FULTON COUNTY FAIR GENERAL RULES & HORSE HEALTH RULES

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DEPARTMENT 1 FULTON CO. FAIR HORSE SHOW

Livestock Rules & Horse Health Rules / Horse Barn Exhibition Guidelines are also listed in the section. See Below.....
Fulton County Fairgrounds, McConnellsburg
Sunday, July 30, 2023                       Time 8:30 a.m.
Entry Fee $6.00 per class. Ribbons given for 6 places. 
1st - $10.00     2nd - $8.00     3rd - $6.00     4th - $4.00

Pleasure Driving Classes  Entry Fee - $10.00 per class
1st - $25.00     2nd - $20.00    3rd - $15.00    4th - $10.00
For more information contact: Jana Malot at 717-571-8637 or email: auntjana@embarqmail.com. Negative Coggins is required.
  CLASS:                                                          
1. Stock Type Mares and Geldings
2. English/Hunter Type Mares and Geldings
3. Draft Horse Mares and Geldings
4. Adult Showmanship (19 & Over)
5. Youth Showmanship (18 & Under)
6. Novice Showmanship (1st & 2nd Year Riders)
7. Miniature Horse Showmanship
8. Miniature Horse in Hand
9. Mule & Donkey in Hand
10. Leadline (6 & Under)
11. Adult English Pleasure (19 & Over)
12. Youth English Pleasure (18 & Under)
13. Novice English Pleasure (1st & 2nd Year Riders)
14. Sr. All Day English Horse
15. Jr. All Day English Horse
16. Sr. English Pleasure Horse
17. Jr. English Pleasure Horse
18. Adult English Equitation (19 & Over)
19. Youth English Equitation (18 & Under)
20. Novice English Equitation (1st & 2nd Year Riders)
21. Hunter Hack (2 Jumps Not to Exceed 2ft.)
22. Low Hunter Over Fences (Not to Exceed 2’6”)
23. Miniature Horse Jumping
24. Miniature Horse Hunter
25. Mule & Donkey Jumping
26. Open Horse Trail
27. Miniature Horse in Hand Trail
28. Reining
29. Ranch Pleasure
30. Draft Driving 
31. Adult Western Pleasure (19 & Over)
32. Youth Western Pleasure (18 & Under)
33. Novice Western Pleasure (1st & 2nd Year Riders)
34. Pleasure Driving
35. Sr. All Day Western Horse
36. Jr. All Day Western Horse
37. Sr. Western Pleasure Horse
38. Jr. Western Pleasure Horse
39. Miniature Horse Driving
40. Mule & Donkey Pleasure
41. Adult Western Horsemanship (19 & Over)
42. Youth Western Horsemanship (18 & Under)
43. Novice Western Horsemanship (1st & 2nd Year Riders)
44. Youth 50 Yard Dash (18 & Under)
45. Adult 50 Yard Dash (19 & Over)
46. Youth Flag Race (18 & Under)
47. Adult Flag Race (19 & Over)
48. Youth Barrel Racing (18 & Under)
49. Adult Barrel Racing (19 & Over)
50. Youth Pole Bending (18 & Under)
51. Adult Pole Bending (19 & Over)
52. Youth Raised Box Keyhole (18 & Under)
53. Adult Raised Box Keyhole (19 & Over)

CLASS RULES:
AQHA rules apply. NO REFUNDS. Please leave an open check or pay as you ride. Jr. Horse classes must be shown in a snaffle bit or bosal. Jr. Horse is 5 years old and under; Sr. Horse is 6 years old and over. All Novice classes are walk, trot or jog. Novice riders may NOT cross enter into any canter or lope classes.  Exhibitors MUST wear appropriate attire. The show grounds are located at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, 888 Lincoln Way East (Rt. 30), McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Enter at entrance marked “Horse Show”.


“Warning: Under Pennsylvania law an equine professional and equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.”

You can now pre- register for the horse show. Click the link above to find the form. Email it to fultoncountyfairassoc@yahoo.com

Registration will also be available the day of the show for those who don't see this or want to add classes. 

Fulton County Fair Horse Barn Exhibition
Ethics and Rules
1. Check-in will not be before noon on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
2.  Stall assignments will be posted.
3. Stall availability is based upon participation in current fair show and past exhibiting history.
4.  Stalls will be assigned to best fit the size of the horse.
5. Stalls are to be cleaned daily before 10:00 a.m.
6. Animals are to be fed and watered at least one time per day.
7. Animals are to be in stalls during high traffic times at the fair.
8. If animals deposit manure outside of the stall when being moved around the fairgrounds or outside of the stall, the handler is responsible for cleaning up the manure.
9. Each individual is responsible for cleaning the wash rack after their use.  Leave it in better shape than before using it.
10. Animals are to be washed and returned to stalls before the general public enters the fairground.
11. Decorations are to fit the stall fronts.  Stalls are not to be structurally altered.
12. Horses are not to leave the fairgrounds before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 5.  They are to be removed before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6.  Early removal of any animals will be cause for forfeiture of any premiums and restricted exhibition privileges in the future.
13. Upon animal departure from the fair, all manure and bedding material is to be removed from the stall.
14. All soiled bedding and manure is to be placed at designated areas.
15. Each individual is responsible for their own feed pans, buckets, hoses, forks, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc.
16. Exhibitor will use bedding provided from the fair association through the livestock superintendent.
17. Aisle/walkways are not to be obstructed at any time with feed, tack, or any other objects.
18. Fans are permitted but must be secured for animal and spectator safety.
19. Youth that spend the night at the barn must have written parental consent and be accompanied by at least one adult.  If undesirable conduct is determined, parents will be called to remove the youth immediately.
20. No smoking or open flames allowed.
21. Halters and lead ropes are to be readily accessible for each animal stalled in the barn.
22. Emergency contact numbers are to be posted or on file in the fair office.
23. Horses that chew on the stalls or windows will be asked to leave.
24. Any structural damage done to stalls by horses will be repaired at the expense of the exhibitor/owner.
25. Exhibitors are responsible for any injury that a horse may cause to a spectator.
26. Health papers will be presented at check-in and the fair association will keep a copy on file.
27. NO STALLIONS over 1 year of age can be exhibited in the barn.