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Western Horse Show
2025 WESTERN HORSE SHOW
RULES
- All Go As You Please Classes will be No Lope/Canter or No Fast Rack respectively.
- No cross entry between walk/jog and walk/jog/lope classes.
- Open, Youth and Small Fry High Points will be awarded to the corresponding riders during the Saturday morning show. High points will be based on a one horse, one rider pair. Open W/J classes will not be eligible for the open buckle.
- Current 12 month negative coggins test is required prior to entering the show grounds and must be presented at the gate and secretary’s booth upon entry.
- Absolutely NO classes will be added.
- Juveniles will not be allowed to show a stallion in any juvenile class.
- Juvenile and youth classes are 17 years of age and under unless otherwise stated.
- The Russell County Fair Association will not be liable or responsible for any injury to any person, animal, or for any damage to, or loss of personal property on the show grounds and all horses are to be exhibited at the risk of the owner or exhibitors.
- Everyone entering the fairgrounds must purchase a ticket.
SPONSORED BY THE RUSSELL COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
The 2025 Russell County Fair & Horse Show is planned and executed by a team of volunteers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this event and your community.
Veterinarian
Dr. B.A. Rucker
Photographers:
- Thursday, September 4th – Sherry Hilton Photography
- Saturday, September 6th (Morning) – Stephanie Dean
- Saturday, September 6th (Evening) – Sherry Hilton Photography
**STALLS can be reserved after August 1 by calling or texting Carley Morgan, 276-794-2460. Cost of stalls-$10.00/stall. Stalls will be assigned at the secretary’s booth. Absolutely no vehicles may be parked in front of the stall area.
SATURDAY MORNING
• September 6th at 10:00 AM •
• Open Western Horse Show •
• Judge: Marsha Henry •
| Entry Fee | Class | |
| 1 | $10.00 | Open Western Halter 3 & Under |
| 2 | $10.00 | Open Western Halter – Ages 4 & Over |
| 3 | $10.00 | Youth Western Halter |
| 4 | $10.00 | Best Groomed Pony or Horse-Exhibitor (12 & Under) |
| ***** 30 Minute Break ***** | ||
| 5 | $25.00 | Open Trail (Walk/Job/Lope) |
| 6 | $10.00 | Youth Trail (Walk/Job/Lope) |
| 7 | $10.00 | Youth Walk Jog Trail |
| 8 | $10.00 | Open Walk Jog Trail |
| 9 | NONE | Lead Line |
| 10 | NONE | Stick Horse |
| 11 | $10.00 | Youth Ranch Rail (Walk/Job/Lope) |
| 12 | $10.00 | Youth Western Walk Jog |
| 13 | $25.00 | Open Ranch Rail |
| 14 | $10.00 | Open Walk Jog Ranch Rail |
| 15 | $10.00 | Youth Walk Jog Ranch Riding |
| 16 | $10.00 | Youth Ranch Riding |
| 17 | $25.00 | Open Ranch Riding |
| 18 | $10.00 | Open Walk/Jog Ranch Riding |
| 19 | $10.00 | Youth Speed Race |
| 20 | $25.00 | Open Speed Race |
| 21 | $10.00 | Youth Barrel Race |
| 22 | $25.00 | Open Barrel Race |
| 23 | $10.00 | Youth Pole Bending |
| 24 | $25.00 | Open Pole Bending |
**Open, Youth, and Small Fry High Point Buckles will be awarded to the corresponding riders. High points will be based on a one horse, one rider pair. There is no cross entry between walk/jog and walk/jog/lope classes.**
** PREMIUM CHECKS NEED TO BE CASHED WITHIN 60 DAYS **
PRIZE MONEY
| Entry Fee | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| $5 | $10 | $7 | $5 | $3 | R |
| $10 | $30 | $20 | $15 | $10 | $5 |
| $25 | $125 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $25 |
| * Unless Otherwise Stated | |||||