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Fulton County PA FAIR DEPARTMENT 1 H

Horse Health Rules

Horse Health Rules

Horse Health Rules

HEALTH RULES FOR HORSES EXHIBITED IN BARN DURING FAIR WEEK

An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship”form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out of state entries. 

1.  No equine showing clinical signs of contagious, infectious or parasitic disease will be admitted to any show or other fair event.

2.  All horses and other equidae must be official ELISA or AGID (Coggins) test negative within 12 months of the show or fair opening (Official Coggins test by USDA approved laboratory). The negative test report must accompany the horse. 

3. CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS REQURIED AND PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION by a veterinarian or a statement is to be signed indicating that horses entered have received rabies vaccine.

 Horses and other equidae assembled for exhibition, competition, or sale should be immunized to prevent contagious respiratory disease not less than 15 days before the show. Exhibitors are advised to consult their veterinarian regarding proper conditioning and vaccination of their animals at least 30 days prior to the event. 


HORSE CLASS RULES:

Pee Wee Division is for youth ages 10 and under as of January 1st. Novice Rider Division is for first and second year riders only. Youth Division is open to youth 18 and under as of January 1st. Adult Division is open to all riders 19 and over as of January 1st. Green Horse Division is open to all horses in their first three years of showing. Green Horses, Pee Wee and Novice Riders may NOT cross enter into any under saddle class with cantering or loping.

AQHA rules apply with the exception that rider may ride two handed in all classes. NO REFUNDS. Please leave an open check or pay as you ride. Halter Classes are open to any age mare, gelding or stallion. You may enter into both halter classes. Exhibitors MUST wear appropriate attire. The show grounds are located at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, 888 Lincoln Way East (Rt. 30), McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Enter at entrance marked “Horse Show”.

“Warning: Under Pennsylvania law an equine professional and equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.”

Horse Show Classes

Horse Health Rules

Horse Health Rules

 DEPARTMENT 1

Fulton County Fair Horse Show

Sponsored by Laramie Clark Booth

Realty One Group Golden Key and Clark Farms Quarter Horse

Fulton County Fairgrounds, McConnellsburg

Sunday, July 27, 2025 Time 8:30 a.m.

Horse Judge Michael Schmidt

Pay Backs For All Classes - Ribbons given for 6 places.

Entry Fee $7.00 per class 

1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00 4th - $4.00

For more information contact: Jana Mellott at 717-571-8637 or email: auntjana@embarqmail.com. Negative Coggins is required.

CLASS 

1. Western Halter
2. English Halter
3. Draft Horse Halter
4. Adult Showmanship (19 & over)
5. Youth Showmanship (18 & under)
6. Pee Wee Showmanship (showperson 10 & under)

7. Novice Showmanship (1st and 2nd year showperson)
8. Miniature Horse Showmanship

9. Miniature Horse Halter
10. Mule and Donkey Halter
11. Leadline (8 and under)

20 Minute Warm Up
12. Open English Warm Up W/T

13. Open English Warm Up W/T/C

14. Green Horse All Day W/J/T

15. Adult English All Day W/T

16. Youth English All Day W/T

17. Pee Wee English All Day W/T

18. Novice English All Day W/T

19. Adult English Pleasure W/T/C

20. Youth English Pleasure W/T/C

21. Pee Wee English Pleasure W/T

22. Novice English Pleasure W/T

23. Green Horse Pleasure W/J/T

24. Adult English Equitation W/T/C

25. Youth English Equitation W/T/C

26. Pee Wee English Equitation W/T

27. Novice English Equitation W/T

28. Green Horse over Trot Poles W/T

29. Hunter Hack (Not to exceed 2’)

30. Low Hunter over Cross rails (Not to exceed 18”)

31. Hunter over Fences (Not to exceed 2’6”)

32. Miniature Horse Hunter

33. Miniature Horse Jumper

34. Mule & Donkey Jumping

Lunch

35. Miniature in Hand Trail

36. Open Trail W/J

37. Open Trail W/J/L

38. Miniature Horse Driving

39. Open Western Warm Up W/J

40. Open Western Warm Up W/J/L

41. Adult Western All Day (19 & over, W/J)

42. Youth Western All Day (under 18, W/J)

43. Pee Wee Western All Day (10 & under W/J)

44. Novice Western All Day (1st& 2nd yr. riders, W/J)

45. Mule and Donkey Pleasure W/J

46. Adult Western Pleasure W/J/L

47. Youth Western Pleasure W/J/L

48. Pee Wee Western Pleasure W/J

49. Novice Western Pleasure W/J

50. Mule and Donkey Horsemanship W/J
51. Adult Western Horsemanship W/J/L
52. Youth Western Horsemanship W/J/L 

53. Pee Wee Western Horsemanship W/J
54. Novice Western Horsemanship W/J

55. Ranch Horse Pleasure All Ages W/J/L

56. Ranch Riding All Ages W/J/L
57. Horse - Youth 50 Yard Dash (18 & Under)

58. Horse - Adult 50 Yard Dash (19 & Over)

59. Pony - Youth 50 Yard Dash (18 & Under)

60. Pony - Adult 50 Yard Dash (19 & Over)

61. Horse - Youth Flag Race (18 & Under)

62. Horse - Adult Flag Race (19 & Over)

63. Pony - Youth Flag Race (18 & Under)

64. Pony - Adult Flag Race (19 & Over)

65. Horse - Youth Barrel Racing (18 & Under)

66. Horse - Adult Barrel Racing (19 & Over)

67. Pony - Youth Barrel Racing (18 & Under)

68. Pony - Adult Barrel Racing (19 & Over)

69. Horse - Youth Pole Bending (18 & Under)

70. Horse - Adult Pole Bending (19 & Over)

71. Pony - Youth Pole Bending (18 & Under)

72. Pony - Adult Pole Bending (19 & Over)

73. Horse - Youth Raised Box Keyhole (18 & Under)

74. Horse - Adult Raised Box Keyhole (19 & Over)

75. Pony - Youth Raised Box Keyhole (18 & Under)

76. Pony - Adult Raised Box Keyhole (19 & Over)


Horse Barn Rules

Horse Health Rules

Horse Barn Rules

Fulton County Fair Horse Barn Exhibition 

Ethics and Rules

1.  Check-in will not be before noon on Saturday, July 26. Prior point of contact is Michelle Deshong at 717-816-3419. Stalls are open to Fulton County youth and others at the fair board discretion. 

2. Stall assignments will be posted.

3.  Stall availability is based upon participation in current fair show and past exhibiting history.

4. Stalls will be assigned to best fit the size of the horse.

5.  Stalls are to be cleaned daily before 10:00 a.m.

6.  Animals are to be fed and watered at least one time per day.

7.  Animals are to be in stalls during high traffic times at the fair.

8.  If animals deposit manure outside of the stall when being moved around the fairgrounds or outside of the stall, the handler is responsible for cleaning up the manure.

9.  Each individual is responsible for cleaning the wash rack after their use. Leave it in better shape than before using it.

10. Animals are to be washed and returned to stalls before the general public enters the fairground.

11. Decorations are to fit the stall fronts. Stalls are not to be structurally altered.

12. Horses are not to leave the fairgrounds before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. They are to be removed before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. Early removal of any animals will be cause for forfeiture of any premiums and restricted exhibition privileges in the future.

13. Upon animal departure from the fair, all manure and bedding material is to be removed from the stall.

14. All soiled bedding and manure is to be placed at designated areas.

15. Each individual is responsible for their own feed pans, buckets, hoses, forks, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc.

16. Exhibitor will use bedding provided from the fair association through the livestock superintendent.

17. Aisle/walkways are not to be obstructed at any time with feed, tack, or any other objects.

18. Fans are permitted but must be secured for animal and spectator safety.

19. Youth that spend the night at the barn must have written parental consent and be accompanied by at least one adult. If undesirable conduct is determined, parents will be called to remove the youth immediately.

20. No smoking or open flames allowed.

21. Halters and lead ropes are to be readily accessible for each animal stalled in the barn.

22. Emergency contact numbers are to be posted or on file in the fair office.

23. Horses that chew on the stalls or windows will be asked to leave.

24. Any structural damage done to stalls by horses will be repaired at the expense of the exhibitor/owner.

25. Exhibitors are responsible for any injury that a horse may cause to a spectator.

26. Health papers will be presented at check-in and the fair association will keep a copy on file.

27. NO STALLIONSover 1 year of age can be exhibited in the barn.

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