NEBRASKA STATE FAIR August 25 September 4, 2017 Grand Island, Nebraska MORGAN HORSE

ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHTH NEBRASKA STATE FAIR August 25 September 4, 2017 Grand Island, Nebraska MORGAN HORSE 1

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RATED THREE STAR MORGAN HORSE SHOW BY THE AMHA Thursday, August 31 & Friday, September 1 Show Superintendent: Jim Hanna, Columbus, NE Phone: 402-910-3214 Judge: Erlene Seybold-Smythe, Espanola, NM NE Show Secretary: Mona Schafer, Doniphan, NE Paddock Master: Gina Schlater, Seward, NE Ring Steward: Gail Neilson, Mankato, KS Trail Designer: Jim Hanna, Columbus, NE Announcer: Tim Wayne, Shenandoah, IA On Call Vet: Dr Steve Krull, Phone: 308-367-6754 Farrier: To Be Announced Organist: Dan Benes, Lincoln, NE 2

Welcome to the 2017 Nebraska State Fair Morgan Horse Show and to the State Fair! This year the Morgan Horses will be showing Thursday in the new Thompson Foods Open Air Arena and on Friday in the indoor Thompson 4-H Arena. Again, we will have both venues all to ourselves, so we will not have any other breed classes to give us breathing room between our classes. I know this will pose some difficulties, so be sure to ask the Paddock Master for gate holds as soon as you know you will have a conflict. The schedule has been rearranged slightly this year, based on suggestions from last year s exhibitors. A few new opportunity classes have been added, which will allow non-morgan horses to participate. Opportunity classes are intended for less skilled riders and are a good way for them to get some show experience without the pressure of a highly competitive event. We have also added the Hunter Hack Open class and some classic and western dressage equitation and suitability opportunity classes. Check online for the schedule of when the equine check-in trailer will be staffed. Be sure to read the rules on health papers carefully, and follow them to the letter, as we do not want any of our horses to get ill from a trip to the Fair. See Health Requirements. All tickets and parking passes will be picked up at the check-in trailer when you arrive, as too many have been getting lost or stolen in the mail. Our show is rated 3-Star by the AMHA this year, so the first two places qualify for Grand Nationals! This decision was made to reduce the cost of the show for both exhibitors and the State Fair. U.S. Equestrian (formerly USEF) membership is not required, though AMHA membership is required for Morgan Classes. No USEF drug fees are required, but horses must fully comply with Nebraska State Fair health regulations. Even though this is not a U.S. Equestrian rated show the rules for AMHA recognized classes can be found in the current USEF rulebook. Once again we welcome Dan Benes to play the organ for us. Dan loves playing for our horses, so please do thank him, as he does it for far more than his pay. His music makes the show a much nicer experience. Invite your Morgan owner friends to join us! It is a great show at very reasonable cost, and there are many other activities to enjoy! Jim Hanna, Nebraska State Fair Morgan Horse Show Superintendent 3

AWARDS & PREMIUMS Premiums totaling $3,250.00, Trophies for Youth Classes & Ribbons will be awarded. Prize money will be paid by check within 30 days. Premiums for Performance and In Hand will be paid as follows: 1st Place $25.50 + 40% of Jackpot 2nd Place $18.50 + 30% of Jackpot 3rd Place $12.00 + 20% of Jackpot 4th Place $6.00 + 10% of Jackpot Championship Performance will be paid: 1st Place $65.25+ 40% of Jackpot 2nd Place $43.50 + 30% of Jackpot 3rd Place $21.75 + 20% of Jackpot 4th Place $14.50 + 10% of Jackpot Opportunity Pleasure will be paid: 1st Place 40% of Jackpot 2nd Place 30% of Jackpot 3rd Place 20% of Jackpot 4th Place 10% of Jackpot **ENTRY DEADLINE** **MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017** For 2017, the Nebraska State Fair will be accepting online entries for all horse shows. Go to the State Fair website, www.statefair.org, click on Get Involved, Horses, Premium Book/Entry Forms. We are encouraging the use of the online entry system as it is the most accurate form of entry. Entries may be made online or mailed to the address provided on the entry form. A late fee of $50.00 per exhibitor will apply to all entries postmarked after July 31, 2017. All entries must be filed with the Horse Show Office no later than the date and time specified in the Entry Information and Award Book. Entry Fee: Halter $10.00 ($5.00 NSF, $5.00 Jackpot) DIVISION FEES 4 Championship Halter No Entry Fee Performance (Including Opportunity Pleasure and Suitability Classes) $15.00 ($9.00 NSF, $6.00 Jackpot) (Post Entry $8.00 Per Class) Championship Performance $21.00 ($10.00 NSF, $11.00 Jackpot) Leadline, Walk/Trot, Showmanship & Equitation (Including Opportunity Equitation Classes) $5.00 (No Payback, $5.00 NSF) Stall Fee: $35.00 (for duration of show) Located in the R Barn Permanent Stalls 10 x 10, with Doors provided. Hardware for hanging buckets or hay bags is not provided. Lighting in stalls is poor, so portable Lights are advised. Halogen lights are not permitted by the Nebraska Fire Marshal. Enclosed Tack Room or Tack Stall: $35.00 (for duration of show) There are a limited number of enclosed tack rooms which will be assigned on a first come basis. If no enclosed tack rooms are available a tack stall will be substituted. Exhibitor Ticket: $5.00 each (you need 1 per day per person) Exhibitor Badge (11 day): $25.00 Vehicle Pass: $15.00. (for duration of show)

RULES 1. "EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Exhibitors shall also be governed by the Nebraska State Fair Equine Information, Rules and Regulations and the American Morgan Horse Association. By signing this entry form the exhibitor agrees to abide by the Information, Rules and Regulations of The Nebraska State Fair. Exhibitor also agrees to abide by the International Association of Fairs and Exhibition National Code of Show Ring Ethics found in the 2017 General Livestock Information, Rules and Regulations. To obtain a copy of the current USEF rules, write: U.S. Equestrian Federation, Inc., 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511-8483, Phone: 859-258-2472, Fax: 859-231-6662, www.usef.org. To obtain a copy of the current AMHA rules, write: American Morgan Horse Association, 4066 Shelburne Road, Suite 5 Shelburne, VT 05482, Phone: 802/985-4944, Fax: 802/985-8897, www.morganhorse.com. Classes not covered by USEF rules will be operated and judged by local rules as specified in the class list. 2. All persons showing in Morgan Division classes must be current members in good standing of the American Morgan Horse Association. Membership will be verified at the time of registration. Membership applications will be available in the horse show office. They must be completed and the membership fee paid to the show secretary before show numbers will be issued. There is no show pass option. 3. All exhibitors will be required to leave a signed check with the monetary amount left blank and made out to the order of the Nebraska State Fair with the show secretary. This is necessary to ensure that payment is made for any added classes. If the check is not used it may be picked up from the show secretary after the end of the show. 4. Horses must be registered with American Morgan Horse Association in the name of the current owner(s). Each registered horse must be entered under its registered name. Exception: Horses shown only in Opportunity classes may be any breed and need not be registered. 5. Junior exhibitor is an individual who has not reached their 18th birthday as of December 1st of the current competition year. 6. First to fourth place in open classes must show back in championship classes or forfeit prize money. 7. To be qualified to show in a Performance Championship class, a horse must have been properly entered, shown, and judged in one qualifying class in the same division or section. 8. To compete in Amateur classes, each rider or driver, 18 years or older, must possess a current Amateur Certification. Amateur number must be recorded on the official entry form and Amateur card must be available for inspection by Horse Show officials. Amateur Certification applications are available at the Horse Show office. 5

9. For performance classes, Junior Horse is 4 years & younger; Senior Horse is 5 years & older. 10. 1st & 2nd place horses in each in-hand class qualify for respective championships. 11. Requests for gate holds will be granted to exhibitors needing time for tack and/or clothing changes due to participation in classes scheduled closely in time. Requests for holds must be made to the gate attendant at least one class prior to the class for which the hold is requested. The gate will not be opened until the exhibitor(s) requesting holds for the class have checked in with the gate attendant. 12. MAIDEN in classes 725, 728, 753, and 760 is defined by USEF rule GR134. 13. AMHA Medal Classes are conducted according to rules MO164, MO167, and MO172 in the USEF rulebook. Age limit is now under 22 years of age. 14. Lead line exhibitors must wear protective headgear whenever mounted. 15. Class Specifications: Halter: Entries are to be judged individually, then at a walk and trot on the line, and must be serviceably sound. Horses must stand squarely on all four feet with front legs perpendicular to the ground. Rear legs may be placed slightly back. Judge may ask exhibitor to move hind legs under horse for inspection. Emphasis shall be on type and conformation, with consideration given to horse's ability to move correctly on the lead. Not more than two handlers, each of whom may have one whip, shall be allowed in the ring to show each horse. Walk Trot Pleasure - Rider 11 or under: Show at a walk and trot/jog. To be judged by the rules in article MO173, subchapter MO-13 of the United States Equestrian Federation Rule Book. Child entered in this class may NOT enter any other class except 751, Showmanship In-Hand.) Jack Benny Western: Local rules. Rider 39 years or older. Western tack, to be judged as a pleasure class. Leadline - Leadline - Rider age 2-6 years: Horse to be led at a walk by a person on foot age 16 or older. Performance of child and suitability of mount to be considered. Child entered in this class may NOT enter any other class except 751, Showmanship In-hand. English Pleasure Classic: May also show in class 757 English Pleasure Open Jack Benny English: Local Rules - Rider 39 years or older. Hunt or saddle seat tack, to be judged as a pleasure class. Morgan Command: Local Rules - English or western tack. Judged on the ability of horse and rider to obey commands given by the judge at any gait. Failure to follow a command will result in elimination of the horse and rider, who must immediately retire to the center of the ring and line up in order of elimination. When only one horse and rider remain the class will be placed in reverse order of elimination. Pleasure Driving Classic: May also show in class 738, Pleasure Driving - Open. Carriage Pleasure Driving, Working: To be run under the rules of the USEF Carriage Pleasure Division, open to Morgans only. Stick Horse: Ages 6 & Under. English Pleasure Championship Stake: Must have shown in an English Pleasure class. 6

Pleasure Driving Championship Stake : Must have shown in a Pleasure Driving class. Morgan in History: Open to all Morgan exhibitors to portray events or times in history involving the Morgan breed. Horses to be ridden or driven with antique or reproduction tack and equipment, with riders and drivers costumed appropriately. Class will be judged on authenticity, performance of horses and handlers, and audience appeal. This class is run under local rules as set above. Hunter Pleasure Championship Stake: Must have shown in a Hunter Pleasure class. Western Pleasure Championship Stake: Must have shown in a Western Pleasure class. Junior Exhibitor High Point Award: Points awarded for classes 744, 746, 750, 752, 759, 767, 771, and 777 to the exhibitor, not to the horse, as follows: 1st place - 5 points, 2nd place - 3 points, 3rd place - 2 points, 4th place - 1 point. Morgan Versatility Championship Award: Points awarded for classes 770 and either 755 or 757, and either 738 or 749 to the horse, not to the exhibitor as follows: 1st place - 5 points, 2nd place - 3 points, 3rd place - 2 points, 4th place - 1 point. Morgan Show Champion & Reserve Award: Points awarded for classes 701, 702, 704, 705, 708, 709, 710, 712, 713, 715, 716, 719, 730, 738, 749, 755, 757, 761, 770, 775, 776, 778, 779, and 780 to the horse, not to the exhibitor as follows: 1st place - 5 points, 2nd place - 3 points, 3rd place - 2 points, 4th place - 1 point. In the event of a tie, conformation will determine the winner. 16. Exhibitors are reminded that barn calls are a courtesy and are at times beyond the control of management. 17. AS A THREE STAR MORGAN COMPETITION, A FIRST through SECOND PLACE PLACEMENT WILL QUALIFY HORSES FOR THE MORGAN NATIONALS. 18. Opportunity Class Division: Opportunity classes are for entry level riders of any age. Classes are open to all breeds. No memberships or non-member fees are required, but if the rider is a member of the USEF or if the horse has been issued a USEF Horse ID number, those numbers must appear on the entry form. Show clothes are optional, but, if used, should be appropriate for the style of riding, but a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and boots with a heel are required as a minimum. For English classes either hunt or saddle seat tack may be used. Western tack is required for western classes. No training tack is allowed in any class. Riders with Morgans may cross enter into Morgan Division classes but all AMHA requirements and fees apply. See the Awards and Fees sections above for entry fees and prize information. Aside from the exemptions noted above, Opportunity riders must follow all other Nebraska State Fair Horse Show regulations. 19. Opportunity Class Specifications: Opportunity Western Equitation Open: To be judged under USEF Western Seat Equitation rules. Opportunity English Equitation Open: To be judged as an equitation class with appropriate consideration given for the particular seat being ridden. Opportunity Walk / Trot or Jog Equitation Open:. May be ridden western, hunt seat, or saddle seat. To be judged as an equitation class with appropriate consideration given for the particular seat being ridden. 7

Opportunity Western Pleasure Open: To be shown both ways of the ring at a true, flat walk, jog, and lope according to USEF Western Pleasure rules. Horses must give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride and display a pleasurable attitude. To be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence, and conformation. Opportunity English Pleasure Open: To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, trot, and canter with appropriate consideration given for the particular seat being ridden. Horses must give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride and display a pleasurable attitude. To be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence, and conformation. Opportunity Walk / Trot or Jog Pleasure Open. May be ridden western, hunt seat, or saddle seat. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, trot or jog, and canter or lope with appropriate consideration given for the particular seat being ridden. Horses must give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride and display a pleasurable attitude. To be judged on manners, performance, quality, presence, and conformation. Opportunity Driving Horse under 14.2H. Any type or style of vehicle may be used. To be judged as a pleasure driving class, with appropriate consideration for the type of vehicle being used. Opportunity Driving Horse 14.2H and over. Any type or style of vehicle may be used. To be judged as a pleasure driving class, with appropriate consideration for the type of vehicle being used. Opportunity Dressage Seat Equitation. In Dressage Seat Equitation, the rider s position, seat and specifically the correct use and effect of the aids required by the Training and First Level Dressage tests are to be judged. This is a group class and the judge will give verbal instructions on which gaits and movements to perform. Review USEF DR division rules for proper tack and attire. Opportunity Dressage Suitability. In Dressage Seat Suitability, the horse is judged on its suitability to compete in dressage (similar to USDF s Materiale class). This is a group class and the judge will give verbal instructions on which gaits and movements to perform. Review USEF DR division rules for proper tack and attire. Opportunity Western Dressage Seat Equitation. In Western Dressage Seat Equitation, the rider s hands, seat, aids, performance of the horse, and harmony between horse and rider will be judged. This is a group class and the judge will give verbal instructions on which gaits and movements to perform. Review USEF WD division rules for proper tack and attire. Opportunity Western Dressage Suitability. In Western Dressage Seat Suitability, the horse s potential as a Western Dressage mount is to be considered. This is a group class and the judge will give verbal instructions on which gaits and movements to perform. Review USEF WD division rules for proper tack and attire. DOG POLICY Due to requirements of the liability insurance carrier and policy of all major livestock shows, NO dogs are allowed on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds, in parking lots or in buildings other than those for direct competition or service animals. All dogs must be on a leash. There shall be no loose or unattended dogs on the fairgrounds. No dogs will be permitted in the animal barns, in tie-outs or on the Midway, except during authorized events and sanctioned dog shows. Dog entered in the Nebraska State Fair special performances or competitive events will be allowed on the grounds or in buildings during performance or competition only. 8

MEDICAL WASTE In accordance with the 1989 Federal Waste Tracking Act, which restricts the disposal of medical waste, Bio Hazardous Medical Waste Containers (Sharps boxes) will be provided in the stable area. All exhibitors and their agents are responsible for the proper disposal of this waste. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS All horses being exhibited at the Nebraska State Fair must meet all of the equine health requirements, which are found in the 2017 Equine and Equine Livestock Health Requirements. For questions, please contact Dr. Steve Krull, State Fair Veterinarian, at 308-367-6754. STALLS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 8:00 AM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30. Complete the stabling list for all owners and exhibitors who wish their animals to be stalled together. All exhibitors must work out of stalls, rather than out of trailers, due to lack of available parking around the Arena. ARENA FOOTING is dirt and sand combination. The dimensions of the arena are 205 feet long and 105 feet wide. Warm up area will be the outdoor arena located north of Thompson Arena. MAPS & DIRECTIONS Getting to the Nebraska State Fair Park can be accessed via driving, biking, or walking. For physical address, driving directions, and ground map see the following link: http://statefair.org/fair/generalinformation/mapsanddirections.asp CLASS LIST Class # Description Thursday, August 31, 2017 Morning Session 10:00 a.m. Morgan In-Hand Division 701 Mares - Weanling & Yearling 702 Mares - Two Year Old 703 Mares - Junior Champion & Reserve 704 Mares - Three & Four Year Old 705 Mares - Aged 706 Mares - Senior Champion & Reserve 707 Mares - Grand Champion & Reserve 708 Geldings - Two Years & Under 709 Geldings - Three & Four Year Old 710 Geldings - Aged 711 Geldings - Grand Champion & Reserve 712 Stallions - Weanling & Yearling 713 Stallions - Two Year Old 9

714 Stallions - Junior Champion & Reserve 715 Stallions - Three & Four Year Old 716 Stallions - Aged 717 Stallions - Senior Champion & Reserve 718 Stallions - Grand Champion & Reserve Thursday, August 31, 2017 Afternoon Session 1:00 p.m. 719 Trail Western or English Tack 720 Pleasure Driving - Classic 721 Pleasure Driving Junior Horse 722 Pleasure Driving Amateur 723 Opportunity Driving Horse under 14.2H 724 Opportunity Driving Horse 14.2H and over 10 minute break 725 Pleasure Driving Maiden 726 Opportunity English Pleasure Open 727 English Pleasure Junior Horse 728 English Pleasure - Maiden Thursday, August 31, 2017 Evening Session 6:30 p.m. 729 Western Pleasure - Men 730 Morgan in History 731 English Pleasure Classic 732 Opportunity English Equitation Open 733 English Pleasure Ladies (No stallions) 734 English Pleasure - Amateur 10 minute break 735 Hunter Pleasure Ladies (No stallions) 736 Hunter Pleasure Amateur 737 Pleasure Driving - Ladies 738 Pleasure Driving Open 739 Hunter Hack Open 740 Opportunity Dressage Seat Equitation 741 Opportunity Dressage Suitability 742 Opportunity Western Dressage Seat Equitation 743 Opportunity Western Dressage Suitability Friday, September 1, 2017 Morning Session 9:00 a.m. 744 Western Seat Equitation Junior Exhibitor 745 Jack Benny English (Rider 39 or older) 746 Western Pleasure Junior Exhibitor 747 Western Seat Medal Class 748 Opportunity Western Equitation - Open 749 Carriage Pleasure Driving 750 Hunt Seat Equitation - Junior Exhibitor 751 Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 10 minute Break 10

752 Hunter Pleasure - Junior Exhibitor 753 Hunter Pleasure Maiden 754 Opportunity Western Pleasure Open 755 Hunt Seat on the Flat Medal Class 756 Hunter Pleasure - Open 757 English Pleasure Open Friday, September 1, 2017 Afternoon Session 1:00 p.m. 758 Stick Horse (Ages 6 & under) 759 Showmanship In-Hand Junior Exhibitor 760 Western Pleasure - Maiden 761 Morgan Command 762 Western Pleasure Ladies (No stallions) 763 Opportunity Walk/Trot Equitation - Open 764 Western Pleasure Junior Horse 10 Minute Break 765 Dressage Seat Medal Class 766 Jack Benny Western (Rider 39 or older) 767 Saddle Seat Equitation Junior Exhibitor 768 Western Pleasure - Amateur 769 Opportunity Walk/Trot Pleasure - Open 770 Western Pleasure - Open 771 English Pleasure Junior Exhibitor 772 Walk/Trot Pleasure (Rider 11 or under) 773 Saddle Seat Medal Class Friday, September 1, 2017 6:30 p.m. 774 Leadline (Rider Age 2 to 6 years) 775 Western Pleasure Stake 776 Hunter Pleasure Stake 777 Pleasure Driving Junior Exhibitor 778 Pleasure Driving Stake 779 Reining Open 780 English Pleasure Stake 781 Opportunity Driving Horse Under 14.2H 782 Opportunity Driving Horse 14.2H and Over 783 Junior Exhibitor High Point & Reserve Awards 784 Morgan Versatility Championship Award 785 Morgan Show Champion & Reserve Awards 11

SHOW RESULTS Please check show results at http://www.statefair.org No results will be given by phone. Check our website http://www.statefair.org for directions and a map of the State Fair. This concludes the 2017 Nebraska State Fair Morgan Horse Show. We want to thank all of our exhibitors for helping to make the Nebraska State Fair such a success. We also wish all of our exhibitors a safe trip home. See you next year! 12