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DEPARTMENT 1 - HORSES - 2008

Rules:
Dianna Dellinger, Chairperson
717-752-6260
agladydi@yahoo.com

Health Rules:

See general Livestock information.
1.  No equine showing clinical signs of contagious or infectious disease 
    will be admitted to any show or other fair event.
2.  All horses and other equidae must have tested negative for Equine Infectious
    Anemia within twelve months of the show or
    fair opening using the official Coggins test certified by a USDA approved laboratory.
    Health Certificate must accurately
    identify the animal and must include the Coggins test date and results.
3.  Horses and other equidae assembled for exhibition, competition or sale should
    be immunized to prevent contagious
    respiratory disease not less than 15 days before the show.  Exhibitors are advised
    to consult their veterinarians regarding
    proper conditioning and vaccination of their animals at least thirty days prior to the event.
4.  Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) - All horses must be official ELISA or AGID (Coggins)
    test negative within one year of admission to the show. The negative test must have 
    been conducted within 12 months of the opening date of the show.

General Rules:

1.  Bring lawn chairs for seating.
2.  Obtain exhibitor number from chairperson.
3.  The show committee reserves the right to divide, combine or cancel classes as numbers 
    of entries warrant.  The show committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.
4.  Rules of courtesy must be obeyed at all times.  Any act of discourtesy to judges or show 
    officials on the part of an owner, exhibitor or groom will disqualify that entry.  
    All entry fees and premiums will be forfeited.
5.  Animals not in show condition or showing any lameness will be disqualified.  All 
    vehicles and harnesses must be in safe, usable condition.
6.  Any owner, exhibitor or groom mistreating an animal will be barred from the show.  
    All entry fees and premiums will be forfeited.
7.  Judges decisions are final.
8.  Youth exhibitors 18 years or older, as of January 1 of current year, may waive youth
    status and show as adults in hitch classes.
9.  Youth may drive in any other team or multiple hitch classes, and must be accompanied 
    by an experienced adult. Youth may not drive stallions.

Dress Code:

  Hitch Classes:
    Gentlemen - Dress slacks, coat, tie and hat are mandatory.  No blue or faded jeans.
    Ladies - Formal dress or long skirt and blouse.  Dressy pantsuits are permitted.

Judging Criteria:

1.  Youth Showmanship - 75% on conformation and 25% on condition.
2.  Draft Horse - 75% on conformation and 25% on condition.
3.  Hitch Classes - Judged on a walk and trot both ways of the ring.  Judged on manners, 
    suitability, condition and performance of team driver.

                                     HALTER CLASSES

       Section   1 -  Belgian-halter
       Section   2 -  Clydesdale-halter
       Section   3 -  Mule-halter
       Section   4 -  Percheron-halter
       Section   5 -  Haflinger-halter
       Section   6 -  Spotted draft-halter
       Section   7 -  Arabian-halter
       Section   8 -  Mini horse-halter
       Section   9 -  Appaloosa-halter
       Section   10 - Quarter Horse-halter
       Section   11 - Thoroughbred-halter
       Section   12 - Other light-halter
       
      Class                                                    Premiums
        1        Stallion 2yr and over                 20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00  5.00
        2        Gelding, 2yr and over                 20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00  5.00 
        3        Mare 2 yr and over                    20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00  5.00
        4        Foal, all genders under 2 yr          20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00  5.00

      
                          PERFORMANCE AND HITCH CLASSES
       
       Section   14 - Performance & Hitch
   
      Class                                                    Premiums
        1       Costume Class                         20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
        2       Draft under saddle, Adult             20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
        3       Leadline, 11yr & under                20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
        4       Draft under saddle, Youth             20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00

                            15 minute intermission

        5       Draft Cart, Men to drive              25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00

        6       Lt. Horse Cart over 14.2h Men         25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
        7       English Equitation, 17 & under        20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
        8       Draft Cart, ladies to drive           25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
        9       Lt. Horse Cart over 14.2h Ladies      25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
       10       Draft Cart, youth to drive            25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00

       11       Lt. Horse Cart over 14.2h Youth       25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
       12       English Equitation, 18 & over         20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       13       Registered Mare Cart                  25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
       14       English Pleasure 14.2h & under        20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       15       Lt. Horse Cart under 14.2h Men        25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00

       16       Lt. Horse Cart under 14.2h Ladies     25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
       17       English Pleasure, over 14.2h          20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       18       Lt. Horse Cart under 14.2h Youth      25.00  20.00  15.00  10.00  10.00
       19       Western Equitation, 17 & under        20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00

                            15 minute intermission

       20       6-Horse Hitch                         85.00  75.00  65.00  55.00  45.00
       21       4-Horse Hitch                         75.00  65.00  55.00  45.00  35.00
       22       Draft Unicorn Hitch                   55.00  50.00  40.00  30.00  20.00
       23       Draft Team Hitch, Adult               45.00  40.00  30.00  20.00  20.00
       24       Draft Team Hitch, Youth               45.00  40.00  30.00  20.00  20.00

       25       Walt/Trot/Jog, Rider under 11 yrs.    20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       26       Western Equitation 18 & over          20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       27       Egg & Spoon                           20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       28       Western Pleasure 13.2h & under        20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       29       Western Pleasure, over 13.2h          20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00
       30       Dollar Bareback                       20.00  15.00  10.00   5.00   5.00



       Section   15 - Horse & pony pulling contest

      Class                                               Premiums
        1        Light weight  135.00  125.00  115.00  105.00 95.00  75.00  75.00  75.00  75.00  75.00
        2        Heavy weight  135.00  125.00  115.00  105.00 95.00  75.00  75.00  75.00  75.00  75.00