Wisconsin Harness Horse Association

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1 Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Get Physical 2012 Trotter of the Year Condition Book 2013 Published by the Wisconsin Harness News

2 Table of Contents General Information Board of Directors 2 Back To The Track Tour 3 Code of Conduct 4 WHHA Policies & Procedures 5 Driving Violations & Penalties 8 WI Trotter, Pacer & Driver of the Year 10 Traveling Trophies 11 Rain Out Numbers 12 Pari-Mutual Contact Info 12 Local Veterinarian Phone Numbers 12 Wind-Up Circuit Guidelines 13 Track Records 14 Local Motel Numbers 15 Local Track Websites 16 Race Meets & Fairs Elkhorn Race Meet 17 Mineral Point Matinee 18 Elkhorn Race Meet 19 Rice Lake 20 Mineral Point Race Meet 21 Belvidere, IL 22 Ironwood, MI 23 Weyauwega 24 Elkhorn 25 Mineral Point 27 Richland Center 28 Viroqua 29 Photos by: Nichole Glynn, Peter Kilby & Rick Tittsler

3 WHHA 2013 Board of Directors (Year designates Term expiration) El Presidente - Gabe Wand gabewand@yahoo.com Phone: Vice-President - Del Moldenhauer moldys@charter.net Phone: Secretary - Jeanne Marquis jmarquis@tds.net Phone: Treasurer Sara Weaver minco8897@yahoo.com Phone: Jay DeLong jdelong2000@yahoo.com Phone: Rick Magee rickmagee@hotmail.com Phone: Susan Schroeder syncronize_2000@yahoo.com Phone: Patty Strand p.strand@charter.net Phone: Becky Swinehart swinehartbecky@yahoo.com Cell:

4 BA CK TO THE TRA CK TOUR The WHHA will co-sponsor a feature race at each County Fair in the 2013 racing season. Total estimated purse monies are a combination of funds from WHHA and each individual Fair. Conditions All owners, trainers, & drivers of horses entered into a Back To The Track event must be 2013 members of WHHA. Four (4) horses needed to start the race. Any race where scratches result in less than four (4) horses starting, the total purse will be reduced by 30%. Races will split on the 9 th horse entered (10 th horse at the Walworth County Fair). Race will be split first on owners, secondly on trainers, and then drawn by lot per USTA Rule 14, Section 3. Splits will go for 75% of advertised purse. In the event of Open Box conditions, horses must declare into the specific event. Fair Class Est. Purse Barron County Fair Pace NW $1,000 $2,000 Waupaca County Fair Trot NW $1,500, AE Two Year Olds $2,000 Walworth County Fair Pace NW $5,000 $2,250 Iowa County Fair Trot Free For All $2,000 Richland County Fair Pace Free For All $1,800 Vernon County Fair Trot NW $5,000 $2,100 Page 3

5 United States Trotting Association RULE 20: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Section 1: No owner, trainer, driver, attendant of a horse, or any other person shall use improper language to an official, officer of this Association, or an officer or an Association in membership, or be guilty of any improper conduct toward such officers or judges, or persons serving under their orders, such improper language or conduct having reference to the administration of the course, or any race thereon Pacer of the Year Khaki s Fancy Page 4

6 WHHA Policies & Procedures WHHA races under the Rules & Regulations of the United States Trotting Association. In addition, the Following Policies & Procedures will govern ALL WHHA sponsored & co-sponsored race meets Membership 1. One owner and/or trainer of each horse entered to race at WHHA sponsored or cosponsored race meets MUST be a 2013 member of the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association in order to race. 2. ALL DRIVERS who drive at WHHA sponsored or co-sponsored race meets MUST be a 2013 member of the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association in order to drive. 3. Those who are not members are allowed to join on race day when paying entry fee. Coggins Test 1. Each horse must have an ORIGINAL 2013 Negative Coggins test to enter the grounds. You may be asked to present papers at the gate, so BE PREPARED. Horses not having papers will have to immediately leave the grounds and may be subject to quarantine. 2. The ORIGINAL and a photocopy must be presented to the Clerk of Course when paying entry fee. You will keep the original and the clerk will keep the copy. 3. For your convenience, you should make as many copies as races you are planning to attend. The Clerk of Course must compare the Page 5

7 WHHA Policies & Procedures cont d photo copy to the ORIGINAL copy at each race meet. Once deemed valid, the Clerk of Course will keep the photo copy on file at the Fair / Race Office for the required period of 5 years. 4. Those who do NOT have an ORIGINAL copy of the Negative 2013 Coggins Test will NOT be permitted to race at any Wisconsin Race meets. Breathalyzer Testing 1. All WHHA Meets may be tested. 2. Each of the following who participate that day will be tested: a. Drivers b. Starting Gate Driver c. Starter d. Presiding Judge e. Associate Judges f. Clerk of Course g. Other Appointed Racing Officials 3. There are two (2) Breathalyzer units available for testing. 4. Testing will be conducted within one (1) hour of post time by two (2) WHHA appointed officials. 5. Appointed official will ask the driver/official to blow into the unit, count to seven (7) and check the reading. Unit will then be shown to 2nd official and driver for verification of authenticity. 6. Drivers/Officials must test at a 0.0 level before being permitted to drive or perform their scheduled duty.

8 WHHA Policies & Procedures cont d 7. Drivers/Officials, who do not test 0.0, will have the opportunity to re-test with the 2nd Breathalyzer unit. 8. If drivers/officials fail to test 0.0 with the second unit, they will be given the opportunity to retest again just prior to post time. 9. The WHHA reserves the right to retest any individual(s) at any point during the meet. 10. WHHA will offer their Breathalyzer units to any other fair for use free of charge provided they have their own qualified testing officials. Race Day Insurance The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association recognizes the need for universal insurance for the drivers in our sport. We are proud to continue to offer to help subsidize the insurance costs so that every race meet in the State of Wisconsin is able to afford race day on-track driver s insurance. In return, each host track that receives a subsidy has agreed to the policy that ALL drivers must be 2013 Members of the WHHA in order to drive at their race meet in the State of Wisconsin this year. Drivers will be allowed to join on race day prior to the first post. Page 7

9 Driving Violations & Penalties According to USTA Rule 18, Section 9: Drivers shall keep a line in each hand from the start of the race until the head of the stretch finishing the race. WHHA Penalties will be as follows: 1 st Offense: $25.00 Fine 2 nd Offense: $ Fine 3 rd Offense: $ Fine USTA Rule 18, Section 6 If in the opinion of the Judges a driver is for any reason unfit or incompetent to drive or refuses to comply with the directions of the Judges, or is reckless in his conduct and endangers the safety of horses or other drivers in the race, he may be removed and another driver substituted at any time after the positions have been assigned in a race, and the offending driver shall be fined, suspended, or expelled. The substitute driver shall be properly compensated. USTA Rule 18, Section 8 Loud shouting or other improper conduct is forbidden in a race. After the starting gate is in motion, both feet must be kept in the stirrups until after the finish of the race, except that a driver shall be allowed to remove a foot from the stirrups temporarily for purpose of pulling earplugs. Page 8

10 USTA Rule 18, Section 9 Drivers will be allowed whips not to exceed 4 feet, plus a snapper not longer than 6 inches. Provided further that the following actions shall be considered excessive or indiscriminate use of the whip: a. Causing visible injury. b. Whipping a horse after the race. c. Whipping under the arch or shafts of the sulky. The use of the whip shall be confined to an area above and between the sulky shafts, to include the sulky shafts and the outside wheel discs. Drivers shall keep a line in each hand from the start of the race until the head of the stretch finishing the race. USTA Rule 18, Section 11 (effective May 1, 2009) The brutal use of the whip or crop or excessive or indiscriminate use of the whip or crop shall be considered a violation and shall be punished by a fine and/or suspension... At the county fairs, the first offense will draw a seven-day suspension and $200 fine, and the second and third offenses will be met with 15 days and $500 and 30 days and $1,000, respectively. At both commercial and fair tracks, a fourth offense will result in license revocation. Page 9

11 Wisconsin Trotter, Pacer, & Driver of the Year Points are accumulated throughout the summer at all Wisconsin race meets and fairs. Points are tallied as follows: 1 st place 45 pts 2 nd place 25 pts 3 rd place 15 pts 4 th place 10 pts 5 th place 5 pts Congratulations to 2012 Champions! Trotter of the Year Get Physical, Gary & Donna Magee Runner-Up Trotter of the Year Honey s Yankee, Van Nelson Pacer of the Year Khaki s Fancy, Dean Saywer Runner-Up Pacer of the Year Barus Apache Jewel, Ben & Russ Gald Driver of the Year Gabe Wand, Platteville, WI Runner-Up Driver of the Year Ben Gald, Richland Center, WI 320 pts. 250 pts. 270pts. 245 pts. 1,475 pts. 725 pts. Page 10

12 Traveling Trophies Jay Eye See Traveling Trophy Awarded to the trotter with the fastest winning time in the State of Wisconsin in Wilamar Valley, Elkhorn, 2:03.2 Golden Miss Travelling Trophy Awarded to the pacer with the fastest winning time in the State of Wisconsin in Art Exposed, Rice Lake, 2:00.1 Local Veterinarian Phone Numbers Elkhorn (Elkhorn Vet Clinic) Mineral Point (Dr. Goodweiler) (Dr. Chris Fortin) Rice Lake Local Vet is on Grounds Richland Center (Richland Vet Svc) Viroqua (Dr. Marta Engel) Weyauwega (Dairyland Animal) Page 11

13 Rain-Out Phone Numbers Elkhorn (Swinehart cell) Mineral Point (Douglas cell) Rice Lake (Strand cell) Richland Center (Gald cell) Viroqua (Fair Office) Weyauwega (Wand cell) Pari-Mutual Contact Information Balmoral Park Maywood Park Running Aces ww.runningacesharness.com THE ELKHORN CHALLENGE The Top Pacer & Trotter will each be awarded a $100 Bonus plus Bragging Rights! Must have raced at one of the two early meets and the Walworth County Fair. Win - 12pts; 2nd - 8pts; 3rd - 6pts 4th - 4pts; 5th - 2pts To Be Awarded on Sunday, Sept. 1 st during the final racing day of Elkhorn Season! Page 12

14 Southwest Wisconsin Wind-Up Circuit Comprised of the races at Mineral Point, Richland Center & Viroqua. The pacer, trotter & TRAINER of the year will each be awarded a plaque and $50 cash based upon the following conditions: 1. The winner must have started in ALL three (3) of the Wind-Up Circuit events 2. Pacer, trotter & TRAINER awards will be based on points earned as follows: Win 12pts 2nd 8pts 3rd 6pts 4th 4pts 5th 2pts 6th & back 1pt 3. In case of a tie, award will go to the winner with the fastest time/trainer with most wins. 4. The trotter will be recognized on Saturday and the pacer & TRAINER on Sunday after the last race at the Vernon County Fair in Viroqua. The plaques will be presented to the winning owners at the WHHA Annual Banquet in January Not responsible for accidents 2012 Pacer Do Me Bliss, Susan Schroeder 2012 Trotter Mind & Spirit, Clark Whitney Contact the Circuit President with questions: Scott Gald Page 13

15 Track Records (sorted alphabetically by city) Elkhorn Trot Red Oaks Alex 2:02 (1995) Pace He s All That 1:58 (2003) Mineral Point Trot Crafty Sailor 2:02.4 (2004) Pace Finn Jet 1:58 (2010) Rice Lake Trot Photo Dream 2:01.2 (2006) Pace Field s Diabolo 1:58.2 (2002) Richland Center Trot Colonel Skywalker 2:05.2 (1997) Pace Field s Diabolo 2:02.3 (1998) Viroqua Trot Fair Trial 2:03.3 (2011) Pace Fox Valley Armor 2:00.2 (2005) Weyauwega Trot Carry The Mar 2:03.1 (2005) Ryan s Victory 2:03.1 (2000) Pace Saluki Fortune 2:00.1 (2002) Page 14

16 Area Motels (sorted alphabetically by city) Elkhorn Super Americinn Motel Thomas Motel Crossroads Motel Hampton Inn Mineral Point Quality Inn Redwood Motel Dairyland Motel Rice Lake AmericInn Best Western Currier Lakeview Pullman Motel Days Inn Microtel Inn & Suites Richland Center Lamplighter Motel Parkview Motel Rest-Well Motel Riverside Motel Starlight Motel White House Lodge Page 15

17 Motels cont d Weyauwega Americinn Best Western Village Inn Park Motel Rainbow Motel Ridgemont Viroqua Hickory Hill Motel Midway Motel Old Towne Inn Motel Central Express Inn Vernon Inn & Suites Heritage Inn Local Websites WHHA Rice Lake Weyauwega Elkhorn Mineral Point Richland Center Viroqua Page 16

18 Elkhorn, WI WHHA Co-Sponsored Race Meet Sunday, June 23, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. *Charted Lines: TBA* In addition, there will be 2 Exhibition Time-Bar Races. No Entry Fee, No Purse. Conditions: Green Horses Only. Pace: 2:20 and Trot: 2:25. Drivers of horses going faster than the specified time will be required to pay a $20 entry fee. Purse Pool: $2,000 split equally among all races Schooling at 10:00 am. Coggins test within the calendar year 2013 is required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 entry fee. Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of the USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per rule 19, Section 2 of the USTA rules: in overnight events, if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All Drivers must be current 2013 members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 6 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Thursday June 20 th at 11:00am Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart Page 17

19 Matinee Mineral Point, WI Saturday, June 29, :00pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Coggins test within the calendar year 2013 required. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current 2013 members of WHHA. Schooling will be available at 10:00am. Entries close Wednesday June 26 th at 11:00am Scott Douglas, Supt. of Speed Call entries to: June Long Lunch and soda will be provided to the horsemen and their families. Page 18

20 Elkhorn, WI WHHA Co-Sponsored Race Meet Friday, July 12, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. *Charted Lines: TBA* Schooling at 3:00 pm. Purse Pool: $2,000 split equally among all races Coggins test within the calendar year 2013 is required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 entry fee. Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of the USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per rule 19, Section 2 of the USTA rules: in overnight events, if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All Drivers must be current 2013 members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 6 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Tuesday, July 9 th at 11:00am Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart, Page 19

21 Barron County Fair Rice Lake, WI Wednesday, July 17, :00pm Trot NW $1,500 Life $500 Trot NW $5,000 Life $500 Pace Maiden $500 Pace NW $4,000 Life $500 Pace NW $7,500 Life, AE NW $500 in 13 $500 Pace FFA $500 Back to the Track Tour Race (Conds. on page 3 apply) Pace NW $1,000 Life Purse: $2,000 Thursday, July 18, :00pm Pace - FFA $500 Trot - FFA $500 Trot NW $5,000 or 1 PM in 2013 $500 Minnesota Harness Horse Sponsored Races: Trot MN Bred 2 Year Olds $6,000 Pace MN Bred 2 Year Olds $4,000 Pace MN Owned or Bred, Class A & B NW $30,000 Lifetime $1,800 each Trot MN Owned or Bred, NW $30,000 Life $1,800 ALL RACES ARE 1 HEAT BOTH DAYS OVERNIGHT HORSES MAY DOUBLE ENTER Conditions: All horses require proof of negative Coggins test dated Out of state horses require current health certificates. Entry fee: $ Money divided 45,25,15,10, and 5%. Fair reserves all rights to reject any entry, substitute, declare off if conditions warrant or rearrange program. In the event that a race fails to fill, we reserve the right to condition the race. The Fair is not responsible for accidents. All risks involved in connection with losses, injuries, or damages are to be assumed by owner, driver, or employees. Barron Country Fair has race day on track insurance. Stall Space is Limited Enter Early! Entries close for both days on, July 14 th at 11:00 am Call entries to: Patty Strand, Supt. of Speed (home) or (cell) Clark Whitney

22 Mineral Point, WI WHHA Co-Sponsored Race Meet Saturday, July 27, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded Purse Pool: $2,000 split equally among all races Coggins test within the calendar year 2013 is required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 entry fee. Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of the USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per rule 19, Section 2 of the USTA rules: in overnight events, if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All Drivers must be current 2013 members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Wednesday, July 24 th at 11:00am Call entries to: June Long Page 21

23 Boone County Fair Belvidere, IL Tuesday, August 6, :00 pm Pace NICA 2 Year Olds est. $4,500 Trot NICA 2 Year Olds est. $4,500 Trot NW $1,500 Lifetime est. $1,000 Pace 2 & 3 Year Old Open est. $1,000 Trot The Boone County 4 year old & up, ICF est. $3,500 Wednesday, August 7, :00 pm Pace NICA 3 Year Olds est. $4,500 Trot NICA 3 Year Olds est. $4,500 Pace NW $1,500 Lifetime est. $1,000 Pace NW $850 in 2013 est. $1,000 Pace FFA est. $1,000 Overnight Races: $20 Entry Fee NICA Races: $100 Entry Fee Boone County Trot: $50 Entry Fee Maintenance Fee: $25 for ALL RACES Overnights will go 2 heats if needed to fill afternoon program. 72 Hour Entry Box Closes at 10:00 a.m. NICA Office: or Speed Office: Supt. of Speed: Wayne Weaver & Robert Bucky Eschbach Questions: Call Wayne Weaver (NO Entries) Page 22

24 Gogebic County Fair Ironwood, MI Friday, August 9, 2013 Pace NW $1,200 Trot NW $2,000 Trot NW $7,000 Pace 2 YO or NW 1 Race LT Pace NW $10,000 Saturday, August 10, 2013 Pace NW $3,000 Pace NW $7,500 Pace FFA Trot NW $12,000 Trot FFA 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Purses: Estimated $720 per class Entry Fee: $35.00 per class ($10.00 of entry fee goes toward track insurance & maintenance) Entry Box Closes at 10:00 a.m. day before race date. All races are one heat horses may double enter. Track accommodates eight horses per heat. Races are open to outof-state horses. Proof of negative Coggins (yellow copy) and interstate health certificates are required. NO PHOTOCOPIES. In case of split races, no added money. No rain out make up, entry fee refunded. The Fair Board reserves the right to change classes. Money divided %. On track race day insurance provided. Unless state mandate changes, Piroplasmois is NOT required Call entries to: Myron Kauppi (6:00am 8:00pm) Fairgrounds / Speed Office County Extension Office Page 23

25 Waupaca County Fair Weyauwega, WI WHHA Sponsored Meet Sunday, August 25, :00 noon Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 7 races carded. Purse Pool: $3,500 split equally among all races Back to the Track Tour Race (Conds. on page 3 apply) Trot NW $1,500 Life, AE 2YO Purse: $2,000 Conditions: Coggins test within the calendar year 2013 required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 to enter. Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per Rule 19, Section 2 of USTA rules: in overnight events if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Thursday August 22 nd at 11:00am Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart Page 24 ~ 23 rd Annual WHHA Picnic ~ Immediately following races Please bring a dish to pass

26 Walworth County Fair Elkhorn, WI WHHA Sponsored Meet Friday, August 30, :00pm Trot - NW $1,500 Life $750 Trot NW $1,000 or 1 Race in 2013 $750 Pace - NW $1,500 Lifetime F&M $750 Pace - NW $1,500 Lifetime C&G $750 Pace NW $1,000 or 1 Race in 2013 $750 Pace - The Concret Ribbon $1,300 NW 6 PM or $40,000 Life Pace Carol Yohn Memorial Aged Mare (4 & Up) Open $1,800 Saturday, August 31, :00pm Pace 2 Year Olds, AE 3YO NW $500 Life $750 Pace Maiden $750 Pace NW $1,000 or 1 PM race in 2013 $750 Pace NW $2,500 in 2013 $750 Trot - NW $5,000 Life $750 Trot The Lord Steward Open $1,300 Pace Back to the Track Tour $2,250 NW $5,000 Life (Conds. on page 3 apply) Sunday, September 1, :00pm Trot - NW $1,500 Life $750 Trot NW $7,500 Life $750 Pace - NW $2,500 Lifetime F&M $750 Pace - NW $2,500 Lifetime C&G $750 Pace NW $3,000 or 2PM Race in 13 F&M $750 Pace The Why Bill Open $1,300 The Packer Pace NW $10,000 Life $1,300 (Must be WI owned or trained)

27 *Races are 1 Dash, unless less than six races fill. Horses may be double entered. Races are Charted* Entries close for all three days on Tuesday, August 27 th at 11:00am Present your current USTA membership card at entrance gate for free admission. Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart Conditions: 2013 negative Coggins test require. Equines originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by interstate health certificate issued no more than 30 days. Starting Fee: $ Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. An entry of more than 8 horses in events will be split per USTA rules. Fair reserves all rights to reject any entry, substitute, declare off if conditions warrant or rearrange program. In the event a race fails to fill, we reserve the right to condition the race. Association is not liable for accidents. Any events rained out shall be made up at the option of the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. Starting Gate scores 6 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Page 26

28 Iowa County Fair Mineral Point, WI Leg 1 of Wind-Up Circuit Monday September 2, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Conditions governed by USTA rules. Purse Pool: $3,500 split equally among above races Back to the Track Tour Race (Conds. on page 3 apply) Trot Free For All Est. Purse: $2,000 Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. Conditions: All horses on grounds must have current negative Coggins test within the calendar year Out of state horses require current health certificates. USTA rules to govern. Entry fee: $ Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. Supt. of Speed reserves the right to re-open or close any race to accommodate horses on the grounds. Association not responsible for accidents. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current 2013 members of the WHHA. Notice: no passes will be issued. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Page 27 Entries close for both days on Thursday August 29 th at 11:00am Call entries to: Scott Douglas, Supt of Speed: Ann Douglas:

29 Richland County Fair Richland Center, WI Leg 2 of Wind-Up Circuit Sunday, September 8, :00 noon Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Conditions governed by USTA rules. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. Purse Pool: $1,700 split equally among all races Back to the Track Tour Race (Conds. on page 3 apply) Pace Free For All Purse: $1,800 Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. Conditions: All horses require proof of 2013 Coggins test and current health certificates. $20.00 to enter. USTA rules govern. Fair limits its races to advertised dates only. Superintendent reserves all rights to re-open box to accommodate horses on the grounds. Money divided 45, 25, 15 10, 5%. Association not responsible for accidents. Fair reserves the right to postpone or declare off any or all races because of bad weather and/or track conditions. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current 2013 members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Wednesday September 4 th at 11:00am Call entries to: Scott Gald, Supt. of Speed Page 28

30 Vernon County Fair Viroqua, WI Leg 3 of Wind-Up Circuit Saturday September 14, :00 pm Pace - NW $1,000 Trot - NW $1,500 AE 2YOs Trot FFA Back to the Track Tour Race (Conds. on page 3 apply) Trot NW $5,000 Purse: $2,100 Sunday September 15, 2013 Pace - NW $2,500 Pace - NW $8,000 Pace FFA 1:00pm Purse Pool: $4,200 split equally among all races for both days. (With the exception of the Back to the Track Tour Race) Conditions: Out of state horses require proof of negative 2013 Coggins test and current health certificate. USTA rules to govern. All classes $20.00 to enter. This fair limits its races to advertised dates only. All races two heats, with every heat a race. Money divided 45, 25, 15, 10, 5%. Association not responsible for accidents. This Fair reserves the right to postpone, change order of program, race elimination heats or declare off any race on account of insufficient entries, bad weather or unavoidable causes. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current 2013 members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close for both days Wednesday September 11 th at 11:00am Call entries to: Conrad Lewison, Supt. of Speed

31 2012 Runner-Up Trotter of the Year Honey s Yankee 2012 Runner-Up Pacer of the Year Barus Apache Jewel

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