OX PULLING
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 — 10:30 a.m.
SUPERINTENDENT: William Roleau, 453-3713; JUDGE: Robert Bell, 877-2222
SHEEP DISPLAY: Various breeds of sheep, all raised locally, will be exhibited. Sheep growers will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss sheep raising in Addison County. 4-H youth will be showing their sheep projects and will demonstrate washing and grooming of their sheep for showing. 4-H Clubs from other areas will participate in the activities.
There will be demonstrations of sheep handling and sheep shearing DAILY at 2:00 p.m. except Thursday and Friday (show days).
SHEEP EXHIBIT
RULES
1. Contest will be governed by the New England Ox Teamsters Association rules.
2. Oxen are entered at owner’s risk. The Corporation will not assume responsibility for damage to oxen, drivers, or any equipment or articles sent to the show.
3. Address any inquiries to: Mr. Robert Bell, 877-2222.
4. All livestock require Rabies vaccination thirty (30) days before Field Days begins and a certificate to verify the vaccination.
5. Prizes: 1st-$160, 2nd-$120,3rd-$100, 4th-$80, 5th-$70, 6th-$60.
CLASSES
1. Under 2,800 pounds at 10:30
2. Under 3,200 pounds at 1:00
3. Free-for-all to follow
HORSE AND PONY PULLING
SUPERINTENDENT: William Roleau, 453-3713
MANAGER: Robert Bell, 877-2222; JUDGE: Robert Bell
RULE
1. Rules apply to both Horse and Pony Pulling contests.
2. Both contests shall be governed by Eastern Draft Horse Association Pulling rules.
3. Horses and ponies are entered at owner’s risk. The Corporation will not assume responsibility for damage to horses, drivers, equipment or any articles sent to the show.
4. Drug testing will be done randomly on horses and ponies.
5. Address all inquiries to: Mr. Robert Bell
6. Each puller must have a negative coggins & rabies certificate with them at the time of weigh in. All livestock require Rabies vaccination thirty (30) days before Field Days begins and a certificate to verify the vaccination.
PONY PULLING
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 10:30 a.m.
CLASSES:
1. 1,400 pounds and under at 10:30
2. 50” - free-for-all at 1:00
Prizes:
1st-$120, 2nd-$90, 3rd-$70, 4th-$60, 5th-$50, 6th-$40
HORSE PULLING
Friday, August 13, 2010 10:00 am
CLASSES:
1. Under 3,200 pounds - 12 feet at 10:00
2. Under 3,400 pounds - 12 feet at 1:00
3. Free-for-all - 6 feet to follow
Prizes: 1st-$160, 2nd-$120, 3rd-$100, 4th-$80, 5th-$70, 6th-$60, 7th-$40, 8th-$40, 9th-$40, 10th-$40
ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS DRAFT HORSE SHOW
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. • Saturday, 14, 2010, at 9:00 a.m.
Judge: Sherri Lewis, Ontario • Superintendent: Russell C. Carpenter, 388-7642
Announcer: Cat McKeen • Ringmaster: Tally Ho 4-H Club • Secretary: Kathy Kennett, 759-2015
We will again be a Class C qualifying show for the Percheron and Belgian All American recognized by the American Shire Horse Association, as a Regional Show. Horses must place first in their class in order to qualify. We are also very excited to be in our Eighth year as a North American Classic Six qualifying show. All draft horses are welcome. Classes will proceed in numerical order beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and 9:00 on Saturday. Weigh in for classes 31 & 32 will be 7:30-8:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Butterfield Arena.
Six ribbons will be awarded in each class.
Stalls will be available after 7 p.m. Thursday. Stalls are limited (136) so we cannot offer tack stalls. Stalls will be reserved based on date entries are received by the Secretary. $20.00 per stall deposit is required. One bag of bedding will be provided per stall. More may be purchased ahead of time or on the grounds. $10.00 will be refunded per stall when cleaned and checked. Please call if unable to attend as we do have a limited number of stalls. If stalls fill we will keep a waiting list.
Entry Fees:
Entry Fees are $5.00 per class except as noted. Post entries are double entry fees. No refunds without a vet certificate. Pre-entries due by August 7, 2010.
Send entries to: Kathy Kennett, 1716 VT Route 22A, Panton, VT 05491
Email: kkennett@together.net Phone: (802) 759-2015. During the fair Cell Phone: (802) 349-5671
• All exhibitors will be asked to show proof of rabies vaccinations dated between August 7, 2009-July 1, 2010. Negative Coggins will also be required for all horses.
• Passes will be mailed to exhibitors whose entries have arrived early enough that there is sufficient time for return mail. Exhibitors will receive 1 person pass per horse per day of showing with a maximum of 4 horses. Exhibitors will receive a maximum of 4 vehicle passes. Gate admissions will not be refunded by the Show Secretary.
SHOW RULES
The show committee reserves the right to divide, cancel or combine classes depending on entries. If classes are combined the premiums from the higher staked class will be awarded.
1. Entries in the farm division shall:
Have the option of decorating the mane and tail
Be shown without scotch bottom shoes
Be shown without scotch collars when hitched
2. No horse may be shown in both divisions. Classes Friday afternoon are open to all.
3. “Junior” classes are open to farm and show horses, as the decision of the Judge is based on the performance of the exhibitor, not that of the horse
4. Exhibitors in the junior division may not show as the primary handler in the adult division.
5. An exhibitor may show in both farm and show divisions, provided it does not cause delays in the show.
6. All hitch classes except Junior Exhibitor will be judged on overall performance at a walk and trot, including driver’s ability to present the team in a collected manner. Horse’s conformation and way of going will be considered.
7. Classes 3-13 and 30-41 are for show animals.
AMERICAN SHIRE HORSE ASSOCIATION
Show Eligibility Rules
These rules apply to all ASHA sponsored shows, including but not restricted to Regional and National Shows. They will be reproduced in the ASHA Show Guidelines and will be provided to and used by any show cosponsoring a show with ASHA.
A. Shire stallions, mares, and geldings registered with the American Shire Horse Association, the Canadian Shire Horse Association or the Shire Horse Society are eligible to show in registered classes. “Notified Colts” that are parentage verified and recorded in the name of the exhibitor are eligible to show.
B. Foals must be registered.
C. Horses must be entered by the owner(s) listed on the horse’s registration paper. Show entry forms usually list this as ‘exhibitor’ or ‘entrant’. Persons acting as agent or handler for the horse being shown may not be listed as the exhibitor/entrant. The owner does not have to be the person showing the horse. Leased horses may be entered by the leaser as recorded by the respective associations.
D. Mares registered as 3/4 and 7/8 Shire may be shown with full registered mares. Geldings registered as 3/4, 7/8 or 15/16 Shire may be shown with full registered geldings.
E. Geldings must be registered with a recognized Shire registry to be eligible for championships, best of breed or supreme champion titles, as well as premier points. Registered geldings must also be parentage verified in order to qualify for premier points.
F. Geldings that are not registered must be of Shire type to show in a grade gelding class.
G. When a horse registered with SHS or CHSA (but not with ASHA) is entered, a copy of the registration paper must be sent to the ASHA Secretary in order to allow verification of eligibility.
H. All horses shown in group classes must be registered (get, produce, mare and foal, herd).
I. Copies of registration papers, showing the exhibitor as owner, must be presented to the ASHA Show coordinator for ALL late or post entered horses before they may be shown.
J. Any horse found to be ineligible to show after the judging will forfeit all awards and premium money.
CLASS LIST – FRIDAY 9:30 A.M.
1. Junior Showmanship, 13 years & under. Any age or sex animal will be admitted. Grooms will not be allowed in the ring. All breeds will be combined. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
2. Junior Showmanship, 14-18 years. See class # 1 for description. Entry Fee $5 Prizes $40, $30, $20, $10
3. Mares, 2 years. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
Sponsored by the Apple Ridge Farms-George & Jane Phinney
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
4. Mares, 1 year. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
5. Weanling Mares. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
6. Bernard Moeykens Junior Champion Belgian Mare Award (1st & 2nd place winners from classes, 3, 4, & 5 are eligible.) Sponsored by Bob & Nancy Lennox
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
7. Lactating Mares, 4-5 years. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
8. Lactating Mares, 6 years & over. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
9. Dry Mares, 3 years. Prizes: Entry Fee $5 $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
10. Dry Mares, 4-5 years. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
11. Dry Mares, 6 years & over. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
12. Senior Champion Mare. No entry fee 1st & 2nd place winners from classes 7-11 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
13. Grand Champion Mare. No Entry Fee 1st & 2nd place winners from classes 6 & 12 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
14. Mares in hand, farm, any age. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
15. Geldings in hand, farm, any age or weight. Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
16. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot Over 18 years
To be shown at a walk and trot both ways of the ring. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
17. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot/Canter Over 18 yrs
To be shown at a walk/trot/canter both ways of the ring. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
18. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot 18 and under
To be shown at a walk and trot both ways of the ring. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
19. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot/Canter 18 and under
To be shown at a walk/trot/canter both ways of the ring. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
LUNCH BREAK
20. 4 Abreast, Show Division. All breeds combined. Entry Fee $20 Prizes: $100, $75, $50, $40
21. Ladies’ Cart, show division, ladies to drive. Winner of Belgian
Division to receive Ruth Wright Memorial Award. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30. $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
22. Junior Cart, 13 years & under. Juniors to drive. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5. Prizes: $40. $30. $20, $10
23. Junior Cart, 14-18 years. Juniors to drive. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
24. Mare Cart, show division. For mares only. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
25. Men’s Cart, show division. Entry Fee $5. Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Cyldes D. Shires
26. Tandem Hitch, show division. Entry Fee $5. Two horses hitched in tandem. All breeds combined.
Prizes: $50, $40, $30, $20
Classes 27-30 are open to all horses and exhibitors and will be held in the small ring during the afternoon. All breeds combined. Time will be announced.
27. Obstacle Course - Entry Fee $5. Team hitched to a wagon provided by the fair. The class is judged on the ability of a team and driver to negotiate a prescribed course without tipping stakes. A given team may only do the course with two different drivers. Prizes: $50, $40, $30, $20
28. Log Scoot – Team class. Prizes: $50, $40, $30, $20
29. Single Horse Competition – to be announced.
Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
CLASS LIST – SATURDAY, 9:00 a.m.
30. Geldings, 3 years & under. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
31.Geldings, 4 years & over, under 1800 pounds. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
32. Geldings, 4 years & over, over 1800 pounds. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
33. Grand Champion Gelding. No Entry Fee (1st & 2nd place winners of classes 30, 31, 32 are eligible)
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
34. Registered Stallions, 3 years & over. Senior Champion. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
35. Registered Stallion, 2 years. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
36. Registered Stallions, 1 year. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
37. Weanling Stallions. Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
38. Junior Champion Stallion. No Entry Fee (1st & 2nd place winners of classes 35, 36, 37 are eligible)
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
39. Grand Champion Stallion. No Entry Fee (1st & 2nd place winners of classes 34 and 38 are eligible)
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
40. Get of Sire – 2 or more animals, any age or sex
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
41. Produce of Dam - 2 or more animals, any age or sex
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
LUNCH BREAK
42. Six Horse Hitch, North American Classic Six Qualifier. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $40 Prizes: $500, $450, $400, $350, $300, $250, $200 $150, $100
43. Men’s Cart, farm division. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
44. Four Horse Hitch, show division. Entry Fee $20 Prizes: $100, $75, $50, $40
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
45. Unicorn Hitch, show division
Entry Fee $10 Prizes: $50, $40, $30, $20
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
46. Ladies’ Pair, farm division. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
47. Ladies’ Pair, show division. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
48. Junior Pair, 13 years & under. Driver must be accompanied by an adult. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
49. Junior Pair, 14-18 years. Drivers must be accompanied by an adult. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
50. Two Horse Hitch, farm division. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $30, $20, $15, $5
51. Mare Pair, show division (mares only). All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
52. Ladies’ Cart, farm division. All breeds combined.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
53. Two horse hitch, show division.
Entry Fee $5 Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes D. Shires
AWARDS
BEST TEAMSTER
Trophy donated by the Green Mountain Draft Horse Association
BEST FEET & LEGS
Plaque donated by Weathervane Belgians, the Donald Hunt Family, Middlebury, Vermont
BEST MATCHED PAIR
To be judged on harness, color, conformation and way of going. Judged on classes 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 and 53
JUNIOR EXHIBITOR
Awarded to the Junior Exhibitor with the combined highest placings from classes 1/2, 18/19, 22/23, and 48/49. In the event of a tie, the decision will be made by the judge. Trophy donated by the Green Mountain Draft Horse Association.
RUTH WRIGHT MEMORIAL
Awarded to the winner of the Ladies’ Belgian Cart class in honor of Mrs. Ruth Wright of Enosburg Falls, VT, who contributed immeasurable to the Draft Horse community of Vermont. Her friendliness, enthusiasm, and good sportsmanship will remain with us for many years to come.
THE BERNARD MOEYKENS JUNIOR CHAMPION BELGIAN MARE AWARD
This award is given by the family of Bernard Moeykens from Tari-Wey Stables in Shoreham, VT. This award is given recognition of Bernard, a life long Vermont Horseman, who devoted many years to breeding and raising quality Belgian Draft Horses. He especially appreciated a high caliber filly.
OUTSTANDING BELGIAN/PERCHERON/CLYDE/SHIRE & FARM YOUTH
Awarded to the high point youth in each age group.
2010 FIELD DAYS OPEN MINIATURE DONKEY SHOW
Tuesday, August 10th, 10:00a.m., Butterfield Arena
MANAGER: Marshlyn Reed – JUDGE: Jane Lingner • RING PERSON: NCDF Member • ANNOUNCER/SECRETARY: NCDF Member • SECRETARY: NCDF Member
$5.00 PER CLASS PER ANIMAL
PRIZE MONEY:
$25, $20, $15, $12, $10, $8; Classes: 1,2,3,4,6,7,10,11,12
CHAMPIONSHIP & RESERVE HALTER:
Ribbon & $50, $30
HIGH POINT AND RESERVE HIGH POINT:
Ribbon & $50, $30
1. Halter Geldings
2. Halter Jennets ( up to 18 months)
3. Halter Jacks & Jennets (up to 18 months)
4. Halter Jacks (over 18 months)
5. Halter Championship (1st & 2nd Place in class 1, 2, 3 & 4)
6. Coon Jumping (must be age 2 and over. No whips)
7. Pleasure Driving (must be age 2 and over. Youth 16 and under must have adult ride with them)
8. Cone Race (drive, ride or lead. No whips accept in harness. If driving youth 16 and under must have an adult ride with them)
LUNCH BREAK
9. Ground Driving (Handler cannot go in other driving classes. Judges on the handler’s ability to control and guide the Donkey. Youth and Adult)
10. Obstacle Driving (Youth & Adult. Youth 16 and under must have adult ride with them)
11. Youth Trail (14 years and under)
12. Adult Trail
13. Costume Class (Adults and Youth of any age. It’s Fun! Be Creative! Spectors love this class!)
Please Note: Children under 16 MUST have an adult with them if they enter any of the driving classes.
Donkeys must have Coggins test within 12 months & health papers within 30 days. Proof of rabies vaccination. For information and entry forms contact Marshlyn Reed, 4241 VT Rte 17W Addison, VT 05491 Phone 802-759-2665 e-mail: minidonk@together.net
Passes will only be given to two people per donkey entered. Entries must be to
Marshlyn Reed by July 20. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for the passes to be mailed back to you. There will be no passes given at the gate. Post entries accepted.
Stalls available upon request. Fee $5.00 and MUST be clean when you leave.
Self contained campers fee: $25.00 per day.