Live Grading

Live Grading

TCR 5-Star Grading

TCR 5-Star grading is based on quality, turnout, and handling.

TCR 5-Star Gradings of TCR-registered animals are live grading evaluations carried out at TCR shows and at private premises.

TCR 5-STAR SCORE SHEET To be completed after the TCR 5-Star Grading Sheet has been completed
STAR 1	TURNOUT & HANDLING (Points 01 to 02 on TCR 5-Star Grading Sheet) The exhibiter’s turnout will be scored as well as how well the exhibit behaves and shows for the exhibitor.		STAR 1 AWARD YES / NO
STAR 2	CONDITION & PRESENTATION (Points 03 to 04 on TCR 5-Star Grading Sheet) The exhibit will be scored on its body condition, and the condition of its mane, tail and leg feather, and also on how well it is groomed as well as its show bridle or head collar.		STAR 1 AWARD YES / NO
STAR 3	BREED TYPE (Points 05 to 08 on TCR 5-Star Grading Sheet) The exhibit will be scored on how well it conforms to its breed standard – i.e. on how it represents its breed.		STAR 1 AWARD YES / NO
STAR 4	CONFORMATION (Points 09 to 20 on TCR 5-Star Grading Sheet) The exhibit will be scored on its conformation how well it conforms to its breed standard. The exhibit will lose points for conformation faults.		STAR 1 AWARD YES / NO
STAR 5	MOVEMENT (Points 21 to 22 on TCR 5-Star Grading Sheet) The exhibit will be scored on its movement at walk and trot. The exhibit’s trot should be normal or not over-exaggerated except for the Stepping Cob		STAR 1 AWARD YES / NO
	GRADING RESULT:		NUMBER OF STARS
PLACE:		DATE:

TCR Senior 5-Star Grading 

4-year-old and over stallions, mares, and geldings that are awarded a TCR 5-Star grading at a TCR grading will hold a TCR Senior 5-Star grading. A Senior TCR 5-Star grading is a permanent TCR grading.​​ However, where a 4-year-old or over stallion, mare or gelding does not achieve a TCR 5-Star grading at a TCR grading, it can be presented again at a future TCR 5-Star grading.

TCR Junior 5-Star Grading

1, 2 and 3-year-old colts, fillies, and geldings that are awarded a TCR 5-Star grading at a TCR grading will hold a TCR Junior 5-Star grading. A Junior TCR 5-Star grading is a temporary TCR grading. Where a 1-year-old colt, filly, or gelding is awarded a TCR 5-Star grading, the grading is only applicable during the time it is a 1-year-old. Where a 2-year-old colt, filly, or gelding is awarded a TCR 5-Star grading, the grading is only applicable during the time it is a 2-year-old. Where a 3-year-old colt, filly, or gelding is awarded a TCR 5-Star grading, the grading is only applicable during the time it is a 3-year-old.