DEPARTMENT H DRAFT HORSE AND MULE SHOW

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1 The 2015 Great Frederick Fair DEPARTMENT H DRAFT HORSE AND MULE SHOW 61 COMMITTEE Nancy N. Hendricks Colby D. Hubble Charles B. Cramer Earle & Marie Nicholson, Superintendents Carolyn Maher, Assistant Superintendent Sunday, Sept. 20, :30 AM SHOW WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE-ENTRY FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE Rules and Regulations: 1. Exhibitors will receive 1 Season sticker for 1-3 paid entries and 1 additional Season pass for 4 or more paid entries. Additional Season passes may be purchased. Additional Season stickers will NOT be sold or issued. The Season sticker is good for admission and parking for the driver on the fairgrounds proper. The Season pass is good for admission onto the grounds and parking in the satelite lots A, B, C, or D only. A $10 non-refundable entry fee per animal will be charged. 2. The show committee reserves the right to divide, combine or cancel classes as numbers of entries warrant. The show committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. dents, damage, injury, or illness of the animals, owners, drivers, employees, at tendants, spectators, or any other person or property in connection with The Great Frederick Fair Draft Horse and Mule Show. 4. Rules of courtesy must be obeyed at all times. Any act of discourtesy to judges or show officials on the part of owner, exhibitor or groomer will disqualify that entry and all entry fees and premiums will be forfeited. vehicles and harness must be in safe, useable condition. 6. Any owner, exhibitor or groomer mistreating an animal will be barred from the show and all entry fees and premiums forfeited. 8. Dogs are not permitted on the grounds.

2 62 Let's Do It! 9. All horses and mules six months or older, must have proof of negative Coggins test within 12 months of the show date (ie., dated after September 20, 2014). Copy must accompany entry form. 10. All animals exhibited in Section 1-5 must be registered with the appropriate breed association. You MUST send a copy of the registration papers with your entries, including Drum Horse Geldings with Breed Associations with the exception of Geldings and 2015 foals. 11. Youth exhibitors 18 years or older (as of January 1 of current year) may waive youth status and show as adults in hitch classes, but are not eligible for youth classes. 12. Youth may drive in any other team or multiple hitch classes. Must be accompanied by an experienced adult. Youth may not drive stallions. 13. No stallions can be shown by youth. 14. Any stallion not being shown under control will be excused from the ring and will have to be housed on the trailer or removed from the fairgrounds. 15. Entries close August 15, No late entries will be accepted. 16. All use of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden. Anyone found using these substances before, during, or after the show will forfeit all premiums and will be removed from the fairgrounds. 17. All classes will be judged by the Draft Horse and Mule Judge. 18. All premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors. Dress Codes: The dress codes apply to all Draft Horse and Mule exhibitors. Halter classes: Dress slacks, shirt or blouse, tie and hat optional. No blue or faded jeans. No T-shirts. Hitch classes: Gentlemen-dress slacks, coat, tie and hat are mandatory. NO blue or faded jeans. Ladies-formal dress or long skirt and blouse. Dress pantsuits are permitted. Judged at a walk and trot both ways of the ring. Judged on manners, suitability, condition and performance of team driver. SECTION ALL ANIMALS EXHIBITED IN THESE SECTIONS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE APPROPRIATE BREED ASSOCIATIONS. SEND COPIES OF REGISTRATION WITH ENTRY FORM. 1-AMERICAN CREAM 4-PERCHERON 2-BELGIAN 5-SUFFOLK & SPOTTS & DRUMS 3-CLYDESDALE & SHIRE CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 1 Mares- 4 yrs and over Mares- 3 yrs and under Senior and Reserve Champion RIBBON (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 1,2) 4 Mares- 2 yrs and under Mares- 1 yr and under Filly Foal Junior Champion and Reserve RIBBON (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 4,5,6)

3 The 2015 Great Frederick Fair 8 Grand and Reserve Champions RIBBON (Selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion & Reserve) *9 Stallion, 3 yrs and over Senior and Reserve Champion Stallion RIBBON (1st & 2nd place winner from Class 9) *11 Stallion, 2 yrs and under *12 Stallion, 1 yr and under Stallion Foal Junior and Reserve Champion Stallion RIBBON (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 11,12,13) 15 Grand and Reserve Champion Stallion RIBBON (Selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion & Reserve) 16 Draft Mare and 2015 Foal (Both Mare and Foal must be shown in individual classes in order to be shown in this class.) SECTION 6 - GELDINGS 2 YEARS AND OVER (Pure Draft, No Crossbreds) 63 CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 1 Belgian Percheron Clydesdale, Shire Suffolk, American Cream and Spotts & Drums Overall Grand and Res. Champ. Gelding RIBBON (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 1,2 & 3) SECTION 7 - MULES Note: The following classes are for draft mules only. (A draft mule is by a Mammoth Jack out of a pure Draft mare.) Light riding mules, mini mules and donkeys are not eligible in these classes. CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 1 Horse Mules, 3 yrs and over Mare Mules, 3 yrs and over Mules, 2 yrs and under Grand & Reserve Champion Mule RIBBON (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 1,2,3) SECTION 8 - SHOWMANSHIP CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 1 Youth Showmanship Draft & Mule, 8-13 Yrs RIBBON Sponsored by: Earle & Marie Nicholson 2 Youth Showmanship Draft & Mule, Yrs RIBBON Sponsored by: Earle & Marie Nicholson

4 64 Let's Do It! SECTION 9 - HITCHES Note: Draft stallions, donkeys and light mini mules are not eligible for hitch classes. A $5 Premium will be paid in classes 7, 8,13, 14, 15, 16, 17 to any entry placing below sixth. CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 1 Antique Farm Implements TOTAL OF $ AWARDED (No wagons. Implement to be in workable condition. To be judged Danish system. Premium to be divided equally among exhibitors - none to be paid less than $10.00) 2 6 Horse Hitch Mule Hitch Horse Hitch Multiple Mule Hitch (3 or 4 mules hitched abreast or tandem) 6 Unicorn Hitch (Horses) Mule Team Hitch Draft Horse Team Hitch Youth Driving-Team, 8-13 yrs Youth Driving-Team, yrs (Youth drivers must be accompanied by an experienced adult) 11 Pleasure Driving (2 or 4 wheeled vehicle, Ribbon Sponsored by: Melody Jamieson no braiding or fancy harness, casual dress. Horse cannot be shown in any other Hitch Class) 12 Tandem Hitch (two horses or mules hitched in tandem to a two-wheeled cart) 13 Mule Cart- Gentleman To Drive Gentlemen s Cart- Draft Horse Mule Cart - Lady To Drive Ladies Cart- Draft Horse Registered Mare To Cart (Lady or gentleman to drive) 18 Youth Driving- Cart 8-13 yrs Youth Driving- Cart yrs (Youth driver must be accompanied by an experienced adult) (Note: All drivers in Classes 13,14,15,16,17 must be at least 20 yrs of age) SECTION 10 - UNDER SADDLE (Pure Draft Animals Only, No Crossbreds or No Stallions) Adult and Youth must choose either English or Western Class, Exhibitors cannot enter both Classes. CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 1 Adult Rider Under Saddle (English) Youth Rider Under Saddle (English) Adult Rider Under Saddle (Western) Youth Rider Under Saddle (Western)

5 The 2015 Great Frederick Fair HORSE PULLING CONTEST Friday, September 18, p.m. -- Equine Arena Superintendent - Robert Shirley Rules: 1 There will be two (2) classes: Lightweight (under 3,325 lbs.), Heavyweight (3,326 lbs. and up). 2 Teams will be weighed at the fairgrounds, Building 18 between 12-1:30 p.m. 3 Bring Coggins papers for each horse. Coggins test must be done within 12 months of the contest. (September 18, 2015) 4 National and Maryland State Horse Pulling Rules will be observed and enforced. 5 The contest begins at 2 p.m. with the Lightweight Class. 6 A $10.00 entry fee per team will be collected at the scales. 4th- $225.00, 5th - $200.00, 6th - $175.00, 7th - $150.00, 8th - $125.00, 9th - $105.00, 10th - $90.00, all others - $ MODEL HORSE 2015 MODEL HORSE SHOW Friday, September 25, 2015 Equine Expo near Building 18 Pre-registration by September 23, 2015 Check-in and set-up begins at 1:30 p.m. Judging begins promptly at 2:30 p.m. Model Show Judges Visit for the entry form and additional information Rules: 1 Model horse show open to public youth 17 years and under. 2 Two rings will run concurrently. 3 One entry form per exhibitor, pre-entries are encouraged. Must be pre-entered 4 Open to Breyer and Peter Stone models. No plush or stuffed animals. 6 Exhibitors in performance and scenery display classes are to provide any props necessary. Each exhibitor will be allowed a 2 x 2 foot area in which to set up their individual display for judging. 7 Limit two models per class per exhibitor. Each model can be shown only once. 8 Halter horses can be in any pose. of the horses legs. 10 Halter horses are permitted, but not required to have a halter. 11 Proper attire (Western or English) is required in all performance classes. 12 Horses are not to wear any type of blanket, leg wraps, or other equipement in halter classes. All models are to be out of their boxes. Questions regarding

6 MODEL HORSE 66 Let's Do It! the show begins 13 Exhibitors must remain in the show arena during this event or until their classes are complete. 14 Each exhibitor is responsible for the setting up and display of their own models. Only the exhibitor who is showing in a particular class will be allowed to enter the judging area. After placing their horses in the show ring they must exit the area until the class is complete. Following the class placement by the judge, exhibitors will be allowed to reenter the judging area to pick up their horses. 15 Picking up or touching of other exhibitor's models or displays is strictly prohibited. 16 There is to be no running or rough housing in the exhibit area or near any of the horses (live or model). on the number of entries. 18 RETURNING THIS YEAR! Breyer Horse Swap/Trade Event. Bring models you are interested in selling or trading. 19 The Great Frederick Fair will not be held responsible for lost, stolen or damaged models or equipment. CLASS LIST Halter: 2 Unrealistic color 12 Spanish Breeds 3 Ponies 13 Mustangs 4 Draft Breeds 14 Thoroughbred/Standardbred 5 Draft Foals 15 Sport Horses 6 Stock Breed Foals 16 Championship Stock Breeds (places 1 & 2 from classes 7 Light Breed Foals 6 & 9) 8 Gaited Breeds 17 Championship Light/Sport Breeds (places 1 & 2 from 9 Stock Horses breed class) 10 Morgans 18 Championship Draft (places 1 & 2 from classes 4 & 5) Performance: 19 English Pleasure 20 Western Pleasure 21 Pleasure Championship (places 1 & 2 from classes 19 & 20) 22 Costume - Adult exhibitor (class 22), class 22a = ages 4-8, class 22b = ages 9-12 class 22c = ages Note - Costumes must be original and created by the exhibitor. 23 Harness/Other 24 Scene