Draft Horse Rules & Classes

Department 30: Draft Horses

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• Rules and Regulations
• Exhibition Requirements for Equine
• Draft Horse Hitches (Thursday, August 20)
• Draft Horse Hitches (Friday, August 21)
• All Breeds Halter Classes (Saturday, August 22)
• Draft Horse Hitches (Saturday, August 22)
• Draft Horse Hitches (Sunday, August 23)
• Judging Schedules

Superintendent
Randy Conklin
Fayette, MO
Phone: 573-489-5168

Announcer
Colby Hales
Roverton, WY

Show Secretary
Christy Doogs
Sedalia, MO

Ringman
Tristian Hershberger
Milan, MO

Judges
Thursday & Friday – TBA
Saturday & Sunday – TBA

Amount offered by State Fair ……………………………………….. $22,527.00
Amount sponsored by BTC Bank…………………………………..$25,000.00
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………..$47,527.00

The Draft Horse Shows are sponsored by BTC Bank.

Earliest Arrival: 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19.
Must be out of barn by: 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 24.

All halter classes will be shown on Saturday, August 22. If you wish to be released AFTER halter classes, you will be stalled in the Pole Barn. Please note on your entry form that you wish to be released on Saturday, so that stalling will be done accordingly. If only showing in halter classes, you are allowed to come in Friday and leave on Saturday.

Rules and Regulations

1. Exhibitors must comply with all general rules and regulations and animal health requirements for exhibitors in this premium book. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:
   • Withholding or return of payment for the animal or exhibit, premiums and awards.
   • Suspension from future exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission. Suspensions can be for any length of time and may be permanent.
   • Probationary exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for a length of time and under such terms and conditions to be determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
   • Assessment of any other penalty determined by the Missouri State Fair Commission or the Director of the Missouri State Fair on behalf of the Commission.
2. Exhibitors may purchase exhibitor passes according to the fee schedule in the front of this book. Remittance for passes must be sent with entry.
3. When there is only one (1) exhibit in a class, the exhibitor will receive half of the premium money for the placing awarded by the judge.
4. The Missouri State Fair does not guarantee premium money, merchandise, prizes or special awards. Because the State Fair Commission is without constitutional or statutory authority to borrow money for its operation, it reserves the right to prorate premium money because of state budget restraints.
5. There will be no dogs allowed in the exhibit barns except those entered in a show, police dogs on duty, or those trained to aid a person with disabilities.
6. The age of all horses shall be reckoned on January 1.
7. Payment for stall rent and other fees shall accompany entry. Entries must be received by July 13. Any party desiring to make a late entry may do so by paying a $25 per head late fee.
8. When on exhibition, each animal shall be controlled by their owner or exhibitor or will be asked to leave.
9. Numbers provided by the superintendent shall be worn while showing or driving.
10. In group classes, exhibitors may borrow horses. Exhibitor shall own at least one in the group.
11. Please unload and load as quickly as possible to allow other exhibitors the same opportunity. Trucks and trailers shall be parked in Lot 5.
12. All exhibitors shall present their animals in a reputable manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in dismissal from further competition.
13. In halter classes, the showman is permitted only one helper.
14. All exhibitors are here to put on a show for the public. Please think of this at all times.
15. Farm and obstacle teams may pay a $20.00 entry fee, per class, per team in lieu of stall fee. You must work out of your trailer.
16. The Feed Race, Farm Team and Obstacle Team classes are open to Draft Mules. Exhibitors must pay corresponding entry fees.
17. Draft Horses must be out of the barn by 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 24.

Entries must be received by July 13, 2026. Late fees enforced after July 13th. See rules above.

Exhibition Requirements for Equine

1. Alteration or substitution of any information on any VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and be subject to expulsion.
2. Any equine or other hoof stock originating from a county in which there is a premises under quarantine for Vesicular Stomatitis must obtain an entry permit and must include the statement on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that, “The animals listed are free of clinical signs of Vesicular Stomatitis and have not been exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis or located on a premises quarantined for Vesicular Stomatitis within the past fourteen (14) days.” The certificate of veterinary inspection must be written within seven (7) days prior to entry.
3. The board, organization or manager of each assembly or event is responsible for certifying that all equine admitted or participating meet the regulations in this section and shall not admit or allow participation of equine not so certified. Untested equine shall not be allowed to congregate with other equine. The owner of each animal shall comply with requirements under this section 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may be assessed civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.

1. Intrastate (equine in Missouri moving within Missouri for exhibition only)
   • No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required.
   • Equine that are to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equine showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equine will be subject to daily inspection.
   • All equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification, or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart. An electronically generated copy of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
2. Interstate (equine from another state entering Missouri for exhibition only)
   • A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required on all equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) showing identification and description of equidae listed and negative test results of an official EIA test, showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, and the name of the EIA-accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory. All equidae entering without an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and/or EIA test shall be excused from the show until proper documentation and test are available.
   • Equine that are to be exhibited must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease. Any equine showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases at an exhibition may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official inspecting veterinarian is present, all equine will be subject to daily inspection.
   • All equine (except nursing foals accompanied by their dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/ state EIA test chart. An electronically generated copy of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
   • A six (6) month passport from states with which there is a reciprocal agreement will be accepted in lieu of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. These passports must have proof of a negative EIA test within thirty (30) days of the date of application of the passport and permanent identification for each horse recorded on the passport and the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart, along with other identifying characteristics. In the event of confirmed vesicular stomatitis in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist, use of the six (6) month passport will be immediately suspended by the state veterinarian of Missouri.
   • Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) vaccination and entry permit is required prior to entry on equine originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed within the preceding twelve (12) months.

Draft Horse Hitches

Thursday, August 20, 5:00 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center
Rosettes through 8th place

• 1) Open Classic Six Horse Hitch ($500 for each additional hitch)
  • First place: $2500 and plaque, Second place: $1500, Third place: $1000, Fourth place: $850, Fifth place: $750, Sixth place: $650, Seventh place: $550, Eighth place: $500
• 1A) Six Pony Hitch Exhibition
• 2) Western Riding Class (Age 19 and Over) W/T/L
  • First place: $75, Second place: $50, Third place: $25
• 3) Belgian 4-Horse Hitch
  • First place: $250, Second place: $225, Third place: $200, Fourth place: $175, Fifth place: $150, Sixth place: $125, Seventh place: $100, Eighth place: $75
• 3A) Draft Pony Unicorn Team Exhibition
• 4) Western Riding Class (Age 18 and Under)
  • First place: $75, Second place: $50, Third place: $25
• 5) Clyde/Shire Team
  • First place: $150, Second place: $125, Third place: $100, Fourth place: $90, Fifth place: $80, Sixth place: $70, Seventh place: $60, Eighth place: $50
• 6) Percheron Unicorn
  • First place: $200, Second place: $175, Third place: $150, Fourth place: $125, Fifth place: $100, Sixth place: $75, Seventh place: $50, Eighth place: $40
• 7) Classic Cart Series #1
  • First place: $225 and plaque, Second place: $200, Third place: $175, Fourth place: $150, Fifth place: $125, Sixth place: $100, Seventh place: $90, Eighth place: $80
• 8) Youth Cart (14 and Under)
  • First place: $85, Second place: $70, Third place: $60, Fourth place: $55, Fifth place: $50, Sixth place: $45, Seventh place: $40, Eighth place: $35

Draft Horse Hitches

Friday, August 21, 5:00 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center
Rosettes through 8th place.

• 9) Open Classic Six Horse Hitch 2 (500 for each additional hitch)
  • First place: $2500 and plaque, Second place: $1500, Third place: $1000, Fourth place: $850, Fifth place: $750, Sixth place: $650, Seventh place: $550, Eighth place: $500
• 9A) Draft Pony Mens Exhibiton
• 10) Obstacle Course
  • Plaque awarded for 1st place
• 11) English Riding Class (Age 19 and Over) W/T/C
  • First place: $75, Second place: $50, Third place: $25
• 12) Clyde/ Shire 4-Horse Hitch
  • First place: $250, Second place: $225, Third place: $200, Fourth place: $175, Fifth place: $150, Sixth place: $125, Seventh place: $100, Eighth place: $75
• 13) Belgian Unicorn
  • First place: $200, Second place: $175, Third place: $150, Fourth place: $125, Fifth place: $100, Sixth place: $75, Seventh place: $50, Eighth place: $40
• 14) English Riding Class (Age 18 and Under) W/T
  • First place: $75, Second place: $50, Third place: $25
• 14A) Draft Pony Ladies Exhibiton
• 15) Percheron Team Class
  • First place: $150, Second place: $125, Third place: $100, Fourth place: $90, Fifth place: $80, Sixth place: $70, Seventh place: $60, Eighth place: $50
• 16) Classic Cart Series #2
  • First place: $225 and plaque, Second place: $200, Third place: $175, Fourth place: $150, Fifth place: $125, Sixth place: $100, Seventh place: $90, Eighth place: $80
• 17) Youth Cart (15-18)
  • First place: $85, Second place: $70, Third place: $60, Fourth place: $55, Fifth place: $50, Sixth place: $45, Seventh place: $40, Eighth place: $35

All Breeds Halter Classes

Saturday, August 22, 10:00 a.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center
Rosettes through 8th places.

• 18) Stallions, 3yrs & Older
  • First place: $45, Second place: $30, Third place: $25, Fourth place: $15, Fifth place: $10
• 19) Senior Champion Stallion
  • Rosette & Plaque & $50
• 20) Reserve Senior Champion Stallion
  • Rosette & Plaque & $25
• 21) Stallions 2yrs Old
• 22) Stallions Yearling
  • First place: $45, Second place: $30, Third place: $25, Fourth place: $15, Fifth place: $10
• 23) Stallions Foals (born in current year)
  • First place: $45, Second place: $30, Third place: $25, Fourth place: $15, Fifth place: $10
• 24) Junior Champion Stallion
  • Rosette & Plaque & $50
• 25) Reserve Junior Champion Stallion
  • Rosette & Plaque & $25
• 26) Grand Champion Stallion
  • Plaque & Rosette & $50
• 27) Reserve Grand Champion Stallion
  • Rosette & $25
• 28) Brood Mares, 4yrs & Older
• 29) Yeld Mares, 4yrs & Older
  • First place: $60, Second place: $45, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $25, Fifth place: $15
• 30) Mares 3yrs Old $60, $45, $30, $25, $15
  • First place: $60, Second place: $45, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $25, Fifth place: $15
• 31) Senior Champion Mare
  • Rosette & Plaque & $50
• 32) Reserve Senior Champion Mare
  • Rosette & Plaque & $25
• 33) Mares 2yrs Old
• 34) Mares Yearling
• 35) Mare Foals (Born in Current Year)
  • First place: $60, Second place: $45, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $25, Fifth place: $15
• 36) Junior Champion Mare
  • Rosette & Plaque & $50
• 37) Reserve Junior Champion Mare
  • Rosette & Plaque & $25
• 38) Grand Champion Mare
  • Plaque & Rosette & $50
• 39) Reserve Grand Champion Mare
  • Rosette & Plaque & $25

*Show – Me Futurity Classes*

• 40) *Weanling (at halter) both sexes
• 41) *Yearling (at halter) both sexes
• 42) * 2yrs Old (at halter) both sexes
  • First place: $60, Second place: $45, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $25, Fifth place: $15
• 43) Mare & Current Year Foal
• 44) Pair Mares (any age)
• 45) Stallion & 3 Mares
  • First place: $100, Second place: $75, Third place: $60, Fourth place: $45, Fifth place: $40
• 46) Senior Showmanship (15 to 18yrs age) No Aged Stallions
• 47) Junior Showmanship (8-14yrs age) No Aged Stallions
  • Plaque & Rosette
• 48) Mares 4yrs & Older Missouri Bred, Missouri Exhibitor (all draft breeds)
• 49) Mares 3yrd Old and Under Missouri Bred, Missouri Exhibitor (all draft breeds)
  • First place: $60, Second place: $45, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $25, Fifth place: $15
• 50) Grand Champion Missouri Mare
  • Plaque & $50
• 51) Gelding, Grade or Registered, 4yrs & Under
• 52) Gelding, Grade or Registered, 5yrs & Over
  • First place: $60, Second place: $45, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $25, Fifth place: $15
• 53) Grand Champion Gelding (All Breeds)
  • Plaque & Rosette & $75
• 54) Reserve Grand Champion Gelding (All Breeds)
  • Plaque & Rosette & $45

Draft Horse Hitches

Saturday, August 22, 5:00 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center
Rosettes through 8th place.

• 55) Open Classic Six-Horse Hitch (500 for each remaining hitch)
  • First place: $2500 and plaque, Second place: $1500, Third place: $1000, Fourth place: $850, Fifth place: $750, Sixth place: $650, Seventh place: $550, Eighth place: $500
• 55A) Six Pony Hitch Exhibition
• 56) Feed Race
  • First place: $80, Second place: $75, Third place: $70, Fourth place: $65, Fifth place: $60, Sixth place: $55, Seventh place: $50, Eighth place: $45
• 57) Percheron 4- Horse Hitch
  • Firs place: $250, Second place: $225, Third place: $200, Fourth place: $175, Fifth place: $150, Sixth place: $125, Seventh place: $100, Eighth place: $75
• 57A) Draft Pony Four Hitch Exhibition
• 58) Clyde/Shire Unicorn
  • First place: $200, Second place: $175, Third place: $125, Fourth place: $100, Fifth place: $75, Sixth place: $50, Seventh place: $40
• 59) Belgian Team
  • First place: $150, Second place: $125, Third place: $100, Fourth place: $90, Fifth place: $80, Sixth place: $70, Seventh place: $60, Eighth place: $50
• 60) Central Regional Classic Cart Finals (Top 10)
  • First place: $1000, Second place: $900, Third place: $850, Fourth place: $800, Fifth place: $700, Sixth place: $600, Seventh place: $500, Eighth place: $400, Ninth place: $300, Tenth place: $200

Draft Horse Hitches

Sunday, August 23, 1:00 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center
Rosettes through 8th place.

• 60) Show- Me 4- Hitch
  • First place: $250 & plaque, Second place: $225, Third place: $200, Fourth place: $175, Fifth place: $150, Sixth place: $125, Seventh place: $100, Eighth place: $75
• 61) Farm Team Class
  • First place: $60 & plaque, Second place: $48, Third place: $44, Fourth place: $36, Fifth place: $32, Sixth place: $24, Seventh place: $16
• 62) Draft Youth Team
  • First place: $50 & plaque, Second place: $40, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $28, Fifth place: $25, Sixth place: $20, Seventh place: $12
• 63) Show-Me Cart Class
  • First place: $50, Second place: $40, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $20, Fifth place: $10
• 64) Ladies Open Cart
  • First place: $100, Second place: $85, Third place: $75, Fourth place: $60, Fifth place: $50, Sixth place: $40, Seventh place: $30, Eighth place $20
• 65) Show-Me Obstacle Cart
  • First place: $50, Second place: $40, Third place: $30, Fourth place: $20, Fifth place: $10
• 66) Open Tandem
  • First place: $100, Second place: $85, Third place: $75, Fourth place: $60, Fifth place: $50, Sixth place: $40, Seventh place: $30, Eighth place $20