Post by Erin on Jan 17, 2006 12:51:45 GMT -5
EMHRC Breed Inspection Information
Yes, the breed inspection is designed so that only the best of horses receive titles, much like it is in the real horse world. The standards are specifically kept high so that this will be as fair and accurate as possible, a true reflection of the model’s quality. Not every model entered in the Breed Inspection will receive a title.
Unlike a model horse show, in the Breed Inspection your horse does not compete against other models, but against the breed standard. All horses are subjected to the exact same criteria and scored on their good points. Horses falling within a certain range are given the appropriate ranking. You will receive a summary of how your horse scored in the Inspection, along with a breakdown of their received points. A full paper report containing all the horses inspected will be available for a small fee, but full results will also be posted to the "Results" page.
How To Enter A Breed Inspection
When entering your horse in the Breed Inspection, please provide two good photos showing clearly the left and right sides of the horse. The horse may wear a halter, but it is not required. No other tack is allowed.
Providing front, back or head shots are optional, but would assist in the judging. While the quality of the photo is not being evaluated, a blurry/distorted image or a cluttered background will detract from the horse, making it harder to judge. Only the model is being judged, not the background, so taking the pictures in front of a plain background (i.e. a sheet) is perfectly fine. Crisp, well lit and uncluttered photos are ideal.
Along with the photos, please provide the following information: Horse’s name, registration number, breed, year foaled or age, sire and dam’s names, finish (OF/CM/TU), mold (if known), maker (Breyer, Peter Stone, artist resin, Grand Champion, etc) owner’s name, stable name (if applicable).
Breed Inspection Criteria
Horses will be scored on the following criteria:
Basic Conformation –smoothness, symmetry, substance, definition
•Head –in proportion and refined, broad forehead and large, wide set eyes; medium size ears carried alertly (except for mules, donkeys, etc); clean profile (straight, dished or roman, according to breed standards); large nostrils; fine, even lips
•Neck –clean, nicely defined throatlatch; muscular and in proportion, meeting the shoulder smoothly; convex curve to crest
•Forehand –smooth and well-rounded withers; deep, sloping shoulders; deep girth; forelegs straight with ample bone below the knee; long, well muscled forearm; large, flat knees; clean, short cannons with substance; sloping fetlocks; smooth, bell-shaped hoof in proportion to the horse
•Back and Barrel –strong, neither too long or too short, slightly concave; loins deep, muscular and firm; well sprung ribs, underline tapering smoothly from girth to flank
•Hindquarters –croup is highest point, musculature well developed but not bulky, well defined gaskin and thigh; hock large and well formed with good length through the thigh/gaskin and good bone below; a line should fall from point of buttock down the outside of the cannon bone (unless the horse is stretched out)
True To Breed Type
•Color –allowed for that breed, realistic depiction, smooth paint finish, no major scuffs or rubs
•Action or Stance –fall within acceptable breed parameters
•Physical Traits –body structure should be within breed standards
All breed criteria are taken from “The New Encyclopedia of the Horse” by Elwyn Hartley Edwards, “Horse the Complete Guide” by Mary Gordon Watson, “The Ultimate Horse Book” by Elwyn Hartley Edwards, “The International Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies” by Jane Kidd, "The Horse Conformation Handbook" by Heather Smith Thomas and from the national (& international, where applicable) breed organizations.
Breed Inspection Point Breakdown
Conformation –50 total points
•Head –10 points, can be marked down for ‘pig eyes’, large ears, coarse features, being out of proportion
•Neck –10 points, can be marked down for ewe or bull necks, tying in too low to the shoulder, thick throatlatch, too short, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams
•Forehand –12 points, can be marked down for upright shoulder/pastern angles (carriage breeds allowed more leniency), shallow girth, crooked legs, small or poorly formed hooves, poor bone, poor musculature, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams, standing toed-in or toed-out
•Back and Barrel –6 points, can be marked down for being too long, having a roach or swayback, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams
•Hindquarters –12 points, can be marked down for weak or narrow quarters, standing camped out or camped under, cow hocks (except in draft breeds), sickle hocks, toed-in or toed-out, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams
True to Breed Type –50 total points
•Color –15 points, can be marked down for unacceptable breed color, rubs/scuffs/scratches that detract from the horse, lumpy or obviously flawed paint job
•Action or Stance –15 points, can be marked down for wrong type of action for the breed, wrong stance for the breed, standing too stretched
•Physical Traits –20 points, can be marked down for unacceptable breed traits that do not fall under conformation (i.e. a horse with a roman nose can have excellent conformation, but it the breed does not allow convex profiles, that would be counted against the horse here)
Rankings
To receive a "Premier" ranking, a model must earn a total score between 82%-87%
To receive a "Supreme" ranking, a model must earn a total score between 88%-93%.
To receive an "Elite" ranking, a model must earn a total score between 94%-100%.
Breed Inspection Results
Results for each horse will be sent to their owner. A copy of the results from the entire inspection will be available to anyone interested for a small fee. Results will include either a color or black and white picture of the horse along with all pertinent information, the horse’s score and rank received (if any), plus a breakdown of the horse’s points with comments. At the end of the inspection, approved equines will be announced and their owners will receive the following:
• a certificate stating that your equine has achieved the EMHRC Premier, Supreme, Elite ranking
• EMHRC Premier, Supreme, Elite advertising rights on your S/D list and/or website
• the Stud Book will recognize your equine’s achievement
Yes, the breed inspection is designed so that only the best of horses receive titles, much like it is in the real horse world. The standards are specifically kept high so that this will be as fair and accurate as possible, a true reflection of the model’s quality. Not every model entered in the Breed Inspection will receive a title.
Unlike a model horse show, in the Breed Inspection your horse does not compete against other models, but against the breed standard. All horses are subjected to the exact same criteria and scored on their good points. Horses falling within a certain range are given the appropriate ranking. You will receive a summary of how your horse scored in the Inspection, along with a breakdown of their received points. A full paper report containing all the horses inspected will be available for a small fee, but full results will also be posted to the "Results" page.
How To Enter A Breed Inspection
When entering your horse in the Breed Inspection, please provide two good photos showing clearly the left and right sides of the horse. The horse may wear a halter, but it is not required. No other tack is allowed.
Providing front, back or head shots are optional, but would assist in the judging. While the quality of the photo is not being evaluated, a blurry/distorted image or a cluttered background will detract from the horse, making it harder to judge. Only the model is being judged, not the background, so taking the pictures in front of a plain background (i.e. a sheet) is perfectly fine. Crisp, well lit and uncluttered photos are ideal.
Along with the photos, please provide the following information: Horse’s name, registration number, breed, year foaled or age, sire and dam’s names, finish (OF/CM/TU), mold (if known), maker (Breyer, Peter Stone, artist resin, Grand Champion, etc) owner’s name, stable name (if applicable).
Breed Inspection Criteria
Horses will be scored on the following criteria:
Basic Conformation –smoothness, symmetry, substance, definition
•Head –in proportion and refined, broad forehead and large, wide set eyes; medium size ears carried alertly (except for mules, donkeys, etc); clean profile (straight, dished or roman, according to breed standards); large nostrils; fine, even lips
•Neck –clean, nicely defined throatlatch; muscular and in proportion, meeting the shoulder smoothly; convex curve to crest
•Forehand –smooth and well-rounded withers; deep, sloping shoulders; deep girth; forelegs straight with ample bone below the knee; long, well muscled forearm; large, flat knees; clean, short cannons with substance; sloping fetlocks; smooth, bell-shaped hoof in proportion to the horse
•Back and Barrel –strong, neither too long or too short, slightly concave; loins deep, muscular and firm; well sprung ribs, underline tapering smoothly from girth to flank
•Hindquarters –croup is highest point, musculature well developed but not bulky, well defined gaskin and thigh; hock large and well formed with good length through the thigh/gaskin and good bone below; a line should fall from point of buttock down the outside of the cannon bone (unless the horse is stretched out)
True To Breed Type
•Color –allowed for that breed, realistic depiction, smooth paint finish, no major scuffs or rubs
•Action or Stance –fall within acceptable breed parameters
•Physical Traits –body structure should be within breed standards
All breed criteria are taken from “The New Encyclopedia of the Horse” by Elwyn Hartley Edwards, “Horse the Complete Guide” by Mary Gordon Watson, “The Ultimate Horse Book” by Elwyn Hartley Edwards, “The International Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies” by Jane Kidd, "The Horse Conformation Handbook" by Heather Smith Thomas and from the national (& international, where applicable) breed organizations.
Breed Inspection Point Breakdown
Conformation –50 total points
•Head –10 points, can be marked down for ‘pig eyes’, large ears, coarse features, being out of proportion
•Neck –10 points, can be marked down for ewe or bull necks, tying in too low to the shoulder, thick throatlatch, too short, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams
•Forehand –12 points, can be marked down for upright shoulder/pastern angles (carriage breeds allowed more leniency), shallow girth, crooked legs, small or poorly formed hooves, poor bone, poor musculature, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams, standing toed-in or toed-out
•Back and Barrel –6 points, can be marked down for being too long, having a roach or swayback, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams
•Hindquarters –12 points, can be marked down for weak or narrow quarters, standing camped out or camped under, cow hocks (except in draft breeds), sickle hocks, toed-in or toed-out, lumpy/bulging plastic or seams
True to Breed Type –50 total points
•Color –15 points, can be marked down for unacceptable breed color, rubs/scuffs/scratches that detract from the horse, lumpy or obviously flawed paint job
•Action or Stance –15 points, can be marked down for wrong type of action for the breed, wrong stance for the breed, standing too stretched
•Physical Traits –20 points, can be marked down for unacceptable breed traits that do not fall under conformation (i.e. a horse with a roman nose can have excellent conformation, but it the breed does not allow convex profiles, that would be counted against the horse here)
Rankings
To receive a "Premier" ranking, a model must earn a total score between 82%-87%
To receive a "Supreme" ranking, a model must earn a total score between 88%-93%.
To receive an "Elite" ranking, a model must earn a total score between 94%-100%.
Breed Inspection Results
Results for each horse will be sent to their owner. A copy of the results from the entire inspection will be available to anyone interested for a small fee. Results will include either a color or black and white picture of the horse along with all pertinent information, the horse’s score and rank received (if any), plus a breakdown of the horse’s points with comments. At the end of the inspection, approved equines will be announced and their owners will receive the following:
• a certificate stating that your equine has achieved the EMHRC Premier, Supreme, Elite ranking
• EMHRC Premier, Supreme, Elite advertising rights on your S/D list and/or website
• the Stud Book will recognize your equine’s achievement