Kanawha County Fair Horse Show

Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 11am  
Rain Date Saturday, September 19 @ 11am

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  1. Halter – Western & English
  2. Lead Line (ages 8 & under or special needs)
  3. Big Fry (12-17 years) Walk/Favorite Gait – All Breeds - May Wear academy attire if in lesson program, no fault by judge.
  4. Juvenile Pace (no speed)
  5. Juvenile Walk/Trot - English Pleasure
  6. Jack Benny/Lucille Ball (39 & over) (W/Pleasure Gait)
  7. English Pleasure W/T – Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat
  8. Open Country Pleasure (No weights or bands) Walk & Favorite Gait - Saddle Seat,  Hunt Seat, or Western
  9. Ears and Feathers (Walk/Pleasure Gait) (Mules, Donkeys, Draft Breeds)
  10. Juvenile Walk/Jog – Western Pleasure
  11. Open Pace (no speed)
  12. English Pleasure W/T/C – Saddle Seat
  13. Small Fry (11 years and under) Walk/Favorite Gait – All Breeds - May wear academy attire if in lesson program, no fault by judge.
  14. Adult Walk/Favorite Gait
  15. English Pleasure W/T/C - Hunt Seat
  16. Trail Pleasure Rack
  17. All Fry Championship (all ages) Walk/Favorite Gait – All Breeds -  May wear academy attire if in lesson program, no fault by judge

15 minute Intermission/Ring Drag

  1. Stick Horse (Ages 8 & under – bring your own horse)
  2. Costume Class
  3. Egg & Spoon
  4. Bareback Pleasure
  5.  Ride-A-Buck

5 minute Intermission/Ring Drag

  1. Non-Stock Type Western Pleasure W/J/L
  2. Flat Shod Style Rack
  3. Stock Type Western Pleasure W/J/L
  4. Favorite Gait Western (Open/Championship)
  5. Country Pleasure Rack Must be flat shod - Will be asked for a Show Walk – Slow Rack – Country Pleasure Fast Rack
  6. Favorite Gait English  (Open/Championship)

 

  • Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children.  This fee covers all fair activities.
  • All classes are $10 except the Lead Line and Stick Horse Classes which are $5.
  • For $40 you can enter five classes or more (must be on same horse and same rider).
  • $25.00 Stall Rental. $3.00 grounds fee per horse if showing off the trailer.
  • Stall rental is an add’t. $10.00 ($35.00 total) if you are hauling your horse in Saturday evening (please be aware of the fireworks Saturday evening at 9:30pm).
  • First thru fifth place ribbons in all classes except in Stick Horse and Lead Line where all exhibitors will receive a ribbon.  Trophies for all first place finishes except Stick Horse and Leadline where all exhibitors will receive a ribbon.  Neck ribbons awarded to each first place finish in the (three) Championship classes.
  • Entry office will close 15 minutes after the start of each qualifying session.
  • Current Negative Coggins required.
  • Judges decisions are final.
  • A two minute gate call will be enforced.
  • Holds (tack/rider changes etc) must be accompanied with entry submission.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated
  • A safety helmet is encouraged for riders under 18.  Any exhibitor may wear protective headgear without penalty from the judge.
  • No Stallions in Juvenile classes
  • Unless specified (juvenile, adult or age specific) classes are open to all ages.
  • Dogs must be on a leash away from the rail.  Canopies and umbrellas must also stay a safe distance from the rail.  We do not want to scare any horses.
  • Proper attire required.


Reasons YOU should participate in the Kanawha County Fair Horse Show (incentives, prizes, goodies etc)

• There are classes for Academy, Juvenile and Adult riders, classes for stock seat, saddle seat and hunt seat horses, and several fun classes to help finish off a busy show season.
• Every exhibitor who enters early will be in the drawing to win a $50 gas card!  Early entry deadline is October 1st. Sponsored by Coventry Woods.
• Keep your admission ticket!  $3.00 will get you in the gate but that's not all.  Your ticket could win you one of five $100 prizes from Green's Feed & Seed, Tractor Supply and more!!!  Sponsored by Kanawha County Farm Bureau.
• Trainers, Grooms and Instructors ~ lend me your ears, we'll be bringing around the AM Coffee Cart with a light breakfast and beverage just for you. Breakfast provided by Tim Horton's, sponsored by Briar Patch Stables.
• Our photographer has generously donated one 8x10 photograph to each of the (6) winners of the Championship classes. (Champion's choice of course).
• Neck ribbons in the Championship classes. Sponsored by Kim Aaron for Magistrate.
• We have a few spots left in our program.  You can take out a 1/3 page ad for only $25.  This might be a great time to thank your trainer!  Limited space. Call 304-937-2929. Ad deadline is September 22nd.
• And we're having a People's Choice Awards.  You don't have to be eighteen years old to vote for your favorites.  Categories you can vote in are: People's Choice Adult, People's Choice Juvenile and People's Choice Equine.  One vote per person please!  Nomination box will be at the office.  The People's Choice is sponsored by KVHA.
• People's Choice Awards include an engraved fine leather show halter & matching lead, embroidered garment bags for you show clothing and an embroidered weekender bag! Plus clothing.


For more information, call
Jodi Mondy at 304-937-2929 or 304-546-9506

To reserve stalls, call
Tracy Robinson at 304-766-7653. 68 stalls available.

Early entries may be mailed to:
Kanawha County Fair
Attention Horse Show Secretaries
Rt. 4, Box 141-B
Charleston, WV 25312
Please make checks payable to Kanawha County Fair


Kanawha County 4-H Foundation, Kanawha County Commission, or Kanawha County Parks & Recreation,
Sponsors or Volunteers will not be responsible for accidents or theft.



  
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