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Draft Horse & Mule CommitteeNancy N. Hendricks • Colby D. Hubble • Nancy F. Keller

Superintendents: Earle & Marie Nicholson Assistant Superintendent: Carolyn Maher – 301.662.5769

Show 8:30a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

SHOW WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE-ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLERules & Regulations:1. See Page 31 for pass policy.2. The show committee reserves the right to divide, combine or cancel classes as numbers of

entries warrant. The show committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.3. The officers of The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. will not be responsible for accidents, damage,

injury, or illness of the animals, owners, drivers, employees, attendants, spectators, or any other person or property in connection with The Great Frederick Fair Draft Horse and Mule Show.

4. Rules of courtesy must be obeyed at all times. Any act of discourtesy to judges or show officials on the part of owner, exhibitor or groomer will disqualify that entry and all entry fees and premiums will be forfeited.

5. Animals not in show condition or showing any lameness will be disqualified. All vehicles and harness must be in safe, useable condition.

6. Any owner, exhibitor or groomer mistreating an animal will be barred from the show and all entry fees and premiums forfeited.

7. Judges' decisions are final.8. Dogs are not permitted on the grounds.9. All horses and mules six months or older must have proof of negative Coggins test within

12 months of the show date (ie- dated after September 16, 2018). Copy MUST accompany entry form.

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10. All animals exhibited in Section 1–22 must be registered with the appropriate breed association. You MUST send a copy of the registration papers with your entries, including Drum Horse Geldings with breed associations.

11. Youth ages are determined by their age as of January 1, 2019.12. Youth exhibitors 18 years or older, as of January 1 of current year, may waive youth status and show

as adults in hitch classes, but are not eligible for youth classes.13. Youth driving in classes 98, 99, 106 & 107 must be accompanied by an experienced adult driver.14. Youth MAY NOT show, ride or drive Stallions. Exception: 2019 Stallion Foals and Mare & Foal classes.15. Youth must wear riding helmets in Under Saddle class.16. Any stallion not being shown under control will be excused from the ring and will have to be

housed on the trailer or removed from the fairgrounds.17. Entries close August 15. No late entries will be accepted.18. All use of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden. Anyone found using these substances before,

during, or after the show will forfeit all premiums and will be removed from the fairgrounds.19. All premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors.

Dress Codes: The dress codes apply to all Draft Horse and Mule exhibitors, includes driver and show ring assistants to the exhibitor.

Halter classes: Dress slacks, shirt or blouse, tie and hat optional. No blue, faded or torn jeans. No T-shirts.

Hitch classes: Gentlemen – dress slacks, coat, tie, dress hat and proper footwear are mandatory. NO blue, faded or torn jeans. Ladies – Long dress or formal, long skirt with blouse, dress pantsuits and proper footwear. No blue, faded or torn jeans.

Judged at a walk and trot both ways of the ring. Judged on manners, suitability, condition and performance of driver.

BREED CLASSESALL ANIMALS EXHIBITED IN THESE SECTIONS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE APPROPRIATE

BREED ASSOCIATIONS. SEND COPIES OF REGISTRATION WITH ENTRY FORM.*Note: All breeds will compete in stallion classes 45-49; and by individual breed in classes 50-53.

Premiums - 1st – $25 / 2nd – $20 / 3rd – $15 / 4th – $10 / 5th – $5 / Champ. – Ribbon. Premiums awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places ONLY for Sections marked with a *.

Double premiums awarded to MULES ONLY for Sections/Classes marked with a ** for 2019.

SECTION 1 – MARE 4 YRS. & OVER

Class 1 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 3 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 2 – Belgian Class 4 – Percheron

SECTION 2 – MARE 3 YRS. & UNDER 4

Class 5 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 7 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 6 – Belgian Class 8 – Percheron

SECTION 3 – INDIVIDUAL BREED RESERVE SR. CHAMP. MARE (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 1-8)

Class 9 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 11 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 10 – Belgian Class 12 – Percheron

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SECTION 4 – INDIVIDUAL BREED SENIOR CHAMP. MARE (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 1-8)

Class 13 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 15 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 14 – Belgian Class 16 – Percheron

SECTION 5 – MARE 2 YRS. & UNDER 3

Class 17 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 19 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 18 – Belgian Class 20 – Percheron

SECTION 6 – MARE 1 YR. & UNDER 2

Class 21 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 23 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 22 – Belgian Class 24 – Percheron

SECTION 7 – 2019 FILLY FOAL

Class 25 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 27 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 26 – Belgian Class 28 – Percheron

SECTION 8 – INDIVIDUAL BREED RESERVE JR. CHAMP. MARE (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 17-28)

Class 29 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 31 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 30 – Belgian Class 32 – Percheron

SECTION 9 – INDIVIDUAL BREED JUNIOR CHAMP. MARE (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 17-28)

Class 33 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 35 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 34 – Belgian Class 36 – Percheron

SECTION 10 – INDIVIDUAL BREED RES. GRAND CHAMP. MARE (selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion and Reserve)

Class 37 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 39 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 38 – Belgian Class 40 – Percheron

SECTION 11 – INDIVIDUAL BREED GRAND CHAMP. MARE (selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion and Reserve)

Class 41 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 43 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 42 – Belgian Class 44 – Percheron

SECTION 12* – STALLION, 3 YRS. & OLDER

Class 45 – All Breeds

SECTION 13 – RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION STALLION (1st & 2nd place winners from Class 45)

Class 46 –

SECTION 14 – SENIOR CHAMPION (1st & 2nd place winners from Class 45)

Class 47 –

SECTION 15* – STALLION, 2 YRS. & UNDER 3

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SECTION 16* – STALLION, 1 YR. & UNDER 2

Class 49 – All Breeds

SECTION 17 – 2019 STALLION FOAL

Class 50 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 52 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 51 – Belgian Class 53 – Percheron

SECTION 18 – JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION STALLION (1st & 2nd place winners from Class 48-53)

Class 54 –

SECTION 19 – JUNIOR CHAMPION STALLION (1st & 2nd place winners from Class 48-53)

Class 55 –

SECTION 20 – GRAND RESERVE CHAMPION STALLION (selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion and Reserve)

Class 56 –

SECTION 21 – GRAND CHAMPION STALLION (selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion and Reserve)

Class 57 –

SECTION 22 – DRAFT MARE & 2019 FOAL

Class 58 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 60 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 59 – Belgian Class 61 – Percheron

GELDING(Pure Draft, NO Crossbreds)

SECTION 23 – GELDING 3 YRS. & OVER

Class 62 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 64 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 63 – Belgian Class 65 – Percheron

SECTION 24 – GELDING UNDER 3 YRS.

Class 66 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 68 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 67 – Belgian Class 69 – Percheron

SECTION 25 – RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELDING (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 62-69)

Class 70 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 72 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 71 – Belgian Class 73 – Percheron

SECTION 26 – GRAND CHAMPION GELDING (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 62-69)

Class 74 – Amer. Cream, Spott, Suffolk, Drum Class 76 – Clydesdale & Shire

Class 75 – Belgian Class 77 – Percheron

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MULES(The following classes are for Draft Mules ONLY. A draft mule is by a Mammoth Jack

out of a Draft Mare). Light riding mules, mini mules & donkeys are not eligible.

SECTION 27 – HORSE MULE Premiums - 1st – $25 / 2nd – $20 / 3rd – $15 / 4th – $10 / 5th – $5

Class 78** – 3 years and over

SECTION 28 – MARE MULE Premiums - 1st – $25 / 2nd – $20 / 3rd – $15 / 4th – $10 / 5th – $5

Class 79** – 3 years and over

SECTION 29 – MULE OF EITHER SEX Premiums - 1st – $25 / 2nd – $20 / 3rd – $15 / 4th – $10 / 5th – $5

Class 80** – 2 years and under

SECTION 30 – RESERVE CHAMPION MULE (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 78, 79 & 80)

Class 81 –

SECTION 31 – GRAND CHAMPION MULE (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 78, 79 & 80)

Class 82 –

SHOWMANSHIP Premiums - 1st – $25 / 2nd – $20 / 3rd – $15 / All others $10 each.

(Premiums listed will be the same regardless of species.)

SECTION 32 – YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP

Class 83 – Showman 8-13 yrs. old with Draft Horse or Mule

Class 84 – Showman 14-19 yrs. old with Draft Horse or Mule

UNDER SADDLE (Pure Draft Animals Only. NO stallions.) Adult and Youth must choose either

English or Western Exhibitors CANNOT enter both Classes. Premiums - 1st – $25 / 2nd – $20 / 3rd – $15 / 4th – $10 / 5th – $5 / 6th. – $5.

(Premiums listed will be the same regardless of species.)

SECTION 33 – ENGLISH

Class 85 – Adult Rider Under Saddle - English

Class 86 – Youth Rider Under Saddle - English

SECTION 34 – WESTERN

Class 87 – Adult Rider Under Saddle - Western

Class 88 – Youth Rider Under Saddle - Western

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HITCHES Draft stallions, donkeys & light mini mules are NOT elligble for hitch classes. A $5 premium will be paid in classes 98-107 to any entry placing below 6th.

(Premiums listed will be the same regardless of species.)

SECTION 35 – MULTIPLE DRAFT HORSES or MULES HITCHED TO A WAGON CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

89 Antique Farm Implements TOTAL OF $100 AWARDED (No wagons. Implement to be in workable condition. To be judged Danish system. Premium to be divided equally among exhibitors - none less than $10)

90 6 Horse Hitch 150.00 125.00 100.00 75.00

91 6 Mule Hitch** 300.00 250.00 200.00

92 4 Horse Hitch 125.00 100.00 75.00 50.00 35.00

93 Pleasure Driving 20.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 (2 or 4 wheeled vehicle, no braiding, fancy harness, casual dress. Horse cannot be shown in any other Hitch class.)

94 Multiple Mule Hitch** 250.00 200.00 150.00 100.00 70.00 (3 or 4 Mules hitched abreast or tandem)

95 Unicorn - Horses 75.00 65.00 50.00 40.00 30.00

96 Mule Team Hitch** 150.00 130.00 110.00 90.00

97 Draft Horse Team Hitch 75.00 65.00 55.00 45.00 35.00 25.00

98 Youth Driving Team (8-13 yrs. old) 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00

99 Youth Driving Team (14-19 yrs. old) 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00

SECTION 36 – CARTCLASS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

100 Tandem Hitch (2 horses or mules hitched in tandem to two wheeled cart)

101 Mule Cart - Gentleman to Drive** 70.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00

102 Gentleman's Cart - Draft Horse 35.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00

103 Mule Cart - Lady to Drive** 70.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00

104 Lady's Cart - Draft Horse 35.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00

105 Registered Mare to a Cart 35.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 (Lady or Gentleman to Drive)

106 Youth Driving - Cart (8-13 yrs. old) 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 5.00

107 Youth Driving - Cart (14-19 yrs. old) 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 5.00

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Horse Pulling ContestFriday, September 13, 2019 – 5p.m.

Equine Arena Dedicated to Earle Nicholson for his many years of support

& dedication to the Draft Horse Department.Superintendents: Robert Shirley, Carolyn Maher – 301.662.5769

Rules:1. There will be two (2) classes: Lightweight (under 3,325 lbs.), Heavyweight (3,326 lbs. and

up).

2. Teams will be weighed at the fairgrounds, Building 18 between 3–4:30 p.m.

3. Bring Coggins papers for each horse. Coggins test must be done within 12 months of the contest. (ie., dated after September 13, 2018)

4. National and Maryland State Horse Pulling Rules will be observed and enforced.

5. The contest begins at 5 p.m. with the Lightweight Class.

6. A $10.00 entry fee per team will be collected at the scales.

7. Prizes for each class: 1st - $375.00, 2nd - $325.00, 3rd - $275.00, 4th- $225.00, 5th - $200.00, 6th - $175.00, 7th - $150.00, 8th - $125.00, 9th - $105.00, 10th - $90.00, all others - $75.00

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2019 Model (Breyer) Horse ShowFriday, September 20

Equine Expo near Outdoor Equine Arena Pre-registration by September 19, 2019 Check-in & set-up begin at 1:30p.m. • Judging begins promptly at 2:30p.m.

Model Show Judges: T.B.A. Contact Coordinator Rhiannon Huscha at remylius@gmail.com or

Visit www.thegreatfrederickfair.com for the entry form and additional information

Rules:1. Model horse show open to public youth 17 years and under.2. Two rings will run concurrently.3. One entry form per exhibitor, pre-entries are encouraged. 4. Open to Breyer and Peter Stone models. No plush or stuffed animals. 5. Performance entries must fit into a 2'x3' foot table space.6. Exhibitors in performance and scenery display classes are to provide any props necessary. Each

exhibitor will be allowed a 2'x2' foot area in which to set up their individual display for judging.7. Limit two models per class per exhibitor. Each model can be shown only once.8. Halter horses can be in any pose.9. Models must have a hangtag (no tape) with the exhibitors number affixed to one of the horses legs.10. Halter horses are permitted, but not required to have a halter.11. Proper attire (Western or English) is required in all performance classes.12. Horses are not to wear any type of blanket, leg wraps, or other equipement in halter classes.

All models are to be out of their boxes. Questions regarding which classes are eligible should be directed to the judge or show official before the show begins

13. Exhibitors must remain in the show arena during this event or until their classes are complete.14. Each exhibitor is responsible for the setting up and display of their own models.Only the exhibitor who

is showing in a particular class will be allowed to enter the judging area. After placing their horses in the show ring they must exit the area until the class is complete. Following the class placement by the judge, exhibitors will be allowed to re-enter the judging area to pick up their horses.

15. Picking up or touching of other exhibitor's models or displays is strictly prohibited.16. There is to be no running or rough housing in the exhibit area or near any of the horses (live or model).17. The organizers reserve the right to make minor changes to the class list based on the number of entries.18. RETURNING THIS YEAR! Breyer Horse Swap/Trade Event. Bring models you are interested in

selling or trading.19. The Great Frederick Fair will not be held responsible for lost, stolen or damaged models

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Halter:1. Customized by entrant2. Unrealistic color3. Ponies4. Draft Breeds5. Draft Foals6. Stock Breed Foals7. Light Breed Foals8. Gaited Breeds9. Stock Horses10. Morgans11. Arabians

12. Spanish Breeds13. Mustangs14. Thoroughbred/

Standardbred15. Sport Horses15a. Featured Breed

– Donkey/Mule16. Champ. Stock Breeds

(places 1 & 2 from classes 6 & 9)

17. Champ. Light/Sport Breeds (places 1 & 2 from breed class)

18. Championship Draft (places 1 & 2 from classes 4 & 5)

Performance:19. English Pleasure20. Western Pleasure21. Pleasure Championship

(places 1 & 2 from classes 19 & 20)

22. Harness/Other23. Scene