Light Horses & Ponies
Department - R
Superintendent
Sue Colehower
815-685-0527
Assistant Superintendents
James Lawler & Kelly Lambert
Entry Fee - $8
Estimated Amount Offered - $9,320
Judging -
Halter Classes - Thursday, August 27th 9:00 AM
Performance Classes - Friday, August 28th 9:00 AM
Must comply with General Eligibility Rules and Regulations of this Department and the current year State Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. Fairbook
Registration papers are required for All Purebred Livestock and must be made available for inspection and remain in Exhibitors' possession for duration of fair. Photocopies of registration papers not acceptable.
2 Entries per Class Number, may only collect two monies under one class number
All animals must be owned and registered by exhibitor for 30 days prior to opening of Fair.
Arrival of Animals -
Must be on grounds by 12:00 PM Wednesday of Fair
Age Requirements -
Starting January 1st
Barn Area -
No Horses or Ponies are allowed outside of fence. All animals on grounds must be entered in fair. All animals must be tied except foal.
Ponies -
Must be measured before showing at designated time by Superintendent
58’’or Under
An animal 3 Years or Over & under 58" is considered pony
Miniature Horses -
38’’ and Under
Not eligible to compete in pony or light horse classes
Tack Stalls -
No individual tack stalls
Showing -
Must be shown in bridles or halters ONLY. Halter Class - English or Western - NOT Both. Stud Tack allowed in Stallion Pony Class
NOT Allowed -
Dogs in barn
Pony Rides by exhibitor
Smoking in barn
Pee-Wee Showmanship - under 8 years of age as of September 1st of previous year's fair.
HELP WITH CLEAN-UP
Please use dumpsters stationed at each barn for manure, ONLY. At the end of fair, stalls MUST be CLEANED to the aisle.
Release of Animals -
Animals cannot leave the fair until the barn is released
Prizes
| 1st | $30 |
| 2nd | $28 |
| 3rd | $26 |
| 4th | $24 |
| 5th | $22 |
| 6th | $20 |
Miniature Horses
Section 1
| 1490 | Geldings - 1 Year & Over |
| 1491 | Stallion - 1 Year & Over |
| 1492 | Mare - 1 Year - Under 3 Years |
| 1493 | Mare - 3 Years & Over |
| 1494 | Colt or Filly - Under 1 Year |
| 1495 | Mare and Current Foal |
| 1496 | Produce of Dam - 1 Owner, 2 Head |
| 1497 | Get of Sire - 1 Owner, 3 Head |
| 1498 | Matched Pair -1 Owner (size, color and confirmation) |
Special Awards - No Entry Required
$10 & Rosette
| 1499 | Champion Gelding |
| 1500 | Champion Stallion |
| 1501 | Champion Mare |
| 1502 | Champion Colt or Filly |
Light Horses
Section 2
| 1507 | Gelding - 4 Years & Over |
| 1508 | Gelding - 1 Year - Under 4 Years |
| 1509 | Stallion - 1 Year & Over |
| 1510 | Mare - 4 Years & Over |
| 1511 | Mare - 1 Year - Under 4 Years |
| 1512 | Colt or Filly - Under 1 Year |
| 1513 | Mare and Current Foal |
| 1514 | Produce of Dam - 1 Owner, 2 Head |
| 1515 | Get of Sire - 1 Owner, 3 Head |
| 1516 | Matched Pair -1 Owner (size, color and confirmation) |
Special Awards - No Entry Required
$10 & Rosette
| 1517 | Champion Gelding |
| 1518 | Champion Stallion |
| 1519 | Champion Mare |
| 1520 | Champion Colt or Filly |
Ponies - English - 46" - Under 50"
Section 3
| 1525 | Stallion - 1 Year & Over |
| 1528 | Mare - 1 Year & Over |
| 1530 | Mare and Current Foal |
| 1531 | Colt or Filly - Under 1 Year |
| 1533 | Gelding |
| 1534 | Matched Pair -1 Owner (size, color and confirmation) |
| 1535 | Produce of Dam - 1 Owner, 2 Head |
Special Awards - No Entry Required
$10 & Rosette
| 1541 | Champion Gelding |
| 1542 | Champion Stallion |
| 1543 | Champion Mare |
| 1544 | Champion Colt or Filly |
Ponies - English - Over 46" & Over
Section 4
| 1548 | Stallion - 1 Year & Over |
| 1552 | Mare - 1 Year & Over |
| 1553 | Mare and Current Foal |
| 1554 | Colt or Filly - Under 1 Year |
| 1556 | Gelding |
| 1557 | Matched Pair -1 Owner (size, color and confirmation) |
| 1558 | Produce of Dam - 1 Owner, 2 Head |
Special Awards - No Entry Required
$10 & Rosette
| 1564 | Champion Gelding |
| 1565 | Champion Stallion |
| 1566 | Champion Mare |
| 1567 | Champion Colt or Filly |
Ponies - Western - 58" & Under
Section 5
| 1571 | Gelding - Any Age |
| 1572 | Stallion - 1 Year & Over |
| 1573 | Mare - Any Age |
| 1574 | Colt or Filly - Under 1 Year |
| 1575 | Mare and Current Foal |
| 1576 | Matched Pair -1 Owner (size, color and confirmation) |
Special Awards - No Entry Required
$10 & Rosette
| 1577 | Champion Western Pony |
Driving Classes - Pony, Mule & Miniature Horses
Section 6
| 1582 | Roadster - 46" and Under - wear stable colors |
| 1583 | Roadster - 46"- 50" |
| 1584 | Miniature Roadster |
| 1588 | Miniature Horse Pleasure Driving |
| 1589 | Pleasure Driving - No Miniatures |
Adult Performance - 21 Year & Older unless otherwise specified
Section 7
| 1593 | Pony Pleasure - Exhibitor Any Age |
| 1594 | Egg & Spoon |
| 1595 | Bareback Pleasure |
| 1596 | Horsemanship |
| 1597 | Adult Showmanship |
| 1598 | Pleasure |
| 1599 | Novice - 4 Years & Under NOT won 3 Blue Ribbons or over $100 |
| 1600 | Novice Rider NOT won 3 Blue Ribbons or over $100 |
| 1601 | Costume Class - Exhibitor Any Age |
| 1602 | Trail |
| 1603 | Miniature Horse - Exhibitor Any Age |
| 1604 | Flag Race |
| 1605 | Barrel Race |
| 1606 | Adult Walk/Trot - Beginners Only - Show Clothes Optional |
| 1607 | Long Ear Halter - Exhibitor Any Age Donkey, Mule, Burro - may not cross enter any other halter class |
| 1608 | In Hand Trail - No Minis |
| 1609 | Ranch Horse Pleasure CANNOT enter same horse in open pleasure |