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DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR
OPEN HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE
2015
The Delaware County Fair is one of the top agricultural fairs in the Northeast, annually
drawing over 100,000 local and regional spectators and contestants. One of the most
popular attractions, year after year, is the Open Horse Show. The show has five
divisions, Hunters, Western, Gymkhana, Mini’s, Driving & Saddle Seat and a Speed
Series, over four full days.
We are asking for your support with a tax deductible donation. By sponsoring a class or
Championship you will help us maintain a level of excellence and gain valuable exposure
to many potential customers. The cost for a sponsorship for a Class is $20.00, a Reserve
Championship is $30.00, a Championship $50.00, but any denomination would be
appreciated. We are also seeking donations for our Speed Series. This is a $1500 added
program which runs Saturday night, Your name will be stated on our Sponsorship Poster
and will be announced during the show. If you wish to help our show, please send your
sponsorship to:
D.V.A.S. Open Horse Show Trophy Fund
C/O Mrs. Terri Sherman, Show Secretary
1647 Chipmunk Hollow Road
Walton, NY13856
Trophy Committee- Terri Sherman, Dee Hillis, Carol Gutliph, Joyce Curtin, Kerry Brooks,
Scott Genung, Linda Haynes, and Kathy Wheeler
Bill Sherman: Chairman of the Open Show (607) 865-9256
-------------------------------------------------------------------If you wish to sponsor a specific division please note:
Hunters
Western
Gymkhana
Mini’s
Driving/Saddle Seat
Speed Series
Sponsor Name
_____________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT A - OPEN HORSE SHOW
LIGHT HORSE, PONY
August 16,20,21,&22, 2015
FEATURING
Money Added Classes
 Open Pole Bending  -  Western Pleasure 
 Open Hunter Under Saddle  -  Pleasure Driving 

Dash for Cash
**Cowboy Challenge- Timed Trail**
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$1500+ Added
Donated by Del. Co. Fair & Open Horse Show & Others
Open Cloverleaf Barrel Race
This class will be run 3-D or 4-D
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NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, DOGS,
BICYCLES, OR LASER LIGHTS WILL BE
ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS.
JUDGES:
Driving ,SS,MiniDivRoger Parulski Bath, NY
Hunter Division –
Judy Bixler Hannibal, NY
Western Division –
Michael Dunn Stillwater, NY
Gymkhana Division Thursday – Terry Fay, Sidney, NY
Gymkhana Division Saturday – Jackie Losie Oneonta
ANNOUNCER –
Dee Hillis, Bloomville, NY
Jackie Losie, Oneonta, NY
Please note changes to show schedule:
Driving, Saddle Seat and Mini will take place
Sunday August 16.
Walk trot gymkhana will be Thursday night
August 20.
HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Saturday will be gymkhana followed by Speed
Series.
Bill Sherman, Walton, NY
DIVISION & OTHER CHAIRPERSONS:
607-865-9256
Show Secretary
Terri Sherman, Walton, NY
607-865-9256
Assistant Secretaries
Joyce Curtin, Linda Haynes, Kathy Wheeler
Western – Jackie Losie 607-437-8350
Gymkhana –
Kerry Brooks 607-221-2836
Scott Genung 607-764-4003
Hunt Seat –Carol Gutliph 607-746-6990
Saddle Seat–
Bill Sherman 865-9256
Driving-Carol Gutliph607- 746-6990
Mini – Ryan Lynn(607)-287-4461
Stable –
Terri Sherman 607-865-9256
Ring Crew – Bill Sherman, Chris Curtin, Scott Genung,
Kerry Brooks and Stan Budine
Campers –
Stan Budine
RULES FOR EXHIBITORS
Tickets are not available for purchase through this
department. Tickets must be purchased at the gate.**
A parking fee of $15.00 per day is required for campers,
$5.00 per day for tents. This money must accompany entry
form to ensure a space. NO GAS GRILLS OR OPEN
FLAME GRILLS ALLOWED.
--This is an OPEN SHOW except for certain classes which
are open to DelawareCounty residents only.
--Exhibitors should watch for signs directing them to the
horse-van entrance.
--ENTRIES POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST
1, 2015 PAYS PRE ENTRY FEES.
*ANY ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER AUGUST 1,
2015, PLEASE PAY THE POST ENTRY FEES.
*DoNOT mail entries after August 3rd.
ACCOMPANIED WITH MONEY.
In an effort to encourage exhibitors to send in entries as
early as possible to eliminate confusion and save time the
day of the show, a penalty of $2.00 per class for post entries
after AUGUST 1, 2015 will be charged. In other words,
after AUGUST 1, 2015all classes are $9.00 each; Stake
classes, $10.00 pre-entry fee, $12.00 post-entry fee. Entry
fee for $1500 added barrels will be $25.00.
Entry fees will be refunded upon receipt of veterinarian
certification of horse's unsoundness or illness.
Stallions may not be shown in any Junior Classes.
─ Uncut male equine nine (9) months of age are considered
stallions. No stallions will be allowed on the grounds
before Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. prior to the 4-H days.
Stabling of stallions will be left to the discretion of the
Show (Stabling) chairman, with NO STALLIONS IN THE
4-H BARN.
(until after 8:00pm Wednesday)
--Charge for stalls is $15.00 per day.
Stabling for horses showing on Sunday is available after
2pm on Saturday August 15. Horses showing on Sunday
must vacate their stalls within one hour of the conclusion
of the show.
Stabling for the rest of the Open Show is not available
before Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. We consider:
Day 1 (Thursday) is 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening to 7:00
p.m. Thursday evening; or 1 hour after last class of the day
Day 2 (Friday) is 8:00 p.m. Thursday to 7:00 p.m. Friday;
or 1 hour after last class of the day
Day 3 (Saturday) is 8:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 p.m. Saturday.
ALL EQUINE MUST BE OUT OF THEIR STALL 1
HOUR AFTER COMPLETION OF THAT DAY’S
SHOW. (except those showing the next day and are pre
entered)
DO NOT ARRIVE ON THE GROUNDS AFTER 11:00
P.M. OR BEFORE 6:00 A.M.
NO STALL WILL BE PERMITTED FOR TACK OR
SLEEPING, due to shortage of stalls.
NO SMOKING IN ANY HORSE BARN
Nobody will be allowed on the Fairgrounds without proper
footwear. (No Bare Feet.)
14 - 1 and under is considered a Western Pony.
14 - 2 and under is considered an English Pony.
─ An equine measuring 14-1 may show as a Western Pony,
Western Horse, or English Pony, but in only one division
throughout this three-day show. An equine measuring 142 may show as an English Pony, English Horse, or Western
Horse, but in only one size division throughout this fourday show.
--Equitation classes in the four-day show, unless otherwise
stated, are open to horses and ponies.
--Age as of December 1st of prior year will determine age
of rider. Peewee – 10 years & under; Jr. - 17 years and
under Adult – 18 years & over. Except where otherwise
stated.
Numbering will be rider (driver) horse combination. New
rider on the same horse needs a different number.,
EXCEPT
HUNTER DAY SHOW.
ONLY
HORSE/RIDER
COMBINATION
IN
SPECIAL
DIVISION.
Walk – Trot – Rider- 10 years of age and under, 11-17 or
Adult not to have shown in any other riding classes
that require a canter in this 4 day show.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
POST ENTRIES MAY BE MADE UP TO 4 CLASSES
BEFORE A CLASS ENTERS THE RING. The exception
to this rule being Saturday Speed Series Gymkhana where
all entries must be in before the first class begins.
No washing of equine in or near the stable area; there is a
wash rack for that purpose. For safety reasons no grooming
of horses in AISLES OR DOORWAYS.
Contestants must wear appropriate clothing, footwear and
headgear for their division and in accordance with USEF
rules or where otherwise stated.
**ALL CONTESTANTS 18 YEARS AND UNDER
MUST WEAR AN APPROVED HELMET**
SEND ENTRIES to: Terri Sherman, 1647 Chipmunk
Hollow, Walton, NY 13856Make checks payable to
DELAWARE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Pre - entry fee $7.00 per class unless otherwise stated.
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE POSTED UNLESS
All equine must be serviceably sound and under control at
all times. The Judge, Horse Show Chairman and Division
Chairperson decision will be final.
Show management reserves the right to combine or omit a
class. Five equine and over will be considered a class and
points will be awarded accordingly toward day-end
championships. Classes with less than five horses will be
pointed on number of horses in the class; such as a class
with three horses: No. 1 horse will receive three points; No.
2 horse will receive two points and the No. 3 horse will
receive one point; and will be conducted on a sweepstakes
percentage basis. Points figured on one horse, one rider
(NOTE HUNTER DAY EXCEPTION). Championship
ties will be resolved by number of blues, reds, yellows,
whites, pinks, etc. until a winner is declared.
In general, USEF and AQHA rules and regulations apply
to this department, except where otherwise stated.
Should a dispute or question arise not provided for in the
foregoing rules, the same will be referred to the Horse
Show Chairman and/or Division Chairperson.
Any discourtesy to the Judge or Horse Show Committee
will be grounds for dismissal from the show grounds.
Further discourtesy will cause forfeiture of all premiums.
NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSON MAY ENTER THE
HORSE SHOW RING. (with exception to an emergency )
been negative to an agar gel immunodiffusion test for
Equine Infectious Anemia (swamp fever) during the
calendar year in which the fair is held or during the
preceding calendar year.
1. The agar gel immunodiffusion test must have been
conducted by a laboratory approved for the purpose by the
United States Department of Agriculture and the New York
State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
2. The certificate or statement required by subdivision (a)
shall include a complete identification of the animal, date
of test, and name and address of the laboratory that
conducted the test. The certificate or statement must be
signed by (1) a duly licensed veterinarian, or (2) the
director of a laboratory where the test was conducted, or
(3) the chief animal health officer of the animal's state of
origin, or (4) in the case of a horse owned and harbored in
the State of New York by a county agricultural agent.
--Neither the Delaware County Fair nor the Horse Show
Committee can accept responsibility for any injury or
accident occurring to horse or rider on the fairgrounds.
4-H Horse Show -Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
August 17, 18 and 19th. Open Show is Sunday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, August 16, 20, 21, and 22nd starting
promptly at 8:00am each day.
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IF YOU CARE TO SPEAK TO THE JUDGE, YOU MUST GO
THROUGH THE HORSE SHOW CHAIRMAN AND/OR DIVISION
CHAIRPERSON. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING.
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OUT OF STATE HEALTH RULES
Equine stabled outside of New York State must present a
negative Coggins test certificate dated since 8/14 and a
current HEALTH CERTIFICATE dated within 30 days of
your arrival in New York State from your local veterinarian
and proof of a rabies vaccination 14 days prior to date of
show, not over one year. (Rabies vaccination refers to all
Equine.)
NEW YORK STATE HORSES
Horses must have proof of a Rabies vaccination 14 days
prior to date of show, not over one year. All horses must
have proof of negative Coggins (EIA test) dated 9/13-8/15.
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ALL COGGINS AND RABIES WILL BE CHECKED
BEFORE ENTERING THE FAIR GROUNDS.(DO NOT
SEND COGGINS AND RABIES PROOF WITH
ENTRY FORMS.)
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NEGATIVE TEST FOR EQUINE INFECTIOUS
ANEMIA REQUIRED. On and after its inception, July 1,
1973, no horse or other member of the family equidae six
months or more of age shall be admitted to or permitted to
be present on the premises where an agricultural fair or
New York State Fair is held during the period of such fair
unless the owner or custodian of the horse has filed with
the secretary of the fair a certificate of statement showing
that the horse or other member of the family equidae has
IF YOU ARE NOT SHOWING A HORSE THEN NO
CAMPING ALLOWED
This show is Tri Valley Pointed
NOTICE
─ Campers or tent permits will not be issued to anyone for children under
18 years of age unless supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of
21 years at all times. No children are to stay in campers or tents without
supervision of parents or guardian over the age of 21 years.
─ Fire extinguishers are required in all campers, truck campers, etc. and
horse trailers with living quarters.
─ SEX OF HORSE OR PONY IS IMPORTANT. Please be sure to fill
out this information accurately on the Stall Form so that we may assign
stalls that will accommodate your animal.
HORSE SHOW PROGRAM
Open Horse Show
Prizes in all classes unless otherwise stated are:
First - $20.00; Second - $15.00; Third - $10.00; Fourth - $5.00.
If a class is not filled, monies will be paid on a sweepstakes basis
(five entries make a class).
Leadline, Cowboy Challenge-Timed Trail Obstacle, Speed Series
Classes, All Equitation & Championship Classes DO NOT
receive premium money.
$100. Added class will be paid back to first three places as follows
- 50%, 30%, 20% plus regular premium. 10 entries make a class.
If a class is not filled, monies will be paid on a sweepstakes basis.
Less than 5 horses, class will be canceled.
$1500. Cloverleaf Barrels will be ran 3-D or 4-D.
Adult and Open classes: Ribbons 1st – 6th place.
No ribbons for adult/open gymkhana classes
Junior, Childrens& Pee Wee classes: Ribbons 1st – 10th.
DRIVING, MINI AND ENGLISH SHOW
HORSE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015
Judge- Roger Parulski, Bath, NY
34.
35.
36.
Starting at 9:00 AM
Pre-entry $7.00
Post-entry $9.00
$100.00 Stakes class pre-entry- $10.00 Post entry- $12.00
Under Saddle classes open to English Show/Saddleseat style
horses only
37.
38.
39.
1.
2.
40.
41.
42.
43.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
only
2 year old & under English Show halter
Saddleseat Showmanship Jr. (17
&under)
Miniature Halter class- weanlings,
yearlings
Saddleseat in Hand- geldings, stallions
Miniature Halter Class- stallions
Saddleseat in Hand- mares
Saddleseat in Hand
Championship/Reserve
Miniature Halter Class- geldings
Driving pony in Hand
Bridle Path Hack/Road Hack
Miniature Halter Class- mares
Miniature Halter Supreme
Hunter Pleasure
Driving Horse in Hand
Hunter Championship Class
Open Miniature Showmanship
Jr. (14-17) Miniature Showmanship
Open Equitation (all seats)
Children’s (13 & under) Miniature
Showmanship
Park Type Saddle Horse
Miniature color class- solids
Miniature color class- multi-color
Saddleseat Pleasure
Miniature Jumping class- max. ht 2’
Jr. (17 & under) Saddleseat Pleasure
Miniature Driving Pleasure
Jr. (17 & under) English (SS &
Hunt)Pleasure (walk/trot only)
Junior (17&under) English (SS& Hunt)
Equitation (w/t)
Saddleseat Championship Class
Miniature in hand Obstacles
Leadline (all seats)
Pony Pleasure Driving
Driving Reinsmanship- Pony- pattern
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
only
51.
52.
53.
54.
Western Pleasure
Junior (17 & under) Western Pleasure
(walk jog only)
Junior (17 & under) Western Equitation
(walk jog only)
Miniature costume class
Horse Pleasure Driving
Driving Reinsmanship- Horse- pattern
only
Western Championship Class
Green Pleasure Driving- Horse/pony
Western/English Versatility Class
Open Pleasure Driving $100 Stake
Class- horse/pony
Trotting Pursuit- all seats
Timed Obstacle Driving- Pony
Timed Obstacle Driving- Horse
Judged Obstacle Driving- Jr. (17 &
under)
Ladies Pleasure Driving- Horse/pony
Men’s Pleasure Driving- Horse/Pony
Open Beginner Reinsmanship- pattern
Jr. (17 & under) Pleasure Drivinghorse/pony
Jr. (17 & under) Reinsmanship- pattern
only
Water Glass Class- Driving Pleasurehorse/pony
Drive/Ride (all seats) Combination
Pleasure
Day End Championships
Jr. (17 & under ) Saddleseat- 2, 25
Jr. (17 & under) walk/trot 2, 27, 28,35,36
Open Miniature- 5or8or11, 16,21 or 22,24,26,30
Jr. (14-17) Miniature- 17,21 or 22,24,26,30
Children’s (13 & under) Mini - 19, 21or 22,
24,26,30
Driving Pony Champion- 9, 32, 33, 45, 48 or 49
Driving Horse Champion-14, 38,39 46, 48 or 49
DRIVING/SS/MINI CLASS RULES
pleasure class 50/50. Rider need not be the
same. Start in Western. Open to all Equines to
include any style of English.
1. Single Pleasure Driving- Equine to be hitched
to a safe suitable 2 or 4 wheeled vehicle in
light harness. To show at a walk, trot and
extended trot and may be asked to back
15. Jr. Riders/drivers are 17 years of age and
under.
16. Minis may show in pony classes.
2. Pony classes open to any equine measuring
under 14.2h
3. Mini classes open to any equine measuring
38” & under.
4. Under saddle classes are open to English
Show horses only.
5. Class 7- no entry fee- to have placed 1st
or 2nd in classes 1,4,or 6
.
6. Class 12- no entry fee- to have placed 1st
in class 3,5,8,or 11
7. Pleasure Driving Reinsmanship- 33, 39, 50,
and 52 to drive a pattern only- no rail
work.
8. Green Pleasure Driving- Horse, Pony or
Mini- Equine to be in their first or second
year showing in harness.
9. Class 10 -Bridle Path Hack & Road HackSS, Huntseat& Western- To be shown at a walk,
trot/jog, extended trot/jog, canter/lope and hand
gallop.
10. Class 29 open to riders from classes 10, 20
and 23
11. Class 15open to riders from class 13
12. Drive & Ride Class- Equine to be driven
then ridden. Driver /rider need not be the same.
Judged as a pleasure class, 50% in harness,
50% under saddle (all seats).
13. Saddle Seat horses to show at a walk, trot &
canter. May be asked to back. Judged on
performance, quality and manners.
14. Open Versatility Pleasure to be judged as a
17. Open Beginner Reinsmanship- whip in their
first or second year of showing driving.
18. Header or Groom will be allowed in the ring
only after it has been announced and horses
are in line
19. BRIDLE MUST BE PROPERLY IN
PLACE
AND LINES RUN THROUGH TURETS OF
HARNESS IF EQUINE IS PUT TO A CART
AT ALL TIMES.
20. Riders/ Drivers 17 years old and under must
wear an approved safety helmet while riding
or driving.
21. Drivers 10 years old and under must have a
responsible adult in the carriage at all times.
Hunter Division
Horse & Pony
Thursday- August 20, 2015
Judge- Judy Bixler, Hannibal, NY
8:00 AM
All exhibitors must wear appropriate clothing,
footwear and head gear for their division and in
accordance with USEF rules. ASTM-SEI helmets
required for all riders 17 & under.
Pre-entry $7.00. Post-entry $9.00. $100 Stakes class
pre-entry $10.00, post-entry $12.00. (Post entries are
those Postmarked after August 1, 2015.)
SCHOOLING: Warm up classes offered before each
division. $5 per warm up class. Jump any 8 fences, not
judged. Run as a class, one rider at a time.
60. Open warm-up o/f (2’6”)
61. Open Hunter Hack o/f (2’6”)
62. Open equitation o/f (2’6”)
63. Open working hunter o/f (2’6”)
64. Open handy hunter o/f (2’6”)
65. Adult warm up o/f (2’3”)
66. Adult hunter hacko/f (2’3”)
67. Adult working hunter o/f (2’3”)
68. Adult working hunter o/f (2’3”)
69. Green warm up hunter o/f (2’)
70. Green hunter hacko/f (2’)
71. Green working huntero/f (2’)
72. Green working huntero/f (2’)
73. Junior warm up o/f (2’3”)
74. Junior hunter hacko/f (2’3”)
75. Junior Equitation o/f (2’3”)
76. Junior working hunter o/f (2’3”)
77. Children’s warm up o/f (2’3”)
78. Children’s hunter hacko/f (2’3”)
79. Children’s equitation o/f (2’3”)
80. Children’s working hunter o/f (2’3”)
81. Beginner/walk trot warm up over crossrails
82. Beginner equitation over crossrails
83. Beginner/ Best rider warm up o/f (2’)
84. Beginner equitation o/f
85. Best rider Delaware County
86. Walk trot warm up
87. Adult walk trot equitation over crossrails
88. Junior (11-17) walk trot equitation over
crossrails
89. 10 & under walk trot equitation over crossrails
* Fences removed from ring* (break)
90. Open beginner equitation on the flat
91. 10 & under (w/t) equitation on the flat
92. 10 & under (w/t) pleasure on the flat
93. Junior (11-17)w/t equitation on the flat
94. Junior (11-17) w/t pleasure
95. Adult w/t equitation on the flat
96. Adult w/t pleasure
97. leadline
*Lunch break*
98. 2 & under hunter halter
99. Gelding/stallions hunter halter-horse
100. Mares hunter halter - horse
101. Pony hunter halter
102. Hunter halter Championship
103. Children’s showmanship
104. Junior showmanship
105. Adult showmanship
*Break- warm up in main ring*
106.Children’s equitation on the flat
107. Junior equitation on the flat
108. Children’s hunter u/ saddle
109. Junior hunter u/saddle
110. Children’s pleasure
111. Junior pleasure
112. Open equitation on the flat
113. Open hunter u/saddle
114. Adult hunter u/saddle
115. Green hunter u/saddle
116. Open $100 added pleasure stakes
117. Adult pleasure
118. Green pleasure
119. Open Bridle path hack
120. Pairs hunter pleasure
121. Combo class pleasure huntseat/western
122. Groom’s class-huntseat or western to w/t
only
123. Costume class
Hunter Day End Championships:
Open Hunter o/f -61, 62, 63, 64
Open Pleasure- 99 or 100, 101, 112, 113, 116, 119
Adult Hunter- 66, 67, 68, 105, 114, 117
Green Hunter- 70, 71, 72, 115
Junior 14-17 Hunter o/f- 74, 75, 76, 104
Junior 14-17 Hunter flat- 104, 107, 109, 111
Children’s (13& under) Hunter o/f- 78, 79, 80, 103
Children’s (13 & under) Hunter flat- 103, 106, 108,&
110
Adult w/t Hunter- 87, 95,96,105
Junior 11-17 w/t Hunter- 88,93,94,104
10 & under w/t Hunter- 89,91,92,103
Hunter Division Rules
1.
Halter Horses to be shown in-hand in a bridle.
2.
Showmanship- horse to be shown in-hand in a
bridle- 50% braiding & cleanliness of horse- 50%
presentation.
3.
Age of riders in this show as of Dec. 1, 2014.
Adult rider is 18 years old & over.
4.
Equitation- Judged on seat & hands, general
knowledge and ability to manage mount both ways of
the ring, may be further tested.
5.
Pleasure- Judged on walk, trot, canter both
ways of the ring on reasonably loose rein, may be asked
to back.
6.
Walk/trot- rider not to have shown in any
other riding classes that require a canter in this 3 day
show. Walk/trot flat classes may be combined but will
be pinned separately.
7.
Beginner- Rider (any age) in their first or
second year of showing Hunt seat at the canter. All
Beginner classes are walk/trot/canter.
8.
Lead line- Rider 8 years old & under, to show
only in lead line classes in this three day show. To be
judged on appointments, seat & hands. Person leading
must be at least 14 years of age or older & must be
properly attired.
9.
Green Hunter- Equine in its first or second year
of showing huntseat.
10.
Class 64-Open Handy Hunter Doris Froehlich
and Roxanne Sparling Memorial Challenge TrophyTrophy must be won by same Equine/Rider 3 times to
be retired.
11.
Class 85- Best Rider in Delaware County- Class
is equitation open to full time Delaware County
Residents- 21 years old & under. Will consist of 2 partsa flat phase & a jumping phase. Jumps will not exceed
2’. Once an exhibitor has won this class they are not
eligible to compete in it again. Must have 3 entries to
run.
12.
Hunter Hack- Classes 61,66, 70,74,& 78- two
fences & to show on the flat. May be asked to extend
the trot.
13.
Adult Hunter- Rider 18 years old & over.
Fences not to exceed 2’3”.
14.
Open Hunter- Open to riders any age. Fences
not to exceed 2’6”
15.
Junior (14-17) Hunter and children’s (13 &
under ) Hunter. Fences not to exceed 2’3”.
16.
Class 119- Open Bridle Path Hack- May be
asked to extend the trot and hand gallop.
GYMKHANA DIVISION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015
Announcer: Terry Fay
Starting immediately after Hunter show, but not
before 5pm
Use Horse Van Entrance
CONTESTANTS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE
CLOTHING,
FOOTWEAR AND HEADGEAR FOR THEIR
DIVISION AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AHSA & AQHA RULES. A
contestant will not be penalized for wearing an
ASTM-SEI helmet.
Pre-entry $7.00, post entry $9.00, (Post-entries are
those postmarked after AUGUST 1, 2015.)
125.. DASH –10 & under w/t
126. DASH –11-17 w/t
127. DASH – adult w/t
128. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –10 & under w/t
129. CLOVERLEAF Barrel –11-17 w/t
130. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –. adult w/t
131. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING - 10 under w/t
132. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING -11-17 w/t
133. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING -adult w/t
134. STRAIGHT BARRELS - 10 & under w/t
135. STRAIGHT BARRELS -11-17 w/t
136. STRAIGHT BARRELS - adult w/t
137. KEYHOLE –10 & under w/t
138. KEYHOLE - 11-17 w/t
139. KEYHOLE - adult w/t
GYMKHANA DAY END CHAMPIONSHIP
10 & under w/t – 125, 128, 131, 134, 137
11-17 w/t- 126, 129, 132, 135, 138
GYMKHANA RULES
1. All riders 18 and under MUST wear ASTM_SEI
helmet.
2. Contestants must wear a western type hat or helmet.
3. A 5 second penalty for losing hat .
4. Western style shirts with collar and boots with heels
are required.
5. No reruns will be given for equipment or tack
breakage.
6. A horse/pony may be entered only once in each
class.
7. You must stop before exiting the arena.
8. The ground around the barrels/poles will be
reworked after 10 contestants and an amount of less
than 10
will be set if requested by a majority of the
contestants
9. A 5 second penalty will be given for each
barrel/pole knocked over. However you may touch the
barrel/pole to keep it from falling over.
10. A “no time” will be given if a horse or rider falls.
11. A rider may ride more than one horse in a class.
12. Entries for each class will close when the first
horse
runs.
13. Order of go will be done in a random manner as
determined by the show management.
14. Reruns will be granted if the timer fails to work
properly.
15. All contestants are also subject to the general rules
of this 3 day show.
16. Once the contestant is called he/she will have one
minute to break the timer .If you do not then you will
receive a No Time.
SHOW MANAGEMENT, AT THEIR SOLE
DISCRETION, SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO
DISQUALIFY OR DENY ENTRY TO ANY HORSE
THEY DEEM DANGEROUS TO THE RIDER,
OTHER
INDIVIDUALS, ANIMALS OR PROPERTY.
WE Do not run AQHA Patterns
Age determined as of December 1, 2014. Adult riders
are 18 and over as of December 1, 2014.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING NEAR THE
HOLDING RING PRIOR TO THE START OF
THE CLASSES TO GO OVER RULES OR
CHANGES.
Adult w/t- 127, 130, 133, 136, 139
WESTERN DIVISION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015
Judge – Michael Dunn Stillwater, NY
Starting 8:00 a.m.
156. CHILDRENS STOCK SEAT EQUITATION 13
&under
Use Horse Van Entrance
157. JR. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION
CONTESTANTS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE
CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND HEADGEAR FOR
THEIR DIVISION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
AHSA & AQHA RULES. A contestant will not be
penalized for wearing an ASTM-SEI helmet.
158. ADULT STOCK SEAT EQUITATION
Pre-entry $7.00, post entry $9.00, $200 added class –
entry
fee is $15. (Post-entries are those postmarked after
AUGUST 1, 2015.)
140. WESTERN HALTER 2 years and under
159. OPEN STOCK SEAT EQUITATION
160. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION CHAMPION –
must have placed 1st or 2nd in an equitation class
(156, 157, 158, or 159)
161. Best Rider in Delaware County –Open to full
time Delaware County residents 21 & under only.
Once an exhibitor has won this class they are not
eligible to ride in it again in following years. Class
must have 3 entries to run.
141. OPEN WESTERN HALTER - Mares
162. THERAPEUTIC LEADLINE
142. OPEN WESTERN HALTER - Stallions and
Geldings
143. WESTERN HALTER CHAMPION – open to 1st
and 2nd place winners in classes 140, 141, & 142
163. THERAPEUTIC STOCK SEAT EQUITATION
164. STOCK SEAT LEADLINE – may be split
165. OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE
144. JR. WESTERN FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP
14 – 17 years of age.
166. OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE $200 stakes.
145. CHILDRENS FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP
13 years and under
167. CHILDRENS WESTERN PLEASURE 13
&under
146. FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP 11 – 17 yrs (walk
trotters only)
168. ADULT DISCIPLINED RAIL – over 18
147. PEE WEE 10 YRS & UNDER FITTING &
SHOWMANSHIP
169. DISCIPLINED RAIL – rider 17 years and under
170. GREEN W/T PLEASURE (2 & 3 yr old horses
only)
148. ADULT WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP
171. JR. WESTERN PLEASURE
149. ADULT W/T SHOWMANSHIP
150. PEE WEE 10 YRS & UNDER STOCK SEAT
EQUITATION – to walk trot only
151. PEE WEE 10 YRS & UNDER WESTERN
PLEASURE – to walk trot only
152. STOCK SEAT EQUITATION 11- 17 YRS – to
walk trot only
172. ADULT WESTERN PLEASURE
.
173. GREEN WESTERN PLEASURE
174. LADIES WESTERN PLEASURE
175. MEN’S WESTERN PLEASURE
176. ROAD HACK 11 – 17 YRS – to walk trot only
177. ADULT ROAD HACK – to walk trot only
153. WESTERN PLEASURE 11 - 17 YRS – to walk
trot only
154. ADULT OVER 18 STOCK
EQUITATION – to walk trot only
SEAT
155. ADULT OVER 18 WESTERN PLEASURE - to
walk trot only
178. CHILDREN’S ROAD HACK 13 and under
179. JR. ROAD HACK
180. ADULT ROAD HACK
181. OPEN ROAD HACK
AGAIN THIS YEAR: Cowboy Challenge- Timed
Trail Obstacle
Consists of a minimum of 8 obstacles. Entry fee is $20
per rider. Maximum 2 minutes per contestant and you
will also be judged at each obstacle. There will be a 60
second warning to notify rider they have 60 seconds
left to complete the course. The pattern does require a
dismount and one on foot task.
There will be two divisions: 17 and under and 18 and
over.
Cost is $20 per rider. There are no premiums in this
class.
$15 of each entry goes toward payback.
(40%,30%,20%,10%)
Space is limited to first 20 riders in each division.
182. Cowboy Challenge- Timed Obstacle Trail 17
and under
183.Cowboy Challenge- Timed Obstacle Trail 18
and over
WESTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS – Points to be
accrued
as follows:
PEE WEE 10 YRS & UNDER WESTERN
CHAMPION –
Classes 147,150, 151
4. 10 yrs and under Walk Trot only. May not show in
any other riding classes except walk trot in this 4 day
show.
5. Age in this show as of December 1, 2014. Children
13 years and under, Jr. 14-17 years of age, Adult 18
years and over.
6 Green Western Pleasure – Equine in 1st
or 2nd year of showing western under any rider.
7. Leadline – Rider 8 years or younger. To show in
only leadline classes in this three day show. Person
leading must be 14 or over and dressed in appropriate
western attire. Rider MUST wear ASTM-SEI helmet.
8. Western Road Hack – To be shown at a walk, jog,
lope both ways of the ring. May be asked to extend
the jog or lope. Walk-trot may be asked to extend the
jog.
9. Best rider in Delaware County open to full time
Delaware Co. Residents – Must be 21 years or
younger
10. 11 – 17 yrs walk trot – Cannot have ridden in any
classes calling for a lope or canter.
CHILDRENS WESTERN CHAMPION – 13 & under
Classes 145,156,167,178
WESTERN CHAMPION 11 – 17 YRS (Walk Trot
Only) –
Classes 146,152,153,176
JUNIOR WESTERN CHAMPION (14-17 YRS) –
Classes 144,157,171,179
ADULT WALK-TROT ONLY CHAMPION –
Classes 149,154,155,177
ADULT WESTERN CHAMPION –
Classes 148, 158,172,180
BEST
ALL-AROUND
HORSE/RIDER
COMBINATION CHAMPION – Classes 141, 142,
159, 165, 168, 174 or 175, 181
WESTERN RULES
1. Equitation – Judged on seat and hands and ability to
control mount. May be further tested.
GYMKHANA DIVISION
Saturday, AUGUST 22,2015
Announcer: Jackie Losie
Starting at 8am
Use Horse Van Entrance
CONTESTANTS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE
CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND HEADGEAR FOR
THEIR DIVISION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
AHSA & AQHA RULES. A contestant will not be
penalized for wearing an ASTM-SEI helmet.
NO WALK TROT OR LEADLINE ON
THIS DAY
Pre-entry $7.00, post entry $9.00, (Post-entries are
those postmarked after August 1, 2015.)
185. DASH – Youth
186. DASH – Jr.
2. Pleasure – Judged on horse shown on a reasonably
loose rein at a walk, jog, and lope both ways of the
ring.
187. DASH – Sr.
3. Showmanship – Judged on 50% showmanship, 25%
conformation, 25% grooming.
189. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –Youth
188. DASH -Open
190. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –Jr.
191. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –Sr.
192. CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –Open
6. A horse/pony may be entered only once in each
class.
7. You may run into the arena but must stop before
exiting.
193. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING -youth
194. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING -Jr
195. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING -Sr
196. CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING -Open
8. The ground around the barrels/poles will be
reworked after 10 contestants and an amount of less
than 10 will be set if requested by a majority of the
contestants
197. STRAIGHT BARRELS - Youth
9. A 5 second penalty will be given for each
barrel/pole knocked over. However you may touch the
barrel/pole to keep it from falling over.
198. STRAIGHT BARRELS - Jr
10. A “no time” will be given if a horse or rider falls.
199. STRAIGHT BARRELS - Sr
11. A rider may ride more than one horse in a class.
200. STRAIGHT BARRELS - Open
12. Entries for each class will close when the first
horse runs.
201. KEYHOLE –Youth
202. KEYHOLE - Jr
203. KEYHOLE - Sr
204. KEYHOLE - Open
13. Order of go will be done in a random manner as
determined by the show management.
14. Reruns will be granted if the timer fails to work
properly.
15. All contestants are also subject to the general rules
of this 3 day show.
GYMKHANA DAY END CHAMPIONSHIP
YOUTH CHAMPION 185, 189, 193, 197, 201
16. Once the contestant is called he/she will have one
minute to break the timer .If you do not then you will
receive a No Time.
JR. CHAMPION 186, 190, 194, 198, 202
SR. CHAMPION 187. 191. 195, 199, 203
OPEN CHAMPION 188, 192, 196, 200, 204
GYMKHANA RULES
1. All riders 18 and under MUST wear ASTM_SEI
helmet.
2. Contestants must wear a western type hat or
helmet.
3. A 5 second penalty for losing hat .
4. Western style shirts with collar and boots with
heels are required.
SHOW MANAGEMENT, AT THEIR SOLE
DISCRETION, SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO DISQUALIFY OR DENY ENTRY TO ANY
HORSE THEY DEEM DANGEROUS TO THE
RIDER, OTHER INDIVIDUALS, ANIMALS OR
PROPERTY.
We do not run AQHA Patterns
Youth riders are 13 years and under, Jr. riders are 17
years and under, Sr. riders are 18 years and over.
17 and under cannot cross enter in youth classes.
Contestants not to have reached their 18th
birthday by December 1, 2014 .
THERE WILL BE A MEETING NEAR THE
HOLDING RING PRIOR TO THE START OF
THE CLASSES TO GO OVER RULES OR
CHANGES.
5. No reruns will be given for equipment or tack
breakage.
GYMKHANA DIVISION
Speed Series
SATURDAY - AUGUST 22, 2015
Announcer – Jackie Losie
Gymkhana Rules according to AQHA except where
otherwise stated. No Penalty If wearing a ASTM-SEI
Helmet
Starting following the Gymkhana Show
but NOT BEFORE 4pm
Each horse/rider combination MUST ride in at least
two classes in this speed series.
**Before the first class begins, all registrations MUST
be in**
205. OPEN DASH FOR CASH
206. OPEN CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING
– $250.00 ADDED
207. OPEN CLOVERLEAF BARRELS –
$1500.00 ADDED ADDED
GYMKHANA RULES
1. ALL CLASSES MUST BE PRE-ENTERED
BEFORE THE START OF CLASS # 177
2. Entry fee for class #205 is $10.00
3. Dash for cash 80% of entry fees make up jackpot.
Paid out in 50%,30% and 20%.. No fair
premiums paid in this class
4. We guarantee at least $1500.00 added in class
207
5. $1500.00 added class will be 3-D with up to 50
contestants, 4D with 51 and over contestants.
Knock-downs disqualified.
6. Entry fee for class 207 will be $25.00, 60% of
entry fee will be added to the jack-pot. No fair
premiums paid in this class.
7 Entry fee for class 206 will be $15.00, 60% of the
entry fee will be added to the jackpot. Knock-downs
disqualified. No fair premiums paid for this class.
8 The chart of pay back percentages will be at the
secretary stand.
9 All riders under the age of 18 MUST wear
ASTM_SEI
helmet.
10 Contestants must wear a western type hat or helmet.
13 No reruns will be given for equipment or tack
breakage.
14 A horse/pony may be entered only once in each
class.
15 You may run into the arena but must stop before
exiting.
16 The ground around the barrels/poles will be
reworked after 10 contestants and an amount of less
than 10 will be set if requested by a majority of the
contestants
17 A 5 second penalty will be given for each
barrel/pole
knocked over. However you may touch the
barrel/pole to keep it from falling over.
18 A “no time” will be given if a horse or rider falls.
19 A rider may ride more than one horse in a class.
20 Entries for each class will close when the first horse
runs.
21 Order of go will be done in a random manner as
determined by the show management.
22 Reruns will be granted if the timer fails to work
properly.
23 All contestants are also subject to the general rules
of this 3 day show
24 . Once the contestant is called he/she will have one
minute to brake the timer .If you do not then you will
receive a No Time.
SHOW MANAGEMENT, AT THEIR SOLE
DISCRETION, SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO DISQUALIFY OR DENY ENTRY TO ANY
HORSE THEY DEEM DANGEROUS TO THE
RIDER, OTHER INDIVIDUALS, ANIMALS OR
PROPERTY.
WE Do not run AQHA Patterns
Youth riders are 13 years and under, Jr. riders are 17
years and under, Sr. riders are 18 years and over.
17 and under cannot cross enter in youth classes.
Contestants not to have reached their 18th
birthday
by December 1, 2014 .
NO WALK TROT OR LEAD LINE ON THIS DAY
THERE WILL BE A MEETING NEAR THE
HOLDING RING PRIOR TO THE START OF THE
CLASSES TO GO OVER RULES OR CHANGES
11 A 5 second penalty for losing hat .
12 Western style shirts with collar and boots with heels
are required.
STALL FORM
(SEND WITH ENTRY FORM)
Saturday
8pm to
4-H Only
Monday to
4-H Only
Tuesday to
Sunday
7pm
(showing
Sunday)
Horse
Name
Tuesday
(no fee)
Wednesday
(no fee)
Wed. 8 p.m. to
Thurs. 7 p.m.
Thurs. 8 p.m.
to Fri. 7 p.m.
Fri. 8 p.m.
to Sat. 7 p.m.
DelawareCounty 4-H Horse Club Members: All 4-H horses and ponies are to leave the grounds immediately after
the 4-H Horse Show is over, or by 7:00 p.m., whichever is earlier, unless they are to participate in the Open Show
AND HAVE PAID A STALL FEE IN ADVANCE AND CAMPER FEES. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE ON A
FIRST RECEIVED BASIS. (each paid entry will be numbered as received) Payment for stalls MUST accompany
this form.
Name
Phone #
Address
City/State/Zip__________________________4-H Club_________________________
MAIL TO: TERRI SHERMAN, 1647 CHIPMUNK HOLLOW, WALTON, NY13856(with entry form)
Total No. of Horses
Total Stalls
@ $15.00 per day = $
*
Special Needs
****************************************************************************************************
**Checks Payable to DVAS
**Coggins and Rabies DO NOT need to be submitted with entries. Please have them with you when you
arrive on the fairgrounds
SEND THIS FORM WITH ENTRY.
OPEN HORSE SHOW CAMPER/TENT FORM
Type Camper/Tent
Size
Days
S/S
S/M
M/T
T/W
W/T
T/F
F/S
Types: Motor Home, Camper, Truck Camper
Fee - : $15.00 per day. Tent: $5.00 per tent per day .
Does Camper have a slide-out? _________________
From the hitch, on which side is your slide out? _____________________
Example:. S/M is staying Sunday night, leaving Monday. M/T is staying
Monday night leaving Tuesday, etc.
MAIL THIS FORM TO:TERRI SHERMAN, 1647 CHIPMUNK HOLLOW, WALTON,NY 13856
Name
Phone #
Need: Electric
Water
Total Days
@ $15.00/$5.00 per day
_______
= $
*
Signature of
Owner/Parent
4-H Club Name _______________________________
The Management has the right to double up small campers/tents.
*This total carried to Entry Form.
**NOTE: It is asked that NO CAMPERS arrive before 4pm on Friday August 14, 2015.
**You will be called by Stan Budine with your camper location as soon as they are assigned. This may be as late
as Thursday August 13.
DELAWARE COUNTY FAIROPEN HORSE SHOW
AUGUST 16, 20, 21, 22 2015
One entry per horse
Entries must be postmarked by AUGUST 1, 2015 in order for the discount to be in effect.
NAME OF HORSE _________________________________________________________________________
Name of Rider ____________________________________________________________ DOB: __________
(18 & Under only)
Class Numbers: ($7 pre entry/ $9 post entry)
Warm up Classes: ($5 each)
60
65
69
73
77
Stakes Classes and Cowboy Challenge
Open pleasure driving stakes Open Hunter pleasure stakes
43
116
$10 pre/ $12 post
$10 pre/ $12 post
Speed series:
Dash for cash
205
$10
$250 added poles $15
206
$15
81
83
Open Western Pleasure stakes
166
$15
86
Cowboy Challenge
182 or 183
$20
$1500 added barrels $25
207
$25
The undersigned promises to exhibit at the Delaware County Fair the horses named and do hereby certify
that said hereinafter mentioned horses, so proposed to be exhibited, are hereby entered for exhibition in
accordance with the Rules and Regulations contained in the Delaware Valley Agricultural Society prize list
and by which the undersigned hereby agrees to be governed in exhibiting the same.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Rider’s Signature (or guardian)
Phone Number
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Pre Entry @ $7.00 each
Post Entry Fee: $9.00
Stake Class total
Speed series total
Cowboy Challenge-Timed
Obstacle Trail
1
Warm up class fees
Camper Sites @ $15.00
Tent Sites @ $5.00/Tent
Office Fee (per horse/rider $4.00
combo)
Box Stalls @ $15.00
TOTAL
Make checks payable to Delaware Valley Agricultural Society (D.V.A.S.)
MAIL TO: TERRI SHERMAN 1647 CHIPMUNK HOLLOW WALTON NY 13856