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DEPARTMENT O - LIGHT HORSES

Photo - Linda Revak

Superintendent - LYNDA REVAK
Phone (360)366-5545

  1. Only existing clubs will be invited to stall animals. The number of stalls, per club, will be allocated by the Superintendent. After the stalls have been assigned, passes will be available for purchase at the Fair office issued on the basis of one weekly pass per horse stalled at the fair.

  2. All haul-ins MUST be club members and MUST be invited to participate by the club.

  3. All haul-ins MUST have proper credentials (i.e. parking pass and admission tickets) PRIOR to the haul-in day. Without these they WILL NOT be allowed on the grounds, NO EXCEPTIONS. These daily passes will be available for purchase at the fair office after the list is received from the superintendent.

  4. HELMET RULE: All open class exhibitors in performance classes age 18 and younger are REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET.

  5. Any Exhibitor age 18 or younger is not allowed to show a stallion of any breed.

  6. Entries can be placed on-line or in the fair office by July 25. If July 25 falls on a weekend entry forms will be accepted the following Monday without penalty. LATER ENTRIES WILL NEED TO PAY A FEE OF $25.00 PER HEAD THROUGH JULY 31. AFTER JULY 31 LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT  BE ACCEPTED.

  7. Registered horses in classes must be registered in the name of the owner. NOTE RULE NUMBER 12 IN GENERAL RULES.

  8. Photo copy of the registration papers MUST be received or the exhibit will be put in the open horse class. Papers received after July 31st will be charged a $10.00 late fee per animal.

  9. Buckskin horses need to be registered with the American Buckskin Registry (ABRA).

  10. Basic Horse Show rules to be followed. Chaps optional.

  11. Lots with fewer than three entries may be cancelled or combined.

  12. THIS IS IMPORTANT! BARN CLEAN-UP. Each exhibitor must have their stalls cleaned and a PERSON ON HAND TO ASSIST the truck driver to pick up the manure by 8:00 a.m. each day. No exceptions to this rule; otherwise, the exhibitor will have to use a wheelbarrow.

  13. No cross entries of 4-H and FFA animals or exhibitors.

  14. Decorations are to remain up until 9:00 p.m. Saturday night or the club and members will forfeit all premiums.

  15. Saturday night after 9 p.m. each exhibitor must clean their own stall(s) to the floor. This includes removing ALL duct tape, etc. that you have used in your stall area.

  16. Animals will be excused AFTER 9 p.m. Saturday, the last night of the fair.

  17. Registered or grade animals may compete for Grand and Reserve Champion Rosettes.

  18. If it is ascertained that any exhibitor, exhibitor's helpers, or any spectator shall attempt to interfere with the judge and/or superintendent in the performance of his duties, in any manner, or shall refuse to accept the awards made, he shall be disqualified from further competition and shall forfeit any premiums and ribbons already awarded.

  19. All persons wishing stalls are required to enter at least two classes and participate in HERDSMANSHIP.

  20. Fair vet MUST and WILL reject any animal with an infectious disease or ectoparasites. Ringworm, warts, pink eye, strangles, contagious exthyma, scabies, lice, mites, ticks, fleas, and all respiratory diseases.

  21. Superintendent has the right to accept or refuse any entry.

  22. Each rider must do their own entries and have their own back tag number - these can NOT be shared. Premiums go the back tag number used.

DIVISION 1 - LIGHT HORSE AT HALTER

JUDGING TIME:  THURSDAY 8 a.m..
No cross entries between Class A through F

CLASS A - SHOWMANSHIP

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Ages 13 and under
        2. Ages 14 - 17
        3. Ages 18 and over

CLASS B - WEANLINGS - ALL BREEDS BORN IN 2010

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Colts
        2. Fillies
        3. Geldings

CLASS C - YEARLINGS - ALL BREEDS BORN IN 2009

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Colts
        2. Fillies
        3. Geldings

CLASS D - APPALOOSA                                              
CLASS E - ARABS                                                       
CLASS F - HALF ARABS                                                
CLASS G - BUCKSKIN  
CLASS H - PAINT/PINTO
CLASS I - QUARTER HORSE
CLASS J - OPEN HORSE HALTER                                          

PREMIUMS: 25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Stallions - 2 and 3 years old
        2. Stallions - Aged
        3. Mares - 2 and 3 years old
        4. Mares - Aged
        5. Geldings - 2 and 3 years old
        6. Geldings - Aged

1st place winners in D-J Lots will compete for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Stallion, Mare and Gelding

CLASS L - DUNFACTOR - REGISTERED BUCKSKIN HORSES ONLY

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Dunfactor

CLASS M - IN HAND OBSTACLE RELAY ( 4 EXHIBITORS PER TEAM)

PREMIUMS:       25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00    5.00 (split between exhibitors)
PER EXHIBITOR: 6.25    5.00      3.75    3.75     2.50     1.25
LOT 1. In hand obstacle relay

DIVISION 2 - HAFLINGER AND PONY SHOW AT HALTER

JUDGING TIME: FRIDAY AT 8 a.m.

CLASS A - HAFLINGER HORSES                               
CLASS B - SHETLAND REGISTERED 46" AND UNDER
CLASS C - OPEN PONIES - 46" AND UNDER
CLASS D - OPEN PONIES - 46" TO 58"
CLASS E - MINIATURE HORSES

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00

LOT 1. Weanling Colts                                           6. Mares, 2 and over                                          
        2. Yearling Colts                                             7. Weanling Geldings
        3. Stallions, 2 and over                                  8. Yearling Geldings
        4. Weanling Fillies                                          9. Geldings, 2 and over
        5. Yearling Fillies

1st place winners in each of the above lots will compete for Grand and Reserve Champion Stallion, Gelding and Mare

CLASS F - HORSE AND PONY DRIVING

JUDGING TIME: FRIDAY AT 8 a.m..

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Reinmanship, 18 years old and over, single animal, all heights, 2 or 4 wheel vehicle
        2. Reinmanship, 17 years old and under, single animal, all heights, 2 or 4 wheel vehicle
        3. Pleasure Driving, single pony, 46" and under
        4. Pleasure Driving, single pony, 46" to 58"
        5. Pleasure Driving, single horse, 58" and over (14.2 hands)
        6. Pleasure Driving, pairs, 46" and under
        7. Pleasure Driving, pairs, 46" to 58"
        8. Pleasure Driving, pairs, 58" and over (14.2 hands)
        9. Obstacle

DIVISION 3 - PERFORMANCE

CLASS A - STOCK SEAT EQUITATION

JUDGING TIME: THURSDAY 2 p.m.

PREMIUMS: 25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Age of Rider, 13 years old and under
        2. Age of Rider, 14-17 years old
        3. Age of Rider, 18-29 years old
        4. Age of Rider, 30 years old and over

CLASS B - WESTERN PLEASURE

NO CROSS ENTRY IN ANY OF THE LOTS

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Novice Horse, 5 years and under. May be ridden with a snaffle and two hands.
        2. Western Pleasure, 13 years old and under
        3. Western Pleasure, 14-17 years old
        4. Western Pleasure, 18-29 years old
        5. Western Pleasure, 30 years old and over

CLASS C - REINING, RAIL AND WORKING PAIRS

PREMIUMS: 25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Open Reining, 17 years old and under
        2. Open Reining, 18 years old and over
        3. Novice Reining
        4. Discipline Rail
        5. Working Pairs (Premiums are split between riders)

CLASS D - ENGLISH PLEASURE

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. English Pleasure, 13 years old and under
         2. English Pleasure, 14-17 years old
         3. English Pleasure, 18 years old and over

CLASS E - HUNT SEAT EQUITATION

No cross entries with Lot 1, 2 or 3

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Hunt Seat Equitation, 13 years old and under
        2. Hunt Seat Equitation, 14-17 years old
        3. Hunt Seat Equitation, 18 years old and over

CLASS F - COSTUME

JUDGING TIME: THURSDAY AT 8 p.m.

PREMIUMS:  25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Costume, 17 years old and under
         2. Costume, 18 years old and over
         3. Native Arab Costume

CLASS G - GYMKHANA EVENTS

JUDGING TIME: THURSDAY AT 8:30 p.m.

PREMIUMS: 25.00   20.00   15.00   15.00   10.00   5.00
LOT 1. Pole Bending, open
        2. Barrel Racing, open

DIVISION 4 - HERDSMANSHIP

Educational features and decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points
Cleanliness of stall and aisle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25 points
Care and condition of horses and ponies . . . . . . . . .  15 points
Personal appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  10 points
Appearance of equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . 10 points
Attitude of exhibitor and attendants . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5 points

CLASS A - GROUP (MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 HORSES IN A GROUP)

PREMIUMS:  40.00   30.00   25.00   20.00   15.00   10.00
LOT 1. Group Herdsmanship

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