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The 4-H Horse Demo/Speech Contest

It is never too early to think about doing a presentation for the 4-H Horse Speech and Demonstration Contest that is held in conjunction with the State 4-H Horse Show in September. As you prepare for a presentation for a local 4-H project meeting or monthly club meeting, give some consideration to further developing your idea into a demonstration or project talk that you can give at the State Show. You are often asked to prepare a speech as part of a school project. Again, you could use this as an opportunity to talk to your fellow school friends about your interest in horses or the horse industry. With little additional work, you can share your knowledge and experience with a broader audience by choosing to participate in the State 4-H Contest.

General Event Guidelines

Remember a few things as you think about giving a speech or demo at the State Show. They include:

Evaluating Demonstrations and Speeches

Demonstrations	Points	Public Speaking	Points
Introduction	10	Introduction	10
Organization	25	Organization	15
Content and Accuracy	25	Content and Accuracy	20
Stage Presence	10	Stage Presence	15
Delivery	15	Delivery	20
Effect on Audience	5	Effect on Audience	10
Summary	10	Summary	10

The Next Step

It is up to you. For more information and presentation guidelines, refer to the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show & Events Rules. We hope to see you in our Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show in September.