Horses
This is what you put on a horse’s head to lead it in showmanship
A halter
This is the direction you typically walk your cattle during a showmanship pattern
Counterclockwise
This is the person who evaluates pigs during the show.
The judge
This is the name for a young goat
Kid
This is the time of year when most NJ county fairs are held
Summer
This is the side of the horse you typically lead from
Left side
What breed of dairy cattle is most commonly shown in NJ
Holsteins/Jerseys
This is what you use to guide a pig in the show ring
Show stick
This digestive system feature allows goats to break down fibrous plant material
Rumen
This youth organization hosts most livestock and animal science projects at county fairs
4-H
The average gestation period of a horse is about this many months
11 months
This part of the cow is often checked for condition and is important for judging overall balance
Topline
This part of the pig is commonly evaluated for muscling and leanness
Leg/Ham
This tool is commonly used to guide a goat in showmanship
Show collar/Lead strap
Name a NJ county mentioned in today's presentation that has an upcoming fair
Gloucester, Sussex, Hunterdon, Burlington, Warren, Cape May, Mercer
This gait is a three-beat movement where one hind leg pushes off first, followed by a diagonal pair, then a front leg
Canter
This is the ideal condition score range most market steers are judged in at shows
Moderate body condition (around 5–6)
This is the term for how well a pig’s body parts are proportioned from front to back
Balance
This is the term for a goat raised primarily for meat production in 4-H market classes
Market goat
This NJ 4-H requirement involves proper care, feeding, and ethical treatment of project animals
Animal Husbandry
This digestive issue in horses, often caused by diet or stress, can be life-threatening and involves abdominal pain
Colic
This judging concept evaluates how well the animal’s structure allows for movement, including angles of joints and balance
Structural correctness
This condition in pigs involves excessive fat and is generally undesirable in market hog shows
Overconditioning
This part of a goat is evaluated for width, muscle expression, and overall strength in market classes
The loin
This is the core 4-H philosophy represented by Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
4-H Pledge