Updated for 2023
| Clydesdale |
| Percheron |
| General Purpose |
| Belgian |
| Registered Haflinger |
| Draft Horse Specials |
| Saddle Horse Show |
| Saddle Horse |
| Miniature Horses |
| Youth Horse and Pony Show |
Kinmount Fair Horse Show
See the General Rules and Regulations for all Exhibitor Classes.
Horse Shows Schedule
Check-in each day starts at 8:00 a.m. at the show ring. Shows start at 9:00 a.m.
Friday September 1st: Class 9 - Saddle Horse Show
Saturday September 2nd: Classes 1-6, Heavy Horses and Class 10 - Saddle Horse
Heavy and Light Horse Drawing Match: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 3rd: Classes 11 and 12 - Miniature Horses and the Youth Horse and Pony Show
All times are subject to change.
Note: Horses entered in Classes 1, 2, and 4 are ineligible for entry in Class 3 - General Purpose.
1 - Clydesdale
2 - Percheron
3 - General Purpose
4 - Belgian
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10 - Unless otherwise noted
Sections:
1. | Broodmare and foal Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10 |
2. | Foal of current year |
3. | Mare or gelding, one year |
4. | Mare or gelding, two years |
5. | Mare or gelding, three years or over |
6. | Light draft team to wagon Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40, others: $20 |
7. | Span heavy draft horses to wagon Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40, others: $20 |
5 - Registered Haflinger
Sections:
1. | Broodmare and foal Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $12 |
2. | Foal of current year Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $10 |
3. | Mare or gelding, one year Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $12 |
4. | Mare or gelding, two years Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $12 |
5. | Single Horse Hitch Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40 |
6. | Team Hitch Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40 |
7. | Single Tandem Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40 |
8. | Unicorn Hitch Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40 |
6 - Draft Horse Specials
Sections:
1. | Four Horse Hitch Prizes: 1st: $80, others: $70 Heavy draft. To be shown on grounds. Judged on conformation, manners, and equipment (not necessarily owned by one exhibitor) |
2. | Four Horse Hitch Prizes: 1st: $80, others: $70 Commercial. Conditions same as section 1 |
3. | Six Horse Hitch Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $70, 4th: $60, 5th: $50 Conditions same as section 1 See the Six Horse Hitch Special Incentive below |
4. | Single Draft Horse Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40 Hitched to suitable vehicle. Manners, driving, equipment to count 50%. Horse should conform in type to class. |
5. | Single Commercial Horse Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40 Hitched to suitable vehicle. Manners, driving, equipment to count 50% Horse should conform in type to class. |
6. | Unicorn Draft Hitch Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40 |
7. | Unicorn Commercial Hitch Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, 4th: $40 |
8. | Drawing Match – Light Horses. Prizes: 1st: $450, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $330, 4th: $300, 5th: $290, others: $125 Saturday, September 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Combined girth not to exceed 165 inches. No horses may compete in more than one drawing class. All light teams subject to weigh-in. combined weight not to exceed 3300 lbs. Proof of insurance is required. Drug testing when requested. Operated according to the rules of the Central Canadian Horse Pulling Association. |
9. | Drawing Match – Heavy Horses. Prizes: 1st: $450, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $330, 4th: $300, 5th: $290, others: $125 Saturday, September 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Immediately following Light Horses. Elimination Draw. Proof of insurance is required. Drug testing when requested. Operated according to the rules of the Central Canadian Horse Pulling Association. |
10. | Youth Class Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10 Single Horse Hitch. Driver must be 10-13 years of age as of January 1, 2023. |
11. | Youth Class Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10 Single Horse Hitch. Driver must be 14-18 years of age as of January 1, 2023. |
12. | Best Draft Horse in the Fairgrounds Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15 One entry per exhibitor. Trophy donated by Gerard Pearson, Kinmount |
13. | Youth Line Class Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, 5th: $10 Any breed. Driver must be 16 years of age and under. |
14. | Lady Driver Prizes: 1st: $40, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, others: $10 Single Horse Hitch |
Six Horse Hitch Special Incentive Prize: $750 A $750 Incentive will be paid for each Six Horse Horse Hitch exhibitor provided they show in at least 3 additional sections | |
Four Horse Hitch Special Incentive Prize: $500 A $500 Incentive will be paid for each Four Horse Horse Hitch exhibitor provided they show in at least 3 additional sections | |
Best Dressed Light Team Prize: $100 Awarded to the best dressed team entered in the Light Horse Drawing Match The Joe Rettie Memorial Award, and in memory of Ralph Pearson The Joe Rettie Memorial Fund | |
Rules for Class 9 - Saddle Horse Show
- Entry fees are as set out in the table below.
- YOUTH classes are open to those under 16 years of age as of August 1st of the current year.
- OPEN classes are open to all ages.
- The Board of Directors of the Kinmount Agricultural Society or the show judge have the right to remove any horse and/or rider/owner from the show ring or the fairgrounds for inappropriate behaviour.
- Entry fees will be refunded only if a veterinarian's or doctor's certificate is provided to the Kinmount Agricultural Society.
| If received by August 15 | If received after August 15 | |
OPEN and YOUTH | $4 | $6 |
| STAKE | $10 | $15 |
To be shown Friday, September 1st, 2023. Judging to commence 9:00 a.m. Check-in at ring starting at 8:00 a.m.
9 - Saddle Horse Show
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, 5th: $5
Sections:
1. | OPEN Halter Class |
2. | YOUTH Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $5, others: $0 |
3. | OPEN Showmanship |
4. | YOUTH English Equitation Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $5, others: $0 |
5. | OPEN English |
6. | STAKE/OPEN English Pleasure |
7. | OPEN Hunter |
8. | OPEN Command |
9. | YOUTH Lead line* Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $5, others: $0 Anyone showing in Sections 9 or 10 may not ride in any other sections |
10. | OPEN Beginner Walk/trot* Anyone showing in Sections 9 or 10 may not ride in any other sections |
11. | YOUTH Western Horsemanship Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $5, others: $0 |
12. | OPEN Western Horsemanship |
13. | STAKE/OPEN Western Pleasure |
14. | YOUTH Barrel Race Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $5, others: $0 |
15. | STAKE/OPEN Barrel Race |
16. | YOUTH Flag Race Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $5, others: $0 |
17. | OPEN Flag Race |
18. | OPEN Carrot Race |
19. | OPEN $5 bareback (no entry fee-winner take all) |
10 - Saddle Horse
To be shown Saturday. Sections will be judged between the Heavy Horse Classes.
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $15, 6th: $15, 7th: $15, 8th: $15
Sections:
1. | English Pleasure Horse To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter, both ways of the ring. Horse to back readily. Judge may ask for added performance suitable to a pleasure horse. To be judged on performance, manners, conformation, and neatness of horse and rider. |
2. | Western Pleasure Horse To be shown at a walk, jog, and lope, both ways of the ring. Horse to back readily. Judge may ask for added performance suitable to a pleasure horse. To be judged on performance, manners, conformation, and neatness of horse and rider. |
3. | Open Showmanship Saddle horse or pony. |
4. | "Fun Class" Steady Hands. |
11 - Miniature Horses
To be shown Sunday. Sections will alternate with Class 12.
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $6
Sections:
1. | Youth Showmanship |
2. | Senior Showmanship |
3. | Multi-coloured Halter Class |
4. | Musical Chairs |
5. | Egg and Spoon |
6. | Leading Carrot Race |
7. | Youth Pleasure Driving |
8. | Senior Pleasure Driving |
9. | Obstacle Course In-hand |
10. | Junior/Senior Barrel Race |
11. | Junior/Senior Jumper |
12. | Costume Class |
12 - Youth Horse and Pony Show
To be shown Sunday. Sections will alternate with Class 11.
Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, 4th: $7, 5th: $6
Sections:
1. | Lead-line (10 years and under) |
2. | Walk-trot |
3. | English Equitation |
4. | Solid-Coloured Halter Class |
5. | Open Pleasure (English or Western) |
6. | Western Horsemanship |
7. | Musical Chairs |
8. | Egg and Spoon |
9. | Carrot Race |
10. | Ride a Buck |
11. | Junior Jumper over fences 24" |
12. | Open Jumper over fences 2'6" |
13. | Costume Class |