TABLE OF CONTENTS World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE World Percheron Congress Committee... 2 Message to Exhibitors... 2 Show Officials... 3 Questions?... 3 Class Premiums... 3 Classes Class Schedule Foal Futurity Eberglo Two-Year Old Jackpot Barrel Racing Rules & Regulations Drive 4 The Cure Web Cast Camping Hotels Golf Cart Rentals Directions to Iowa States Fairgrounds Feed, Bedding & Hay Orders Exhibitor Map Most Versatile Percheron Exhibitor Entry Form Class Entry Form Camping Reservation Request Form WPC COMMITTEE 2018 WPC Chairman: Jane Gray 2018 WPC Vice Chairmen: James Day, Andrea Detweiler, Pauline Hesson, Dianna Marquardt Show Superintendent: Pauline Hesson Barrel Racing Committee: Nihil VanderHoning Family Ceremonies & Decor: Dr. Brad Barrett; Peggy Day Drive 4 The Cure: Logan Mauch Entries: Jim Weeden, Chairman; Stacie Lynch Farm Show: Terry Pierce, Chairman; Deb Pierce Finance & Sponsorship: Andrea Detweiler, Chairman; Jim Day, Anne Nisley, Jared Hansen, Dianna Marquardt, Kellie Gardner, Roy Miller Wagon Sponsors: Nate Buman STABLEmates: Jared Hanson 2018 WPC Foal Futurity: James Day, Chairman; Peggy Day Horse Pull: Terry and Deb Pierce Host State: Dianna Marquardt Exhibitor Banquet: Joni Bell, Chairman Hospitality: Dianna Marquardt Volunteer: Susie Spry, Chairman Camping: Iowa State Fair Merchandise: Lisa Graham Percheron Horse Association of America Staff Responsibilities: Stacie Lynch Promotions & Media: Judy Brodland, Lori Hemmersbach Co-Chairmen; Sean Cassidy, Mark DeCook, Noah Levy, Harper Buman, Dianna Marquardt, Andrea Detweiler, Virginia Kouyoumdjian Riding & Obstacle Driving Committee: Brenda Grant, Renee Brown Signage: Noah Levy Silent Auction: Peggy Day Staffing: Kellie Gardner Trade Show & Artisan Alley: Linda Klinger, Chairman; Brenda Grant Trophy/Ribbon/Award: Albert Cleve, Chairman; Karen Cleve Eberglo Two-Year Old Jackpot: Ross Honsberger, Chairman; James Day, Robert Detweiler Welcome/Stalling: Karla DeCook, Chairman; Lynette Telleen Youth Show: Cindy VonStein, Lori Hemmersbach, Co-Chairmen; Renee Dingman, Stephanie Heier, Ali Woodbury, Scot Sanders, Anne Nisley, Brittany Sparrow and Julie Buddenburg MESSAGE TO EXHIBITORS Dear 2018 WPC Exhibitors, We invite every Percheron horse owner and enthusiast to participate in the greatest event that honors and highlights the very best of the Percheron horse! We encourage you to utilize our online entry system which can be found at entries. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the 2018 WPC Committee. The presentation of the 2018 World Percheron Congress is the result of three full years of many PHAoA volunteers' planning, fundraising, talents and dedicated efforts. We look forward to hosting you at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, in October Wishing you safe travels and the best of luck, the 2018 World Percheron Congress Committee World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

3 SHOW OFFICIALS Show Superintendent: Pauline Hesson, Newton, IA Barn Manager: Kristin Brostrom, Bondurant, IA Hitching Ring Coordinator: Bruce Gardner, Madrid, IA Equine Traffic Control: Nathan Buman, West Des Moines, IA Horse Show Office Manager: Tari Brostrom, Newton, IA Conformation Classes Judge Corbly Orndorff, Waynesburg, PA Gelding Halter & All Hitch Classes Judge Steve Gregg, Cargill, ON Canada Riding Judge Leon Matthias, Norwalk, IA Obstacle Driving Judge Raymond Helmuth, Cambridge, IA Six-Horse Hitch Judges (Mares & Geldings) Judge 1 (Tues.) Randy Robertson, Douro-Dummer, ON Canada Judge 2 (Wed.) Steve Gregg, Cargill, ON Canada Judge 3 (Thurs. & Fri.) Don Langille, Meeker, OK Barnyard Horse Pull & Professional Horse Pull Judge Jack VanVoorst, Battle Creek, MI Farm Class Judges Lynn Meyer, Maxwell, NE and Dave Hoyt, Eldora, IA Plowing Judge Lynn Meyer, Maxwell, NE 2018 WPC Foal Futurity Judge 1 Glenn Lewis, Springfield, MO Judge 2 Randy Robertson, Douro-Dummer, ON Canada Championship Judge Corbly Orndorff, Waynesburg, PA Youth Show Decorating/Judging: Corbly Orndorff, Waynesburg, PA Showmanship, 9 to 14 years: Steve Gregg, Cargill, ON Canada Showmanship, 15 to 18 years: Corbly Orndorff, Waynesburg, PA Hitch Classes: Steve Gregg, Cargill, ON Canada Riding: Leon Matthias, Norwalk, IA Eberglo Two-Year Old Jackpot Halter Judge 1 Glenn Lewis, Springfield, MO Halter Judge 2 Randy Robertson, Douro-Dummer, ON Canada Hitch Judge Steve Gregg, Cargill, ON Canada Announcers Halter Classes Dr. Brad Barrett, Lebanon, MO Hitch Classes Lisa Graham, Watseka IL Farm Classes Elaine Hanson, Austin, MN Horse Pulls Lisa Hanson, Chatfield, MN Riding Classes & Barrel Racing pending Ring Stewards Robert Sparrow, Ulman, MO Justin Carey, Carmel, IN Show Clerks Halter Kristin Brostrom, Bondurant, IA Hitch Delores Boerigter, Pella, IA Online Results Jim & Ashleigh Weeden, Arisson, ON, Canada Farm Classes Deb Pierce, Oakland, IA Musical Coordinator Dr. Brad Barrett, Lebanon, MO Show Photographers Jacobson Exhibition Center -Ken Siems, Hyde, PA Pioneer Livestock Pavilion - pending Pulver Outdoor Arena and Plowing - Kenzie Tuttle, Omaha, NE On-Call Veterinarian Brad Gordon, DVM, Runnells, IA JUDGES & PREMIUMS CLASS PREMIUMS HALTER CLASSES Stallion, Mare, Gelding & Group Class Premiums lst-$100 2nd-$90 3rd-$80 4th-$70 5th-$65 6th-$60 7th-$55 8th-$50 9th through 15th-$25 HITCH CLASSES Cart Class Premiums lst-$150 2nd-$125 3rd-$100 4th-$90 5th-$80 6th-$75 7th-$60 8th-$55 9th through 15th-$50 Team Class Premiums lst-$200 2nd-$175 3rd-$150 4th-$125 5th-$100 6th-$95 7th-$90 8th-$85 9th through 15th-$75 Unicorn Class Premiums lst-$300 2nd-$275 3rd-$250 4th-$225 5th-$200 6th-$175 7th-$150 8th-$125 9th through 15th-$100 Four Horse Hitch Class Premiums lst-$400 2nd-$350 3rd-$300 4th-$275 5th-$250 6th-$225 7th-$200 8th-$150 9th through 15th-$125 Six (paid for each round) & Eight-Horse Hitch Class Premiums lst-$l,000 2nd-$750 3rd-$500 4th-$400 5th-$300 6th-$250 7th-$225 8th-$200 9th through 15th-$150 OTHER CLASSES Youth Class Premiums lst-$100 2nd-$100 3rd-$100 4th-$100 5th-$100 6th through 15th-$50 Costume Class Premiums lst-$100 2nd-$90 3rd-$80 4th-$70 5th-$65 6th-$60 7th-$55 8th-$50 9th through 15th-$25 Riding Class Premiums lst-$100 2nd-$90 3rd-$80 4th-$70 5th-$65 6th-$60 7th-$55 8th-$50 9th through 15th-$25 Farm Class & Barnyard Pull Premiums Total class purse will be divided amongst class participants. Professional Horse Pull Premiums Total class purse will be divided amongst class participants. Stall Decoration Awards lst-$200 2nd-$175 3rd-$125 QUESTIONS? ABOUT THE CONGRESS, CALL: 2018 WPC Committee: Jane Gray: James Day: Andrea Detweiler: Dianna Marquardt: Show Superintendent: Pauline Hesson: Entries: Stacie Lynch: World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 3

4 CLASSES CLASS LIST CLASS SPONSOR Thank you for your support! Conformation Classes C-1 Registered Stallion, Foal, Junior, born after 3/15...Witt Farms C-2 Registered Stallion, Foal, Senior, born on or before 3/15.Lane s End Farm C-3 Registered Stallion, Yearling...Elkview Percherons C-4 Registered Stallion, Two-Year-Old...Lawnrock Farm C-5 Registered Stallion, Junior Champion...Steffen Dittmar C-6 Registered Stallion, Reserve Junior Champion...Nebergall Brothers C-7 Registered Stallion, Three-Year-Old...Summit Farms C-8 Registered Stallion, Four to Nine Years Old...J.W. Schut Wagons and Goodell Family Clydesdales C-9 Registered Stallion, Ten Years and Over...RES Auction Services C-10 Registered Stallion, Senior Champion...Marion Cox & Family In Memory of Fred Cox C-11 Registered Stallion, Reserve Senior Champion...Paul & Christi Lines C-12 Registered Stallion, Grand Champion...Garland Farms Percherons C-13 Registered Stallion, Reserve Grand Champion...HCM Insurance Agency C-14 Registered Gelding, Two-Year-Old and Under...Flat Rock Percherons C-15 Registered Gelding, Three to Four Years Old...Joe & Kate Uveino C-16 Registered Gelding, Five Years and Over...HonsWay Products C-17 Grade Gelding, Four Years and Under...Top Notch Equine C-18 Grade Gelding, Five Years and Over...Scott Morrison C-19 Grand Champion Gelding...Carbery Estate C-20 Reserve Grand Champion Gelding...Schumacher Percherons C-21 Registered Mare, Foal, Junior, born after 3/15...Trippcrest Farm C-22 Registered Mare, Foal, Senior, born on or before 3/15.. Trippcrest Farm C-23 Registered Mare, Yearling...Rush River Percherons C-24 Registered Mare, Two-Year-Old...Health E Oil C-25 Registered Mare, Junior Champion...Gretchen S. Wetzel C-26 Registered Mare, Reserve Junior Champion...New York State Percheron Association C-27 Registered Mare, Three-Year-Old...Trippcrest Farm C-28 Registered Mare, Four-Year-Old...Steffen Dittmar C-29 Registered Broodmare, Five to Nine-Year-Old...Wetterau Homestead Inc. C-30 Registered Yeld Mare, Five to Nine-Year-Old...Ontario Percheron Horse Association C-31 Registered Mare, Ten Years and Over...Gretchen S. Wetzel C-32 Registered Mare, Senior Champion...Norman Yoder Shoeing C-33 Registered Mare, Reserve Senior Champion...foalert, inc. - Tom Early C-34 Registered Mare, Grand Champion...HD Rapids Percherons C-35 Registered Mare, Reserve Grand Champion...Tower Ridge Percherons C-51 Supreme Champion, Best of Breed...Gretchen S. Wetzel Group and Specialty Classes C-36 Registered Mare and Foal...Black Lot Drafts C-37 Junior Produce of Dam...Glenview Percherons C-38 Open Produce of Dam...Heier Farms Percherons C-39 Junior Get of Sire...Societe Hippique Percheronne du Quebec C-40 Open Get of Sire...LDs Percherons C-41 Best Matched Pair of Mares Owned by One Exhibitor Robert Sparrow Family C-42 Three Mares, Bred and Owned by One Exhibitor...Fedore Veterinary Services C-43 Stallion and Three Mares Owned by One Exhibitor...MarKar Percherons C-45 Foal Futurity Stallions, Junior...Pennwoods Percherons C-46 Foal Futurity Stallions, Senior...Pennwoods Percherons C-47 Foal Futurity Fillies, Junior...All-Star Farms C-48 Foal Futurity Fillies, Senior...All-Star Farms C-50 Foal Futurity Supreme Championship...Trophy sponsored by Mid-America Draft Horse Sale C-49 Eberglo Two-Year-Old Jackpot Halter Class...Nature's Wave Eberglo H-24 Costume Class...Angela Walsh Farm Classes F-2 R1-R4 Feed Team Races...Pennwoods Equine Products F-3 Sulky Plow...Friends of the Draft Animal Power Network F-4 Walking Plow...Lori Olson-Volden in Memory of Jim Olson F-5 Gambler s Choice...Ohio Percheron Breeders Association and Cinderella Carriage LLC. F-6 Log Skid...Brier Valley Percherons F-7 Barnyard Pull World Percheron Congress F-8 Lightweight Horse Pull...Billy and Lisa Hanson Registered Percherons and Pulling Horses F-9 Heavyweight Horse Pull...Windermere Farms F-10 Grand Champion Farm Team...Neal DeVasher F-11 Reserve Grand Champion Farm Team...Waverly Midwest Horse Sale F-12 Farm Team Vehicle...Colorado Draft Horse & Equipment Auction World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

5 Thank you for your support! CLASS LIST CLASS SPONSOR CLASSES Hitch Classes H-31 Open Eight-Horse Hitch...Ames Construction, Inc. H-11 Open Four-Abreast...Shining Star Percherons H-17 Open Amateur Team...Odian Equine Clinic H-10 Open Junior Team World Percheron Congress H-14 Open Tandem Cart World Percheron Congress H-5 Open Amateur Cart...Dustin & Drew Bezek H-9 Open Pleasure Driving - Cart or Carriage...Mrs. Elwyn Park H-1 R3 Registered Mare Six-Horse Hitch...Holmes County Percheron Enthusiasts H-12 Registered Mare Four-Horse Hitch... Mid-America Draft Horse Sale, Slate Acres Stables & Country Road Percherons H-16 Registered Mare Unicorn...Joel & Carolyn Newcomer H-6 Registered Gelding Team...Dale Hochstetler Family H-7 Registered Mare Team, Ladies...In Memory of Dwight "Pete" Tripp H-3 Registered Mare Team, Men s...yf Percherons H-4 Registered Mare Cart, Men s...red Oak Farms H-18 Registered Mare Cart, Ladies...Progressive Farms H-2 R3 Open Gelding Six-Horse Hitch...Tipperary Equestrian H-21 Gelding Four-Horse Hitch...Red Oak Farms H-13 Gelding Unicorn Hitch...Yoder Family Hay Company H-15 Gelding Team, Ladies...Steffen Dittmar H-20 Gelding Team, Men s...ames Construction, Inc. H-19 Gelding Cart, Men s...justin & Julie Hussey Family In Memory of Stephen Hussey H-22 Gelding Cart, Ladies...Pennsylvania Draft Horse Sale H-29 Drive 4 The Cure...Plum Creek Farms, David and Renee Brown H-8 Eberglo Two-Year-Old Jackpot Cart Class...Nature's Wave Eberglo H-23 Not-So-Jr. Team Age 65 and Over...Pine Hollow Percherons Youth Classes Y-15 Pee Wee Showmanship, under 9 Years...BG Stables Y-1 Youth Decorating, 9-14 Years...Zubrod Percherons Y-2 Youth Showmanship, 9-14 Years...The Draft Horse Journal Y-3 Youth Judging, 9-14 Years...BG Stables Y-13 Youth Cart, In Memory of Alex Greer from The Daleys Y-7 Youth Team, 9-14 Years...Skyview Percherons Y-4 Youth English W/T/C pleasure /equitation 9-14 Years.Pegasus Equine Clinic, Inc. Y-11 Youth Western W/T/C pleasure/equitation 9-14 Years... Paul & Christi Lines Y-8 Youth Decorating, Years...BG Stables Y-9 Youth Showmanship, Years...Utopia Percherons & Castle Percherons Y-10 Youth Judging, Years...BG Stables Y-6 Youth Cart, Years...Helmuth Equine Y-14 Youth Team, Topeka Livestock Auction Y-5 Youth English W/T/C pleasure /equitation Years...Nate & Harper Buman, In Memory of Jodi Hinz Y-12 Youth Western W/T/C pleasure/equitation Years...Charley, Jerri & Alex Gillespie Y-16 Champion Jr. Exhibitor 9-14 Years...Blue Ribbon Farm, Albert & Karen Cleve Y-17 Champion Sr. Exhibitor Years...Blue Ribbon Farm, Albert & Karen Cleve Riding Classes F-1 R1-R4 Barrel Racing...Tipperary Equestrian R-1 Open Novice Walk Trot...Jodi Hinz Memorial Fund R-2 Open Western Pleasure...Tipperary Equestrian R-3 Open Trail Class World Percheron Congress R-4 Open Obstacle Driving...Top Notch Equine R-5 Open English Pleasure...Tipperary Equestrian Awards C-44 Best Shod Halter Horse...Shanahan Harness Shop H-28 Most Versatile Percheron...Dutch Love Farm H-30 Most Uniform set of Hitch Horses from One Stable...North American Six Horse Hitch Classic Series H-32 Best Shod Six-Horse Hitch...Mark & Andrea Sparrow Family and Calvin & Sue Zeisneiss H-33 Herdsmanship Award/Stall Decorations, 5 or less head...black Prairie Percherons, David and Jean Saveraid H-34 Herdsmanship Award/Stall Decorations, 6 or more head...black Prairie Percherons, David and Jean Saveraid H-35 Premier Exhibitor World Percheron Congress 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 5

6 Classes are listed in Central Standard Time (CST). Classes are located in the Jacobson Exhibition Center unless otherwise noted. Class times are approximate and are subject to fluctuation. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, :00 PM Horses may begin to arrive SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, :00 AM Horses may resume arriving 3:00 PM All Halter & Hitch Horses must be stalled 5:00 PM All Halter & Hitch Horses must be checked in at the office MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, :45 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 8:00 AM Men s Gelding Cart 10:00 AM Ladies Registered Mare Team 12:00 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 12:15 PM Gelding Unicorn 1:00 PM Farm Horses Must be Stalled 1:45 PM Men s Registered Mare Team 3:30 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 3:45 PM Ladies Gelding Team 6:00 PM Happy Hour 7:00 PM Exhibitors Banquet-Animal Learning Center 8:30 PM Live Auction-Animal Learning Center TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, :45 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 AM World Percheron Congress Foal Futurity Futurity Stallion Foals-Junior Futurity Stallion Foals-Senior Futurity Filly Foals-Junior Futurity Filly Foals-Senior Eberglo Two-Year-Old Jackpot Halter 7:45 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM Feed Team Race Round 1-Pulver Outdoor Arena 9:00 AM Open Trail Class-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 10:30 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 11:30 AM Open Trail Class Awards Presented - Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 11:45 AM Open Four Abreast 12:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 12:45 PM Drag Pioneer Livestock Pavilion Arena 1:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM Registered Mare Unicorn 1:30 PM Barrel Race Round 1- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 2:00 PM Artists Reception, Vendor area in front of Cow Barn 2:30 PM Open Amateur Cart 3:30 PM Stick Horse Races 3:15 PM Feed Team Race Round 2-Pulver Outdoor Arena 3:30 PM Open Pleasure Cart or Carriage 4:00 PM Open Amateur Team 4:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies & Performance Show 5:15 PM Gelding Six Horse Hitch Round 1 7:00 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:15 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance 7:45 PM Mare Six Horse Hitch Round 1 9:15 PM Open Tandem Cart CLASS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, :45 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 AM Registered Stallion Halter Classes (split ring North Side) Registered Stallion, Foal, Junior Registered Stallion, Foal, Senior Registered Stallion, Yearling Registered Stallion, Two-Year-Old Registered Stallion, Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Registered Stallion, Three-Year-Old Registered Stallion, 4 years and under 10 years Registered Stallion, 10 years and over Registered Stallion Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Registered Stallion Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion 7:00 AM Gelding Halter Classes (Split ring South Side) Registered Gelding Two-Year-Old and Under Registered Gelding Three to Four-Year-Old Registered Gelding Five Years and Over Grade Gelding Four Years and Under Grade Gelding Five Years and Over Gelding Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion 8:00 AM Sulky Plow followed by Walking Plow at North Parking Lot 10:00 AM Eberglo Two-Year-Old Jackpot Cart 12:30 PM Eberglo Supreme Two-Year-Old Jackpot Presentation 12:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 12:45 PM Drag Pioneer Livestock Pavilion Arena 1:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM Men s Registered Mare Cart 1:30 PM Barrel Race-Round 2- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 1:45 PM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 3:00 PM Men s Gelding Team 3:15 PM Feed Team Race Round 3- Pulver Outdoor Arena 4:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies 5:15 PM Mare Six Horse Hitch Round 2 6:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance 7:30 PM Gelding Six Horse Hitch Round 2 9:00 PM Junior Team-Team age totals 5 years or less THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, :45 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 AM Registered Mare Halter Classes Registered Mare Foal, Junior Registered Mare Foal, Senior Registered Mare, Yearling Registered Mare, Two-Year-Old Registered Mare, Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Registered Mare, Three-Year-Old Registered Mare, Four-Year-Old Registered Broodmare, Five to Nine-Year-Old Registered Yeld Mare, Five to Nine-Year-Old Registered Mare, Ten Years and Over Registered Mare, Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Registered Mare Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Supreme Champion Halter Horse World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

7 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 (Continued) Group Halter Classes Mare and Foal Junior Produce of Dam Open Produce of Dam Junior Get of Sire Open Get of Sire Best Matched Pair of Mares Owned by One Exhibitor Three Mares Bred and Owned by One Exhibitor Stallion and Three Mares Owned by One Exhibitor Presentation of Best Shod Halter Horse Award 7:45 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM Feed Team Race Round 4-Pulver Outdoor Arena 10:30 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 12:00 PM Set up for Log Skid-Pulver Outdoor Arena 12:45 PM Drag Pioneer Livestock Pavilion Arena 1:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance - Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM Log Skid Pulver Outdoor Arena 1:30 PM Barrel Race Round 3-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 4:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies 5:15 PM Gelding Six Horse Hitch Round 3 6:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance - Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 7:30 PM Foal Futurity Championship 8:00 PM Registered Mare Four Horse Hitch 9:30 PM Registered Gelding Team FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, :45 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:45 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM Feed Team Championships-Pulver Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM Youth Team Years Old 9:30 AM Open English Pleasure Riding 10:30 AM Youth Team 9-14 Years Old 10:30 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 11:30 AM Open Western Pleasure Riding 12:00 PM Set Up Gambler's Choice Pulver Outdoor Arena 12:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 12:45 PM Drag Pioneer Livestock Pavilion Arena 1:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM Gambler's Choice Competition- Pulver Outdoor Arena 1:00 PM Youth Cart 9-14 Years Old 1:30 PM Open Novice Rider-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 2:45 PM Ladies Gelding Cart 3:00 PM Youth English Pleasure Age years- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 3:30 PM Youth Western Pleasure Age 9-14 years- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 4:00 PM Youth Western Pleasure Age years- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 4:30 PM Youth English Pleasure Age 9-14 years- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 4:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies Jacobson Arena CLASS SCHEDULE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 (Continued) 5:15 PM Mare Six Horse Hitch Round 3 6:15 PM Best Shod Six Horse Hitch Award 6:15 PM Most Uniform Hitch Award 6:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance 7:30 PM Gelding Four Horse Hitch 9:30 PM Ladies Registered Mare Cart SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, :45 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 7:00 AM Youth Decorating 9-14 years old and years old- split ring 7:30 AM Youth Showmanship 9-14 years old and years old-split ring 7:45 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 8:00 AM Weigh in For Split Over Weight Teams-Sheep Barn 9:00 AM Youth Judging 9-14 years old & years old 9:30 AM Barnyard Pull-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 10:00 AM Drag Jacobson Arena 10:15 AM Youth Cart years old 10:30 AM Drag Pulver Outdoor Arena 12:00 PM Set Up Open Obstacle Driving Course- Pulver Outdoor Arena 12:15 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 12:30 PM Barrel Racing Championships 12:45 PM Drag Pioneer Livestock Pavilion Arena 1:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance - Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 1:00 PM Drive 4 The Cure Charity Cart class 1:00 PM Open Obstacle Driving Class-Pulver Outdoor Arena 1:30 PM Split Over Weight Pull-Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 3:00 PM Costume Class 3:30 PM Open Obstacle Driving Awards Presented- Pulver Outdoor Arena 4:00 PM Best Stall Awards 4:15 PM Junior & Senior Youth Championship Awards 4:15 PM Presentation of Horse Pull Champions- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion 4:30 PM Most Versatile Percheron Award 4:45 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 5:00 PM Opening Ceremonies 5:15 PM Supreme Halter Horse Presentation 5:45 PM Hall of Fame Induction 6:00 PM Young Living Exhibition Hitch Driving Performance 6:30 PM Pee Wee Showmanship-Under 9 years accompanied by an adult 7:00 PM Not So Junior Team- Drivers 65 years and over 7:30 PM Farm Team Vehicle 8:00 PM Champion Farm Team Award 8:15 PM Drag Jacobson Arena 8:30 PM Open Eight Horse Hitch 10:00 PM Premier Exhibitor Award Horses released upon conclusion of Saturday classes SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018 All horses MUST vacate the Fairgrounds by 6PM 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 7

8 JACOBSON EXHIBITION CENTER 2018 WPC SCHEDULE Times are approximate and will fluctuate; we recommend utilizing your mobile device to watch the live feed from the Jacobson Exhibition Center. Mon Oct 8 Hrs Tues Oct 9 Hrs Wed Oct 10 Hrs Thurs Oct 11 Hrs Fri Oct 12 Hrs Sat Oct 13 North 6:00 AM 6:15 AM 6:30 AM SPLIT RING SPLIT RING 6:45 AM DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG :00 AM Foal Futurity 2.00 Stallion Halter 3.00 Mare Halter 9.00 Youth Deco :15 AM (50) North 9-14 & :30 AM Gelding Halter Youth :45 AM DRAG 0.25 South DRAG 0.25 Showmanship 8:00 AM Mens Gelding 2.00 Youth Team & :15 AM Cart :30 AM (33) (20) 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 2 Yr Jackpot 2.50 Youth Judging :15 AM Halter 9-14 & :30 AM (60) Open Eng Pl :45 AM Riding 10:00 AM Ladies Reg Yr Jackpot 2.50 (20) DRAG :15 AM Mare Team Cart Youth Cart :30 AM (23) (60) Youth Team :45 AM 9-14 (25) 11:00 AM (13) 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Open West Pl :45 AM Open Four 1.00 Riding 12:00 PM DRAG 0.25 Abreast (20) 12:15 PM Gelding 1.50 (12) DRAG :30 PM Unicorn Supreme Jackpot 0.25 Stick Horse Races Barrels :45 PM (21) DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 Championships 1:00 PM Reg Mare 1.50 Mens Reg 2.00 Supreme Halter 0.50 Youth Cart 2.00 D4TC Cart :15 PM Unicorn Mare Cart Horse Champs 9-14 (40) 1:30 PM (20) (44) Group Halter (23) 1:45 PM Men Reg :00 PM Mare Team 2:15 PM (23) 2:30 PM Open Amateur World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

9 JACOBSON EXHIBITION CENTER 2018 WPC SCHEDULE Times are approximate and will fluctuate; we recommend utilizing your mobile device to watch the live feed from the Jacobson Exhibition Center. Mon Oct 8 Hrs Tues Oct 9 Hrs Wed Oct 10 Hrs Thurs Oct 11 Hrs Fri Oct 12 Hrs Sat Oct 13 North 2:45 PM Cart (10) Ladies Gelding :00 PM Mens Gelding 2.00 Cart Costume Class :15 PM Team (29) 3:30 PM DRAG 0.25 Stick Horse Races 0.25 (24) 3:45 PM Ladies 2.00 Open Pleasure :00 PM Gelding Team Cart/Carriage (6) Stall Awards :15 PM (21) Open Amateur 0.50 Youth Champ :30 PM Team (10) Best Shod Halt 0.25 MVP Award :45 PM DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG :00 PM Opening Cer 0.50 Opening Cer 0.25 Opening Cer 0.25 Opening Cer 0.25 Opening Cer :15 PM Mare Six 1.50 Gelding Six 1.50 Mare Six 1.50 Supreme Halter :30 PM Gelding Six 1.50 Round 2 Round 3 Round 3 Horse Presentation 5:45 PM Round 1 (17) (17) (17) Hall of Fame :00 PM Happy Hour (17) YL :15 PM begins Best Shod Six 6:30 PM Uniform Hitch PeeWee :45 PM DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 Showmanship 7:00 PM Exhibitor's DRAG 0.25 YL 0.50 YL 0.50 YL 0.50 Not So Junior :15 PM Banquet YL 0.50 Team (11) 7:30 PM Gelding Six 1.50 Foal Futurity 0.50 Gelding 2.00 Farm Team :45 PM Mare Six 1.50 Round 2 Championship Four Vehicle 8:00 PM Round 1 (17) Reg Mare 1.50 (21) Champ. Farm Team 8:15 PM (17) Four DRAG :30 PM Live Auction (19) Open Eight :45 PM (20) 9:00 PM Junior Team :15 PM Open Tandem 1.50 (21) 9:30 PM Cart Reg Gelding 1.00 Ladies Reg :45 PM (26) Team Mare Cart 10:00 PM (15) (28) 10:15 PM 10:30 PM 10:45 PM 11:00 PM Prem Exhibitor :15 PM 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 9

10 PIONEER LIVESTOCK PAVILION 2018 WPC SCHEDULE Mon Oct 8 Tues Oct 9 Hrs Wed Oct 10 Hrs Thurs Oct 11 Hrs Fri Oct 12 Hrs Sat Oct 13 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Trail Class 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Barnyard :45 AM Pull 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Present to 11:45 AM Trail 12:00 PM Champs 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG 0.25 DRAG :00 PM YL 0.50 YL YL 0.50 YL 0.50 YL :15 PM 1:30 PM Barrel Race Barrel Race Barrel Race Open Novice Split/Over :45 PM Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Rider Weight Pull 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM Youth Eng Pl :15 PM Eq :30 PM Youth West Pl :45 PM Eq :00 PM Youth West Pl :15 PM Eq Presentation 4:30 PM Youth Eng Pl 0.50 Horse Pull 4:45 PM Eq 9-14 Champs World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

11 PULVER OUTDOOR ARENA AND NORTH PARKING LOT 2018 WPC SCHEDULE Mon Oct 8 Tues Oct 9 Hrs Wed Oct 10 Hrs Thurs Oct 11 Hrs Fri Oct 12 Hrs Sat Oct 13 7:45 AM DRAG DRAG DRAG 8:00 AM Feed Team Sulky & Feed Team Feed Team 8:15 AM Round 1 Walking Plow Round 4 Championships 8:30 AM Pulver NORTH Pulver Pulver 8:45 AM Outdoor PARKING Outdoor Outdoor 9:00 AM Arena LOT Arena Arena 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM DRAG DRAG DRAG 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Set Up Set Up Set Up 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM Log Skid Farm Obst/GC Open Obstacle 1:15 PM Pulver Team Class Driving 1:30 PM Outdoor Pulver Pulver 1:45 PM Arena Outdoor Outdoor 2:00 PM Arena Arena 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM DRAG DRAG 3:15 PM Feed Team Feed Team 3:30 PM Round 2 Round 3 Present to 3:45 PM Pulver Pulver Obstacle 4:00 PM Outdoor Outdoor Champs 4:15 PM Arena Arena 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 11

12 FOAL FUTURITY 2018 WORLD PERCHERON CONGRESS FOAL FUTURITY GENERAL PROVISIONS The World Percheron Congress Foal Futurity is an incentive program for owners of Percheron horses registered with the Percheron Horse Association of America and/or the Canadian Percheron Horse Association and exhibited at the 2018 World Percheron Congress, Des Moines, Iowa. ELIGIBILITY WEANLING FOAL 1. In order to participate in the Futurity, unborn foals must be nominated by December 31, A completed World Percheron Congress Futurity Application, nomination fee of $100 and copy of the dam s registration paper must be on file with the Futurity Secretary by December 31, 2017 for each foal to be nominated for participation in the Futurity. 2. A copy of the registration papers for the nominated foal must be on file with the Futurity Secretary prior to July 15, No pending registrations will be accepted. If the foal s registration papers are not on file by July 15, 2018, it will become ineligible for participation in the Futurity unless a reinstatement penalty of $200 is paid. 3. In the event of a sale of the bred mare and/or nominated foal, eligibility is transferable to the new owner. It is the responsibility of the new owner to provide an updated copy of the foal s registration papers to the Futurity Secretary prior July 15, Entrants must meet and comply with all entry and exhibitor requirements of the World Percheron Congress as listed in the World Percheron Congress premium book. CLASSES AND PURSES 1. The World Percheron Congress Foal Futurity classes will be held at the World Percheron Congress, Des Moines, Iowa. Classes offered will be as follows: World Percheron Congress Futurity Senior Filly Foal foaled January 1, March 15, 2018 World Percheron Congress Futurity Junior Filly Foal foaled March 16, 2018 or after World Percheron Congress Futurity Senior Stallion Foal foaled January 1, March 15, 2018 World Percheron Congress Futurity Junior Stallion Foal foaled March 16, 2018 or after 2. Horses participating in the World Percheron Congress Foal Futurity classes may also enter the open classes. 3. Futurity class entries must be made online or via the official World Percheron Congress entry form and mailed in accordance with World Percheron Congress entry deadlines. There are no entry fees for the Futurity classes. The exhibitor will be responsible for any stalling, admission, parking or other related expenses administered by the World Percheron Congress. 4. The official Futurity judges are listed on page The Futurity purses will be awarded to the individual(s) listed as the owner of the nominated foal on file with the Futurity Secretary- no exceptions allowed. The World Percheron Congress Futurity will not be responsible for any ownership disputes. 6. The first place foal in each filly and stallion Futurity class are guaranteed a sponsored $1,250 purse. Purses for foals placing 2nd through 10th will be paid a percentage of the additional sponsorships, nomination and related fees collected. A preliminary premium schedule follows. This schedule may be adjusted based on sponsorships. 10% of the nomination will be retained from placings 2-10 by the Futurity for use in defraying administrative expenses. 1 st : $1,250 2 nd : 71/2% of total purse 3 rd : 5% of total purse 4 th -6 th : 2% of total purse 7 th -10 th : 1% of total purse (payouts for 2nd place through 10th are minimum amounts and may be higher) OTHER 1. Deadline dates listed are determined by postmark date (i.e. December 31). Postage meters are not considered valid postmarks. 2. There will be absolutely no refunds of nominations or related fees. No exceptions. 3. A service charge of $25 will be required for a returned check. Failure to pay this service charge and honor the check within 30 days of notification will result in disqualification without recourse of the nominations or related fees covered by that check. 4. Protests related to parentage verification or similar complaints will be handled in accordance with the World Percheron Congress protest policy. FUTURITY DEADLINES December 31, 2017: Application, nomination fee and copy of dam s registration papers must be on file. July 15, 2018: Copy of registration paper for 2018 foal must be on file. Foals without registration papers on file become ineligible and can only be reinstated through payment of penalty. Official World Percheron Congress entry must be made online or mailed to the Percheron Horse Association of America office. SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED BY: Stallion Foal Futurity Sponsors Pennwoods Percherons, Chad & Rhonda Cole, Centre Hall, PA Filly Foal Futurity Sponsors All-Star Farm, Nick & Cherie Wagner, Wayne, OH World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

13 TM TWO-YEAR-OLD JACKPOT GENERAL PROVISIONS The Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot is an incentive program for breeders and owners of Percheron horses registered with the Percheron Horse Association of America and the Canadian Percheron Horse Association. Horses are required to be exhibited at the 2018 World Percheron Congress, in at least one of the following classes: the Eberglo Two Year Old Open Halter Class and/or the Eberglo Two Year Old Open Cart Class. In order to qualify for the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot Supreme title and purse, entered animals must compete in, both, the Eberglo Two Year Old Open Halter class and the Eberglo Two Year Old Open Cart class. ELIGIBILITY - TWO YEAR OLD MARES, STALLIONS or GELDINGS 1. In order to participate in the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot, horses born in 2016 must have been entered by December 1, A completed Jackpot Application, a non-refundable entry fee of $200, the horse s registration number, date of birth and sire/dam s names must have been on file with the Jackpot Secretary no later than December 1, 2016 for each horse to be eligible to be entered in the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot. 2. A copy of the registration papers for the entered horse must be on file with the Jackpot Secretary prior to Monday, October 8, In the event of a sale of the Jackpot horse, eligibility is transferable to the new owner. It is the responsibility of the new owner to provide an updated copy of the entered horse s registration papers to the Jackpot Secretary prior to Monday, October 8, Horses entered in the Jackpot must be in the ownership of the exhibitor no later than October 1, No pending transfer papers will be accepted. 4. Entrants must meet and comply with all entry and exhibitor requirements of the 2018 World Percheron Congress as listed in the 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium Book. CLASSES AND PURSES 1. The Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot classes will be held at the 2018 World Percheron Congress in Des Moines, Iowa on October 9 (Halter) and 10 (Cart), Classes offered will be as follows: Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot Open Halter Class Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot Open Cart Class Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot Supreme 2. Open Classes: mares, stallions and geldings will compete together in the Open Halter and Open Cart classes. 3. Horses participating in the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot classes may also enter the open conformation and cart classes at the 2018 World Percheron Congress. 4. Jackpot class entries must be made online or via the official 2018 World Percheron Congress Entry Form and mailed in accordance with the 2018 World Percheron Congress entry deadlines. There are no entry fees for the Jackpot classes. The exhibitor will be responsible for any stalling, admission, parking or other related expenses administered by the 2018 World Percheron Congress. 5. The official Jackpot judges are listed in the 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium Book. 6. The Jackpot purses will be awarded to the individual(s) listed as the owner of the entered horse on file with the Jackpot Secretary no exceptions allowed. The 2018 World Percheron Congress and the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot will not be responsible for any ownership disputes. 7. The entry fees that were collected for the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot will be equally distributed between the top 10 placed Halter class exhibitors and the top 10 placed Cart class exhibitors. The payout matrix is as follows: Halter Class Cart Class 1st place: 15% 1st place: 15% 2nd place: 10% 2nd place: 10% 3rd place: 8% 3rd place: 8% 4th place: 3% 4th place: 3% 5th place: 3% 5th place: 3% 6th place: 3% 6th place: 3% 7th place: 2% 7th place: 2% 8th place: 2% 8th place: 2% 9th place: 2% 9th place: 2% 10th place: 2% 10th place: 2% EBERGLO TM TWO YEAR OLD JACKPOT SUPREME PURSE: $5000 USD The Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot Supreme will be calculated and awarded on a points-based system. Horses will be awarded points for their placings in each of the classes that they participate in: Open Halter and/or Open Cart. ie: 1st place: 1 point, 2nd place: 2 points, 3rd place: 3 points, etc. The horse with the lowest combined total number of points shall win the Supreme title and purse. ie: Halter points + Cart points = Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot Supreme Champion. Horses must compete in, both, the Halter and Cart classes to be eligible for the Supreme title and purse. In the event of a tie, the Jackpot Committee will randomly select a tie-breaking judge. OTHER 1. Deadline dates listed are determined by absolute dates, not postmark dates. 2. There will be no refunds of entry fees or any other related fees. No exceptions. 3. A service charge of $25 will be required for a returned check. Failure to pay this service charge and honor the check within 30 days of notification will result in disqualification without recourse of the entry fee or related fees covered by that check. 4. Protests related to parentage verification or any other complaints will be handled in accordance with the 2018 World Percheron Congress Protest Policy. EBERGLO TM TWO YEAR OLD JACKPOT DEADLINES December 1, 2016: completed Jackpot application and successfully processed entry fee must be on file June 1, 2018: 2018 WPC entries open: don t forget to enter the Eberglo Two Year Old Jackpot! August 1, 2018: 2018 WPC entries close October 1, 2018: Exhibitor s name must be listed on the PHAoA or CPA registration papers of the entered horse October 8, 2018: a copy of the registration papers for the entered horse must be on file with the Jackpot Secretary COMMITTEE Ross Honsberger, Chairman Phone: rhonsberger@percheronhorse.org James Day Phone: jday@percheronhorse.org Robert Detweiler Phone: robert@andersonfarms.ca 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 13

14 BARREL RACING BARREL RACING RULES BRACKETS FOR STUMP (BARREL) RACES A. The Stump Race will be run horse-against-horse. 1. Show management will randomly draw the bracket for the horse-against-horse races per the diagram at right. 2. If there are more than 8 horses, it is acceptable to use a 16-horse bracket with byes. 3. If there are more than 16 horses, the class can be eliminated by trials down to an 8-horse or 16-horse or 32-horse bracket for the championship class. 4. If more than eight placings are awarded, a 16-horse bracket will be used. 5. If there are fewer than 8 horses entered, the bye system will be invoked, and those byes shall be placed only in the first bracket. If there are fewer than 8 qualifiers for the final race through disqualifications, the bye system shall be used. 6. No horse disqualifying shall be allowed to rerun for a qualifying position (see brackets below) COURSE LAYOUT START & FINISH LINE CLASSES F1 - R1, R2, R3, R4 HORSE A A. The race shall be run in traditional Nez Perce fashion if arena size permits. Two horses at a time on two opposite three-barrel courses, triangular in nature, will race from a common starting and finish line to the barrel on their right, turning right and racing to the barrel on the left of the starting line around it to the left and race to the barrel farthest from the starting line turn left around this third barrel and race to the starting line which is now the finish line, until eliminations are complete. B. Original positions will be drawn; the bye system will be invoked in the event of an odd number of entries. C. The two opposite three-barrel courses, triangular in nature, will be set up with a common start/finish line. The front barrels 30 feet (9.15 m) from the starting line; barrels to be 75 feet (22.86 m) apart with the back barrel 94 feet (28.65 m) from the finish line. A course may be reduced by 3 to 5 feet (91cm 1.52 m) to fit a smaller arena. HORSE B Enter the Barrel Race and/or Feed Team Race only once! Splits will be determined once entries are in. Winners bracket to the right; losers bracket to the left. a b c d e f g h World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

15 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book RULES GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE 2018 WORLD PERCHERON CONGRESS 1. ALL EXHIBITORS in the 2018 World Percheron Congress classes will be under the control and direction of the management of the 2018 World Percheron Congress (2018 WPC) and the Percheron Horse Association of America (PHAoA), however, in no case will the 2018 WPC or PHAoA be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to horses exhibited or for any article of any kind or nature that may be lost, stolen, destroyed or in any way injured. Every individual, either personally or through their partner, or guardian, who participated in the 2018 WPC, to any extent whatsoever, does thereby consent, for all purposes, that venue and jurisdiction shall lie in Polk County, Iowa. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to or occasioned by or arising from any horse or article owned or exhibited by him or her, and shall indemnify the 2018 WPC and PHAoA against all legal or other proceedings, claims, or demands of any kind or nature, in regard thereto, or that may arise from the negligence of the person in charge of any such horse or article. A. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the officials on the part of the owner, groom, driver or rider of any horse on exhibition will disqualify such horse for adjudication and the exhibitor shall forfeit all premiums. Further action may be taken at the discretion of the Show Management Committee. B. UNSPORTSMANLIKE ACTIVITY by any exhibitor, trainer, driver or rider will not be tolerated and violators may be excused from the performance area. C. INHUMANE TREATMENT: no person on Show grounds, including but not limited to, barns, stalls, parking area and Show arena, may treat a horse in an inhumane manner. See Iowa Code, Title XVI, Chapter 717: Injury to Livestock for full details. The Show Management Committee may bar violators from further participation for the remainder of the Congress. The 2018 WPC is held in conjunction with all laws and regulations of the United States of America and the State of Iowa, and all exhibitors are notified to comply therewith special reference to the Horse Protection Act of 1970 as amended. 2. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY At no time, the 2018 WPC and PHAoA, its employees, volunteers and or agents will take care, custody or control of any horses, livestock and or personal property of the exhibitor. At all times the exhibitor and or owner, its employees, associates and or agents will have full control, custody and will care, feed and keep safe their horses, livestock and personal property, all in accordance with the rules and regulations of the 2018 WPC. 3. INDEMNITY The Exhibitor and or Owner agrees to be responsible for and pay, indemnify, and hold harmless the 2018 WPC, PHAoA, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents and the City of Des Moines and Polk County, against any and all loss, claims, cost and or expenses, including reasonable attorney s fees, resulting from any loss or any claims or legal action of any nature whatsoever, whether or not reduced to a judgment, for any liability of any nature whatsoever that may arise against the 2018 WPC and PHAoA as a result of the operation, and or the use of the premises including any acts of the Exhibitor and or Owner, its agents, employees, representatives, or invitees or in connection with any of the rights or privileges granted by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA to Exhibitor and or Owner in this agreement and Premium Book, including any actions, without limitation, on any violation of patent, trademark, franchise, copyright, libel or defamation liability claim or suit including any claim or suit based upon the intentional, unintentional or negligent acts of the Exhibitor and or Owner, its agents, servants, employees or invitees. The Exhibitor and or Owner will not be obligated to indemnify, defend or hold the 2018 WPC and PHAoA harmless from any claim or demand which arises solely out of the negligent act or failure to act by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA, its directors, its officers or its employees. A. DAMAGES: The Exhibitor and or Owner will be responsible and pay for damages to the Iowa State Fairgrounds premises, facilities or equipment caused by, the Exhibitor, the Owner, its employees, associates or agents for all activities of the Exhibitor and support personnel while on the premises of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 4. FORCE MAJEURE AND GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION In view of the fact that the 2018 WPC and PHAoA are a non-profit organization depending to a great degree upon the contributions and services of a substantial number of donors and volunteers, as well as the benefits provided by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA to the general public through education and related services as set forth in the preamble to these General Rules and Regulations, the 2018 WPC and PHAoA deems it appropriate and prudent to be excused from liability as set forth below in this paragraph, in the event of early cancellation of its events, operations and activities by reason of force majeure and or governmental regulation. Accordingly, the following shall apply to the operations and activities conducted by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA: WARNING: Under Iowa Law, Domesticated Animal Activities: I.C.A :A person, including a domesticated animal professional, domesticated animal activity sponsor, the owner of the domesticated animal, or a person exhibiting the domesticated animal, is not liable for the damages, injury, or death suffered by a participant or spectator resulting from the inherent risks of a domesticated animal activity. This section shall not apply to the extent that the claim for damages, injury, or death is caused by any of the following: 1. An act committed intentionally, recklessly, or while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or other drug or a combination of such substances which causes damages, injury, or death. 2. The use of equipment or tack used in the domesticated animal activity which the defendant provided to a participant, if the defendant knew or reasonably should have known that the equipment or tack was faulty or defective. 3. The failure to notify a participant of a dangerous latent condition on real property in which the defendant holds an interest, which is known or should have been known. The notice may be made by posting a clearly visible warning sign on the property. 4. A domesticated animal activity which occurs in a place designated or intended by an animal activity sponsor as a place for persons who are not participants to be present. 5. A domesticated animal activity which causes damages, injury, or death to a spectator who is in a place where a reasonable person who is alert to inherent risks of domestic animal activities would not expect a domesticated animal activity to occur. The 2018 WPC and PHAoA shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its operations, activities, shows and events to the extent such delay or failure results from a force majeure occurrence. A force majeure occurrence is defined as any occurrence arising from causes beyond the reasonable control of the 2018 WPC and PHAoA which delays or pre- 15

16 RULES vents performance by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA otherwise required by this Agreement, including but not limited to any (i) breakage or accident to equipment, machinery or facilities; (ii) any strikes, lock-outs or other labor difficulties; (iii) statutes, ordinances, regulations, orders or rules issued by governmental authorities; (iv) judicial decrees or orders; (v) acts of God; (vi) animal diseases and or quarantines; (vii) wars, riots or insurrections; (viii) civil disobediences, public demonstrations or sabotage; (ix) fires, floods, explosions or inclement weather; (x) inability to obtain necessary labor, materials, supplies, utilities or transportation; (xi) depressions, recessions or other economic downturns; (xii) embargoes or energy shortages; or (xiii) other causes beyond the 2018 WPC and PHAoA s reasonable control. The 2018 WPC and PHAoA shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its operation, activities, shows and events to the extent such delay or failure results from the 2018 WPC and PHAoA s good faith compliance with applicable governmental statues, ordinances, regulations, orders, rules or other directives, including but not limited to compliance with governmental directives concerning public health and safety, animal disease prevention detection and response, including animal quarantine and or destruction; and protection of the environment. If the 2018 WPC and PHAoA and the Iowa State Fairgrounds authorizes the presence of pets and or domesticated animals, no person shall enter or remain on the premises or in a facility with an animal unless it is under proper leash, caged and or carried by the possessor WORLD PERCHERON CONGRESS MANAGE- MENT RIGHTS 2018 World Percheron Congress Show Management reserves the right to adjust start times and or rearrange classes if necessary to compensate for excessive entries or time shortages. The Management reserves the right to limit entries in any class, cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors. The Management reserves the right to make substitutions of judges or officials, if deemed necessary. Any questions or situations not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the Management and their decision will be final. 6. ENTRIES Exhibitors are responsible for their own errors and those of their agents in preparation of entries. The preferred method of entry is online, via entries. Paper entries will be accepted for an additional $50 administrative fee. Entries should be accompanied by fees and all required supporting documentation. If the entry is received missing any of the required information and is returned back the 2018 WPC after the August 1, 2018 deadline, a late entry fee may be charged. All entries will be confirmed. If you do not receive a written confirmation, please call A. ANIMAL ELIGIBILITY: Entries will be accepted for grade or registered Percheron horses, only. Crossbred horses are not permitted. B. AGE OF ANIMAL: The age of a horse shall date from the first day of January in the year of birth. Senior foals are those born on or before March 15, Junior foals are those born after March 15, C. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP AND REGISTRATION: All horses, except for grade geldings, must be registered in the Stud Book of the Percheron Horse Association of America or the Canadian Percheron Association (CLRC)., and must be owned or co-owned on the records of the Association in the name of the exhibitor(s). Leases will be accepted as long as they are properly filed. Exhibitors must bring photocopies of their registration certificates, front and back, to the Show. It is not advisable to bring original registration certificates to the Show. Geldings are not required to be registered unless they are competing in a registered gelding class. Foals born in 2018 will be accepted as registered, provided a registration application has been received by the office of the Association responsible for registering the horse, with the registration fee paid, before the entry deadline of August 1, D. BORROWING OF HORSES: Borrowing of horses will be limited to one horse only in the Produce of Dam, Get of Sire and to two horses in the Six and Eight Horse Hitch classes. E. ENTRY DEADLINES: Entries for the 2018 WPC open Friday, June 1, Entries postmarked prior to June 1, 2018 will not be processed until after that date. All 2018 WPC entries will close Wednesday, August 1, 2018 unless otherwise stated. The Post Office postmark will be accepted as the date of entry. We will not accept a postage meter stamp as evidence of mailing or date of entry. F. ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES: The 2018 WPC Show Management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, and/or cancel any entries, also to disqualify exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries and cancel awards or prizes, without claims for damage. G. LATE ENTRIES: Late entries will be accepted after the closing date of August 1, Any entry postmarked after or arriving after the August 1, 2018 deadline may be considered a late entry. The penalty shall be $150/stall plus a $40 administration fee, provided stalls are available. H. FEES: Fees paid before August 1, 2018: Stall Fees: $75 each, per horse or tack stall; limited number: first come, first served. Administrative Fee: $20 per exhibitor Each horse must have a separate stall and each horse shown must be assigned a stall and pay a stall fee. Payable by check, money order, PayPal credit card: Visa, Mastercard & Discover. All fees payable in USD funds.* *Canadian exhibitors: payment must be made via one of the following methods: Major credit card (3% convenience fee included) Check drawn on USD bank account. Check drawn on CDN account to include 10% exchange rate fee. I. PAYMENT OF FEES: All fees must accompany entries. Open checks will not be accepted. Any exhibitor issuing a check for payment of entries which does not clear their account for any reason will have five (5) days in which to make payment in order to keep entries eligible to participate in the 2018 World Percheron Congress, with a $25.00 USD additional NSF charge assessed. Failure to pay the NSF charge and honor the check within 30 days of notification will result in disqualification without recourse of related fees covered by that check. J. SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions will be allowed, if given in writing by 4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15, K. CLASS CHANGES/SCRATCHES: Class changes must be originated by the Owner, Exhibitor or agent and may be subject to additional charges. All class changes or scratches must be received by the Show Officials prior to the start of the class. L. EXHIBITOR SHOW NUMBERS: All entry form data must be accurately completed before each exhibitor will be assigned a show number. This number must be prominently displayed whenever the exhibitor is presenting their entry in the ring World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

17 M. HORSE SHOW OFFICE: The 2018 WPC Horse Show Office will be located at the west end of the Jacobson Exhibition Center, directly across from the front doors. Operational office dates and times include: Saturday, October 6 12:00 noon - 8:00 PM Sunday, October 7 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Monday, October 8 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 9 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 10 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Thursday, October 11 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday, October 12 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Saturday, October 13 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Veterinary Documentation Check and Exhibitor Package Pick Up: Halter & Hitch Horses: opens Saturday, October 6 at 12:00 noon closes Sunday, October 7 at 6:00 PM Farm Teams: opens Saturday, October 6 at 12:00 noon closes Monday, October 8 at 6:00 PM N. STALLIONS: Youth exhibitors will not be allowed to ride, drive or handle stallions in any class except in Open Conformation classes. O. PLACINGS AND PREMIUMS: The judge will place 15 horses plus 1 reserve. Ten ribbons will be pinned in each class. Entries placing 11th through 15th will not be pinned. 16th and below will be excused. All Prizes, Awards and Premiums will be paid by the 2018 World Percheron Congress fund of the Percheron Horse Association of America. Premium money will be forwarded, in USD, to the exhibitors as soon after the close of the Show as can be properly processed. Premiums will not be paid to any exhibitor who does not submit proper tax ID information. No exceptions. All premiums, whatsoever, not claimed within 90 days upon receipt, shall be deemed forfeited to the Management or donors. 7. EXHIBITOR ACCREDITATION AND PARKING A. EXHIBITOR ACCREDITATION: Every exhibitor and their associated staff must have an exhibitor wristband to enter the Iowa State Fairgrounds and the performance facilities. Weekly admission wristbands are $30 each and can be ordered online via the Entry Form process. Weekly admission wristbands include general admission for the entire length of the show, October 8 13th, Any exhibitor, owner, trainer or agent who has purchased weekly exhibitor wristbands and cancels their entries for any reason will not be able to utilize the exhibitor wristbands if they do not have a horse entered in the Show. If you are a StableMate member, you will receive two weekly admission wristbands with your StableMate membership. The StableMate wristbands will be available for you via the StableMate Will Call process. B. MOTORIZED OFF-ROAD VEHICLES AND NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION There will be no motorized vehicles including but not limited to golf carts, all-terrain vehicles or farm utility vehicles allowed on-the grounds at the 2018 WPC without prior approved permitting and registration payment with the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Department. Minors who do not have a valid driver s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book RULES rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule may cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s), trainer(s) and or exhibitor(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), trainer(s) and or exhibitor(s) from the competition for the remainder of the Show and charges being filed against any of the above listed individuals. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. Gas powered golf carts are not allowed in buildings during show/event hours. Only electric powered carts are allowed in buildings during show event/times. Minors under 16 years old must wear protective head gear when operating bicycles on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Bicycles may not be ridden inside any buildings or near the entries/exits of the performance or warm-up areas. C. SKATEBOARDS, IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES, SCOOTERS AND HOVER BOARDS: The use of skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters (motorized or foot-powered) and hover boards are not permitted in the facilities unless approved by the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Department. D. MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING: Parking is included with your exhibitor entries or ticket purchase. No parking is allowed in the immediate vicinity of the Horse Barn, the Cattle Barn, the Sheep Barn and the Horse Annex, except for loading and unloading. Motorhomes and campers are not allowed to park inside the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the duration of the 2018 WPC. Following are the designated parking locations for motor vehicles: Exhibitors in the Cattle Barn: immediately east of the Cattle Barn Exhibitors in the Horse Barn and the Sheep Barn: along the south fence, facing Dean Avenue Trailer (gooseneck/bumper/flat deck): Rock Island Parking lot, directly across from Gate 8 Semi tractors and trailers: northwest corner of Fairgrounds, along University Avenue fence line All trailers must be parked in designated areas as soon as they are unloaded. No vehicles allowed in the Barns at any time. Loading or unloading during the Show s performance hours is prohibited. All aisles and road ways around the barn must be kept open to satisfy the Iowa State Fair Department of Public Safety at all times. Vehicles left unattended adjacent to the Barns will be towed at the owner s expense. E. HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE PARKING: Horse drawn vehicles, including but limited to hitch wagons, two wheeled carts, four wheeled carriages, Leons, forecarts, sleds and or agricultural equipment will not be allowed to park inside of the Horse Barn, Cattle Barn, Sheep Barn or Horse Annex in accordance with Fire Code. Following are the designated parking locations for horse drawn vehicles: Exhibitors in the Cattle Barn: outside, immediately adjacent to the walls of the Cattle Barn, parked in perpendicular fashion Exhibitors in the Horse Barn: outside, immediately adjacent to the walls of the Horse Barn, parked in perpendicular fashion Exhibitors in the Horse Annex: outside, immediately adjacent to the walls of the Horse Annex, parked in perpendicular fashion Exhibitors in the Sheep Barn: outside, immediately adjacent to the walls of the Sheep Barn, parked in perpendicular fashion 8. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Before receiving an Exhibitor 17

18 RULES Package, all exhibitors must present the required veterinary documentation for each of their horses participating in the 2018 World Percheron Congress. A State-certified Animal Health Official will be on-site, at Exhibitor Check In, to verify the documentation. Copies of each horse s documentation will be kept on file at the Horse Show Office for the duration of the 2018 World Percheron Congress. OUT OF STATE ORIGIN: A. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) is required and must be turned into the Animal Health Official for the 2018 WPC at time of arrival and must be dated no more than 30 days from the time of arrival. Health Certificates must indicate the horse s registered name. Horses entering grounds will be subject to examination by the Iowa State Veterinarian s Office. Any animal found showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases may be immediately withdrawn from the Show and held in quarantine at owner s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until properly released in order to return to owner s premises. B. A negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) is required and must be turned into the Animal Health Official for the 2018 WPC at time of arrival and must be dated no more than (1) year from date of arrival. Under Iowa Law, Animal Livestock Importation: I.C.A (163): Equine. 65.8(1) General. a. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). All equine imported into the state of Iowa shall be accompanied by a CVI. b. Equidae which are positive to a brucellosis test or which show evidence of poll evil or fistulous withers whether draining or not shall not be allowed to enter the state for any purpose. 65.8(2) Coggins Testing - equine infectious anemia (EIA). All Equidae imported into the state must be accompanied by proof of a negative EIA serological test conducted within 12 months prior to importation, except foals under 6 months of age accompanied by their dams which meet the EIA test requirements. The name of the testing laboratory, laboratory accession number, and the date of test must appear on the CVI. Check for updated animal health requirements in the State of Iowa at: IOWA ORIGIN: A. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) is required and must be turned into the Animal Health Official for the 2018 WPC at time of arrival and must be dated no more than 30 days from the time of arrival. Health Certificates must indicate the horse s registered name. Horses entering grounds will be subject to examination by the Iowa State Veterinarian s Office. Any animal found showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases may be immediately withdrawn from the Show and held in quarantine at owner s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until properly released in order to return to owner s premises. B. A negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) is not required by law but is strongly recommended. 9. ARRIVAL PROCEDURE: Horses must enter the 2018 World Percheron Congress/Iowa State Fairgrounds via Gate 9, off of the corner of Dean Ave and East 30th Street, see Exhibitor Map. Trailers will be directed to the appropriate unloading areas by 2018 WPC Staff. Stalling assignments will be pre-arranged, based on the information provided on the Exhibitor s Entry Forms. After unloading, trucks and trailers must promptly be moved to designated parking areas. All horses must arrive and depart according the Schedule on pages 6 and 7. Arrivals: Halter & Hitch Horses: opens Saturday, October 6 at 12:00 noon closes Sunday, October 7 at 5:00 PM All Halter and Hitch horses must be stalled by Sunday, October 7 at 5:00 PM. Farm Teams: opens Saturday, October 6 at 12:00 noon closes Monday, October 8 at 6:00 PM All Farm Teams must be stalled by Monday, October 8 at 6:00PM. Pulling Horses may enter any time prior to 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 13, DEPARTURE PROCEDURE: Horses will be released for departure from the Show grounds upon the conclusion of the evening competition on Saturday, October 13, All horses must vacate the Show grounds by 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 14, Early departures will be allowed only upon pre-approval from the 2018 WPC Show Superintendent and the Equine Traffic Control Manager. Early Departure Request Forms will be available at the Horse Show Office. Trucks and trailers will be allowed into the loading areas, on a daily basis, after the conclusion of the Evening Show in the Jacobson Exhibition Center. All trucks and trailers must vacate the loading areas by 6:00 AM CST on a daily basis, except for Sunday, October 14, Access to the loading areas will be managed at the discretion of the Show Superintendent and the Equine Traffic Control Manager at all times. Failure to comply with these directives will result in forfeiture of payable class premiums and or any balances owing to the Exhibitor. 11. STALLING A. STALL RESERVATIONS: Stall reservations will not be accepted without an entry and proper fees. Every horse is required to stall. Stalls will be assigned by the Stalling Committee and managed by the Barn Manager. Horses must be placed in the assigned stalls and no changes will be permitted without consent of the Barn Manager. Stall fees are not refundable. Horses not entered in the Show will not receive a stall. B. REQUESTS: Requests for adjoining stalls from different exhibitors should be requested on each exhibitor s Entry Form. Stall assignments will be available when horses arrive at the gate. Horses placed in stalls not assigned to them will be moved by the Barn Manager or the 2018 WPC Show Management. Stalls will not be assigned until all class and entry fees have been paid. Exhibitors are not allowed to move other owner s horses from stalls. If horses are not out of stalls at assigned times, they will be moved by the 2018 WPC Show Management. C. DUTY OF CARE: Exhibitors are at all times required to give the necessary care and attention to their horses and equipment. All horses shall be secured in their stalls. When horses are removed from their stalls or moved about the Show grounds, they shall be properly haltered, bitted or fastened by leads and shall be constantly attended by a competent attendant. Every exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss or damage done to or occasioned by or arising from any horse or vehicle owned or exhibited by the exhibitor, and for its description as given in the entry, and shall indemnify the 2018 World Percheron Congress and hold it harmless from any loss, cost, or expense caused by its exhibit. Horse exhibitors are required to keep their stall and the aisles clear and neat. D. STALLS: The stalls are 10 x 10 in the Horse Barn, the Cattle Barn, the Sheep Barn and the Horse Annex. All stall doors are provided. Removal of the stall panels by World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

19 exhibitors is prohibited. Exhibitors desiring removal of panels must contact the Barn Manager. The Barn Manager will coordinate the panel removal with Iowa State Fairgrounds staff. Portable stalls, corrals, paneling and or electric fence for the purpose of containing livestock are prohibited. Locks on horse stalls are not allowed. E. BARN CLEAN-UP: All exhibitors will be required to dump manure in Iowa State Fairgrounds designated areas to assist with efficient removal. The placement of manure in the general public waste containers is strictly prohibited. It is requested that by the Iowa State Fairgrounds that all alleyways be watered to assist in depleting the dust level in the Barns. Exhibitors must keep the Barns, their stable area and the grounds in a tidy fashion at all times. If these rules are not adhered to, the 2018 WPC Show Management has the right to request any Exhibitor to vacate the Show grounds. F. MEDICAL WASTE: Please do not put medical waste in manure piles or public waste containers. All needles, syringes and other medical waste must be placed in appropriate containers in each Barn, located at the end of each aisle. If these rules are not adhered to, the 2018 WPC Show Management has the right to request any Exhibitor to vacate the Show grounds. G. NAILS AND SIGNAGE: Nails in stall walls are not allowed. Permanently affixed signage is only allowed on designated bulletin boards. All signs must be approved by the 2018 WPC Show Management. H. DECORATIONS: Stall decorations must not block any aisle ways and must be fire retardant, adhering to Fire Code regulations. Blocking of aisles is prohibited. Tack stall decorations must not extend more than 18 into the aisle. All aisles must have a walkway free of floor obstructions. Bedding material may not be allowed on the floor of any aisle for display purposes. This includes wood shavings, wood sawdust and peat moss. Large wood chips or coarse bark mulch may be used and must be kept damp at all times. The use of burlap for display purposes is strictly prohibited. Any material covering the tops of stalls is prohibited, with the exception of tack stalls. Coverings over the aisles which would in any way limit the effectiveness of the sprinkler system will not be allowed. It is required that the placement of plastic or carpet as a protective surface be put down before placement of brick, stone or concrete on exhibit floor. If these rules are not adhered to, the 2018 WPC Show Management has the right to request any Exhibitor to vacate the Show grounds. I. GAS, ELECTRIC-PROPANE AND EXTENSION CORDS: Heaters, propane tanks and hot plates are prohibited in the Barns or stalls. All electric extension cords must be a minimum 12 gauge, three-wire with a ground prong. J. OPEN FLAME, AEROSOL CANS AND PAINTING: Open flames are not allowed inside any buildings on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Aerosol cans for display purposes must be empty. Spray painting is not allowed inside a facility or in the surrounding area. Non-spray painting is permitted only if adequate protection is provided to ensure that no facility damage occurs. 12. FEED, BEDDING AND ICE: Exhibitors may bring their own hay and grain mix if desired. Feed will be available through Des Moines Feed, 2010 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, phone: (1.9 miles from Fairgrounds). Hay will be available, on site, for purchase through the Horse Show Office. Exhibitors may bring their own bedding. Bedding can be wood shavings or straw. Exhibitors may pre-order wood shavings bedding via the Entry Form process. Additional bedding may be purchased through the Horse Show Office World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book RULES Ice may be purchased through the Horse Show Office. Exhibitors are required to pay the Horse Show Office at the time of delivery. No open accounts. 13. CAMPING: Exhibitor Camping Form can be found on our website: No person shall camp outside in a tent or similar temporary shelter unless within a designated camping area and upon payment of the designated fee. Trailers, mobile homes or any other vehicle used for sleeping shall not park in any area on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Camper rentals may be found at Autorama RV Center, 2099 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50320, phone: or visit: www. autoramarv.com. 14. RING PROCEDURES: The Show ring will be under the absolute control of the 2018 WPC Show Superintendent. Only qualified persons will be allowed in the ring during judging. A. GATE CLOSURE: Due notice will be served upon all exhibitors as to the time class will be called and all horses must be ready and waiting to enter the ring promptly. When the gates are closed and the judge has started work, no exhibitor who is late will be admitted. B. ATTIRE: It is the tradition of the show ring that an exhibitor be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be neatly dressed and horses properly presented. No entry shall enter the Show ring without a clearly displayed Exhibitor Number. The Show Management may, at its discretion, bar an entry or person from entering the ring if not suitably presented to appear before an audience. C. COURTESY: Any discourteous act on the part of any owner, exhibitor, groom, trainer or agent made toward judges, officials, staff or volunteers will disqualify their entry and forfeit all fees and premiums. The 2018 WPC Show Management shall have full power to act in issuing a ruling in such cases. Should the act justify it, the 2018 WPC Show Management shall have power to exclude offenders from competition and remove them from the show grounds, without being held liable for damages of any kind, and this shall be accepted as a condition of entry. 15. EXHIBITORS: Exhibitors accept the following rules as conditions of entry: A. PUBLIC SAFETY: Disruptive guests and/or guest-related problems should be reported to the 2018 WPC Show Management. Any guest who fails to adhere to Iowa State Fairgrounds policies or local, state and or federal laws is subject to being ejected from the facility. Admission to an event is an irrevocable license. The admission bearer must abide by building policy and governing regulations. A guest who is creating a nuisance for other guests shall be warned to correct his/her behavior. Recurring disorderly conduct shall be cause for ejected or being trespassed from the facility. Iowa State Fair Public Safety will be responsible for ejecting any guest and completing all necessary incident related paperwork. An ejected guest is no longer welcome at the Fairgrounds for that event. They may not re-enter the buildings/grounds, even with a valid admission ticket. Subsequent entry shall subject the guest from possible arrest for trespass after warning. All ejected guests must vacate the Fairgrounds. B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: All buildings are equipped with emergency prepared response guides. These guides are located at key locations in all buildings for quick and easy resource to assist in an emergency situation. C. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER AND FACILTIY EVACUATION: Any and all emergencies during events shall be reported to Iowa State Fair Public Safety at 19

20 RULES The trained staff will either dispatch on site EMT service or call 911. Due to the size of the Fairgrounds and the local construction zones, it is very important that the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Department remain the primary point of contact with emergency services personnel. If it becomes appropriate in the judgement of the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Department to evacuate the premises for reasons of public safety, the management of all evacuation procedures will fall under the strict authority of the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Department. D. FIRES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Fire extinguishers mounted in the facilities must remain clear and unobstructed at all times. If building evacuation is necessary, please follow the fire plan with instruction from the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Department and evacuate the building. All buildings are equipped with fire extinguishers. These extinguishers are checked and services regularly. Gas cans, portable LP, bottle gas or compressed air tanks are prohibited in all buildings at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. At no time, can any decoration or sign obscure any fire alarm pull stations, strobes, exit signage or means of egress. E. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY: The exhibitor assumes all risk of loss, injury or damage of every kind or nature, however caused, to the property belonging to him and to himself or any of his employees, and agrees to save and keep harmless the 2018 World Percheron Congress, the Percheron Horse Association of America, and all sponsors, from any and all claims and suits growing out of any such loss or damage. The Exhibitor is urged to keep attendants at their exhibit at all times. Every Exhibitor must have liability insurance in force during the Show for their protection against any loss which might be incurred and to protect themselves from risks assumed under this clause. F. PROTESTS: All persons making entries into the 2018 World Percheron Congress agree to accept the rulings of the judge, and to abide by his/her decisions. Protests may be made in writing on the same day in which the protested action was taken, and delivered to the Show Superintendent. All protests must be accompanied by a deposit of $500, which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. G. REFUNDS: There will be no refunds of fees. No exceptions. H. SMOKING OR VAPING: Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any building on the Show grounds. I. TOWING: Any vehicle that is improperly parked on the property is subject to being towed at owner s expense. This includes, but is not limited to, vehicles parked in no parking zones, loading zones, marked as ADA accessible spaces without the proper permits, on grass, along curbs or in roadways. The ISF Security Staff will make every effort to notify the owner of the vehicle before it is towed. If the vehicle is not moved in a timely manner, it will be towed to a secure location on the property. To recover the vehicle, the owner must report to the Public Safety Office and pay a minimum $35 impound fee. The impound fee for larger vehicles may be higher. Enclosed box trucks and trailers of any kind are not permitted to be parked or dropped in parking lots. Adjacent to buildings on the property. Vehicles of this type will be permitted near buildings during load-in and load-out periods only. At all other times these vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas. Vehicles parked outside the designated areas are subject to being towed at the owner s expense. J. WEAPONS: Weapons or firearms of any kind are not permitted on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Even if promotor has a permit to carry, they are prohibited from the Show grounds. Failure to comply with this regulation shall be cause for immediate ejection from the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 16. PETS AND DOMESTICATED ANIMALS Permission for any domesticated animals (dogs, cats, etc.) to appear at the 2018 WPC must be approved by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA and then by the Iowa State Fairgrounds in writing. The following criteria must be met before the animal is allowed into a facility: A. The animal must be directly associated with the presentation of horses during the 2018 WPC competition. B. Animals will not remain in the building overnight unless written permission has been given by the 2018 WPC and PHAoA and Iowa State Fairgrounds. C. A trainer/owner must accompany animals at all times. D. Animals must be tethered to a leash no greater than six feet long at all times. E. Non-domesticated animals will be considered on an individual basis. F. In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Regulations, the 2018 WPC and PHAoA and Iowa State Fairgrounds permits the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability. Service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. SPECIFIC CLASS RULES: Exhibitors accept the following rules as conditions of entry: 17. Conformation Classes: A. Foals & Broodmares Must be shown at halter, alone in their respective age classes, to qualify for the mare and foal class. The only time a mare and foal will be both allowed in the ring, is in classes where they are shown together in a group. A broodmare is defined as a mare that has a foal that is suckling or has been weaned in the year Foal must be out of accompanying mare. i. Embryo Donor Mares & Embryo Transfer (ET) Foals: The donor mare of an ET foal may show in, either, her correct age class or the Yeld Mare class. An embryo donor mare and her ET foal may show in the Mare and Foal class. B. Group Classes Horses may not be shown in the group classes without being first shown in their respective age class. Horses shown in group classes must wear the ribbons won in their age halter class. i. Junior Produce of Dam: Two horses out of the same dam. Both horses must have been born on or after January 1, World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book ii. Open Produce of Dam: Two horses out of the same dam, any age. iii. Junior Get of Sire: Three horses by the same sire. Both horses must have been born on or after January 1, iv. Open Get of Sire: Three horses by the same sire. One horse must have been born before January 1, v. Three Mares, Bred and Owned by One Exhibitor: Three mares whose breeder and owner are the same. Leased mares are allowed to compete in this class so long as an approved Lease Agreement, showing as such, is on file with the PHAoA or CPA. vi. Stallion & Three Mares Owned by One Exhibitor: One stallion and three mares whose breeder and owner are the same. Leased horses are allowed to compete in this class so long as an approved Lease Agreement, showing as such, is on file with the PHAoA or CPA.

21 RULES 3. Youth Classes: A. Youth Exhibitors The age splits in the Youth class will be determined by the age of the exhibitor on show day. No stallions will be allowed in the Youth Exhibitor classes. Children in the Show Arena- Children, under the age of nine years, must be accompanied by an adult in the show arena at any time for any reason. B. Youth Showmanship Classes Class procedure will be explained by judge. Be prepared to answer questions. Pee Wee Showmanship, under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. (Youth Showmanship, Age 9-14), (Youth Showmanship, Age 15-18). Whip person at judge s discretion. C. Youth Decorating Classes Participants will be required to roll manes and tie tails. Time limit (Youth Decorating, Age 9-14): 30 minutes. Time limit (Youth Decorating, Age 15-18): 25 minutes. An adult will be required to hold the horse. The horse will not be allowed to be tied. No conversation is allowed between the holder and the exhibitor. D. Youth Judging Participants will be required to judge a halter class. The youth judge will determine the official placing of the horses and the results of each participant will be compared to the official results. Participants may be asked to give reasons. (Youth Judging, Age 9-14), (Youth Judging, Age 15-18). E. Youth Riding Classes (Youth English/Western Riding: Walk/Trot/Canter, Ages 9-14, 15-18). Youth will be permitted to enter both riding classes. Western or English attire required. Helmets are mandatory for all youth under 18 in any riding class. F. Youth Driving Classes (Youth Cart, Age 9-14, Youth Cart, Age 15-18, Youth Team, Age 9-14 & Youth Team, Age 15-18) May drive geldings or mares only. Youth must be accompanied by an experienced adult who remains on the cart or wagon at all times. Headers are encouraged in all hitch classes, however no one will be permitted to stand inside the ring during the performance. G. Youth Champions Youth are encouraged, but not required, to participate in all seven youth classes. Championship results will be tallied based on the top six results for each participant, thereby allowing youth to opt out of one class if s/he chooses without penalty to the Championship tally/point accumulation. If a youth participates in all seven youth classes, his/her lowest placing will be dropped for the Championship tabulation. (Youth Championship, Age 9-14), (Youth Championship, Age 15-18). 19. Riding Classes: A. Open Western Pleasure To be shown on the rail both directions of the ring at a walk, jog, and lope, on a reasonably loose rein, to stand quietly and to back. Appointments-Stock type saddle, open stirrups, western style headstall with western bit and curb chain, must lie flat against the horse s jaw. Rider attired in Western apparel including hat. Judged on manners, performance and suitability to pleasure riding. Prohibited- cavessons, martingales, hackamores, tiedowns, drawreins, driving bits and bridles. B. Open English Pleasure To be shown on the rail both directions of the ring at a walk, trot, and canter. To stand quietly and to back. Manes may be braided but not rolled - no tied tails. Appointments English type saddle. Snaffle, pelhams and full bridles/snaffle and curb, all with cavessons or nose bands are recommended. Rider attired in huntseat, dressage, or saddleseat apparel. Judged on manners, performance and suitability to pleasure riding. Prohibited - martingales and tiedowns - white bridles, 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book driving bits or bridles. C. Open Novice Walk Trot- Class is open to Western or English riders. Appropriate attire is required. Riders cannot compete in any other riding class, including youth classes, except for the Open Trail Riding class. D. Open Trail Class Horse is ridden and judged on ability to maneuver over and through obstacles. Open to youth or adults. Can be shown in Western or English, but proper attire and equipment to be used accordingly. Three attempts are allowed on each obstacle. After three failed attempts at an obstacle that obstacle will be scored as zero and the exhibitor will be asked to move to the next obstacle. Placing will be announced in the evening performance. 20. Hitch Classes: A. Amateur Cart & Team Classes Exhibitors, drivers and/ or horses, which compete in Amateur Cart & Team Classes, cannot compete in any other hitch class at the Congress. Any type harness, farm or show, is acceptable in the amateur classes. You must have a fifth wheel wagon for the team hitch. Drivers must be 19 years or older. Horses, drivers, and/or exhibitors, which have competed in hitch classes at any Level A or B All-American show, are not eligible for Amateur Classes at the World Congress: Amateur Cart, Amateur Team. Those competing in the Amateur Classes may also compete in the Farm Classes. B. Open Pleasure Driving Class is open to all drivers and horses. 2 or 4 wheel vehicles are permitted. The class will be shown both directions of the ring at a walk, slow trot, and working trot. To stand quietly and to rein back. Chain traces and heel chains will be allowed, as well as, mane rolls, rosettes and tail bows. American Driving Society (ADS) rules as described for Draft Equines found in the Rulebook on the ADS web site will be followed. C. Open Obstacle Driving also known as Time Cones Driving Derby. This is a fault competition-least amount of penalties win. Each driver has 3 minutes to complete the course. Salute the judge upon entering the ring. Each ball down is a 5 second penalty. If driver goes over 3 minutes, there is a 1 point penalty for every second over. Break of gait is also a penalty. Open to single and teams. Singles will go first. Placings will be announced in the evening performance. D. Cart Classes A cart horse, with the exception of Youth Cart horses, can be used in only one of classes: H-4 (Men s Registered Mare Cart), H-5 (Amateur Cart), H-19 (Men s Gelding Cart), H-18 (Ladies Registered Mare Cart), H-22 (Ladies Gelding Cart). E. Junior Team Open to two and three-year-olds. Combined age of team not to exceed five years. F. North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series All six-horse hitch classes are sanctioned by the NASHHCS. In order to participate in these classes you must be a paid member of the NASHHCS. For further NASHHCS information please see their web site, com 21. Specialty Classes A. Costume Class Horse may be ridden or shown at hand, at a walk. Single horse entries only. All entries should be accompanied by a 3" x 5" card which contains the name(s) of the exhibitor(s), horse name, and the theme of the costume or an explanation of the purpose or intent. All exhibitors must design the horse costumes in such a manner as to permit safe, easy movement at the 21

22 RULES walk. If, 1) the costume is deemed to create an unsafe situation for anyone in the ring, 2) the horse involved is unruly to the point of being unable to manage, or 3) as a result of activity during the class, the costume is seriously damaged or deteriorated; the judge, ringmaster or Show Committee reserves the right to excuse the exhibitor and his/her entry from the Show ring. Please use caution and good judgement when creating costumes, keeping safety in mind. 22. Farm Team Classes: Farm Classes Any questions regarding Farm Classes shall be directed to Terry Pierce ( ) Horses shown in farm classes must be owned by the exhibitor and used by only one exhibitor in each class. Each team and/or each driver can compete only once in each class. The Farm Classes are open to Percheron horses only, registered or grade. Crossbred horses are not allowed. Should a question arise concerning the breeding of a horse, the burden of proof falls on the exhibitor and the decision of the World Percheron Congress Committee is final as to what qualifies as a Percheron horse. These classes are for teams only, no single horses or multiple hitches. Those competing in Amateur Classes are also eligible to compete in Farm Classes. Horse MAY be shod for all but the Barnyard Pull. A. Team Walking and Sulky Plow Individual plots for each contestant are not possible due to the fact that we must return the land back as we found it. All contestants will follow one another in one plot. Plowing will be judged on 1-Straight furrow, 2-Clean furrow, 3-Straight landside, 4-How well trash is covered, 5-Performance of horses. Plowing will start with 12 plows, then 14, then 16. B. Gambler's Choice Forecarts will be furnished. Hitching will be done outside of the course. You may have help in hitching. Each obstacle will have penalty seconds for touching it. Exhibitor with the least or no penalty seconds and best time will be the winner. Pattern will be posted on horse barn wall. C. Team Log Skid i. Log skid will be attached to fore cart, pulling the log, during the competition. Fore cart will be supplied by the 2018 World Percheron Congress. D. Barnyard Pull i. Open Pull competition format. There will be no weigh in. ii. Flat shoes or no shoes are required. E. Farm Team Vehicle Class Judging will consist of: i. 40% on how well matched and dressed the team is. ii. 40% on how well the driver handles the team and his attire. iii. 20% on the presentation of the vehicle or implement. F. Professional Horse Pull, split over weight i. This will be a split-overweight pull. ii. Pulling horses must be Black, Grey, or Bay. All other colors require Association (US or Canada) registration papers. iii. Show staff, the driver, and helpers with each team are the only ones allowed in the arena during the pulling competition. iv. Pull is 27 6 Three trials to pull distance. No adding of pulls together v. Ropes are 16 apart vi. You may unhitch after each trial vii. Three times away is a trial. If the sled moves, it is considered a trial viii. No hitchers in front of driver ix. Only one driver. You may have someone bring your team to the load, however, you may trail lines until pull is done x. Unruly Teams will be asked to park xi. No heading of horses xii. No touching of horses while hooked to sled unless a breakdown occurs xiii. No tying horses together xiv. Meeting of drivers after weigh in is completed xv. Pulling horses will be randomly blood tested on the decision of show management. If a positive test is found, the team will be disqualified. If a team is disqualified, the remaining teams will be moved up in placing. Prize money and results will be held until test results are received. vii. Judges decisions are final G. World Champion Farm Team & Reserve This will be determined by an accumulation of points won and entered in farm classes, not including the Feed Team Race or the Farm Team Vehicle classes. The same team (two horses) must be used to accumulate points. H. Feed Team Races ENTER ONLY ONCE! i. Time starts on whistle & stops when neck yoke passes cones World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book ii. Teams to be kept at a walk or trot Driver Option. 30 second penalty for loping/galloping. iii. Stop team, pick up six bales. Proceed outside to far end of ring. iv. When returning, two bales must be placed completely on each of the three pallets. v. Team must be stopped before bales are placed on sled or plywood. vi. Teamster must remain on sled at all times. Two minute penalty. vii. To remove hay, Handler may leave sled only when stopped and must be on sled before it starts. 30 second penalty for each occurrence of early exit or late entry. Judge will have final say in this rule. viii. One minute penalty for a broken bale. ix. 30 second penalty for not placing bales on the plywood. x. 10 second penalty for disturbing an obstacle. xi. Entry will be disqualified if it alters prescribed course. 23. Awards: Most Versatile Registered Percheron Choose no more than 3 classes from each of 3 divisions (Farm/Show/ Sporting), for a maximum of 9 classes. 5 Points received for each class the horse participates in whether the horse places or not, plus: 1st=10 Pts, 2nd=9 Pts, 3rd=8 Pts, 4th=7 Pts, 5th=6 Pts, 6th=5 Pts, 7th=4 Pts, 8th=3 Pts, 9th=2 Pts, 10th=1 Pt (See Class list on Page 27 for divisions). Tie will be broken by: 1. Number of qualifying classes competed in; 2. Head-to-head placings in classes between ties; 3. Number of highest placing class(s) - i.e.: 2 seconds, 1 third and a sixth; 4. WPC Chairman will draw a name out of a hat. Horses nominated for the Most Versatile Registered Percheron will have an identifying mark placed on a hoof by a show official that must not be tampered with during the show.

23 Participants will decorate their animals, carts & themselves in pink. Cancer survivors will ride with cart drivers and be recognized center ring. Judged 50% on decoration & 50% on performance. Youth are encouraged to participate as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Horse decoration sets for the Drive-4-the-Cure cart class will be available for purchase exclusively at Five Star Horse Decorations ( All proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Sets are available in light pink or fuschia pink. Call Kristen today to reserve your set! (815) or (630) or by OCTOBER 8-13, 2018 Des Moines, Iowa For more information contact: Logan Mauch , or by Class entry fee is $100. All proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation WEB CAST Do you have family and friends that are unable to attend the World Percheron Congress in person? We will be livestreaming the 2018 World Percheron Congress LIVE on the internet! If you plan to show at the 2018 World Percheron Congress, get entered early! Enter online at CAMPING ON-SITE Camping on site at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is available for $30 per day. Exhibitors can purchase their camping via the online entry process. Camping needs required prior to October 8th and after October 13th must be arranged with the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Call the Iowa State Fair Campgrounds office at ext. 284 Camping sites are fully equipped with water and electrical hookups. Camper Rentals- Autorama R.V. Center SE 14th Street Des Moines, Iowa (515) World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

24 HOTELS Hotel Contact Information 1 Bed 2 Bed Suite Restaurant Complimentary Breakfast Swimming Pool Complimentary Internet Free Parking Distance to Venue (miles) Fairfield Inn & Suites - Ankeny 215 NE Delaware Avenue - Ankeny Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona 215 Adventureland Drive - Altoona Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Altoona 165 Adventureland Drive Northwest - Altoona Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Ankeny 2402 SE Tones Drive - Ankeny Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines/Ankeny 2455 SE Creekview Drive - Ankeny MyPlace - Altoona 2315 Adventureland Drive - Altoona **Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Drive - Altoona Sleep Inn & Suites - Pleasant Hill 5850 Morning Star Court - Pleasant Hill Super 8 - Altoona 2101 Adventureland Drive - Altoona Direct link to book: goo.gl/kbmvsa (515) Direct link to book: tinyurl.com/world-congress-2018 (515) Direct link to book: goo.gl/gfwnsv (515) hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/ankeny/anken/hoteldetail (515) ankeny.homewoodsuites.com (515) myplacehotels.com/altoona **Corporate code: PERH (515) Direct link to book: goo.gl/fmcjvk (515) Direct link to book: choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/nd3bx5 (515) goo.gl/hqcmmz (515) $129 $139 $159 x x x x 11 $120 $120 $140 x x x x 8 $144 $164 - x x x x 8 $115 $115 - x x x x $139-$179 x x x x 9 $89.99 $ x x 6 $109 $109 $149-$189 x x x x 7 $119 $119 - x x x x 4 - $99-$115 - x x x x 6 Support the World Percheron Congress by booking with these approved hotels. Contact the hotels directly to book your room reservations. Rates listed are per night, subject to availability and do not include taxes or other applicable fees. Reservations must be made by September 10, 2018 to receive the World Percheron rate and must be guaranteed with a credit card or deposit as specified by the hotel. Please be aware that neither the Percheron Horse Association of America nor Catch Des Moines will call you directly to sell hotel rooms. If someone calls you trying to sell hotel rooms, please do not provide any personal information to them. For more information, please visit catchdesmoines.com or call Catch Des Moines at (800) **Indicates preferred hotel of the World Percheron Congress Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino the 2018 World Percheron Congress Hotel of Choice Room Rates starting at $109/night. Call: Room Block: PER Or Visit: GOLF CART RENTALS Reserve your golf cart via to GOLF CARS OF IOWA, golfcarsofiowa@hotmail.com before SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 Rates will increase after that date IF carts are available. All rentals are subject to availability. Renter assumes all responsibility for damages or loss. Renter is responsible for all insurance costs associated with the rental and use of the car. Car is to be operated only by a drivers licensed individual. Car is to be returned in clean condition. Dave and Sherry Henry CAR DAY Rates DO NOT include Iowa State Tax Person $45 4-Person $75 golfcarsofiowa@hotmail.com 6-Person $105 Workhorse /Hauler units $105 A permit must be purchased from the Iowa State Fair Public Safety in order to operate a golf cart on the grounds. The permit cost is $40 and can be purchased by calling Ext 312 or 327. Proof of insurance is required World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

25 DIRECTIONS TO IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS ( NORTHERN IOWA From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds. SOUTHERN IOWA From I-35, take IA 5/US 65 to Exit 79 then head west on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds. EASTERN IOWA From I-80 take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 Bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (E University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times. WESTERN IOWA From I-235, take Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds. FEED, BEDDING & HAY pre-order your bedding online with your entries A limited supply of hay will be available on the grounds. Feed will be available and can be pre-ordered through Des Moines Feed, 2010 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa Phone: (1.9 miles from the Iowa State Fairgrounds). ONLINE ENTRIES OPEN JUNE 1, 2018 ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 1, 2018, or when stalls are full. LATE ENTRIES, (postmarked after August 1, 2018) will be accepted at double the stall and administration fee, provided stalls are available. Paper entries will be accepted for an additional $25 administrative fee. Online entry is preferred and does not require an additional fee. If you plan to show at the 2018 World Percheron Congress, don t miss the boat Get entered! Enter online at World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 25

26 Dean Ave. EXHIBITOR MAP Plowing Area Iowa State Fairgrounds Exhibitor Map E. University Ave. Semi Parking E. 30th St. Animal Learning Center Exhibitor Banquet E. 30th St. E. 34th St. E. 33rd St World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book To Campgrounds Grand Ave. E. 31st St. Livestock Pavilion Public Safety E. 34th St. Exhibitor Parking Cattle Lane Cattle Barn Trade Show Cattle Lane Walnut St. General Parking Warm Up Arena Horse Barn Logan Ave. Outdoor Arena Rock Island Ave. Jacobson Exhibition Center Exhibitor Check In & Show Office Walnut St. Logan Ave. Dean Ave. Sheep Barn Horse Annex Logan Ave. Exhibitor Move In Entrance Only Trailer Parking Exhibitor Daily Entrance (NO Move In) Dean Ave. E. 30th Ct. E. 30th St. Exhibitor Parking...J19 Use south entrance Pioneer Livestock Pavilion...I14 Barrel Racing, Riding and Pulling Competitions Animal Learning Center...E14 Exhibitor Banquet on Monday Night General Parking...K7 Exhibitor Move In Entrance Only...N4 Gate 9: Intersection of Dean Ave & E. 30th Ct Move In Entrance Only - No daily admittance. Plowing Area...B7 North Parking Lot Campgrounds...F24 Gate 5: Follow arrow. Grounds not shown on map. Semi Parking...B2 Exhibitor Check In & Show Office...L7 West Side of Jacobson Exhibition Center Public Safety Building...I4 Golf Cart Permits Cattle Barn...J16 Horse Stalling Facility Trailer Parking...O19 Pulver Outdoor Arena...L20 Farm Team Competitions Horse Annex...N10 Horse Stalling Facility Sheep Barn...N12 Pulling Horse Weigh-In Horse Barn...L12 Horse Stalling Facility Exhibitor Daily Entrance (starting Oct 8)...N15 Gate 8: Accessed via Dean Ave. Absolutely NO Entry for Sat/Sun Move In Trade Show...J15 West Side of Cattle Barn Jacobson Exhibition Center...L9 Halter and Hitch Competitions Exhibitor Banquet...E14 Animal Learning Center on Monday Night 26

27 MOST VERSATILE REGISTERED PERCHERON Choose no more than 3 classes from each of the 3 divisions (Farm/Show/Sporting), for a maximum of 9 classes. See PAGE 22 of the Premium & Rule Book for more information. FARM CLASSES (choose up to 3) F-3 Sulky Plow F-4 Walking Plow F-5 Gambler's Choice F-6 Log Skid F-7 Barnyard Pull F-2 R4 Feed Team Races, Championship Round F-8 Split Over Weight Pull-Light F-9 Split Over Weight Pull-Heavy SHOW CLASSES (choose up to 3) Halter Classes C-4 Two Year Old Stallion C-7 Three Year Old Stallion C-8 Stallion Four Years Old and Under Ten Years Old C-9 Stallion Ten Years & Over C-14 Registered Gelding, Two Years and Under C-15 Registered Gelding, Three to Four Years Old C-16 Registered Gelding, Five Years and Over C-24 Two Year Old Mare C-27 Three Year Old Mare C-28 Four Year Old Mare, Brood or Yeld C-29 Five to Nine Year Old Broodmare C-30 Five to Nine Year Old Yeld Mare C-31 Brood Mare or Yeld Mare Ten Years Old & Over Group Classes C-36 Mare & Foal C-37 Junior Produce of Dam C-38 Open Produce of Dam C-39 Junior Get of Sire C-40 Open Get of Sire C-41 Best Matched Pair of Mares Owned By One Exhibitor C-42 Three Mares Bred & Owned By One Exhibitor C-43 Stallion & Three Mares Owned By One Exhibitor Gelding Hitch Classes H-19 Men s Gelding Cart H-22 Ladie s Gelding Cart H-20 Men s Gelding Team H-15 Ladies Gelding Team H-6 Registered Gelding Team Mare Hitch Classes H-4 Men s Registered Mare Cart H-18 Ladies Registered Mare Cart H-3 Men s Registered Mare Team H-7 Ladies Registered Mare Team Mare/Stallion/Gelding Hitches H-10 Open Junior Team SPORTING CLASSES (choose up to 3) H-14 Open Tandem Cart H-24 Costume Class H-9 Open Pleasure Driving-Cart or Carriage H-5 Amateur Cart H-17 Amateur Team R-2 Open Western Pleasure Riding R-3 Open Trail Class R-4 Open Obstacle R-5 Open English Pleasure R-1 Open Novice Walk Trot F-1 R4 Barrel Racing Championship 5 Points received for each class the horse participates in whether the horse places or not 1st=10 pts, 2nd = 9 pts, 3rd = 8 pts, 4th= 7 pts, 5th = 6 pts, 6th = 5 pts, 7th = 4 pts, 8th= 3 pts, 9th = 2 pts, 10th= 1pt World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

28 2018 World Percheron Congress Exhibitor Entry Form Entries Close August 1, 2018*, or when available stalls are filled Please make entries in the name of: Administrative Fee: $20.00* Total number of Horse/Tack Stalls: $75, box stalls * Qty.: X $75= $ Total number of Exhibitors & Helpers: $30 per Exhibitor Wristband. Every exhibitor, helper, and guest, must have either a wristband or daily admission ticket to enter the grounds. Daily admission tickets available for pre-purchase online ( Qty.: X $30= $ Total number attending Exhibitors Banquet: $30 per banquet ticket, the banquet is by advance paid reservation only Qty.: X $30= $ Bagged Shavings: $7 per bag Qty.: X $7= $ Drive 4 The Cure Charity Cart Class: $100 per cart entered Qty.: X $100= $ Golf Cart Permit: $40 per permit, required for all golf carts Qty.: X $40= $ Paper Entry Fee: Mandatory $50 fee for mailed paper entry. To avoid the paper entry fee please place Paper Entry Fee: $50.00* your entries online *After August 1, 2018, these stall and administration fees are double, see Rule 6G Total Amount Due: $ **All prices quoted are for Cash, Check or Money Order in U.S. Funds Request to be stalled with: Unless making entries online, this Exhibitor Entry Form, along with a Class Entry Form, must be completed by every Exhibitor wishing to compete at the 2018 World Percheron Congress. Credit Card Charge: $ []Visa []MasterCard []PayPal []Check or Money Order # Do not send cash in the mail. Credit Card #: Exp. Date: CVV: Billing Zip/Postal Code: Signature: Phone Number: Date: A service charge of $25 will be required for a returned check. Failure to pay this service charge and honor the check within 30 days or notification will result in disqualification without recourse of related fees covered by the check. I hereby enter the above horse(s) at my own risk and agree to release the World Percheron Congress, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Percheron Horse Association of America, their agents, employees, and/ or any landholder of all liabilities or responsibilities in case of accident, loss, or injury in any way connected with the show and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the World Percheron Congress, Percheron Horse Association of America, and the Iowa State Fairgrounds, in the event of any such liability or responsibility to any owner, lessee, trainer, agent, employee, rider/driver, or any other person representing same in case of accident, loss, or injury in any way connected with the show. I have read the rules published in the Premium and Rule Book, including the rules on proper disposal of medical waste. I agree to follow these rules and to reimburse the World Percheron Congress for the amount of any fine imposed due to medical waste used in connection with my horses or found in my stalls. Make checks and money orders payable to and mail forms and payment to: 2018 World Percheron Congress PO Box 141 Fredericktown, OH SIGNATURE OF OWNER: SSN/EIN/SIN: PHONE NO.: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE/PROVINCE: ZIP/POSTAL CODE: YOUTH EXHIBITORS No child under the age of 9 years old is allowed in the show ring at any time. I hereby consent to the entry and participation of my child, Date of Birth: Signature: Name of Youth 2018 World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book 28

29 2018 World Percheron Congress Class Entry Form Exhibitor s Name: North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series Member# Instructions: 1. Indicate Class Number as listed on Page 4 and 5 of the Premium & Rule Book 2. Check MVP Column to indicate if class is to count towards Most Versatile Percheron Award calculation 3. Provide name, registration number, date of birth, sire and dam s names & registration numbers, for each registered Percheron horse entered in the conformation classes 4. All 2018 Foals must be registered by the PHAoA or the CPA 5. Provide name and PHAoA/CPA registration number of Sire in the Get of Sire class. Give name and PHAoA/CPA registration number of Dam in the produce of Dam class. 6. Provide name and registration numbers of horses entered in cart classes 7. Provide registered name and registration numbers of horses entered in Junior Team Class 8. Provide name of Percheron horses entered in the grade gelding conformation classes 9. Provide name of driver or rider in the Hitch, Riding and all Youth classes. Class Number MVP Conformation Class - Name of Horse Youth Class - Name of Youth Hitch, Farm & Riding - Name of Driver/Rider Registration Number Date of Birth Sire s Name & Number Dam s Name & Number World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book

30 2018 WORLD PERCHERON CONGRESS CAMPING RESERVATION REQUEST NAME OF EVENT: 2018 World Percheron Congress: October 8 13, 2018 NAME: PHONE: CHECK-IN: UNIT TYPE: CHECK-OUT: APPROXIMATE LENGTH: LICENSE PLATE/STATE: TYPE OF RV SITE FOR THIS RESERVATION: Full Hook Up Site $30/night: water/electric/sewer (based on availability) Iowa State Fairground Camping Policies Registration / Parking: All campers must register with campground attendant upon arrival. Attendant will place campers on spot. Campers and vehicle must stay on designated spot. One camper per camp site. Tents next to camper will incur camping fee. Two (2) vehicle maximum. Tents will be placed in tent area. Air conditioners are not permitted in tents. Fees: All fees are to be paid in advance. Delinquencies will not be allowed. Checkout time is 5:00 pm. Park Models, pickup toppers / truck units on trailers are not permitted. All units must be left on trucks. All campers, tow vehicles and vehicles must have current registration and license. Non UL related extension cords or other wiring materials are prohibited. Campsites: Campsites must be kept clean at all times. Only a table, camp chairs, one cooler and grill are permitted outside your camper. Children s toys are to be put up nightly. Unattended property may be secured. Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. No visitors after 10 p.m. Speed Limit: Campground speed limit not to exceed posted limits. Motorcycles / Moped / Bicycles: Must be driven in a responsible and considerate manner. They may not be driven during quiet hours. Pets: Pets must be on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times. Do not tie pets to trees, electric or water connections/hydrants. Unleashed pets will be subject to removal and/or impoundment. Pets are not allowed in restrooms or shower buildings. Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly. Children: All children must have adult supervision. Children are not permitted to play around or in showers or restrooms. Unsupervised children may result in expulsion. Fires: Open fires are prohibited. Barbeque grills are permitted; burning wood must be contained to a closed firebox unit. No gathering of wood from campground area. Lanterns: Lanterns are not to be hung from trees. Nails and spikes are not allowed to be put in trees. Clotheslines cannot be attached to trees. FIREARMS, WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, AND DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED. Dumpsites and Refuse: Check with attendant for dumpsite location. Gray water cannot be dumped on ground. Please place all refuse in trash container. Washing vehicles or mechanical work is prohibited. NOTICE: We reserve the right to evict anyone violating our rules, destroying or damaging our property, creating a disturbance or violating any city or state laws No Refunds LEVELING: It is advised to bring wood blocks, etc. for leveling purposes due to the campgrounds having a rolling terrain World Percheron Congress Premium & Rule Book