Saddle & Harness Show

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Start Time: 10:00am START

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Co-chairs: John Brunton 613-257-1558 & Nancy McDonald 613-259-3448
Judge: Matt Wilson
Ringmaster: Jane Mathews

Please note Rules Governing the Perth Fair page 5,
and Horse Show Rules page 6. They apply to all
classes. Please read them carefully.
***NOTE*** All stalls must be cleaned out when
leaving or a $20.00 clean out fee will be applied.

PRIZE MONEY - Regular Classes:
1st $30.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $15.00, 4th $10.00,
5th and all others $6.00
Stake Classes:
1st $90.00, 2nd $70.00, 3rd $50.00, 4th $30.00,
5th and all others $20.00
ENTRY FEES - Entry fees: 15% of prize money
DIVISION 1001
Children’s Division
Classes 1-3-9-10-23-40 - No Prize Money - Ribbons
only.

Class 3 Jr. Showmanship at Halter - Horse or Pony (other than hackney)
Class 7 Three-Gaited Saddle Pony - Open - rider 18 yrs & under
Class 28 Three-Gaited Saddle Pony Stake - must show in class 7
Class 22 Parade Pony Open - rider 18 yrs & under

Class 24 Parade Pony Stake - must show in class22
Class 40 Hackney Jr. Driver - Horse or Pony -
driven by a Jr. Exhibitor. Open to all registered
Hackney (mare or gelding) - suitable to be driven by
Junior. To be shown to a suitable four-wheeled
vehicle. To have long mane and tail, or braided
mane and short tail. To be driven by a Junior who
has not reached their 18th birthday as of January 1
of the current year. Exhibitor or member of their
immediate family must be a member of the
Canadian Hackney Society. To be judged on
manners, quality and performance of the animal and
the driver’s ability,50% for the driver’s ability and
50% for the suitability of the animal. Cross entries permitted.

Class 1 Hackney Jr. Exhibitor - Horse or Pony.
Shown in hand by junior exhibitor. Open to all
registered Hackney (mares or geldings). To have
long mane & tail, or braided mane & short tail. Open
to Juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday
by January 1st of the current year. Exhibitor or
member of their immediate family must be a
member of the Canadian Hackney Society. To be
judged on manners, quality and performance of the
animal and the handler’s ability, 50% for the
handler’s ability and 50% for the suitability of the
animal. Cross entries permitted.
Class 23 Lead Line Class - Eligible to children 3 yrs
and over. Handler & rider must be in proper attire.
To be judged at a walk only. Rider must be able to
sit in the saddle and hold reins without handler’s
help. Horses or ponies. Children who show in this
class are not eligible to compete in any other class
with the exception of junior showmanship
Class 9 Open Walk/Trot Open to any age of rider.
Open to all ponies/horses under Hunter, English or
Western tack attire. Animals will be asked to walk
and trot both ways of the ring. Tie downs are not
permitted. Cross entries permitted. Riders in this
class are not eligible to enter any class requiring a
canter/lope.
Class 10. Saddle Seat Equitation
Parade Horse (Open to all breeds)
Class 19 Parade Horse Open
Class 36 Parade Horse Stake must show in class 19
Hackney Horse Registered Only
Class 4 Hackney Horse Open
Class 26 Hackney Horse Stake must show in class 4
Hackney Ponies Registered Only
Class 20 Hackney Pony Open
Class 35 Hackney Pony Stake must show in class 20
Hackney Roadster Pony 52" & under
Class 6 Roadster Pony Open
Class 31 Roadster Pony Stake must show in class 6
Roadster Horse
Class 13 Roadster Horse Hitched to a wagon
Class 29 Roadster Horse Wagon Stake must show
in class 13
Class 18 Roadster Horse Hitched to a road
cart/bike. Driver must wear colours

Class 37 Roadster Horse to Bike Stake must show
in class 18
“The Bill Wylie Memorial Cup”
Donated by Douglas & Bruce Wylie
Hackney Harness Show Ponies 50" & under
Class 16 Harness Show Pony
Class 38 Harness Show Pony Stake must show in
class 16 Shetland Ponies 46" & under
Class 15 Shetland Pony Open
Class 33 Shetland Pony Stake must show in class 15
Hackney Pleasure Pony
Class 11 Hackney Pleasure Pony Open
Class 25 Hackney Pleasure Pony Stake must show
in class 11
Carriage Pleasure Driving
Class 14 Carriage Pleasure Driving Open - Single
horse/pony or team shown to a suitable vehicle at a
walk, slow trot, working trot and a strong trot
Class 32 Carriage Pleasure Driving Championship -
must show in class 14
“Trophy donated by George Davidson Family
Equitation
Class 8 Adult Equitation - no prize money
Class 2 Open Adult Showmanship – no prize money
All Breed Open Show Horse Division
Open to all breeds of horses except minis
Class 5 Hunter pleasure (no cross entries to English
Pleasure) To be shown at a walk, trot, extended trot,

canter and extended canter. To stand quietly and
back readily.
Class 27 Hunter pleasure championship must show
in class 5
Class 12 Pleasure driving to be shown to a 2
wheeled vehicle. To be shown at a flat walk,
pleasure trot and extended trot. To stand quietly and
back readily.
Class 30 Pleasure driving championship must show
in class 12
Class 17 Western pleasure to be shown at a flat
walk, jog and lope
Class 34 Western pleasure championship must
show in class 17
Class 21 English pleasure (no cross entries to
Hunter Pleasure) Saddle Seat Attire. To be shown
at a walk, trot and canter.
Class 39 English pleasure championship must show
in class 21

 

Schedule of Classes
10:00 am start

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Lunch break will be announced on day of show.
 

1 Hackney Junior Showmanship
2 Adult Showmanship
3 Junior Showmanship (other than hackney)
4 Hackney Horse Open
5 Hunter Pleasure
6 Road Pony Open
7 Three Gaited Saddle Pony
8 Adult Equitation
9 Walk/trot 10 and under
10 Equitation 18 and under
11 Hackney Pleasure Pony Open
12 Pleasure Driving
13 Roadster Horse to wagon
14 Carriage Pleasure Driving
15 Shetland Pony Open
16 Harness Show Pony
17 Western Pleasure
18 Road Horse to Bike
19 Parade Horse Open
20 Hackney Pony Open
21 English Pleasure
22 Parade Pony Open
23 Lead Line
Championship Classes
24 Parade Pony
25 Hackney Pleasure Pony
26 Hackney Horse
27 Hunter Pleasure
28 Three Gaited Saddle Pony
29 Road Horse to Wagon
30 Pleasure Driving
31 Road Pony
32 Carriage Pleasure Driving
33 Shetland Pony
34 Western Pleasure
35 Hackney Pony
36 Parade Horse
37 Road Horse to Bike
38 Harness Show Pony
39 English Pleasure
40 Hackney Junior Driver

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