for each minute or fraction thereof demonstration is over or under time limit. No extra credit given for elaborate visuals. Consult the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulation Manual for information on the required time limit.

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