2008 GWHA LINCOLN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SHOW SERIES

ALL BREEDS WELCOME! ALL BREEDS WELCOME!

Contact-Sally Naumann at 636-528-6059 or email justwhoa@centurytel.net

Sponsored by: GWHA - NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Come out and have FUN time in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Youth / Adult beginners, novices, and advanced WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED.

These shows are for non-gaited and gaited horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys.

Show Dates: May 3^rd, May 17^th, June 7^th, June 21^st, July 5^th, Aug 2^nd, Sept. 6^th, Sept 20^th*

All shows start at 6 p.m. (Rain dates Sept. 27 and Oct. 4^th if needed).

APHA PAC Points available

*Sept. 20^th Show to Benefit “Longmeadow Rescue Ranch” Organization.

Time: All shows begin at 6 p.m. Entry Fees: $5 per class Spectators: FREE

Concessions by: Cattleman’s BBQ Location: Troy, MO (Fairgrounds - Hwy 47 W of Troy to Fairgrounds Rd.)

Class #	Class Description
1	Pony Halter (56” and under)
2a / 2b	Stock Mare Halter / Gaited Mare Halter (gaited / non-gaited judged separately)
3a / 3b	Stock Gelding / Stallion Halter / Gaited Gelding / Stallion (gaited / non-gaited judged separately)
4	Lead Line (Riders 10 and under, Horse or Pony)
5	Beginner Walk (Riders 12 and under, Horse or Pony – JUDGED class) NEW FOR 2008! No cross entering in Junior classes
6	Senior Walk/Trot (Rider 16 and over) ENGLISH
7	English/Western Pony Pleasure: walk, trot, canter (ponies 56“ and under)
8	Open Gaited Breed Country Pleasure - flat walk and favorite gait (English or Western)
9	Junior Walk/Trot (Rider 15 and under) ENGLISH - no cross entering in Beginner classes
10	Beginner Walk and Trot (or favorite gait – NO canter/lope) (Riders 12 and under, Horse or Pony – JUDGED class) NEW for 2008! No cross entering in Junior classes
11	English Pleasure: walk, trot, canter (ENGLISH)
12	Senior Walk/Trot (Rider 16 and over) – WESTERN
13	Open Gaited Breed Trail Pleasure - working walk & favorite gait (English or Western)
14	Senior Western Pleasure: walk, trot, canter (Rider 16 and over)
15	Junior Walk/Trot (Rider 15 and under) – WESTERN – no cross entering in Beginner classes
16	Open Gaited Pleasure (English or Western) 2-gait (walk and favorite gait)
17	Fox Trot (gaited Fox Trotters only) flat walk and fox trot (English or Western)
18	Tennessee Walking Horse Pleasure 2 gait: walk, running walk (English or Western)
19	Open Gaited Breeds 3 gait Pleasure: walk, favorite gait, canter (English or Western)
20	Junior Western Pleasure: walk, trot, canter (Rider 15 and under) (no ponies) – no cross entering in Beginner classes
21	Versatility / Surprise Class To Be Announced
22a / 22b	Open Pole Bending Training (2x only) Class (no ribbons or points) / Open Pole Bending (ribbons)
23a / 23b	Open Barrel Racing Training (2x only) Class (no ribbons or points) / Open Barrel Racing (ribbons)
HIGH POINTS AVAILABLE - $10 NOMINATION FEE DUE BY END of MAY 17th SHOW

Classes may be split at show manager’s discretion, by age or other criteria. General Rules: No refunds. Judges decisions are final. No alcohol on show grounds. Stallion Handlers MUST be 18 and over. Negative Coggins required. Optional Tack unless specified as an “English” or “Western” class. No pads, bands, action devices or plantation/heavy shoes on ANY horse – no exceptions. No shanks over 8.5” in length on bits. Liteshod, kegshod, or barefoot horses only with NO trailers allowed on horseshoes. Collared shirts required. Helmets are encouraged for all speed events. No T – shirts or ball caps or tennis shoes on riders. Equines to be judged by way of going appropriate to the class – not by breed, color, or expense of tack / clothing of the exhibitor. (V5)

Under Missouri law, GWHA and the Lincoln County Fair Board, will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to any exhibitor or horse and shall not be liable for any injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. (RsMO.537.325)