Colt/Stallion Assessment Video Instructions

Colt/Stallion Assessment Video Instructions

Before recording the video, choose a suitable location and ensure that the stallion and handler are well turned out (points will be deducted for bad turnout and presentation). When recording the video, make sure that your mobile is always in LANDSCAPE MODE (sideways). PRACTICE BEFORE RECORDING.

Record all three parts in one continuous recording

PART 1
Breed/Type Representation
(max time one minute)

When you start recording the video, make sure that the stallion is standing to attention (upright and proud) and as straight and square as possible and that you are facing the LEFT side of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet.

Hold the camera as still as possible and walk anti-clockwise (left) until you have circled the entire stallion and have returned to the LEFT side of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet (which should be at the place you started recording the video).

PART 2
Conformation
(max time two minutes)

Neck, Shoulders, Withers, Back, Body, Hindquarters & Legs.

Still facing the LEFT side of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet, have the handler push any mane from the left side of the neck to the right side of the neck so that the stallion’s full top-line (from the top of the head to the tail) is clearly visible.

Walk around the front of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet until you are facing the RIGHT side of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet.

Still facing the RIGHT side of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet, have the handler push any mane from the right side of the neck to the right side of the neck so that the stallion’s full top-line (from the top of the head to the tail) is clearly visible.

Walk around to the back of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet. Make sure that the stallion is standing as straight as possible behind and have the handler pull the tail to one side so that the stallion’s hindlegs are clearly visible.

Walk around to the front of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet. Make sure that the stallion is standing as straight as possible in front.

Head, Ears, Eyes & Mouth.

Walk from the front of the stallion towards the RIGHT side of the stallion’s head and have the handler pull the forelock to the left so that the entire right side of the head (from ears to muzzle) is clearly visible. Walk around the FRONT of the head to the LEFT side of the head and have the handler pull the forelock to the right so that the entire left side of the head (from ears to muzzle) is clearly visible.

Have the handler pull the lips apart to allow the stallion’s bite level to be assessed.

Mane, Tail & Leg Feathering.

Walk backwards so that you are facing the LEFT side of the stallion at a distance of about 12 to 15 feet and circle the stallion once.

You can also ask the handler to pull out the leg feathering to show it off at its best.

PART 3
Movement
(max time two minutes)

Walk & Trot

Ask the handler to walk the stallion in a straight line away from you for at least 30 feet and then to turn the stallion and walk back towards you in a straight line. Do this again.

Ask the handler to trot the stallion in a straight line away from you for at least 40 feet and then to turn the stallion and trot back towards you in a straight line. Do this again.