THE ANNUAL 44 th ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS OPEN HORSE SHOW
Thursday, 12, 2010 — 8:30 A.M. Rain or Shine – JUDGE: Cher Griffin
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, 2010. 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 8/4/2010. Vacate by 7:00 p.m. 8/12/2010.
This show will now count toward year end awards through the Vermont Classic Horse Shows
Vermont Classic Horse Shows is offering a special Champlain Valley Regional Year End Awards Program. Shows to count will be the six Vermont Classic Shows held at the Addison Field Days grounds, the Addison County Field Days Open Show, and the Champlain Valley Fair Open Show. Awards presented in 11 divisions. For more information, please visit: www.vthorseshow.com or contact Shelly Edson at 802-363-1997 or shellyedson@aol.com for a complete prize list.
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 8, 2010) 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 1/1/2010.
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. Miniature horses In-Hand (Pointed for VT Classic)
5. Open English In-Hand, Geldings
6. Open English In-Hand, Mares
7. Weanling Class (2010 foals) (Mares not allowed in ring.)
8. Yearling Class (2009 foals)
9. Two Year Olds (2008 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 (Pointed for VT Classic)
11. Stock Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years (Pointed for VT Classic)
12. Stock Seat Equitation, Adult (Pointed for VT Classic)
13. Saddle Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under (Pointed for VT Classic)
14. Saddle Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years (Pointed for VT Classic)
15. Saddle Seat Equitation, Adult (Pointed for VT Classic)
16. Hunt Seat Equitation, Junior 13 & under (Pointed for VT Classic)
17. Hunt Seat Equitation, Senior 14-18 Years (Pointed for VT Classic)
18. Hunt Seat Equitation, Adult (Pointed for VT Classic)
--- Equitation Championship: 1st & 2nd place winners from classes #10,11,12,13,14,16,17.
No Entry Fees. Prizes: $50, $30, $20.
19. Adult Equitation Championship: For those who have shown in a previous adult equitation class. Prizes: $50, $30, $20.
20. Miniature Horse Driving (Pointed for VT Classic)
21. Jr. Exhibitor English Pleasure Horses, 18 & under, Saddle & Hunt Seat (Pointed for VT Classic)
22. Road Hack (hunt seat)
23. English Performance (saddle seat)
24. Western Pleasure, junior exhibitor (18 & under) (Pointed for VT Classic)
25. Junior English Pleasure Horse (horses 5 & under)
26. Addison County Pleasure (western) (Addison County residents only) Prizes: $30, $25, $20
27. Addison County Pleasure (saddle seat)(Addison County Residents only) Prizes: $30, $25, $20
28. Junior Western Pleasure Horse (horses 5 & under)
29. Versatility English/Western Pleasure. Enter in Western tack, change to English tack. One helper allowed.
30. Dressage suitability
31. Adult English Pleasure (hunt seat) (Pointed for VT Classic)
32. Addison County Pleasure (hunt seat)(Addison County Residents only) Prizes: $30, $25, $20
33. Road Hack (western)
34. Adult Western Pleasure (Pointed for VT Classic)
35. Western Pleasure, open to all ages (Pointed for VT Classic)
37. Road Hack (saddle seat)
36. English Pleasure, open to all ages (Pointed for VT Classic)
37. English Pleasure Championship: Open to all who have shown in a previous English Pleasure Class Prizes: $50, $30, $20
38. Western Pleasure Championship: Open to all who have shown in a previous Western Pleasure Class Prizes: $50, $30, $20
39. Trail Class: Junior (13 & under), Time & Place to be announced (Pointed for VT Classic)
40. Trail Class: Senior (14 - 18), Time & Place to be announced (Pointed for VT Classic)
41. Trail Class: Adult, Time & Place to be announced (Pointed for VT Classic)
42. Miniature Horse In-Hand Trail (Pointed for VT Classic)
43. Miniature Horse Obstacle driving course (Pointed for VT Classic)