THE ANNUAL ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS 4-H  HORSE SHOW
Thursday, 6, 2009 — 8:30 A.M. Rain or Shine – JUDGE: Josh Merritt
CO-MANAGERS: Michelle Burritt, Monkton, VT 802-453-3271, Bailee Layn, Bristol, VT 802-922-1653
SECRETARY: Michelle Burritt, 693 Pond Road, North Ferrisburg, VT 05473,453-3271
VETERINARIAN: Middlebury Large Animal Clinic, Middlebury, VT, 388-6321
Entries close by postmark of August 5, 2009. Day stabling only: First come, first served basis @ $15.00(box). $5.00 refunded if left clean and checked by show management.
Available from 7:30 p.m. on 8/5/2009. Vacate by 7:00 p.m. 8/6/2009.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMPERS AND HORSE TRAILERS MUST CHECK IN BEFORE PARKING THEM & NO DOGS ALLOWED.
1. Eight ribbons in each class. Entry fee $5.00 per class. Prize awarded to each champion.
2. Exhibitors are subject to Addison County Fair and Field Days rules.
3. Advance entries are necessary for Grounds Passes. On receipt of advance entries AND ALL FEES, a pass will be mailed to allow you to get on the grounds. Please enclose a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR PASS. No advance entry, no pass. 1 pass per rider, 1 pass (driver & parking) per rig. No refunds given.
4. Post entries will be accepted after that date but will be charged an additional $1.00 for each class entered the day of the show. If no passes need to be mailed prior to the show date then you may enter without paying the late fee up until the day of the show.
5. No entry will be permitted in the ring unless exhibitor has signed an entry blank and the fees for that class have been paid. No entrant will be allowed in the ring without a number. Parent/guardian of exhibitor under 18 must sign an entry form.
6. ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS MANDATE. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
7. Horses not shown in any class forfeit their entry fee for that class except when excused by a vet (written verification required). No refunds for scratched classes.
8. All numbers are $1.00 and are non-refundable.
9. Exhibitors will be responsible for any accident or injury caused by horses entered by them, thereby releasing Addison County Fair & Field Days from any damage whatsoever.
10. No ponies under 13 hands.
11. The management will act as stewards at this show and their decision is final.
12. Hard hats required in all hunt seat classes.
13. RABIES CERTIFICATES REQUIRED. IT MUST BE ISSUED AND SIGNED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN AT LEAST 30 DAYS(JULY 6, 2009) PRIOR TO THIS SHOW. ATTACH A COPY TO YOUR ENTRY –IT WILL NOT BE RETURNED. HORSES CANNOT BE UNLOADED WITHOUT PROOF OF SHOTS. THIS IS A VERMONT STATE FAIRS MANDATE. NAME OF HORSE SHOULD BE THE SAME ON ENTRY BLANK AND RABIES CERTIFICATE.
14. All ages are as of 1/1/2009.
15. Lunch break to be announced.
16. Health certificate & negative Coggins required for all out-of-state horses.
17. Chaps required in Western Equitation

18. NO ONE SHALL APPROACH A JUDGE WITH REGARD TO A DECISION UNLESS HE FIRST OBTAINS PERMISSION FROM THE SHOW COMMITTEE, WHO SHALL ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE JUDGE AT A PROPER TIME AND PLACE.

OPEN SHOW CLASS LIST (subject to change)

1. Open Western In-Hand, Stallions

2. Open Western In-Hand, Geldings

3. Open Western In-Hand, Mares

4. Open English In-Hand, Stallions

5. Open English In-Hand, Geldings

6. Open English In-Hand, Mares

7. Weanling Class (2009 foals) (Mares not allowed in ring.)

8. Yearling Class (2008 foals)

9. Two Year Olds (2007 foals)

---Open in Hand Championship. 1st & 2nd place winners of classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9. No entry fee.

10. Stock Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under

11. Stock Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years

12. Stock Seat Equitation, Adult

13. Saddle Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under

14. Saddle Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years

15. Saddle Seat Equitation, Adult

16. Hunt Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under

17. Hunt Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years

18. Hunt Seat Equitation, Adult

--- Equitation Championship: 1st & 2nd place winners from classes #10,11,12,13,14,16.

No Entry Fees

19. Adult Equitation Championship: For those who have shown in a previous adult equitation class.

20. Jr. Exhibitor English Pleasure Horses, 18 & under, Saddle & Hunt Seat

21. Road Hack (hunt seat)

22. English Performance (saddle seat)

23. Western Pleasure, junior exhibitor (18 & under)

24. Junior English Pleasure Horse (horses 5 & under)

25. Addison County Pleasure (western) (Addison County residents only)

26. Addison County Pleasure (saddle seat)(Addison County Residents only)

27. Junior Western Pleasure Horse (horses 5 & under)

28. Versatility English/Western Pleasure. Enter in Western tack, change to English tack. One helper allowed.

29. Dressage suitability

30. Adult English Pleasure (hunt seat)

31. English Pleasure (saddle seat)

32. Addison County Pleasure (hunt seat)(Addison County Residents only)

33. Road Hack (western)

34. Jack Benny Class

35. Adult Western Pleasure

36. Sporthorse pleasure class

37. Western Pleasure, open to all ages

38. Road Hack (saddle seat)

39. English Pleasure (hunt seat)

40. English Pleasure Championship: Open to all who have shown in a previous English Pleasure Class

41. Western Pleasure Championship: Open to all who have shown in a previous Western Pleasure Class

42. Trail Class: Junior (13 & under), Time & Place to be announced

43. Trail Class: Senior (14 - 18), Time & Place to be announced

44. Trail Class: Adult, Time & Place to be announced