DEPARTMENT G
DRAFT HORSE AND MULE SHOW
Rules and Regulations:
1. All exhibitors will receive 1 vehicle pass for 1-3 paid entries
and 2 vehicle passes for 4 or more paid entries, not to exceed 2 passes per exhibitor.
Additional passes may be purchased. Entry fee is $8 per animal.
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. Neither the Maryland Draft Horse and Mule Association, Inc. its
officers, members or officers of The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. will 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, mules and mammoth jacks, six months or older, must
have proof of negative Coggins test within 12 months of the show date (ie., dated after
September 19, 1998). Copy must accompany entry form.
10.Youth exhibitors 18 years or older (as of January 1 of current
year) may waive youth status and show as adults in hitch classes.
11.Youth may drive in any other team or multiple hitch classes. Must be
accompanied by an experienced adult. Youth may not drive stallions.
12. Entries close August 15, 1999. No late entries will be accepted.
13.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.
14.All premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors.
Dress Codes:
Judged at a walk and trot both ways of
the ring. Judged on manners,
suitability, condition and performance of team driver.
SECTION 1 - SHOWMANSHIP
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| 1 Youth Showmanship, 8-14 Yrs | RIBBON | |||||
| 2 Youth Showmanship, 15-19 Yrs | RIBBON |
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| 1 Mares- 4 yrs and over | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 2 Mares- 3 yrs and under 4 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 3 Senior and Reserve Champion | RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from classes 1,2) | ||||||
| 4 Mares- 2 yrs and under 3 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 5 Mares- 1 yr and under 2 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 6 1999 Filly Foal | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 7 Junior Champion and Reserve | RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 4,5,6) | ||||||
| 8 Grand and Reserve Champions | RIBBON | |||||
| (Selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion & Reserve) | ||||||
| 9 Stallion, 3 yrs and over | 15.00 | 10.00 | ||||
| 10 Senior and Reserve Champion Stallion | RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 9,10) | ||||||
| 11 Stallion, 2 yrs and under 3 | 15.00 | 10.00 | ||||
| 12 Stallion & Gelding, 1 yr and under 2 | 15.00 | 10.00 | ||||
| 13 1999 Stallion Foal | 15.00 | 10.00 | ||||
| 14 Junior and Reserve Champion Stallion | RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 11,12,13) | ||||||
| 15 Grand and Reserve Champion Stallion | RIBBON | |||||
| (Selected from Jr. & Sr. Champion & Reserve) | ||||||
| 16 Draft Mare and 1999 Foal | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| 1 Suffolk Mares-Any Age | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 2 Suffolk Stallion-Any Age | 25.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | |||
| 3 Champion Suffolk Horse | RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 1,2) |
SECTION 7 - GELDINGS 2 YEARS AND OVER
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| 1 Belgian | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 2 Percheron, Suffolk | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 3 Clydesdale, Shire | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
4 Overall Grand and Res. Champ. Gelding |
RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 1,2) |
Note: The following classes are for draft mules only. (A draft mule is by a Mammoth Jack out of a pure Draft mare.) Light riding mules, mini mules and donkeys are not eligible in these classes.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| 1 Horse Mules, 3 yrs and over | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 2 Mare Mules, 3 yrs and over | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 3 Mules, 2 yrs and under | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 4 Grand & Reserve Champion Mule | RIBBON | |||||
(1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 1,2,3) |
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| 5 Mammoth Breeding Jack- Any Age | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 6 Champion | RIBBON | |||||
| (1st & 2nd place winners from Classes 5,6) | ||||||
Note: Donkeys and light mini mules are not eligible for hitch classes.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| 1 Antique Farm Implements | TOTAL OF $100.00 AWARDED | |||||
| (No wagons.
Implement to be in good condition. Judged on manners, suitability and general appearance. Judged on the Danish system.) |
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| 2 6 Horse Hitch | 100.00 | 75.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||
| 3 6 Mule Hitch | 100.00 | 75.00 | 50.00 | |||
| 4 4 Horse Hitch | 75.00 | 60.00 | 40.00 | 30.00 | 20.00 | |
| 5 Multiple Mule Hitch | 75.00 | 60.00 | 40.00 | 30.00 | 20.00 | |
| (3 or 4 mules hitched abreast or tandem) | ||||||
| 6 Unicorn Hitch (Horses) | 50.00 | 40.00 | 30.00 | 20.00 | 10.00 | |
| 7 Mule Team Hitch | 30.00 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| 8 Draft Horse Team Hitch | 30.00 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| 9 Youth Driving-Team, 8-14 yrs | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | ||
| 10 Youth Driving-Team, 15-19 yrs | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | ||
| (Youth drivers must be accompanied by an experienced adult) | ||||||
| 11 Mule Cart- Gentleman To Drive | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 12 Gentlemen’s Cart- Draft Horse | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 13 Mule Cart - Lady To Drive | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 14 Ladies’ Cart- Draft Horse | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 15 Registered Mare To Cart | 25.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| (Lady or gentleman to drive) | ||||||
| 16 Youth Driving- Cart 8-14 yrs | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | ||
| 17 Youth Driving- Cart 15-19 yrs | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | ||
| (Youth driver must be accompanied by an experienced adult) | ||||||
| (NOTE: All drivers in Classes 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 must be atleast 20 yrs of age) | ||||||
This page last updated July 28, 1999.