HEAVY HORSES
THANKSGIVING DAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Chairperson - Glen Smith 905-627-4020
All Showmen will wear proper attire - Jacket, Tie and Hat
Official Photographer - Shoot Photography
Ringmaster: Jim McKay, Don Walker, Mark Lindquist
PLEASE NOTE ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS, IN PARTICULAR RULE
#1 UNDER EXHIBITORS FEES AND RULES
Rockton Agricultural Society will do its utmost to see that all safety
precautions are met to protect the public and to safeguard the exhibits but it
is up to the exhibitor to see that all animals are well trained, under full
control and equipment is in a safe condition. Exhibitors of horses
(4H exhibitors exempt) must submit some form of written proof, from your
insurance company showing policy number and an expiry date after Thanksgiving
Day and that you carry liability
insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 and that you are covered for
showing your animals at fairs or exhibitions. This proof must be
provided at the time of making your entries. 4-H
exhibitors are covered already by their 4-H Association. Note Rules 6 & 7
under "Powers of Society".
For Rules of Conduct, please refer to Rule #5,under "Powers
of Society".
Vehicles transporting animals are to ENTER & EXIT through the 5th Conc.
Gate ONLY.
Signage will be posted for this entrance, please refer to the map on the back
of the prize book. EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK (CATTLE, HORSES, SHEEP & GOATS)
WILL RECEIVE 1 PASS FOR EXHIBITORS OF 1 ANIMAL, 2 PASSES FOR EXHIBITORS OF 2 TO 4 ANIMALS AND 3 PASSES FOR 5 OR
MORE ANIMALS, IF PRE-REGISTERED ON TIME, IN ADDITION TO THE VEHICLE AND DRIVER
BEING ALLOWED IN FREE. All others must have a current pass or ribbon or
pay at the gate. (Preschoolers are the ONLY exception)
A breeding unit may show two animals in any Class. All animals must be owned
by and registered in the name of the exhibitor. Registration Papers or
photostatic copies MUST be available day of show.
Entries must be in the hands of the General Manager on or before Sept 30th,
2008.
Mail to Box 38 - Rockton Post Office - LOR 1XO. Fax: 519- 647-3899
There will be a deduction of 15% in lieu of an entry fee when entries are in
the hands of the General Manager 7 days prior to Fair date.
All horses being exhibited at the Fair are to be negative to an
immunodiffusion test (coggins test) for Equine Infectious Anemia tested within
one year of the date of the Fair. A certificate is to be made available to the
Fair Board Officials, if requested.
NO entries will be allowed in ring after the fourth horse has been judged.
START TIME - 8:30 A.M. SHARP
Ontario Regional
Clydesdale Championship Show
Sponsored by the Ontario Clydesdale Association in
conjunction
with Rockton Agricultural Society and its Sponsors.
This show is an All - Canadian Qualifying
Show. Sanctioned by the
Canadian Clydesdale Assoc. of Canada
Section 1 - CLYDESDALE
Prizes - (Classes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15,
18, 20, 21, 22) 1st,
$65; 2nd, $55; 3rd, $45; 4th, $35; 5th, $25; 6th - 10th, $15. Class
1. Colt foaled in 2008 - Sponsored by Jim McCartney, Auctioneer,
Waterdown.
2. Colt foaled in 2007 - Sponsored by Briar Creek Stables, Mark Shurvin.
3. Clydesdale yearling stallion special - all entries for classes 3 and
10 must be from a
mare owned by a resident of Ontario at the time of service and sired by a
stallion owned and standing in the province of Ontario at the time of service,
owner must be a current member of the Ontario Clydesdale Club 2008. Each colt must
be nominated with the Ontario Clydesdale Club.
Prize money for classes 3 and 10 will be paid directly from the Ontario
Clydesdale Club to the exhibitor at the end of the show season.
4. Special Rosettes: Jr. Champion and Reserve Jr. Champion, 1st &
2nd place winners of class 1 & 2.
5. Stallion Foaled in 2006 and older. Sponsored by Gord's Towing, Bill Hume.
6. Special Rosettes: Sr. Champion and Reserve Sr. Champion Clydesdale
Stallion.
7. Special Rosettes: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion
stallion.
Presentation of Ross Sager Memorial Trophy.
8. Filly foaled in 2008 - Sponsored by Highland Laundromat, Dundas.
9. Filly foaled in 2007 - sponsored by Freelton Feeds
10. Clydesdale yearling filly special - conditions as in above Class #3
11. Filly Foaled in 2006- sponsored by Regional Tractor Sales Ltd.,
Freelton
12. Special Rosettes: Jr. Champion and Reserve Jr. Champion Filly.
Trophy for Jr. Champion Clydesdale Filly donated by Thistleridge Farms, David
& Wilma Cleghorn, Ariss, ON.
13. Three year old filly - sponsored by Detailed Buildings Ltd.
14. Brood Mare - mare that shows evidence of being in foal or having
raised a foal during the current year. Sponsored by Fred & Lee Smith.
15. Yeld Mare - sponsored by Grisdale Enterprises Inc., Dundas.
16. Special Rosettes: Sr. Champion and Reserve Sr. Champion Mare.
17. Special Rosettes: Grand Champion
- Rosette donated by the Clydesdale Horse Association of Canada.
18. Clydesdale Gelding or Grade Mare - any age - sponsored by Lord
Byron Steak House, Waterdown
19. Best Clydesdale on the grounds
- Special Rosettes & Trophy sponsored by Supreme Trophies, Joanne Turchin and
International Stock Food, Cambridge, ON.
20. Progeny of Dam - sponsored by Miller Farms, Jerseyville.
21. Get of Sire - sponsored by Cranston Farms, Ancaster.
22. Stallion & 3 Mares - all entries must be shown in the previous line
classes
- sponsored by Freelton Feeds.
23. Clydesdale Junior Showman - (6 - 12yrs)
24. Clydesdale Senior Showman - (13 - 18yrs)
prize monies sponsored by: Ontario Clydesdale
Club; Cranston farms; Ontario Harness Horse Association.
1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd to all places, $10 each.
Additional Prizes: 1st, $25; 2nd, $15; 3rd -6th, $10. sponsored by Maple Stone
Farm
Open to juniors who are 6 years and over, and have not reached their 18th
birthday as of January 1st of the current year, showing a Draft horse on the
line, with the fallowing areas to be considered:
Walk, Trot, Turn, Watching Judge, Backup, Presentation, Suitability of
showman to horse, Handling, Grooming, Decorations, Appointments,
Appearance, Ability to handle and Control Horse, and Protective
Footwear.
Name and birth date of junior must appear on entry form. Winners are
eligible to receive points towards applicable breed association's Junior
Showmanship program. (Ontario Clydesdale Club).
NOTE: Stallions 1 year old and over may not be used.
Section 2 - PERCHERON
Prizes - (Classes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14,
16, 17, 18) 1st, $60; 2nd,
$45; 3rd, $35; 4th, $25; 5th, $20; 6th - 10th, $15.
Class
1. Colt foaled in 2008 - Sponsored by Fleet Contracting Ltd
2. Colt foaled in 2007 - Sponsored by Don & Karen Cookson, Troy,
ON.
3. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Stallion
- Special Rosettes- Sponsored by Rockton Agricultural Society.
4. Filly foaled in 2008 - Sponsored by Settler's Supplies,
Sheffield, ON
5. Filly foaled in 2007 - Sponsored by Al Care, Flamborough, ON.
6. Percheron Yearling Filly, Ontario bred and owned in Ontario,
Sired by Ontario Stallion standing in Ontario.
Prize Money for Class 6 is 1st, $100; 2nd, $75.00; 3rd, $50.00; 4th,
$25; 5th, $25; 6th, $25.
7. Filly foaled in 2006 - Sponsored by Jim McCartney, Auctioneer,
Waterdown.
8. Special Rosettes: Jr. Champion and Reserve Jr. Champion
Percheron Filly.
9. Three year old filly - sponsored by Detailed Buildings Ltd.
10. Brood Mare - mare that shows evidence of being in foal or having
raised a foal during the current year Sponsored by Quick Feeds, Copetown.
11. Yeld Mare - Sponsored by Ron Holmes Improvements.
12. Special Rosettes: Sr. Champion and Reserve Senior Champion
Percheron Mare
13. Special Rosettes: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.
Sponsored by John & Joanne Borer, Dundas and Pennwoods Equine Supreme
Minerals, c/o Carson Feed and Supplies, Listowel, ON.
14. Gelding or Grade Mare - any age Percheron, sponsored by Room to Go,
Investor Group
15. Best Percheron on the grounds - sponsored by John & Joanne Borer
16. Progeny of Dam - Sponsored by John and Joanne Borer, Dundas.
17. Get of Sire - Sponsored by Don & Karen Cookson, Troy, ON.
18. Stallion & 3 Mares - All entries must be shown in the previous line
classes
- sponsored by Big Bear Pumping, Troy, ON
19. Percheron Junior Showmanship - (7 - 13yrs)
20. Percheron Junior Showmanship - (14 -18yrs)
Open to juniors who are 7 years and over, and have not reached their 19th
birthday as of January 1st of the current year, showing a Draft horse on the
line, with the fallowing areas to be considered:
Walk, Trot, Turn, Watching Judge, Backup, Presentation, Suitability of
showman to horse, Handling, Grooming, Decorations, Appointments,
Appearance, Ability to handle and Control Horse, and Protective
Footwear.
Name and birth date of junior must appear on entry form. Winners are
eligible to receive points towards applicable breed association's Junior
Showmanship program. (Ontario Percheron Club).
NOTE: Stallions 1 year old and over may not be used.
Prize Monies sponsored by: Ontario Percheron Club; Ontario Harness Horse
Association.
1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd to all places, $10 each.
Section 3 -
BELGIAN
Rockton Fair is host to the Ontario Belgian Horse
Association Stallion Point Program to be held for Stud Foals and Yearling
Stallions. Each colt enrolled in the program must be from a mare owned here in
Ontario at time of foaling and registered with the OBHA. The owner and
exhibitor must be an Ontario resident and member of the OBHA at time of
exhibiting. Points will be awarded by placing of the number of enrolled and
eligible colts in the class.
Prizes (Classes 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20) 1st, $60; 2nd, $45; 3rd, $35; 4th, $25;
5th, $20; 6th - 10th, $15.
Class
1. Colt foaled in 2008 - Sponsored by Dominion Farms, Manuel
Tavares, Erin, ON
2. Stallion Foal of the current year enrolled in the OBHA Stallion
Program. Prize money sponsored by the OBHA is a one-time payout, to be
distributed by the OBHA at their Banquet held in November. Current Stallion
Foal payout: 1st, $300; 2nd, $250; 3rd, $200; 4th, $150; 5th, $100.
3. Colt foaled in 2007 - Sponsored by Samuel Son & Co. Ltd.
4. Yearling Stallion enrolled in the OBHA Stallion Program. Prize
money sponsored by the Ontario Belgian Horse Association. 1st, $500; 2nd,
$350; 3rd, $250; 4th, $150; 5th, $150.
5. Special Rosettes - Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Stallion.
6. Filly foaled in 2008 - Sponsored by Dirt Depot, Rockton, ON.
7. Filly foaled in 2007 - Sponsored by Wm. & Marjorie Cox, Troy,
ON.
8. Belgian Yearling Filly, Ontario bred and owned in Ontario, Sired
by Stallion standing in Ontario and registered with the OBHA.
Prize money for Class 8 is $400: $300 donated by the Ontario Belgian Horse
Association, and $100 from the Rockton Agricultural Society. The following
prizes will be paid directly to exhibitors by OBHA at end of season: 1st, $100; 2nd, $80; 3rd, $60; 4th, $40; 5th-10th, $20.
9. Filly foaled in 2006
10. Special Rosettes: Jr. Champion & Reserve Jr. Champion Belgian
Filly.
11. Three year old filly - Sponsored Samuel Son & Co. Ltd.
12. Brood Mare - mare that shows evidence of being in foal or having
raised a foal during the current year, sponsored by Waterdown Collision,
Waterdown, ON.
13. Yeld Mare - Sponsored by Hickory Dickory Decks, Waterdown, ON
14. Special Rosettes: Sr. Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Belgian
Mare - includes 1st & 2nd place winners from classes 11-13.
15. Special Rosettes: Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Belgian
Mare.
16. Gelding or Grade Mare - any age Belgians. Sponsored by Topper's Lawn
Maintenance, Brian Topolinsky, Lynden, ON.
17. Best Belgian on Grounds - Grand Champion Mare, Stallion and Gelding
to compete for the Allanholme Farm Trophy in Memory of Mr. Alan Borer.
18. Progeny of Dam - Sponsored by Allanholme Farm, Dundas, ON.
19. Get of Sire - Sponsored by Detailed Buildings Ltd., Rockton,
ON.
20. Stallion & 3 Mares - All entries must be shown in the previous line
classes
- Sponsored by Briar Creek Stables, Mark Shurvin.
21. Belgian Junior Showmanship - (6 - 12 yrs)
22. Belgian Senior Showmanship - ( 13 - 18yrs)
Open to juniors who are 6 years and over, and have not reached their 18th
birthday as of January 1st of the current year, showing a Draft horse on the
line, with the fallowing areas to be considered:
Walk, Trot, Turn, Watching Judge, Backup, Presentation, Suitability of
showman to horse, Handling, Grooming, Decorations, Appointments,
Appearance, Ability to handle and Control Horse, and Protective
Footwear.
Name and birth date of junior must appear on entry form. Winners are
eligible to receive points towards applicable breed association's Junior
Showmanship program. (Ontario Belgian Club).
NOTE: Stallions 1 year old and over may not be used.
Prize Monies sponsored by: Ontario Belgian Club; Ontario Harness Horse
Association, Hickory Dickory Decks
1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd to all places, $10 each.
Section 4 - HEAVY HORSE SPECIALS
Commercial Horses may show in the Six, Four and
Unicorn Hitches, as well as the Clydesdale Team Classes.
Class
1. Open Mare Cart - Open to mares 3 yrs of age and older - all draft breeds. Dress code in
effect. One entry per exhibitor.
Prizes; 1st, $500; 2nd, $350; 3rd, $250; 4th, $150; 5th, $100; 6th-12th, $35.
Sponsored by Rust & Oil, Hamilton, ON. Special prize to be
awarded to 1st place winner.
2. Ladies' Open Horse Cart Classes
Cart to be driven by a lady. Lady to be dressed in hat and gloves.
Sponsored by: Western General Insurance Company; Merit Insurance Brokers &
Dominion Farms.
Prize Money: 1st, $100; 2nd, $80; 3rd, $70; 4th, $60; 5th -
10th, $40.
3. Gelding Cart Class - Sponsored by: Lorelea Clydesdales - Jim
& Lorie Hanes.
Prizes... 1st, $200; 2nd, $150; 3rd, $100; 4th, $75; $50 to remaining entries.
4. Commercial Class Three Abreast - Sponsored by Sterling Smith
Prizes... 1st, $200; 2nd, $150; 3rd, $100; and $75 to all
other entries.
5. Commercial Team Class - sponsored by Flamboro Downs c/o The
Great Gaming Co.
Prizes... 1st, $200; 2nd, $150; 3rd, $100; and $75 to remaining entries.
6. Junior Driver Cart - Open to Junior Drivers ages 10 - 18 (must be
accompanied by experienced driver) Sponsored by Gene Jones Excavating, and Flamboro Machine Shop.
Prizes: 1st, $40; 2nd, $30; 3rd, $20; all other placing $20.
7. Open Tandem Class - Sponsored by Fleet Construction and Grisdales
Automotives.
Prizes... 1st, $200; 2nd, $150; 3rd, $100; 4th, $75; and $50 to remaining
entries.
8. North American Six Horse Hitch Classic Series: The Rockton World's
Fair is pleased to be a qualifying show for the North American Six Horse Hitch
Classic Series - Open, partially sponsored by Ron & Maria Berry, Glen Smith, Merit
Insurance Brokers, Flamborough.
Rules: You must show in 2 other hitch
classes, to show in the 6 Horse Hitch or points & prize
money will be forfeited.
Prizes: 1st, $1500; 2nd, $1000; 3rd, $750; 4th, $600; 5th, $500; and $300 to
all remaining hitches. Trophy donated by Merit Insurance Brokers.
9. Four Horse Hitch Registered Mares Open - All Breeds, Sponsored by
John & Joanne Borer (Allanholme Farm), Mike Wells - Re/Max, Dundas Animal Clinic, Galer
Farm Equipment, Wilkinson Precast of Dundas,
Myers Apple Farm, Copetown.
Prizes: 1st, $600; 2nd, $500; 3rd, $350; 4th, $250; 5th, $150 and $100 to all remaining
hitches.
10. Four Horse Hitch - Open, (not shown in previous Four Horse Hitch)
partially sponsored by Terrys' Auto Body;
Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd; Fleet Contracting, Accord Business Solutions Inc.
Prizes: 1st, $600; 2nd, $500; 3rd, $350; 4th, $250; 5th, $150; and $100 to
all remaining hitches.
11. Unicorn Hitch - Registered Mares - Sponsored by Cattel, Eaton &
Chambers Funeral Home, Dundas, West-End Car Wash, Hamilton, Ilett Feeds, St. George,
Investor Group.
Prizes: 1st, $175; 2nd, $135; 3rd, $100; 4th, $65; 5th to 8th, $50.
12. Unicorn Hitch - Open, partially sponsored by Waterdown Collision,
Waterdown, ON, Adams Plumbing, Copetown and Ron Lee Construction
Prizes: 1st, $175; 2nd, $135; 3rd, $100; 4th, $65; all remaining
hitches, $50.
13. Team Registered Mares
A) Clydesdale - sponsored by the Ontario Clydesdale Club. B) Percherons- sponsored by Sparling Propane Ltd.
C) Belgians - sponsored by R.J. Tyios
Trucking & Dominion Farms, Manuel Tavares, Erin,ON
Prizes: 1st, $200; 2nd, $150; 3rd, $100;
and $75 to all remaining placings
Team Class:
12.1 Clydesdale - Sponsored by Gene Jones and Emerson Excavating.
12.2 Percheron - Sponsored by Settler's Supplies, Sheffield, Murray
Watson's Mobile
12.3 Belgian - Sponsored by Flamboro Machine Shop
Prizes Class 10: 1st, $300; 2nd $250; 3rd, $200; 4th, $175; 5th, $150;
remaining $100
Complimentary after-show dinner for all horse exhibitors sponsored by The
Heavy Horse Commitee.
