Because of concerns about the qualifications of the judges, it is required that your judges meet some standards: Horse knowledge Rodeo background Former queen’s family Anyone who has attended clinics No one the age of 20yrs. old should be allowed to judge. Anyone that has previously judged a H.S. Queen contest in the last 3 months should not be used to re-judge. Any other questions please contact your queen director. TIE’S All ties will be broke with the test; this is a National Rule. VISITORS AT CONTEST: Should a member of the Executive Board or Reigning Royalty attend your contest, they are your GUEST, and should only assist you as requested. You are responsible for and in charge of your contest. It is not necessary for the past Queen to set the pattern or relinquish her crown. However, many of the girls feel this is an honor, and it would be nice if you invited them and let them help with your contest, as you see appropriate. Questions should be referred to the State Queen Director or State Secretary. CONTESTANT DRAW: The draw is provided by the State Secretary for the Queen contestant, is the official draw and will be used for the contest. Contestants must compete in the order of the official draw. Contestants will not be allowed to redraw at the contest. Contestants will be identified by their official draw number only. They will not be introduced by name until the Royalty is crowned. OPTIONAL: Horsemanship may be reverse draw. Contestants need to be notified when they pick up their numbers. TEST Test will be conducted in a private area with only the contestants and Monitor present. Once tests have been handed to contestants, they will not be allowed to leave the room until they have completed the test, signed with their name and number on top and given to monitor(s). Contestants will not be allowed to bring anything into the test area. (Rulebooks or other written material, previous tests, ECT.) The contestants may not sit by each other. Contestants may review and keep their test or be given a copy of their test after the contest is over. A new test should be prepared each year by the Queen host. The test must follow the NHSRA Rulebook.: 50 Questions. Each Question is worth ½ point. 17 true/false, 17 multiple choice, 16 fill in the blanks. MODELING: Poise and smile (self-projection) Choreography of pattern (difficulty of maneuver) Eye contact with judges and audience Balance and coordination (no wobbles on turns)
Because of concerns about the qualifications of the judges, it is required that your judges meet some standards: Horse knowledge Rodeo background Former queen’s family Anyone who has attended clinics No one the age of 20yrs. old should be allowed to judge. Anyone that has previously judged a H.S. Queen contest in the last 3 months should not be used to re-judge. Any other questions please contact your queen director. TIE’S All ties will be broke with the test; this is a National Rule. VISITORS AT CONTEST: Should a member of the Executive Board or Reigning Royalty attend your contest, they are your GUEST, and should only assist you as requested. You are responsible for and in charge of your contest. It is not necessary for the past Queen to set the pattern or relinquish her crown. However, many of the girls feel this is an honor, and it would be nice if you invited them and let them help with your contest, as you see appropriate. Questions should be referred to the State Queen Director or State Secretary. CONTESTANT DRAW: The draw is provided by the State Secretary for the Queen contestant, is the official draw and will be used for the contest. Contestants must compete in the order of the official draw. Contestants will not be allowed to redraw at the contest. Contestants will be identified by their official draw number only. They will not be introduced by name until the Royalty is crowned. OPTIONAL: Horsemanship may be reverse draw. Contestants need to be notified when they pick up their numbers. TEST Test will be conducted in a private area with only the contestants and Monitor present. Once tests have been handed to contestants, they will not be allowed to leave the room until they have completed the test, signed with their name and number on top and given to monitor(s). Contestants will not be allowed to bring anything into the test area. (Rulebooks or other written material, previous tests, ECT.) The contestants may not sit by each other. Contestants may review and keep their test or be given a copy of their test after the contest is over. A new test should be prepared each year by the Queen host. The test must follow the NHSRA Rulebook.: 50 Questions. Each Question is worth ½ point. 17 true/false, 17 multiple choice, 16 fill in the blanks. MODELING: Poise and smile (self-projection) Choreography of pattern (difficulty of maneuver) Eye contact with judges and audience Balance and coordination (no wobbles on turns)