real sportsmanship in a reality show world
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2014 AYHC Real Sportsmanship in a Reality Show World presentationTRANSCRIPT
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Real Sportsmanship in a Reality Show World Karen L. Waite, MS Michigan State University
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So who am I?
• Grew up in Michigan 4-H Horse Program • Multi-carded judge • President of the American Youth Horse Council • President of the Michigan Quarter Horse
Association
• Who cares?
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Philosophy of Youth Horse Extension Education
1) The horse and knowledge of the horse are tools with which to teach life-skills.
2) The over all well-being of the youth should
never be sacrificed.
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Philosophy of Youth Horse Extension Education
3) The well-being of the horse and the horse industry should never be sacrificed.
4) Adult volunteers are an integral, valuable part of
youth horse extension programs.
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Changing Gears...
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBn8t_nlGN0
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Reality Show Obsession?
• Very popular with those in the 18-34 age range
• Fans of reality TV tend to be attention-seekers,
• The "more reality shows a person likes, the more concerned he or she is with their social status"
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Reality Show Obsession?
• both attention seeking and social status can be motivating factors in any competitive environment
• "...too much reality TV may lead viewers to idealize real world situations...”
• We know that there are positive outcomes from showing horses, but the potential for negative behaviors is also present.
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Reality Show Obsession?
• Recent call for 15-19 year old girls to participate in a reality show based on showing horses
• What do you think of this idea?
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Why might it be negative?
• Horse showing IS a sport • Someone wins and others don’t
• Sometimes sport is portrayed as a form of “war”
• Reality shows tend to focus on extremes in behavior
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What would a positive reality show look like?
• Intentional
• Good (and bad) character is both taught and caught
• A definition of good horse show sportsmanship required
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Good Horse Show Sportsmanship • Respect for horses
• Respect for opponents
• Respect for the “game”
• Respect for others
• Coaching for Character: Reclaiming the Principles of Sportsmanship. Clifford & Feezel
• Michigan 4-H Horse and Pony Project Show Rules and Regulations
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Good Horse Show Sportsmanship
• To whom do these principles apply?
• Everyone involved! • Leaders, youth advisors • family • spectators
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Respect for Horses
• Good animal management – Healthcare – Nutrition – Fair training practices
• Horses deserve humane treatment in exchange for what they provide
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Respect for Opponents
• True Competition-David Light Shields and Brenda Light Bredemeier
• Latin: -petere (to strive or seek), -com (together) • Seeking excellence with one’s opponent • Sportsmanlike competitors recognize and
appreciate • a well prepared, challenging opponent who can • bring out the best in them, and • share that appreciation with their opponents.
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Respect for the “Game”
• Respecting & following the rules
• Always trying one’s best
• Skill and training progression
• Appreciation for the process
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Respect for the “Game”
• Understand what “brand” you’re riding for, and the philosophy of that program
• In 4-H, we’re about positively developing kids. Period.
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Respect for Others • Judges, show managers,
parents, trainers, coaches, leaders
• May boost ratings on television but not in real life
• Developing emotional control, and venting at appropriate times and locations
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Easy to say…
• But how do we develop real sportsmanship?
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Real Sportsmanship
• Be a good role model • Youth or adult • Go somewhere private to vent • Congratulate others • Accept congratulations graciously • Don’t ignore others (generally) • Once awards are given to kids who have won them
fairly, they are not taken away.
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Real Sportsmanship • Emphasize good sportsmanship at all times, and in
all situations • Practice and shows • Regularly use words like respect and sportsmanship
• Being competitive is “serious fun”
• Bad sportsmanship can include being • Too serious • Not serious enough
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Real Sportsmanship
• Emphasize the relationship between good sportsmanship and success
• A victory without respect, dignity and honor, AND good animal treatment, doesn’t mean much
• “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
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Real Sportsmanship
• Establish customs and traditions that emphasize good sportsmanship – Barn signs – Sportsmanship awards – Others?
• Praise hard work as opposed to just ribbons
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Real Sportsmanship • Be specific about how you expect exhibitors to relate
to • One another • Opponents • Officials • Horses
• Develop clear guidelines for handling unsportsmanlike behavior and share them
• Don’t be afraid to pack up and leave…you’ll only have to do it once. (probably)
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Real Sportsmanship
• Talk about specific incidents of sportsmanship
• Ask questions to promote reflection
• Emphasize fun!
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Conclusion
• Great character can develop from showing horses
• Keys are: • To be intentional • To reward the behaviors you want • Recognizing that showing can be a stressful and
emotional time • But not accepting that as an excuse for poor behavior
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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v1zlKkh3U8
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Questions