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Western Horse Show
September 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
2023 WESTERN HORSE SHOW
RULES
- All competitors showing Tennessee Walking Horses or racking horses in an Association must have their horse inspected by the DQP before the class
- Persons under federal disqualification cannot transport horses to this show and can participate only as a spectator.
- 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.
- 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
Veterinarian
Dr. B.A. Rucker
Announcers: Adam Wilson, Jan Bellows, Gaines Sutherland
Photos by Rose Stinson Photography
HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Donna Sproles
Doro Martin
Michael Moore
AJ Moore
Tracy Hart
Cookie Ketron
Faye Barrett
Carley Morgan
Kim Osborne
Bryan Vencill
**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 9th at 10:00 AM •
• Open Western Horse Show •
• Judge: Barbara Prather •
| Entry Fee | Class | |
| 1 | $10.00 | Open Western Halter – Ages 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 |
| ***** 15 Minute Break ***** | ||
| 5 | $25.00 | Open Trail (Walk/Job/Lope) |
| 6 | $10.00 | Walk/Jog Trail |
| 7 | FREE | Lead Line |
| 8 | FREE | Stick Horse Class |
| 9 | $10.00 | Youth Western Walk/Jog |
| 10 | $10.00 | Open Ranch Rail |
| 11 | $10.00 | Egg & Spoon |
| 12 | $25.00 | Open Western Pleasure-Rio Grande Perpetual Memorial Trophy |
| 13 | $10.00 | Pairs Ribbon Class |
| 14 | $10.00 | Walk/Jog Ranch Riding Class |
| 15 | $10.00 | Youth Ranch Riding |
| 16 | $25.00 | Open Ranch Riding |
| 17 | $10.00 | Ride a Buck |
| 18 | $10.00 | Youth Speed Race |
| 19 | $25.00 | Open Speed Race |
| 20 | $10.00 | Youth Barrel Race |
| 21 | $25.00 | Open Barrel Race |
| 22 | $10.00 | Youth Pole Bending |
| 23 | $25.00 | Open Pole Bending |
| 24 | $10.00 | Rescue Race |
**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 | |||||