Draft Horse Show

STALLING DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15

LOCATION: EXPO CENTER

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS: Lance Fullerton - 620-412-7505

• Friday, Sept.5, 12:00 PM
• Saturday, Sept 6, 10:00 AM
• Sunday, Sept. 7, 10:00 AM

KANSAS STATE FAIR OFFERS................................................................................$6,000.00

SPONSORS OFFER:............................................................................................... $6,665.00

Entries are subject to the Kansas State Fair General Information and Rules

Kansas State Fair Stall Reservation must be done online at www.kansasstatefair.com. After August 15, late fees will apply.

1. All class entries must send Entry Form along with entry/class fees to Lance Fullerton 2265 N. Hwy. 99 F, Emporia, KS 66801. Entry fees are payable to the Kansas Draft Horse and Mule Association, or KDHMA. Entry fees are $10 per class thru August 15 and $15 per class after August 15. No entries accepted after August 25. Any questions, please call or email Lance Fullerton at (620) 412-7505/lancefullerton@gmail.com
2. All stall reservations must be made online at www.kansasstatefair.com. After August 15 late fees will apply. Any online class entries must still send paper copies of all forms plus class entry fees to Lance Fullerton (See Rule 1 above for details). If you have questions, please call Lance Fullerton (620) 412-7505.
3. Youth Showmanship Use of a show stick is strongly encouraged for all entries. All youth exhibitors must be 17 years or under on the 1st day of the show.
4. Halter Classes A registration number must be provided for all mares & stallions entered in halter classes. If you have applied for registration, but have not yet received it, please enter “Pending” for the registration number. Registration is not required for geldings.
5. Kansas Born & Bred. Halter class, open to all Draft breeds, all sexes and all ages. Horse must be Kansas bred and Kansas born. The same horse may be shown in this class and any other halter class that it is eligible for.
6. Halter, Show Cart, Show Hitch & Barrel Racing classes. These classes are for purebred Draft Horses only (American Cream, Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire, or Suffolk). Any other breed must have advance approval of show superintendent. All entries in Halter Class, with exception of foals, must be shod in either show plates or scotch-bottom shoes and be appropriately fitted, groomed, and decorated per recognized breed standards. Judge shall have discretion and final say to either dismiss entries not meeting standards or place entries lower in class with minimal entries.
7. Pleasure Driving, Team & Youth Pleasure Driving, Team is open to any horses or mules. Any wagon or forecart may be used.
8. Pleasure Driving, Single Horse/Mule is open to any horse or mule. It will be judged for a relaxed, pleasurable driving experience, so no headers will be allowed in the arena. The same horse may not be entered in Pleasure Driving and Show Cart or any Show Hitch classes.
9. Cart Obstacle is open to any horse or mule and will be a timed event (walk or trot only). Course and rules to be posted at show superintendent’s stall for pickup. Maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor and horse or mule.
10. 10 Team Obstacle is open to any horses or mules and will be a timed event (walk or trot only). Must use a forecart. We should have one available. Course and rules to be posted at show superintendent’s stall for pickup. Maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor and/or team.
11. Open Feed Team Race When submitting entries for this class, please enter only Class #52 Open Feed Team Finals and submit only one $10 entry fee for each team. This event is open to all draft horses or mules 16 hands and over. Drivers and swampers may be male, female, or youth. All entries will be divided into two sections. There will a preliminary round on Friday evening and again on Saturday evening. The order of exhibitors will be determined prior to competition. Exhibitors must run in the order assigned. The teams with the top placings from each evening’s preliminary will be taken to the finals on Sunday. The exact number of teams taken from each preliminary will be determined based upon the total number of entries. Awards and prize money will be paid out based upon the placings in Sunday’s final event.
    1. Youth, Ladies & Men’s Feed Team Obstacle is open to any horses or mules and will be a timed event (walk or trot only). Must use a sled which will be provided. Both a driver and an assistant (swamper) are required in this class. These 2 classes may run concurrently but will be judged separately. The Ladies class is open only to female drivers and swampers. All mixed entries must be in the Open class. Course and rules to be posted at show superintendent’s stall for pickup. Maximum of 2 entries per class, per team.
12. Youth Drivers (17 & under), in all driving classes with the exception of the Feed Team Race, must be accompanied by an experienced adult - for safety. All youth exhibitors must be 17 years or under on the 1st day of the show.
13. Premiums Premiums that are not listed in the schedule will be paid directly by the Kansas Draft Horse and Mule Association. Premiums will be calculated as follows: 2nd place – 75% of 1st, 3rd place – 50%, 4th place – 25%
14. 14 Show-Me 4-Horse Show Hitch This event is open only to approved dues-paying members of the Missouri Show-Me 4-Horse Hitch organization.
15. This show is intended for Draft Horses and Mules If your animal is NOT a traditionally recognized breed of Draft Horse in the US, (i.e. American Cream, Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire or Suffolk), or a cross of one of those breeds, it must be broke to drive, and driven in at least one class, to be eligible to be in the show. Any exceptions to this must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent prior to your arrival at the fairgrounds.
16. Riding Classes The same horse may be entered in both Riding, Saddled and Riding, No Saddle classes. You may also enter different horses in both of the classes.
17. Barrel Racing is for Draft Horses only, 16 hands and taller. When submitting entries for this class, please enter only Class #29 Barrel Racing Finals and submit only one $10 entry fee for each exhibitor/entry. All gaits are allowed, including running. Maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor and/or horse. All entries will be divided into two sections. There will one preliminary round during the Friday morning session, a second preliminary at the end of the halter classes on Friday afternoon, and the finals will be during the Friday evening performance. The order of exhibitors will be determined prior to competition. Exhibitors must run in the order assigned. The exhibitors with the fastest times from each preliminary will be taken to the finals on Friday evening. The exact number of exhibitors taken from each preliminary will be determined based upon the total number of entries. Awards and prize money will be paid out based upon the placings in Friday’s final event.
18. Team Barrel Racing, is for Draft Horses only, 16 hands and taller. It will be a timed event (walk or trot only). Must use a forecart. We should have one available. Maximum of 2 entries per team.
19. Amateur Show Cart. Open to adult ladies & men that have not previously placed in the top 3 of Ladies Show Cart or Men’s Show Cart at the Kansas State Fair (or any other show). An optional rider is allowed if they wish.
20. Bev Myers Memorial Costume Class. Is open to any horses or mules that are entered in the show. It is intended to be a fun event, and a fund-raiser for the Cancer Council of Reno County (the KSF is located in Reno County). The only premium paid is for $300, and will be paid to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The entry fee is a minimum of $10, up to any amount that you wish—and all entry fees will be passed along to the Cancer Council of Reno County. We recommend that you pay this entry fee with a separate check, payable to the Cancer Council of Reno County. We plan to award the $300 premium, plus the entry fees, and any money the audience donates, directly to a representative of the charity during the Saturday evening show. Your entry may be led, ridden, or driven, you are allowed to involve family and friends. If you would like to show your support for a friend or loved one fighting cancer, we encourage you to do so. You can go to www.choosehope.com and click on cancer for a complete list of cancer awareness colors. You may use these colors, if you like, but it is not required.
21. Kids Stick Horse Race. Rules and age groups will be posted at the show. It will be a fun event for the kids with no entry fees or premiums.
22. Stalls – dismantling or tampering with any stall panels or pens is prohibited due to safety concerns and may jeopardize exhibitor participation at the Kansas State Fair.
23. Farm Team & Pleasure Driving, Team. The same team may not be entered in both of these classes. You may enter one or the other (whichever you think appropriate). You may enter both classes if you are driving different teams.
24. Gambler’s Choice Obstacle This obstacle course will have a time limit based upon length and complexity of the course. All obstacles will be assigned a point value based upon difficulty i.e. more difficulty = more points. Competitors completing the course prior to the end of allotted time may attempt any obstacles they wish to accumulate additional points. The order of exhibitors will be determined prior to competition. Exhibitors must run in the order assigned. Placings will be determined based upon point total with the highest point total being the winner