Mules Rules & Classes

Department 31: Draft Mules, Miniature Mules, Jacks & Jennets

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• Rules and Regulations
• Exhibition Requirements for Equine
• Draft Mules & Light Draft Mules (Arrival and Release)
• Mini-Donkeys, Gaited Mules, Riding & Jumping Mules & Jacks & Jennets (Arrival and Release)
• Light Draft Mules
• Draft Mules In Hand
• Open Mule Classes
• Draft Mule, Light Draft Mule Hitches, & Open Mule Pleasure Classes
• Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Draft Mule In Hand
• Jumping Mule & Mule Game Classes
• Jacks and Jennets (mammoth and standard)
• Miniature Donkeys
• Judging Schedules

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

Ring Stewart
Trish Gibbons
Sedalia, MO

Secretary
Christy Doogs
Sedalia, MO

Announcer
Jill Billingsley

Judge – Draft Mules, Jack & Jennets & Light Draft Mules
TBA

Judge – Gaited Mules, Mini Donkeys, Saddle Mules, Jumping Mules
TBA

Total amount offered by State Fair ……………………………… $7,956.00
Specials …………………………………………………………………….(trophies)
Total amount offered in this section ……………………………. $7,956.00

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. All exhibitors may purchase exhibitor passes. Entries must be received by July 13 at 5:00 p.m. No late entries will be accepted.
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. The ages of mules and foals will be reckoned from January 1.
6. Entries in Colt classes must be foaled in the year they are to be shown. All foals will be considered as one year old on the first of January succeeding birth.
7. When on exhibition, each animal must be under bridle or halter, and under control of owner or employee who will wear a number provided by the superintendent of the show.
8. All exhibitors shall present their animals in a reputable manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Violation by an exhibitor will result in the dismissal of the exhibitor from further competition.
9. In ALL halter classes, the showman will be permitted to have ONLY ONE helper.
10. Mini donkey exhibitors, there will be no hazing (assistance of any kind) in game classes.
11. No bareback riding in Mule Game classes. All riding Mules/Donkeys must have tack appropriate for the class entered.

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 Mules & Light Draft Mules

Earliest Arrival: Thursday, August 13, 11:00 a.m., Mule Barn
Must be in Place: Friday, August 14, 12 noon
Release: Sunday, August 16, 7:00 a.m.
Must be out of barn: Sunday, August 16, 5:00 p.m. (If not out of barn by 5:00 p.m. premium money will be forfeited.)

Mini-Donkeys, Gaited Mules, Riding & Jumping Mules & Jacks & Jennets

Earliest Arrival for Gaited Mules, Riding & Jumping: Friday, August 14, 12 noon
Earliest Arrival for Mini-Donkeys, Jacks & Jennets: Saturday, August 15, 12:00 noon, Brick Horse Barn
Release Mini-Donkeys, Gaited Mules, Riding & Jumping, Jack & Jennets: Sunday, August 16, immediately following show.
Must be out of barn: Sunday, August 16, 11:59 p.m. (If not out of barn by 11:59 p.m. premium money will be forfeited.)

Light Draft Mules

56″ and under – In Hand – Friday, August 14
6:00 p.m. – MFA Arena

Class

• 1 Mare 56″ & under, with foal
• 2 Mule Foal
• 3 Horse Mule, 1 & 2 years, 56″ & under
• 4 Horse Mule, 3 years & over, over 48″
• 5 Mare Mule, 1 & 2 years, 56″ & under
• 6 Mare Mule, 3 years & over, over 48″
• 7 Horse Mule, 3 years & over, 48″ & under
• 8 Mare Mule, 3 years & over, 48″ & under
• 11 Pair Mules, any age, 48″ & under
• 12 Pair Mules, any age, over 48″
• 13 4 Mules, any age, owned by exhibitor
  • First place: $32, Second place: $24, Third place: $20, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• Grand Champion
  • $50 & Plaque
• Reserve Grand Champion
  • $30 & Rosette

Award: Plaque

• 14 Showmanship 12 & under
• 15 Showmanship 13-18 years of age
  • Rosettes

Draft Mules In Hand

Friday, August 14 – 7:00 p.m. – Coliseum

Class

• 16 Mare mule colt
• 17 Mare with mare mule colt 50%
• 18 Horse mule colt
• 19 Mare with horse mule colt 50%
• 21 Horse mule, 1 & 2 years old
• 22 Horse mule, 3 years old & over
• 23 Mare mule, 1 year old
• 24 Pair of mules, 1 year old
• 25 Mare mule, 2 years old
• 26 Pair of mules, 2 years old
• 27 Mare mules, 3 years old
• 28 Pair of mules, 3 years old
• 29 Mare mule, 4 – 7 years old
• 30 Mare mule, 7 years old & over
• 31 Pair of mules 4 years old & over
• 33 4 mules, any age, owned by exhibitor
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24, Fourth place: $20, Fifth place: $8
• Champion mare and mule colt 50%
• Champion pair of mules
  • $50, Plaque & Rosette

Open Mule Classes

Saturday, August 15 – 8:00 a.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center

• 34 Yearling Halter, Open
• 35 Mare Mule, 56″ and under, Open
• 36 Horse Mules, 56″ and under, Open
• 37 Mare Mule, over 56″, Open
• 38 Horse Mule, over 56″, Open
• 40 Pee Wee Showmanship (child must be 6 years of age and under). May have helper 16 years of age and older
• 41 Showmanship 12 & under
• 42 Showmanship 13-17
• 43 Showmanship Adult
• 44 Walk/Trot Mule or Donkey, 15 & under
• 45 Open Egg and Spoon
• 46 Open Walk/Trot Mule or Donkey
• 47 Pee Wee Lead Line, rider 6 years of age and under. Helper must be 16 years of age and older
• 48 Pick Up Race
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6
• Grand Champion Halter Mule (First place mules from class 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38 competing.)
  • Plaque & Rosette

Draft Mule, Light Draft Mule Hitches, & Open Mule Pleasure Classes

Saturday, August 15 – 12:30 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center

Class

• 49 Light Draft Mule 56″ & under, Cart Class, Man or Woman Driver (over 16)
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• 50 Light Draft Mule, 56″ & under, Cart Class, Youth Driver (13 -16 years of age)
• 51 Light Draft Mule, 56″ & under, Cart Class, Youth Driver (12 years of age and under)
  • First place: $22, Second place: $18, Third place: $14, Fourth place: $9, Fifth place: $4
• 52 Draft Mule Cart Class
  • First place: $32, Second place: $24, Third place: $20, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• 53 Pleasure Mule or Donkey, 15 and under
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6
• 54 Two Light Draft Mule Hitch, 56″ & under, (Youth Driver, 16 years & under)
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• 55 Two Draft Mule Hitch
• 56 Two Draft Mule Hitch Lady Driver
  • First place: $96, Second place: $72, Third place: $48, Fourth place: $40, Fifth place: $32
• 57 Two Draft Mule Hitch Youth Driver (15 & under)
  • Rosettes
• 58 Two Light Draft Mule Hitch, 48″ & under, Man or Woman Driver (over 16)
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• 59 Four Draft Mule Hitch
  • First place: $160, Second place: $140, Third place: $120, Fourth place: $100, Fifth place: $60
• 60 Men & Ladies Gaited Pleasure Mule, 18 & Over
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6
• 61 Two Light Draft Mule Hitch, over 48″, Man or Woman Driver (over 16)
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• 62 Men & Ladies Western Pleasure Mule, 18 & over
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6
• 63 Four Light Draft Mule Hitch, 56″ & under
  • First place: $80, Second place: $64, Third place: $48, Fourth place: $40, Fifth place: $32
• 64 Walk-Trot Mule, open (same mule/rider combo may not enter a loping class except games
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6
• 65 Draft Mule Unicorn Hitch
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24
• 66 Open Donkey Walk-Trot Jackpot
  • Rosettes
• 67 Light Draft Mule Unicorn, 56″ & under
  • First place: $40, Second place: $32, Third place: $24, Fourth place: $16, Fifth place: $8
• 68 Costume Class, open
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6

Missouri State Fair Grand Champion Draft Mule In Hand

Saturday, August 15 – 6:00 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center

Grand Champion Draft Mule ………………………………………. $400.00
Reserve Grand Champion Draft Mule ………………………….. $160.00

First place mule in classes 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27 must show in the Championship class or forfeit their premium money.

Awards:
Trophies sponsored by: MFA Incorporated, Sedalia, MO
Plaques for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion

Jumping Mule & Mule Game Classes

Saturday, August 15 – 6:30 p.m.
Mathewson Exhibition Center

• 75 Mini Donkey Jumping, 38″ and under
• 76 Jumping Mule, 56″ and under
• 77 Jumping Mule, over 56″
• 78 Mini Donkey Hurdles In-hand, 38″ and under
• 79 Hurdles, 12 years of age and under
• 80 Hurdles, 13 – 17 years of age
• 81 Hurdles, Adults 18 & over
• 82 Mini Donkey Team Driving
• 83 Pole Bending, 12 years of age and under
• 84 Pole Bending, 13-17 years of age
• 85 Pole Bending, Adults 18 & over
• 86 Pee Wee Barrel Racing, rider 6 years of age and under. Must have handler 16 years of age and older. This is a walk only class.
• 87 Barrel Racing, 12 years of age and under
• 88 Barrel Racing, 13-17 years of age
• 89 Barrel Racing, Adults 18 & over
  • First place: $8, Second place: $6
• 90 Open Flag Race
• 91 Open Sack Race
  • Rosettes

Jacks and Jennets (mammoth and standard)

To Be Shown At Halter
Sunday, August 16 – 8:00 a.m.
MFA Arena

Class

• 92 Jennet with Jennet foal
• 93 Jennet foal
• 94 Jennet 1 & 2 years old
• 95 Jennet 3 years & over
• 98 Jennet with Jack foal
• 99 Jack foal
• 100 Jack 1 & 2 years old
• 101 Jack 3 years & over
  • First place: $32, Second place: $24, Third place: $16, Fourth place: $8
• Grand Champion Jennet
• Grand Champion Jack
  • $80, Plaque & Rosette
• Reserve Grand Champion Jennet
• Reserve Grand Champion Jack
  • $50 & Rosette

Miniature Donkeys

Sunday, August 16 – Immediately following Jacks & Jennets
MFA Arena

Class

• 104 Open Donkey Walk-Trot Trail Jackpot
  • Rosettes
• 105 Mini-Donkey, Open Costume
  • First place: $36, Second place: $28, Third place: $20, Fourth place: $12, Fifth place: $8
• 106 Jennet 2 years & under
• 107 Jennet 3 years & over
• 108 Geldings all ages
• 109 Jacks 2 years & under
• 110 Jacks 3 years & over
  • First place: $32, Second place: $24, Third place: $16, Fourth place: $8
• Grand Champion Donkey
  • $50, Plaque & Rosette
• Reserve Grand Champion Donkey
  • $30, Plaque & Rosette
• 113 Donkey Color Class, any age (75% color & 25% conformation)
• 114 Trail Class, over 16
• 115 Youth Trail Class, 16 & under
• 116 Pole Bending Driving
• 117 Big T Driving
• 118 Mini-Donkey Stake Race
• 119 Single Mini-Donkey Driving, cart or wagon
• 120 Mini-Donkey Obstacle Driving
  • First place: $24, Second place: $16, Third place: $12, Fourth place: $8, Fifth place: $4