2004
Saturday, July 31, 2004 & Sunday August 1, 2004
Judge: Frank Shields
Chairman: Larry Allen
Superintendent: Sherry Cowett
Secretary: Stephaine Dumais
Ring Master: Sandra Saunders
Announcer: Robert Wright
Entires can be sent to:
Northern Maine Fair Horse Show
Attn: Stephanie Dumais
68 Ward Street
Presque Isle, Maine 04769
and must arrive before Friday, July 30th. You may register at the show but mailed entries must arrive before Friday to avoid post entry fees.
NOTICE FOR HORSE SHOW PARTICIPANTS:
1. All horses/ponies mus have a negative Coggins within the last 36 mo nths and proof of liability insurance. Certificates will be checked upon arrival at the show or copies may be mailed with entries. Anyone not having proof of both will not be allowed to remain on the grounds. All out-of-state horses must have been tested within the last 6 months.
2. All participants are asked to check in at the office upon arrival, so that horse trailers and campers may be set up in designated spots, and that you can be shown to assigned stall/s and receive your camper or tent permit that is required by fair officials.
3. At the discretion of the Judge and Show Committee, no class will be held with less than two entries.
4. Entry fees are $4.00 for all youth, equitation and showmanship classes, $6.00 for all open and adult classes, $8.00 for Youth Championship classes and $10.00 for stake classes.
5. Post entry is an additional $1.00 per class. Entires close Friday, July 30, 2004. After that you will be charged post entry fees.
6. No entries will be accepted unless signed by the owner, parent, or guardian as indicated. payment msut accompany entries or they will not be accepted. A $20.00 fee will be charged on all checks returned for nonsufficient funds.
7. Registration papers must be presented for all breed classes. Copies may also be mailed with entries.
8. Entries will only be refunded upon receipt of a signed vet certificate. No exceptions.
9. If exhibitor wishes to use thier own number for showing, it must be on the entry blank in proper place. if the number is being used for an entry already entered, the Show Secretary holds the right to issue a number to the exhibitor, which will require a $1.00 deposit and refunded when the number is returned.
10. Camper rental is $10.00 per night and tent rentals are $6.00 per night and must be paid for with show registration. Campers and tents will be parked in designated areas only. Any camper or tent improperly placed will be expected move upon request of show officials.
11. Secretaries' booth will be open Friday, July 30 at noon and will be opened each day throughout the show.
12. No intoxicants will be displayed or consumed publicly on the show grounds.
13. NMFA bearsno responsibility or liability for accidents or injury on these grounds for the duration of the show. It has become necessary for exhibitors to have liability insurance on horses/ponies. Many homeowners policies cover this, but some require special clauses to be added. Check with your insurance company to be sure you are covered. You will be asked for proof of insurance when you register.
14. Horse trailers will be parked in areas designated by show officials. They shall not be parked in the camper area.
15. All pets, especially dogs, are to be restrained on a leash while on the grounds at all times.
16. Ring calls: when the class is asked to enter the ring, you will have (3) minutes to join the class or you will not be allowed to enter and there will be no refunds for that or for missed classes.
17. Holds will only be permitted/recognized if the horse and/or exhibitor were entered in the previous class.
18. Novice classes are designed for novice riders, riders not having won a first or second place in another class of the same type the day of the show or not having won more than 6 blue ribbons in their career or that of the horse. Equitation is based on the record of the rider, and pleasure on the record of the horse in performance division classes. If you have questions, please see the Show Superintendent.
19. If the show cancels a class for any reason, entries prepaid will be refunded or credited toward another class. If rider scratches a class there will be no refunds.
20. All riders must be registered at least 3 classes ahead. No one will enter the ringf unless they are registered and if your number is not on the judge's card you will be asked to leave the ring.
21. All riders must provide a social security number in order to receive premiums. This is a state law. There is a place on your entry sheet for this information.
22. All decisions by the judge are final. Other issues will be at the discretion of the show committee and according to AHSA rules.
23. Show committee asks that horses not congregate at the out gate, stands or in front of the office. There has been a beautiful new practice ring created down back of the show ring. This is for the safety of exhibitors and spectators. It is everyone's responsibility to maintain the safety rules.
24. Show committee asks that there be no rough housing or running on horses outside the ring. Anyone exhibiting reckless, dangerous or inappropriate behavior will be asked to leave the fair grounds.
25. Mistreatment of any animal will not be tolerated and will be reported to the proper authorities.
26. Anyone under the agea of 17 may wear a riding helmet if they choose regardless of the class that you enter into, points will not be deducted. If not wearing a helmet then proper head attire is required for the class you are entering.
27. Attn: Appaloosa and Quarter Horses, for those of you who would like to have the results at the end of the show to go towards your end of the year awards, please come see the secretary at the end of the show.
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