DUFFERIN AGRICULTURAL

SOCIETY INC.

140th CARMAN COUNTRY FAIR

July 11-12-13, 2019

MINIATURE PRIZE BOOK

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As we celebrate our 140th Annual Carman Country Fair,

The Dufferin Agricultural Society Inc wishes to thank our sponsors and

volunteers for their support.

Schedule of Events

Friday 9:00 4-H Light Horse Show Ring 1

9:00 Miniature & Hackney Open Show

Driving Classes Ring 4

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CARMAN COUNTRY FAIR

2019 MINIATURE PRIZE BOOK

Please note: It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to

familiarize themselves with the rules of the show and to

request clarification if necessary.

Table of Contents: 2 Animal Health Regulations

3 NEW: Camping & Parking Info

Miniature & Hackney Show

4 Entry Information, Arrival & Departure

6 Rules & Regulations

8 Show Awards

8 Carman Fair Parade Information

Miniature & Hackney Open Show Specific Information

9 Prize Money

9 General

10 Show Schedule

26 Miniature Horse Class Descriptions & Additional Info

31 Map

HEALTH REGULATIONS: 1. All horses may be submitted to a veterinary examination on

entering the grounds. No horses having a contagious disease shall be allowed to occupy a stall or building on the exhibition grounds. If any horse, through an oversight is admitted, the committee shall immediately order its removal from the grounds.

2. Prizes shall be awarded only to horses that are sound and free from disease.

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***CAMPING & PARKING INFORMATION***

See the New Map at the back of the book for trailer parking and camping locations. There are designated areas for campers and livestock trailers with living accommodations. A block of sites has been reserved for exhibitors. Campsites are $25 per night with a 3 night minimum. They have electrical service and include garbage pick-up. Water and septic trucks will be available. They will be available on a first come-first serve basis. Please contact the DAS office to book your campsite.

Vehicle access to livestock barns will NOT be permitted between 9:00am and 6:00pm during the fair.

Access is via North Gate only. See map for Access Route & parking locations.

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MINIATURE SHOW ENTRY INFO, ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

TIMES

ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be in the hands of the DAS

secretary/manager by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019

1. Entry forms must be completed and submitted prior to the Entry Deadline. Online Entry is Preferred!

Go to: https://www.assistexpo.ca/dufferin-ag-society If online entry is not possible:

Entry forms can be found at www.carmancountryfair.ca.

Entry forms can be mailed in or dropped off at the office.

A $5 administration charge will be added for entries that are not completed online.

2. Any entries after the deadline will be charged an additional $20/exhibitor late entry fee.

3. Entry Fees are $3.00/class

ARRIVAL: 4. Upon arrival please report to the DAS office to finalize payment

and to receive stall assignments. 5. Exhibitors are reminded to bring their own hay and straw. 6. All animals entered will be assigned a stall. If you need or would

like specific stalls please make a request on your entry form. Stall fees are to be remitted with entry fees.

7. All animals must be stabled Thursday night. Tying to trailers will be permitted on show.

8. For your animals’ protection and safety, the DAS requires that there is a contact number attached to each stall.

9. Barns are to be cleaned by 8:00 am daily. Manure is to be taken to the South end of the barns. DO NOT put straw, hay or manure in the refuse barrels. These barrels are for discarded plastic or paper only. Violators will be fined.

DEPARTURE: 10. Stalls are to be clean, checked, & vacated 2 hours after show is

finished.

11. All areas around trailers must be cleaned free of manure and litter

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FEES:

Entry Fee: Stall Fee:

$3.00/Class

$10/ stall

Late Fee: $20.00/exhibitor

Admin Fee $5/exhibitor (charged if entries are not completed online)

Camping: $25/site/night

Fees are not refundable without a valid Veterinarian Certificate

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OPEN SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS:

Rules and regulations are subject to any changes recommended by Agriculture Canada. 1. Entrant must enter ring promptly when class is called, or

judging will proceed without entry. Considerations for conflict at the discretion of the judge.

2. A program will be posted during the fair but it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to keep posted on the progress of the classes and to listen for any changes announced from the ringside.

3. All exhibitors shall be neatly dressed when exhibiting. 4. Age of animals and exhibitors computed as of January 1 of

current year. 5. Horses or ponies may be measured, if necessary, by an

official of the DAS, if there is some doubt as to the height of a horse or pony entered in a restricted division or class.

6. The Dufferin Agricultural Society encourages the use of helmets for safety purposes.

7. Exhibitors must have control of their animals at all times when on the property of the Dufferin Agricultural Society Inc. All animals must be properly secured to prevent the possibility of an accident. All animals are the responsibility of the owner.

8. All stallions must be securely tied and are the responsibility of the owner.

9. All exhibitors should at all times cooperate with the DAS Directors in the parking of trucks, trailers, etc.

10. No more than two entries in any class will be accepted from each exhibitor.

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11. If the animal exhibited is of an inferior quality, the judges are instructed to award only such premiums as in their opinions are warranted. They will exercise their discretion as to whether they award first, second, third, or any other prize.

12. No person shall be allowed to interfere with the judge while in the discharge of his/her duties.

13. No unauthorized person shall be permitted in the show rings during the time of the judging.

14. Directors are forbidden to wear Directors ribbons when showing animals in the show ring.

15. The registration certificate of a purebred animal is to be produced to the judges or directors if required.

16. Protests must be made in writing and signed. In case of protest, the committee rules with Equine Canada.

17. A meeting of the Directors will be held, notices of which will be given, to hear and decide any complaints or grievances that may have arisen in awarding of prizes. Protests must be made in writing to the Secretary within ten days after the close of the exhibition.

18. Any infringement to the Rules and Regulations may be punished by withholding the prizes.

19. Prizes given by the society will be paid for by cheque made to the exhibitor/owner as per entry form and mailed as soon as possible after the show.

20. Soliciting for any purpose will not be permitted on the exhibition grounds, except from within a space allotted for that purpose, otherwise by special permission.

21. The DAS will not be responsible for goods left after the final day.

22. Only animals entered will be provided with barn accommodations. Accommodations will be allotted as entries are received.

23. If a tack change is needed, the announcer needs to be informed a minimum of 2 classes prior.

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OPEN SHOW AWARDS

Champion Miniature Youth Horse – Rosette & Award Sponsored by South Forty Originals & Design Reserve Miniature Youth Horse – Rosette Champion Miniature Horse – Rosette & Award Sponsored by South Forty Originals & Design Reserve Miniature Horse – Rosette High Point Miniature Performance Horse – Points from performance classes (points awarded for only one class in each section e.g., best jumping class, best country pleasure driving class, etc) Award Sponsored by South Forty Originals & Design

CARMAN FAIR PARADE: Exhibitors are invited to take part in the Fair Parade. Please discuss intention to take part in parade with Ring Steward Saturday morning so that classes can be re-arranged if possible to accommodate parade participants. Livestock entries exit the grounds at the northeast corner and join the parade 1 block to the north. PARADE STARTS AT 10 A.M. on SATURDAY July 13th 2019 Costumes are always well received by Fair Visitors.

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MINIATURE & HACKNEY HORSE:

Friday, July 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM

PRIZE MONEY:

HALTER CLASSES – Classes 1, 2, 6-14

1ST - $10 2ND - $8 3RD – $6 4TH - $4 5TH - $2

All REGULAR PERFORMANCE CLASSES – Classes 17-19, 21-23, 26-37, 40-45

1ST - $20 2ND - $15 3RD – $12 4TH - $10 5TH - $8

FUN CLASSES - Classes 46-53 Only ribbons will be awarded for these classes

HACKNEY CLASSES

Only ribbons will be awarded for these classes

Prize money is guaranteed (regardless of the number of exhibitors in a class) unless the judge declares the participant undeserving of such.

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MINIATURE& HACKNEY HORSE:

SHOW STARTSAT 9:00 A.M, Friday, July 12, 2019. Exhibitors are encouraged to arrive Thursday evening.

Miniature Horses competing in the Halter and Performance classes may not cross enter with the Light Horse Classes. Miniature Horses competing in youth halter (M1&M2) cannot cross enter into open halter classes. Please see the back of the book for class descriptions and additional information.

MINIATURE & HACKNEY HORSE SHOW SCHEDULE: Order of go will not change unless posted by the DAS. Note: Driving Classes will share the Light Horse Ring ( Ring 1) with the 4-H Show. Please listen for announcements from the Ring Steward.

Halter Classes - M1- M20 Performance Classes – M21-M45 Fun Classes – M46-M53

Classes M1-M53 is open to Miniature Horses or Hackneys only.

Class Class Description My Entries

M1 Miniature horse shown by a youth, 10ys& under; may be accompanied by an

adult. No cross entry between M1 & M2

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M2 Miniature horse shown by a youth 11-18 years; may be accompanied by an adult.

No cross entry between M1 & M2

M3

Champion & Reserve Youth Horse (1st & 2nd placing from M1, M2) Ribbons Only Special Award sponsored by South Forty Originals & Design

M4 MMHC Yearling Futurity Class (Ribbons Only)

M5 MMHC Two Year Old Futurity Class (Ribbons Only)

M6 Miniature horse brood mare, with foal at side, 38” & under

M7 Miniature horse foal of current year, must be shown on halter

M8 Miniature filly, gelding or stallion, yearling, 34” & under

M9 Miniature filly, gelding or stallion, yearling, over 34” to 38”

M10 Miniature filly, gelding or stallion, 2 year old, 34” & under

M11 Miniature filly, gelding or stallion, 2 year old, over 34” to 38”

M12 Miniature mare or gelding, 3 years & over, 34” & under

M13 Miniature mare or gelding, 3 years & over, over 34” to 38”

M14 Miniature horse shown by COOL* exhibitor. Horse can cross enter to any other halter class.

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M15

Champion & Reserve Miniature 1st and 2nd place from classes 4-13 Ribbons Only Special Award sponsored by

South Forty Originals & Design

M16 Family Halter Class – 3 horses owned by one family – (Ribbons Only)

M17 Showmanship - 19 years & over

M18 Youth Showmanship – 11 to 18 years

M19 Youth Showmanship – 10 yrs & under

M20

Lead line, 6 years & under- led by an adult, walk only. May be asked to back up. Appropriate Western or English Attire. (Ribbons Only)

M21 Miniature Hunter, 19 years & over (judging on jumping style, not speed- Only two refusals allowed)

M22 Miniature Hunter, 11-18 years (judging on jumping style, not speed- Only two refusals allowed)

M23 Miniature Hunter, 10 years and under (judging on jumping style, not speed- Only two refusals allowed)

Lunch Break to Be Determined

M24 Costume class (if young child, may be

accompanied by an adult NOT in costume.)

M25 MMHC 3yr old Futurity Driving Class – Classic/Western Country Pleasure or Country Pleasure

M26

Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving, - 34” & under, driven by 19 yrs & over - No cross-over to Open Country

Pleasure

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M27

Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving, - 34” & under, driven by 11 -18 yrs (May be accompanied by an adult) --

No cross-over to Open Country Pleasure

M28

Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving, 38” & under, driven by 10 years & under- (May be accompanied by

an adult) - No cross-over to Open Country Pleasure

H29 Hackney - Pony Pleasure Driving

M30

Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving, over 34 to 38”, driven by 19 years & over - No cross-over to Open

Country Pleasure

M31

Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving, over 34” to 38”, driven by 11 to 18 yrs. (May be accompanied by an

adult) - No cross-over to Open Country Pleasure

H32 Hackney - Open Roadster Pony

M33 Best lady or gent driver, 19 years & over

M34 Best boy or girl driver, 11 -18 years (May be accompanied by an Adult)

M35 Best boy or girl driver, 10 years & under (May be accompanied by an adult)

H36 Hackney - Roadster Pony Championship

M37 Open Country Pleasure Driving, 38” & under -no cross entry to Classic/Western

Country Pleasure (Other than Special Class)

M38 Spectator Special- Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving & Open

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Country Pleasure, 38” & under, all ages - ALL DRIVING MINIATURES encouraged to enter. (Ribbons Only)

H39 Hackney - Harness Pony Championship

M40 Open Single Roadster 34” & under

H41 Hackney Pony - Pleasure Driving Championship

M42 Open Single Roadster - over 34” to 38”

M43 Youth Single Roadster, 18 years & under, 38” & under – HELMET REQUIRED

H44 Hackney Pony, Tandem or Team

M45 Team or Multi-Hitch of Miniatures -Hitched to a 4 Wheeled Vehicle

MINATURE FUN CLASSES – RIBBONS ONLY

M46 Obstacle Driving Class - Open

M47 Driving Barrels – all ages

M48 Driving Poles – all ages

M49 Halter Poles - all Ages

M50 Halter Barrels- all Ages

M51 Halter Obstacle - 19 years & over

M52 Halter Obstacle – 11-18 years

M53 Halter Obstacle - Ages 10 years & under (May be accompanied by an Adult)

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Miniature Horse Class Descriptions & Additional Information:

The following class descriptions are intended to assist your general understandings of the classes offered.

HALTER: Horses to be shown at a walk and trot. Horses are to stand with all four feet flat on the ground and square or at least one front and one rear cannon bone perpendicular to the ground. No whips, lighters, or crops allowed. No youth under 13 years allowed showing a stallion with the exception of weanling and yearling colts. Handlers are required to dress suitably for the show ring. ROADSTER: Horses are shown in a roadster cart with stirrups and no basket. (If a roadster cart is unavailable, an easy entry cart will be allowed.) Driver must wear a jacket and cap to match, patterned after racing silks. Gaits required are: Slow Jog Trot, Road Gait Trot, and a fully extended Drive-on Trot. No back up. Horses are judged on performance, speed, quality and manners, in that order. Horses must be at least three years of age.

COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING: Horses are to be shown in a two-wheeled cart with basket or safe floor. Gaits required are: Walk, Collected Trot and Working Trot. Horses will be required to stand quietly and back readily. Judged on quality of performance, manners, horse’s way of going, conformation, appropriateness, condition and fit of vehicle and harness, neatness of attire; in that order. Horse should give the appearance of a pleasurable drive and though animated, should not be shown with exaggerated high action in front.

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CLASSIC/WESTERN COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING: Horses to be shown in a two-wheeled pleasure vehicle-wooden wheeled or pleasure cart. Gaits required are Walk, Pleasure Trot and Working Trot. Horses will be required to stand quietly and back readily. All gaits must be performed with willingness, obvious ease, cadence, balance and smoothness. High action will be penalized, to be judged on attitude, manners, performance, quality and conformation; in that order.

No cross entries between Classic/Western Country Pleasure Driving and Country Pleasure Driving Classes. Horses must be least three years of age for driving classes. HUNTER: Judged on style, not speed.

HALTER OBSTACLE: Judged on performance and way of going with emphases on manners throughout the course. Horse must be at least 2 years of age. Courses will be posted at the show. Touching the horse with your free hand will result in disqualification.

DRIVING OBSTACLE: Horses shown in a suitable two-wheeled cart with a basket. Horses must be at least 3 years of age. Horses are judged on performance and way of going with emphasis on manners throughout the course. Courses will be posted at the show.

TEAM OF MINIATURES: Hitched to suitable vehicle; fine harness or draft harness.

*LEAD- LINE (38” & under) – 6 years and under, led by an adult. Walk only, may be asked to back up. Appropriate Western or English attire must be worn.

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DUFFERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC.

Box 937, Carman, MB R0G 0J0

www.carmancountryfair.ca

Phone: 204-745-2226 Email: carmfair@mymts.net

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!