Miniature Horse
Prize List
2011
128th Annual Summer Fair
August 2nd, 2011 to August 6th, 2011
Lots to See and Do
ATTENTION LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
The Prince Albert Exhibition Association
strongly recommends that exhibitors follow
their veterinarian’s vaccination protocol in
terms of anthrax and all other
vaccinations.
Please fill out the Prince Albert Exhibitions
livestock traceability form and return with your
entries.
David M. Young
General Manager
Prince Albert Exhibition’s
Miniature Horse
Aug 4th – Aug 6th, 2011
Roger Williams – Director
Arnold Chester – Chairperson
COMMITTEE – Gordon Sproull, Laverne McMahon, Dave Hoyle, George
Robbins, Eric & Connie Corrigal
Judge: Ingrid Conway
Ringmen: George Robins
Announcers: Gordon Sproull
The Miniature Horse Committee welcomes entries from all competitors and
appreciates their participation and interest.
Please mail entries and make cheques payable to:
Prince Albert Exhibition Association
Box 1538, Prince Albert, Sask., S6V 5T1
Phone: (306) 764-1711
Fax: (306) 764-5246
2011 Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 4th
10:00 a.m. – Miniature Registered
Halter Classes
3:00 a.m. – Costume Class – wagon &
team
- Single Driving Class – Two
Wheel Cart
- Two Horse Hitch... wagon
- Lady’s Cart
Saturday, August 6th
2:00 p.m. – Open Single Cart
Obstacle (Judged on horse
& driver only)
- Best Trained Wagon
(Judged on horse only)
- Four Horse Hitch
(Wagon)
- Two Horse Wagon Hitch
(Obstacle)
5:00 p.m. – Grand Finale
Friday, August 5th
10:00 a.m. – Miniature Non –
Registered Halter Classes
2:00 p.m. – Best Dressed Wagon –
Open
- Unicorn Hitch Wagon
- Open Junior Cart (15 &
under) (12 & under must
have adult at ringside)
- Four Abreast Wagon
We accept entrants 38” and under. All entrants from A.M.H.A. and A.M.H.R. as
well as non-papered horses, will compete together in harness classes.
GENERAL RULE & REGULATIONS
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All classes are limited to animals that do not exceed 38” in height.
All particulars on the entry form must be completed.
Horses shown as a team may also compete as single horses.
No hitching and driving in barns.
Any attempt to artificially cover defects in livestock exhibits will cause such exhibit to be disqualified
and the owner may (at the discretion of the committee) forfeit any other livestock awards.
6. Any animal causing a disturbance may be ordered from the ring by the judge.
7. Exhibitors must wear appropriate western attire. Absolutely no shorts, sandals or runners.
8. The age of an animal shall be reckoned as of the 1st of January in the year of which it was foaled.
9. The 2011 Miniature Horse Committee and Prince Albert Exhibition Association will not be held
responsible for any loss or injury to persons, horses, ponies or property at this show.
10. When young handlers (12 and under) are showing, a parent or guardian should be waiting in the
hitching ring ready to assist.
11. No youth 18 years of age and under may show stallions.
12. Driving Class: The only person to handle the reins is the driver, under penalty of disqualification.
No change of driver is permitted during any class.
13. Any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the Officials, Volunteers or Staff on the part of the owner
or exhibitor may disqualify a horse(s) from adjudication as decided by the Miniature Horse
Committee.
14. Abusive/neglect treatment is not permitted anywhere on the show grounds. This behaviour will
cause for dismissal.
15. Any horse found to be sick or coughing on the grounds must be cleared by a veterinarian in order to
stay on the premises. Any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the owner. (Competitors
please use discretion when bringing in horses.)
16. All stock exhibitors will be required to have gate admission passes which must be ordered when
making your entries. PASSES MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE GATE OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED REGULAR GATE
ADMISSION. One vehicle pass will be supplied at no charge for each exhibitor. One additional vehicle
pass may be purchased through the Exhibition Office depending on availability. Parking is limited.
17. All horses must be in barn and measured by 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4th.
18. All horses entered in the Miniature Horse Show must be in designated stalls or will be charged
$25.00 fine. Any horse entries on grounds that are NOT stalled will be charged.
19. All horses must be stabled in the barn from the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. unless permission is
granted from committee members.
20. STABLE FEES: $10.00/STALL/WEEK WITH A MAXIMUM OF 2 HORSES PER STALL(EXCEPT HORSES WITH COLTS).
Stabling will be allocated by the Miniature Horse Committee without right of appeal, and will be
awarded by first come basis. Stabling fees must accompany entry form. Exhibitors will not move
from their assigned stalls.
21. EXHIBITORS ARE TO BRING THEIR OWN BEDDING AND FEED.
22. BARNS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE FAIR. There is a cleaning deposit of $10.00/stall
which will be returned when classes are finished and stalls are left in clean condition. Stall cleaning
to be done by 7:00 a.m. daily so all manure removal is completed before spectator arrival.
23. No animals shall be removed from the barns before the completion of the final class or 7:00pm the
last day of the exhibition(which ever is latest) without permission of the committee. Exemption must
be secured from the chairman of this section, or prize money will be forfeited.
24. All complaints that are given in writing will be accepted and acknowledged. (See General Exhibition
Rules #28)
ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 23RD, 2011
A LATE CHARGE OF $25.00 PER EXHIBITOR WILL BE CHARGED
AFTER THIS DATE
STALL COMPETITION: For best dressed and care of the stall – there will be a daily visit by Staff judges
FIRST PLACE - $100.00
SECOND PLACE - $50.00
THIRD PLACE - $25.00
Halter Classes
Entry Fee - $3.00 per entry
Prize Money – $110.00 PER CLASS(to be split evenly among the entries)
Champion Classes RM8 & NR8 to be awarded ribbons no payout
In the event of a single entry in a class a $30.00 payout
- Horses/Ponies to be shown at a walk and trot.
- Horses may be clipped or in full coat, but must be presentable.
REGISTERED HALTER CLASSES - THURSDAY, AUGUST
4TH, 2011 Registration papers will be required.
Class #
RM1
Stallions 2 years and younger – up to and including 38”
RM2
Stallions 2 years and older – up to and including 38”
RM3
Geldings 2 years and younger – up to and including 38”
RM4
Geldings 2 years and older –up to and including 38”
RM5
Filly 2 years & younger – up to and including 38”
RM6
Mares 2 years & older – up to and including 38”
RM7
Mares with Current Year Foal – up to and including 38”
RM8
Grand Champion/Reserve Champion Registered Halter
NON-REGISTERED HALTER CLASSES – FRIDAY,
AUGUST 5TH, 2011
Class #
NR1
Stallions 2 years and younger – up to and including 38”
NR2
Stallions 2 years and older – up to and including 38”
NR3
Geldings 2 years and younger – up to and including 38”
NR4
Geldings 2 years and older – up to and including 38”
NR5
Filly 2 years and younger – up to and including 38”
NR6
Mares 2 years and older – up to and including 38”
NR7
Mares with Current Year Foal – up to and including 38”
NR8
Grand Champion/Reserve Champion Non-Registered Halter
Harness Classes
Entry Fee - $6.00/entry/class
Prize Ribbons – 1st – 5th Place
Prize Money – prize money split evenly among exhibitors in class
In the event of a single entry in a class payout will be as noted in the class
ALL SIZES IN HARNESS CLASSES
PLEASE USE PATTERNS ON FOLLOWING PAGES
A WAGON IS DEFINED AS A TWO AXEL UNIT
Class #
M1
COSTUME CLASS – Wagon & Team(may have flowers etc.)
PAYOUT $130.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $50.00)
M2
SINGLE DRIVING CLASS – TWO WHEEL CART
PAYOUT $130.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $50.00)
M3
TWO HORSE HITCH – WAGON TEAM
PAYOUT $130.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $50.00)
M4
LADY’S CART
PAYOUT $130.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $50.00)
M5
BEST DRESSED WAGON OPEN – Judged on Horses and Driver only – no
flowers etc.
PAYOUT $130.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $50.00)
M6
UNICORN HITCH WAGON
PAYOUT $150.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $75.00)
M7
OPEN JUNIOR CART (15 YEARS & UNDER)
DRIVERS 12 YEARS AND UNDER MUST HAVE AN ADULT AT RINGSIDE
PAYOUT $75.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $25.00)
M8
FOUR ABREAST WAGON
PAYOUT $200.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $50.00)
M9
OPEN SINGLE CART OBSTACLE – JUDGED ON HORSE AND DRIVER
ONLY
PAYOUT $100.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $30.00)
M10
BEST TRAINED TEAM (WAGON) – JUDGED ON HORSE ONLY
PAYOUT $100.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $30.00)
M11
FOUR HORSE HITCH (WAGON)
PAYOUT $200.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $60.00)
M12
TWO HORSE WAGON HITCH - OBSTACLE
PAYOUT $200.00(payout split evenly among exhibitors in class)
SINGLE ENTRY(one entry payout $60.00)
M13
GRAND FINALE
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING
2011 SPONSORS
Prince Albert Exhibition Association
B&P Water Shop
Conexus Credit Union
PARADE ENTRIES
If you are interested in exhibiting in the
Exhibition Parade, Monday July 28th @ 7:00 p.m.,
please contact the Exhibition Office:
Prince Albert Exhibition Association
Box 1538, Prince Albert, Sask., S6V 5T1
Phone: (306) 764-1711 Fax: (306) 764-5246
PRINCE ALBERT EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION
The Prince Albert Exhibition Association is a non-profit organization working in the interests of the
citizens of Prince Albert, Central Saskatchewan and Northern Saskatchewan. Members, directors and
committee members do not participate in or do they benefit from any earnings of the association
whatsoever. Any profits derived through the association’s various enterprises are invested in
improvements to Prince Albert Exhibition property, buildings and equipment.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Read the following general rules, as well as the special rules, which will be found under the heading of
the several departments and which are applicable only to those departments.
General rules, which are applicable, will govern each department. All department or class rules
appearing throughout his premium list take precedence over general rules.
In all cases the right is reserved to reject entirely, or accept conditionally, any entry or application.
Under no circumstances will exhibits which are offensive (by reason of the odor and/or appearance) or
those that are dangerous (by reason of their combustion or explosive character) be permitted. If any
such exhibit be introduced, by an exhibitor through misrepresentation or otherwise, they may be
removed by order of the directors.
Interpretation of all rules are to be made by the directors of the association.
No claim for injury to any persons shall ever be asserted, nor suit instituted or maintained against the
association, its officers or their agents by or on behalf of any visitors or any person, firm or corporation,
or their agents, representatives, servants or employees, having license or privilege to exhibit on the fair
grounds, or occupying any space thereof. If any damage, loss or injury to person or property shall be
proximately caused by reason of any neglect or willful act of any person, firm or corporation, their
agents, representatives, servants, employees, having license or privilege to exhibit on said fair grounds,
or occupying any space thereof, the association shall in no manner be responsible therefore, and in case
it be subject to any expense or liability, all persons causing the same, or liable therefore, shall indemnify
the said association.
ENTRIES AND ENTRY FEES
All entry fees include 7% G.S.T.
1. An exhibitor making any entry, by doing so agrees to the rules and regulations printed here on, or
afterwards made by directors for the government of the exhibitions. Any exhibitor not complying
with the rules and regulations made to govern exhibitors and their exhibits during the show may, at
the discretion of the committee, forfeit all or any portion of the prize money won his exhibits.
2. All entries must be on the printed form supplied for that purpose. Particulars called for on the entry
forms must be fully supplied and printed in clear, legible printing and properly signed by the
exhibitor, or his duly authorized agent. In the case of purebred animals it is absolutely essential that
the correct number be given.
3. The committee may require affidavits as to ownership from any exhibitor.
4. Though the Association will endeavour to take reasonable precautions as to the safety of the exhibits
sent to the exhibition, the exhibitor should assume all risk in connection with his/her exhibits, and
should any exhibit or portion thereof be damaged, lost or stolen, the Association will give all
assistance in its power for the recovery of same, but the exhibitor, in making entry, relieves the
Association of all liability for or damage, that may be sustained in any way.
LIVESTOCK
5. All livestock must be on the grounds as stated in respective sections.
6. Good buildings are provided on the grounds for the stock. The exhibitors are responsible for their
own bedding and hay.
7. No entry fee is required for championship or special classes unless otherwise specified in the
conditions governing the class. All first place animals must compete for their respective
championships.
8. All animals competing in classes in which require more than one animal to make an exhibit (except
teams), must have been entered and previously shown in their respective sections for single animals.
Whether there is an entry fee or not, entries must be made in all classes where exhibitors desire to
compete (except championships).
9. All animals shown as registered, must be recorded in the national livestock records in the name of
the exhibitor, and owners must produce their certificate to the stewards in charge at the time of
judging if requested.
10. Entry fee will be as specified.
11. In horse and cattle classes, the entry must in every instance, be made in the name of the actual
owner, and unless this rule is observed no premium will be awarded or, if awarded, will be
withheld.
12. Livestock exhibitors will receive a statement listing the classes they have entered. This statement
should be available in the judging ring in case the committee in charge wishes to see it.
13. Livestock must not be removed from the grounds before the times stated in the section rules.
14. All livestock will be shown in ring, and exhibitors must be ready to bring them out when called
upon.
15. All animals should be well halter broken. Any animal that cannot be kept under proper control
around barns or show ring may be asked to be excused from the class and not qualify for prize
money as determined by the committee in charge.
16. The production of any animals may be ordered by the committee for a review or other purpose at
any time during the exhibition, and any exhibitor or attendant refusing or neglecting to bring such
animals out as directed shall forfeit his entry fees and any premiums which may have been awarded
to him.
17. Exhibitors or their attendants are prohibited from using stoves, electric plates or fire of any kind in
the livestock buildings. Parties violating this rule will have their exhibits removed from the grounds.
18. All livestock at owner’s risk from fire or other cause.
19. Exhibitors of livestock must ascertain from the committee in charge at what hour judging will take
place; therefore, no complaint or appeal based upon the statement that the judges have overlooked
exhibits will be considered.
20. No livestock exhibits shall compete for championship or special classes unless each exhibit has been
shown in the regular classes.
21. No animal shall be allowed to run at large within the grounds or buildings during the period of the
exhibition.
22. All stalls should be cleaned out before 7:00 a.m. each day during the exhibition so that the refuse
may be carried away before visitors arrive.
23. All barns at the exhibition grounds will be thoroughly disinfected before the exhibition.
JUDGES AND JUDGING
The judges are particularly requested to adhere to the following rules.
24. Judges in the several departments will report to the office on the grounds upon their arrival.
25. Judging times listed in each department.
26. In the absence of competitions in any section or if the article or stock exhibited be of inferior quality,
the judges shall award only such premiums as they think the article or stock merits. They shall
exercise their discretion as to whether they will award the first, second or any premium.
27. Any person who shall attempt to interfere with or influence the judges while in the discharge of their
duties, or shall at any time on premise of the association use any contemptuous or abusive language
to any judge, or within his or her hearing, in consequence of any award made by a judge shall forfeit
his right to any premium which he might otherwise be entitled. Judges are particularly requested to
report any breach of this rule.
28. Any exhibitor making a protest must make it in writing addressed to the manager and delivered to
the exhibition office within 48 hours of the holding of the class concerned. The cause of the
complaint or appeal must be stated and a deposit of $25.00 must accompany protest. The deposit
will be forfeited to the association if the protest is not sustained. The decision of the committee is
final. In case the committee is unable to come to a decision the protest will be decided by the board
of directors of the Prince Albert Exhibition Association. The decision should not be subject to appeal.
29. Where a protest is to be made against the competition of any animal or article in any class, notice of
the same should be filled with the manager before the class is passed upon, and the judge may be
instructed to place a reverse award so that premiums may be properly distributed in the event of the
protest being sustained.
30. In any case where a protest is entered for an improper or malicious purpose the board of directors
may exclude the party from exhibiting for one or more years thereafter.
31. No animal shall be awarded a prize unless promptly brought into the show ring when the class is
called. Animals entered must be exhibited if on the grounds, unless on account of illness or injury.
Note: Judging rings have been provided for all livestock in which all exhibits in these classes shall be
paraded to be judged. No person, other than the judge, the charge, the clerk and one attendant for
each animal being judged, shall be allowed in the ring.
32. All animals shall remain in the ring after the prizes are awarded, subject to the order of the judge, to
allow the public to view them.
33. No horses will be allowed a premium unless sound, except in cases of breeding stock, injury by
accidents which do not lessen their usefulness.
34. When respectively requested to do so, the judges may give the reasons for their decisions stating
what constitutes points of excellence in the class of animals or articles being considered, pointing out
the superiority of one over the other.
35. Upon the discovery of fraud, deception or dishonest practice either in the preparation of ownership,
or of misrepresentation concerning exhibits, which may have affected or have been intended to affect
the decision of the judges, the association has power to withhold the award, and may prohibit any
such party or parties from exhibiting in any class for one or more years and may also publish the
name of any persons if deemed expedient.
36. Judges will sign and hand in their list of awards as soon as possible, making such recommendations
as circumstances of their experience may suggest.
37. Judges will be furnished with passes and ribbons, the latter being intended as a means of showing
their official connection with the exhibition.
38. Press reporters are cordially invited to the exhibition. Editors are requested to notify the manager
three weeks previous to the exhibition of the number and names of their representatives in order that
passes may be forwarded.
MISCELLANEOUS
39. No person will be permitted to distribute any printed or advertising matter in buildings or upon the
grounds, or affix same to any fences or building. No soliciting for any purpose will be permitted on
the exhibition grounds except from within a booth allotted for that purpose.
40. Visitors, exhibitors, attendants, and others will not be allowed to deport themselves without regard
to the feelings and convenience of the public. They must not interfere with the judges, officers, or
helpers on the discharge of their respective duties. Any breach of this rule will be dealt with by the
security, and those infringing may be expelled from the grounds.
41. An ample police force will be on duty day and night during continuance of the exhibition. The
association will not be responsible for loss or damage by theft, fire or otherwise. Small valuable
articles should be exhibited in showcases securely locked.
42. No person will be allowed to deliver hay on the exhibition grounds during the exhibition, except by
special arrangement with the livestock directors.
43. Exhibitors of animals, machinery in motion, and other exhibits liable to extend injury or damage to
persons coming in contact with them, shall guard their exhibits and protect the public from coming
in contact therewith and every such exhibitor shall indemnify the association from and against all
claims and demands, cost and charges and expenses, which it may occur, suffer, or be put to by
reason of accident, or of any person being injured by suffering damage through, or by reason of any
such exhibit not being properly guarded, or the public not being properly protected from.
44. To all those who wish to sponsor a class, please contact the Exhibition
Office @ (306) 764-1711 for more information.
HISTORY OF MINIATURE HORSES
“Miniature horses have been around for at least 400 years. The earliest known “miniatures” came from
Europe in the 1500’s. Kings and wealthy nobles kept them as pets. The little horses were very popular.
Farmers tried to breed them smaller and smaller and would sell the foals to rich families. King Henry
VIII feared that farmers would quit raising large horses, so he passed a law against breeding the
miniatures, afraid there would not be enough big horses to carry soldiers in heavy armour. The king
ordered all horses less than 56 inches to be killed. English farmers loved their small horses and refused
to obey the law. Since that time, England has produced more small horses then any other country. In
the 1800’s, thousands of small horses went to work pulling coal out of mines. These “pit ponies”
sometimes spent their entire lives underground. In the 1900’s, power equipment replaced the ponies,
but people still liked having the little horses as pets. In 1956, a pony breeder by the name of Smith
McCoy, after realizing that he could get the highest prices for the smallest horses, went around the
country searching for small horses. He only bought those that were less than 32 inches. McCoy bred his
miniature horses for about 10 years on his farm in West Virginia. In 1967, he had the largest herd of
miniature horses in the world, and put his horses up for sale. In 1972 the American Miniature Horse
Registry was founded. There are two height divisions in this registry: Division A includes horses 34
inches and smaller, and Division B includes horses from 34 inches up to 38 inches. In 1978 a second
registry was founded: the American Miniature Horse Association. In this registry horses cannot be
taller than 34 inches. Miniature horses continue to gain popularity. The number of miniature horses
DOUBLED from 1990 to 1995. Miniature horses reside in almost every North American state and
province, as well as in many foreign countries.”
Quote taken from www.greyfoxfarm.net