Friday, August 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. • Saturday, 9, 2008, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

Judge: Troy Thomas, New Brunswick, Canada • Superintendent: Russell C. Carpenter

Announcer: Jennifer Baker-Kennett • 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. Horses must place first in their class in order to qualify. We are also very excited to be in our fifth 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. both Friday and Saturday. Weigh-in for classes 29 & 30 will be at the tractor pad beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

The show committee reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if there are insufficient entries. If classes are combined, the premiums from the higher staked class will be awarded. Six ribbons will be awarded in each class.

 Stalls will be available after 7 p.m. Thursday. Stalls are limited (136) so we cannot provide tack stalls. Stalls will be reserved based on date entries are received by the Secretary. A $10.00 per stall deposit is required. Deposit will be refunded when stall is 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:

 • $7.00 per horse if received by August 2, 2008

 • $12.00 per horse if received after August 2, 2008

 The entry fee admits the horse to all classes for which it is eligible, either day. No refund on entry fees without vet certificate.

 Send entries to: Kathy Kennett, 1716 VT Route 22A, Panton, VT 05491

 Email: kkennett@together.net

• All exhibitors will be asked to show proof of rabies vaccinations dated between August 8,2007 and July 1, 2008. 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
1. Entries in the farm division shall:
be free of mane or tail braids
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 3-15 are for show animals.
CLASS LIST – FRIDAY
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.
2. Junior Showmanship, 14-18 years. See class # 1 for description
3. Mares, 2 years. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
4. Mares, 1 year. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
5. Weanling Mares. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
6. Junior Champion Mare (1st & 2nd place winners from classes, 3, 4, & 5 are eligible.)
7. Lactating Mares, 4-5 years. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
8. Lactating Mares, 6 years & over. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
9. Dry Mares, 3 years. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
10. Dry Mares, 4-5 years. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
11. Dry Mares, 6 years & over. Prizes: $ 20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
12. Senior Champion Mare. 1st & 2nd place winners from classes 7-11 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
13. Grand Champion Mare. 1st & 2nd place winners from classes 6 & 12 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
Champion receives a gift certificate from Meader Supply Corp., Rochester, N.H. Belgian winner also receives a trophy from the Belgian Draft Horse Corp. of America
14. Mares in hand, farm, any age. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
15. Geldings in hand, farm, any age or weight. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
16. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot Over 18 years
To be shown at a walk and trot both ways of the ring. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
17. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot/Canter Over 18 yrs
To be shown at a walk/trot/canter both ways of the ring. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
18. Draft Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot Under 18 years
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 Under 18 years
To be shown at a walk/trot/canter both ways of the ring. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
LUNCH BREAK
20. 4 Abreast, Show Division. All breeds combined. Prizes: $75, $50, $35, $20
21. Ladies’ Cart, show division. Same as class 19, ladies to drive. Winner of Belgian
Division to receive Ruth Wright Memorial Award. Prizes: $40, $30. $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
22. Junior Cart, 13 years & under. Juniors to drive. All breeds combined.
Sponsored by Donnell Belgians, Russ/Donna Carpenter. Prizes: $40. $30. $20, $10
23. Junior Cart, 14-18 years. Juniors to drive. All breeds combined.
Sponsored by Donnell Belgians, Russ/Donna Carpenter. Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
24. Mare Cart, show division. For mares only. All breeds combined. Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
25. Men’s Cart, show division. Prizes: $40, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
26. Tandem Hitch, show division. 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 - 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, $35, $20, $15
28. Log Scoot – Team class. Prizes: $50, $35, $20, $15
Sponsored by Champlain Valley Equipment
29. Single Horse Competition – to be announced. Sponsored by Champlain Valley Equipment
Prizes: $50, $35, $20, $15
CLASS LIST – SATURDAY
30. Geldings, 3 years & under. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
31. Geldings, 4 years & over, under 1800 pounds. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
32. Geldings, 4 years & over, over 1800 pounds. Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
33. Grand Champion Gelding. 1st & 2nd place winners of classes 30, 31, 32 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
Champion receives a gift certificate from Meader Supply Corp., Rochester, N.H.

34. Registered Stallions, 3 years & over. Senior Champion. Prizes: $35, $30, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
35. Registered Stallion, 2 years. Prizes: $25, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
36. Registered Stallions, 1 year. Prizes: $25, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
37. Weanling Stallions. Prizes: $25, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
38. Junior Champion Stallion. 1st & 2nd place winners of classes 35, 36, 37 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
39. Grand Champion Stallion. 1st & 2nd place winners of classes 34 and 38 are eligible
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
Champion receives a gift certificate from Meader Supply Corp., Rochester, N.H.
Belgian Winner also receives a Trophy from the Belgian Draft Horse Corp of America.
40. Get of Sire – 2 or more animals, any age or sex
Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
41. Produce of Dam - 2 or more animals, any age or sex
Prizes: $20, $15, $10, $5
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
LUNCH BREAK
42. Six Horse Hitch, North American Classic Six Qualifier. All breeds combined.
Prizes: $950, $750, $500, $300. All places beyond fourth will receive $100
43. Men’s Cart, farm division. All breeds combined. Prizes: $30, $20, $10, $5
44. Four Horse Hitch, show division. Prizes: $100, $75, $50, $40
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
45. Unicorn Hitch, show division. Prizes: $50, $40, $30, $20
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & Shires
46. Ladies’ Pair, farm division. All breeds combined. Prizes: $35, $25, $20, $10
47. Ladies’ Pair, show division. All breeds combined.
Prizes: $35, $25, $20, $10
48. Junior Pair, 13 years & under. Driver must be accompanied by an adult.
All breeds combined. Sponsored by Clay Country Farms, The Myers Family.
Prizes: $35, $25, $20, $10
49. Junior Pair, 14-18 years. Drivers must be accompanied by an adult. All breeds combined.
Prizes: $35, $25, $20. $10
50. Two Horse Hitch, farm division. All breeds combined.
Prizes: $30, $20, $15, $5
51. Mare Pair, show division (mares only). All breeds combined. Prizes: $35, $25, $20, $10
52. Ladies’ Cart, farm division. All breeds combined. Prizes: $30, $20, $10, $5
53. Two horse hitch, show division. Sponsored by Hi-Lo Farm, Alex and Barb Greer.
Prizes: $35, $25, $20, $10
A. Belgians B. Percherons C. Clydes & 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.
OUTSTANDING BELGIAN/PERCHERON/CLYDE & SHIRE YOUTH
Awarded to the high point Belgian youth in the youth division
To sponsor all or part of a class or award please fill out and return ADDISON COUNTY FIELD DAYS DRAFT HORSE SHOW SPONSORSHIP FORM by July 1st. (Found in the center of the handbook) We have 86 classes and offer prize money of over $ 9,500.00 for the show. Thank you for your support.