Hippology and Horse Bowl
EVERYONE CAN DO IT!
What is Hippology?
Hippology is an activity that can enhance learning for 4-H members by letting
them exhibit their knowledge and understanding of equine science and
husbandry in a competitive setting. The term "Hippology" comes from the
Greek "hippo", meaning horse, and "ology", meaning "the study of". Participants
will be able to demonstrate their experience and knowledge gained in horse
judging, quiz bowl, speeches, and practical horse management. Phases of the
contest include a written exam, identification of items shown on slides, placing
and/or ID of feedstuffs or feed tags, judging, ID stations, and team problems.
What is Horse Bowl?
It’s not a bowl that’s a horse, it is a quiz contest made up of questions
pertaining to horse topics! Pairs of four-person teams compete against each
other responding to questions asked by a contest moderator. Each team is
given credit for correct answers, and in some cases a penalty for incorrect
answers. The team with the highest score at the end of the contest is declared
the winner.
2016/2017 Tentative Practice Schedule
October 27th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
November 8th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
November 15th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
November 18th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
December 9th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
December 13th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
December 20th - 5:30pm-6:30pm
January 3rd 2017 - 5:30pm-6:30pm
January 7th 2017- County Contest
January 21st 2017 - Regional Contest