CLASS B – Drawing Contests

Josh Hoadley, Superintendent

860-575-8364

Horse, Pony, and Cattle

Rules for Both Horses and Cattle

  1. No excessive whipping
  2. No person under the influence of liquor to be permitted to drive.
  3. The required distance for a fair pull shall be at least 6 feet for cattle, and ponies and 12 feet draw for horses.
  4. Oxen turning in yoke more than once shall be disqualified
  5. No contrivance to be used for cattle other than conventional yoke.
  6. Only contestants and officials allowed in ring.
  7. Not more than 3 men per horse and pony team. Not more than 2 men per oxen team.
  8. All contestants in drawing contest must be weighed on day of drawing on scales at the fair. grounds. Scales open both days at 8 a.m. Check weighing for horses from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  9. Unless otherwise specified all drawing contests will be in accordance with Eastern Draft Horse Association, Connecticut Draft Pony Association, and CT Ox Owners Association Rules and Regulations.
  10. In accordance with Connecticut P.A. 73-312, all equine animals are required to be vaccinated for the control of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis and rabies. Horses are recommended to be vaccinated for EEE within 6 months of first show date.
  11. All horses must have a negative (AGID) Coggins test or ELISA test for Equine Infectious Anemia within 12 months prior to show date, and be accompanied by such certificate.
  12. In the event that a class is not held, the Superintendent has the right to distribute premiums at his/her discretion.
  13. TYING ANIMALS TO THE FENCE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
  14. NO FACE LASHING OF DRAWING CATTLE

A $20.00 Premium will be paid to each team pulling the initial load and not winning any prize money.

 

No. 1 –Pony Drawing Contest


46 inch class                                           50 inch class

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
$145 $100 $85 $75 $65 $55 $45 $35

No. 2 – CATTLE DRAWING CONTEST

Rules for Cattle Drawing in accordance with Connecticut Ox Owner’s and Drivers Association.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
$145 $100 $85 $75 $65 $55 $45 $35
2400 lbs& under 2800 lbs. and under
3200 lbs. and under 3200lbs. and over

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No.4- Draft Horse Halter Class

Under 1,700 lbs. - Over 1,700 lbs.

Rosettes plus premiums as follows:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
$28 $24 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8

No. 3 – Horse Drawing Contest

3100 lbs. and under-3100 lbs. and over

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
$180 $150 $125 $105 $80 $60 $45 $35

 

Free for All

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
$225 $125 $150 $100 $85 $65 $50 $40

Trophies donated by Kathy Scirpo and Middlesex Livestock Auction

 

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