Centre County Grange Fair
Kelli Cole
106 Skyview Drive
Spring Mills, PA 16875
DRAFT HORSE SHOW
August 24-27, 2016
Draft Horse Committee
Patrick & Kelli Cole . . . . . . . . . (814) 280-2547
Roger & Linda Thoms . . . . . . . (814) 349-5791
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 24 at 6 pm
1.
Feed Scurry Race
Thursday, August 25 at Noon
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Geldings 3 & under
Geldings 4 & over
Mare 3 & under
Mare 4 & over
Mated Team on Line
Thursday, August 25 at 6:00 pm
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Men’s Cart-Belgians
Men’s Cart-Clydesdales
Men’s Cart-Percheron
Pleasure Cart
Ladies Cart-Belgians
Ladies Cart-Clydesdales
Ladies Cart-Percheron
Tandem
Friday, August 26 at 10:00 am
15.
16.
17.
18.
Unicorn
Pleasure Team
Junior Team (Horses 3 years and under)
Ladies Team
Friday, August 26 at 6:00 pm
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Four Horse Hitch
Open Riding English (w/t/c)
Youth Riding (Western or English) (w/t)
Men’s Team
Thread the Needle
Mare Team
not touch the horses with their hands, lines, or any part of the harness from the time
the team is called until they are unhitched at the end of the trial. PENALTY: loss of
trial.
10. FUSSING AND MILLING: Fussing the team while hitching will not be tolerated
likewise for milling after the team has been hitched. A reasonable allowance will be
made for time and movement of the team to get them set for an even pull. PENALTY:
The calling of a trial against the team.
11. LUNGING INTO THE LEADS: Pulling the team back against the doubletree
and jumping or lunging them into the lead at the start does not help in moving the load
and may cause injury to the horses. The harness tugs must be reasonably tight when
the pull starts. PENALTY: The driver may be disqualified for the rest of the contest the
trial is counted against the team, and no credit is given for the distance.
12. DRIVING: The driver must ride on the seat of the sled. Only one driver on lines.
She/he cannot whip the horses or carry a whip, shake or rattle a chain or a can of
pebbles, use a buzzer or any other device to frighten the team, hit the team with the
free ends of the line, swing the free ends of the lines over the horse’s back, slap the
horses with that portion of the line between the driver and the horses, kick the horses,
pat or touch them with the hands while pulling nor jump off over a slow horse when
he is about to give up.
A meeting of all drivers will be held on the day of the contest. (Time and place to be
announced).
13. HORSES: Horses will be permitted to wear plates or go barefoot – no pulling
shoes with caulks. Heels on shoes may be turned under for support, but must be “flat.
Borium on heels and borium on toes are permitted. Horses shall not be tied together
by neckyoke, straps, ropes or in any other way. They are to be held together only by
the regular lines used in driving. Horses may be switched from near to off side and
vice versa, however, the officials must be notified prior to the change.
14. HANDLING HORSES BETWEEN TRIALS: Whipping, slapping, jabbing or
punishing the animals in any way between trials will not be tolerated. A competent
official will be assigned to watch the teams that are not pulling. Absolutely no leading
of horses in arena except to unsnap lead ropes. PENALTY: Disqualification of driver
or handler.
15. RUNAWAY: A team shall be eliminated from the contest if a complete runaway
is the fault of the handlers. A team shall hold its placing if a complete runaway is the
result of a mechanical or equipment failure.
16. OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE: Special efforts will be made to keep the crowd
quiet from the time the team comes up to hitch until the end of the pull trial is called.
Whether the crowd interferes with the pull will be decided by the officials.
17. LOCATION OF SLED: The officials will be responsible for the position of the
sled on all pulls.
18. First twenty (20) teams will be permitted to participate in pull demonstration.
Equal payments for all participants. Only one team per exhibitor accepted by
postmark date. In the event that there are fewer than 20 teams entered, existing
exhibitors will have the opportunity to enter an additional team, prioritized by
postmark date
5. DOUBLETREES: Each teamster may use his own doubletrees provided they are
sufficiently strong and equipped with hand holds and ring. The sled is equipped to
accept a doubletree with a hook. (Therefore, the doubletree should have a hook.) There
will be no measuring of the doubletrees.
6. HARNESS: Breakage of the harness during the pull will not constitute a trial.
However, the driver has the option of counting the trial and the distance will then be
credited to the team. In the event of harness breakage, the team will move to the end of
the line in rotation. Open bridles are permitted, however, the team must pull
throughout the contest with the same type bridle used during the first trial. HITCHING
WITH CROSS TUGS IS PROHIBITED.
7. DISTANCE OF PULL: The sled must be pulled the full official distance of twenty
feet (20’) for each weight setting. Partial distance will be counted only in determining
the placing.
8. TRIALS: If more than three (3) attempts to hitch are made, it will constitute a trial.
All teams must pull within the designated marked area of twenty feet (20’) wide.
Failing to pull within this area constitutes a trial but no credit will be given for
distance. If the sled comes to rest within eighteen inches (18”) of the boundary line,
the officials will center the sled in the middle of the pulling lane. Teamsters shall obey
the direction of ring master. Teamster will be penalized 1st hook/trial for failure to
cooperate.
Each team will be allowed three (3) trials at each weight. All teams must take all trials
in the order called. However, if the team fails to pull the required distance of twenty
feet (20’), the driver must take his second trial immediately, without unhitching or
pass.
A three-minute time limit will be allowed for the teamster to bring his team to the sled
and start his first trial. Then two minutes before starting his second trial. The teamster
will be allowed three minutes for his third trial. If a team has a major breakdown, (i.e.
tug, hame, hame strap, or evener), the clock will stop and time remaining will be
allotted to the teamster to complete the trial.
The judge shall blow the whistle signifying end of the trial. The head chainman shall
blow the whistle signifying a full pull (20’).
It will be optional with judges whether teams arriving late be not. In the case they are
allowed to pull, they must qualify by taking all of the trials at the same weight as
earlier arrivals. This will protect the operator and avoid unduly delaying the contest
where there are a large number of entries and one or two late arrivals.
There will be a tennis ball installed inside of a tuna can attached to the sled. If
said tennis ball leaves can that pull is disqualified.
9. HELPERS: Each teamster must arrange for his helpers, and they are to be his own
employees. A maximum of one driver and two helpers, per team are permitted in the
arena. (Three helpers permitted when driver elects to mount the sled – see below.) No
one is permitted ahead of doubletree while hitching or while the pull is in progress.
One person is allowed to remain at the gate in case of emergency. Reserve seats will
be available in the stands for all others. If a helper steps in front of the doubletree after
the pull has started, a whistle will be blown and the trial is counted against the team
and no credit for the distance pulled is allowed. If the driver elects to mount the sled
and the team is driven into position by an additional helper, that additional helper must
remain behind the doubletrees and outside the boundary line while the pull is in
progress. Absolutely no coaching from sidelines, verbal, or otherwise. Helpers may
Saturday, August 27 at 8:00 am
25. Youth Decorating
26. Sr. Youth Showmanship
27. Jr. Youth Showmanship
Cart classes to start 30 minutes after showmanship classes.
28. Sr. Youth Cart
29. Jr. Youth Cart
Saturday, August 27 at Noon
30. Draft Horse Farm Team Pull
Saturday, August 27 at 6:00 pm
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32.
33.
34.
35.
Six Horse Hitch
Open Riding (w/t/c)
4-Horse Hitch Amateur/Youth Driver
Barrels
Youth Team
Please Mail:
Entry Form & Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)
Kelli Cole, 106 Skyview Drive, Spring Mills, PA 16875
Phone: (814) 280-2546 or Email: [email protected]
ENTRY FEES:
Six Horse – $45.00
Four Horse – $35.00
Unicorn – $20.00
Cart Classes – $12.00
Team Classes – $15.00
Tandem Classes – $15.00
Horse under saddle – $10.00
Halter Classes – $9.00
Farm Team Pull - $10.00
Gaming Classes -- $5.00
Youth Classes – No Fee -- except Amateur/Youth 4-Horse
PAYBACKS
Cart classes:
Team & Tandem:
Unicorn
Four Horse
Six Horse Hitch
Halter Classes
Youth Classes
Youth Team
Open Riding
Game Classes
Farm Team
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nd
rd
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th
1
2
3
4
5
$50
$40
$30
$20
$10
$60
$50
$40
$30
$20
$110
$75
$60
$45
$35
$140
$100
$80
$60
$40
$600
$500
$400
$400
$300
$20
$15
$10
$5
$5
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$20
$20
$20
$20
$20
$30
$20
$15
$10
$5
$20
$15
$10
$5
$5
$100 to each exhibitor pulling one full pull.
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6
$10
$20
$20
$20
$300
$5
$10
$20
$5
$5
General Information
 Show will be held rain or shine!
 All horse show exhibitors enter through Homan Lane, Gate 4, off Route
45. Special discounted Horse Show Entrance tickets are available for
$5.00 for horse show participants/assistants/family members. You
MUST ask the gate attendant to purchase this special horse show ticket;
it will cover your entrance fee (including your vehicle) onto the
Fairgrounds for horse show events from Thursday August 20 through
Saturday, August 29 at Gate 4 only. Note: The parking pass of your
entrance ticket MUST be hung from your vehicle’s rear view
mirror at all times to avoid getting a parking ticket from Grange
Fair parking enforcement.
 All exhibitors MUST pay an admission fee to enter the Fairgrounds. If
you do not purchase the discounted Horse Show Entrance Ticket for
$5.00, you will have to pay the regular full rate Grange Fair Entrance
and Parking fees.
 Water, restrooms and food are available. Tram service around the
Fairgrounds is provided.
 CAMPING: Overnight camping permits are required to be displayed at
all times. There is absolutely NO camping or sleeping permitted in
the horse barns or stalls. Camper hookups available at $25.00 per
night. All tents pitched and/or campers parked overnight will be
required to pay $15.00 per night Dry-lot camping fee – even if no
electric or water is used/required.
Health Rules For Horses
1. All equine animals must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited veterinarian. For in-state
horses the CVI must be issued after May 1, 2016 and for out-of-state
horses the CVI must be issued within 30 days of the opening date of the
show.
2. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is
required for equines. Either an rabies vaccination certificate or
vaccination information included on the CVI can be used as proof of
rabies vaccination status.
3. All equine animals must have tested negative for Equine Infectious
Anemia (EIA/Coggins) by an official test within 12 months prior to the
opening date of the exhibition. A copy of the official EIA test results
must accompany each animal.
4. An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Vet-Client-Patient
Relationship” form must accompany each animal and be presented upon
arrival at the show. If the owner/caretaker is under 18 years of age,
the signature of a parent/guardian is required. All animals must be
free of infectious and contagious diseases
General Show Rules
1. Horses may arrive on Wednesday, August 24 at 8 am.
2. No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated.
3. It is a condition of entry that the Centre County Grange Fair Association
and the Fair Horse Show Committee will not be held responsible for any
accident that may occur to, or be caused by a horse/pony or individual
while on the show grounds, or for any articles that may be lost, damaged or
stolen.
4. The age for Youth Drivers will be determined as of January 1, 2016. All
youth will not be permitted in the ring without an accompanying adult for
the Youth Classes.
5. Stallions are not permitted in the Youth and Ladies classes.
6. It is the responsibility of the driver to see that the vehicles and tack are in
good repair.
7. Attire: All exhibitors and helpers are required to be in proper dress when in
the ring.
8. No harness bridles or bareback pads will be accepted in riding classes.
9. Riding Classes: Horses will be expected to be shown at a walk, trot and
canter in Open Riding. Youth classes will be walk /trot only.
10. STALLING: Stall fee is $30.00 per stall and $45.00 per tack stall.
Shavings are the preferred bedding (NO STRAW). Shavings will be
available for purchase.
11. ENTRY FEES DUE: August 1, 2016. Late entries will need to pay an
additional $7.00 office fee.
12. Show Committee has the right to cancel, combine classes or divide classes.
13. Amateur Driver– Driver has not Shown in A, B or C show for 2016.
14. Any questions pertaining to the operation of the show will be directed to
the show committee. Their decision will be final.
15. Use of alcohol is PROHIBITED at all times during the Fair!!!
16. A $30.00 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.
FARM CLASS HORSE PULLING CONTEST
Entries close August 1, 2016. There is $10.00 entry fee. Stall fee is $30.00 per stall.
Each exhibitor is limited to one team. Awards will be awarded to 1st through 6 th place.
Also Teamster Award will be given out.
1. WEIGHING: There will be no weighing of horses.
2. SLED: A sled will be used for the contest.
3. WEIGHT SETTINGS: Experience has shown that draft horses reach their maximum
between the fourth and sixth pulls. The judge and superintendent will consult on the
weight settings.
4. ORDER OF PULLING: Teamsters will draw for position prior to start of
demonstration. Teams not represented will be assigned their order at the discretion of the
superintendent. The superintendent also has the option to hold the drawing at another
time and place if necessary.