Horse Public Presentations By Judy Alishauskas Choosing a

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: hear question be sure to repeat the questions audience can

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/4 H/horses/ruleboo k/edevents/index. html

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