RULES for Classes - 2008 (Miniature Horse Show - Meaford & St Vincent Fair): Section 5

The following are a list of rules that will serve as a guideline for each class for the show day.
Please note the Judge's decision is final.

Section 5, Class #1 Miniature Costume Class (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses and their handlers
- Judged on originality of the costume and on the presentation
- Will be shown at a walk both ways of the ring and lined up in the middle for final judging
- Costumes must be considered safe
- There will be a short time break to allow for Miniature Horse exhibitors to have time to change out of their costumes and get ready for the next Miniature Horse Show class.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #2 Miniature Foal of 2008, should be on deck to go in the Small Ring.

Section 5, Class #2 Miniature Foal (born 2008) (Small Ring)
- Open to Miniature Horses fillies, colts or geldings born this year 2008
- Foals may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged on conformation *

*When judging line classes such as the Foal, Mare, Stallion or Gelding classes, they are judged on the conformation of the horse (this means the overall look of the horse). The Standard of Perfection of a Miniature Horse is one in General of "a small, sound, well-balanced horse which gives the impression of strength, agility and alertness. The disposition should be eager and friendly, not skittish." In size, the Miniature Horse must measure no more than 38" at the withers. Since the breed objective is the smallest possible perfect horse, preference in judging shall be given to the smallest, all other factors being equal. Priority in judging shall be in this order: 1. Soundness; 2. Balance, and conformity to the standard of perfection and 3. Size." (Quoted from the 2005 AMHR Rule book)

- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #3 Miniature Mare, should be on deck to go in the small ring

***********Exhibitors finished showing are asked to please return the numbers to the Announcer's wagon. Numbers not returned will have a $5 penalty retained by the Fairboard when paying out your prize money. **************

Section 5, Class #3 Miniature Mare (Small Ring)
- Open to all ages of Miniature Horses mares with the exception of 2008 fillies
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged on conformation (as mentioned earlier)
- exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #4 Miniature Stallion, should be on deck to go in the small ring

Section 5, Class #4 Miniature Stallion (Small Ring)
- Open to all ages of Miniature Horses stallions, with the exception of 2008 colts
- horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged on conformation (as mentioned earlier)
- exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #5 Miniature Gelding, should be on deck to go in the small ring

Section 5, Class #5 Miniature Gelding (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses geldings with the exception of 2008 geldings
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged on conformation (as mentioned earlier)
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #6 Miniature Novice YOUTH Showmanship, should be on deck to go in the Small Ring.

Section 5, Class #6 Miniature Novice YOUTH Showmanship (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horse exhibitors 17 years of age and under as of Fair day who have never won a 1st place ribbon in a Showmanship class
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged only on the Handler. The horse is merely a prop to show the ability of the handler
- Judged on the appearance of the Exhibitor and how they perform the set showmanship pattern
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #7 Miniature Novice ADULT Showmanship, should be on deck to go in the Small Ring.

Section 5, Class #7 Miniature Novice ADULT Showmanship (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horse exhibitors 18 years of age & over as of Fair day who have never won a 1st place ribbon in a Showmanship class
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged only on the Handler. The horse is merely a prop to show the ability of the handler
- Judged on the appearance of the Exhibitor and how they perform the set showmanship pattern
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #8 Miniature Solid Colour, should be on deck to go in the Small Ring.

Section 5, Class #8 Miniature Solid Colour (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses who are not in Multi colour class
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged 100% on colour, judges preference
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #9 Miniature Multi-Colour, should be on deck to go in the Small Ring.

Section 5, Class #9 Miniature Multi-Colour (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses; Pintos & Appaloosas, not in Solid Colour Class
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Judged 100% on colour, judges preference
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #10 Miniature Ball & Pylon, should be on deck to go in the Small Ring.

Section 5, Class #10 Miniature Ball & Pylon (Small Ring)
- Pylons supplied by Hydro One
- Open to all ages of Miniature Horses
- Horses may be shown clipped or in full coat
- Timed event
- Handlers must run with their horses to first pylon, pick up the ball, run to the second pylon and place ball on it, run back through the finish line
- exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #11 Miniature Barrels, should be on deck to go in the small ring

Section 5, Class #11 Miniature Barrels (Timed) (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses at least 1 year old
- Timed event; time penalties will be added to any faults occurred in the course.
- Handlers must run their horses through a clover shaped pattern around 3 barrels and run back through the finish line.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #12 Miniature Obstacle in Halter, should be on deck to go in the small ring.

Section 5, Class #12 Miniature Obstacle in Halter (Timed) (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses at least 1 year old
- Timed event; time penalties will be added to any faults occurred in the course.
- Judged on the manner of horse's performance through the correctly completed course.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #13 Miniature Jumper, should be on deck to go in the small ring.

***********Exhibitors finished showing are asked to please return the numbers to the Announcer's wagon. Numbers not returned will have a $5 penalty retained by the Fairboard when paying out your prize money. **************

Section 5, Class #13 Miniature Jumper (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses of jumping age (3yrs of age & older)
- The person showing the horse may NOT jump the jumps with the horse
- Judged on time and accurate completion of the course; time penalties will be added to any faults occurred in the course. Horses will be faulted for any knockdowns or refusals of fences.
- Will include a timed Jump off for those who have a clear first round.
- Any unsound horse will be eliminated.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, SHOW SPECIAL
- Miniature Puissance Class, should be on deck to go in the small ring.

Section 5, SHOW SPECIAL Miniature "Puissance" Class (Small Ring)
- "Puissance" is a word meaning "powerful", or having the power to do something. In this class, power will be in the height in which the horse can jump.
- One single jump is raised each round until, by method of elimination, there is one winner; maximum 3 jump offs. Entry fee of $5 per entry is collected at beginning of class; winner takes all of prize money collected and will be awarded the money at the end of the class.
- In the event of a tie after the 3rd round, prize money is shared equally.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #14 Miniature Open Driving
- Reinsmanship class, should be on deck to go in the small ring. There will be a short break to allow the exhibitors to harness their horses for the next driving classes.

Section 5, Class #14 Miniature Open Driving - Reinsmanship (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses of driving age (3yrs and over)
- Judged on the Driver's performance, ability to handle the horse, overall appearance and impression of the horse and driving vehicle.
- Driver's may be asked by the judge to perform a short individual pattern in order to assess their driving skills
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #15 Miniature Open Pleasure Driving
- Working, should be on deck to go in the small ring

Section 5, Class #15 Miniature Open Pleasure Driving - Working (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses of driving age (3yrs and over)
- Judged on performance, manners and way of going, overall appearance and impression of the horse and driving vehicle.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #16 Miniature Youth Pleasure Driving, should be on deck to go in the small ring.

Section 5, Class #16 Miniature Youth Pleasure Driving (Small Ring)
- Open to all Youth drivers 17 years and under as of Fair day
- For safety reasons, a Senior Driver may ride in the vehicle with the Youth driver (however the Youth driver shall be in full control of the horse without assistance. The Senior Driver must not assist the Youth driver in any way other than in an emergency).
- Open to all Miniature Horses of driving age (3yrs and over)
- Judged on performance, manners and way of going, overall appearance and impression of the horse and driving vehicle.
- Exhibitors showing in Section 5, Class #17 Miniature Obstacle Driving, should be on deck to go in the small ring. Courses will be posted prior to class so all exhibitors can preview the course. Course posting location will be announced.

Section 5, Class #17 Miniature Obstacle Driving (Small Ring)
- Open to all Miniature Horses of driving age (3yrs and over)
- Judged on accurate completion of the course; penalties will be added to any errors in the course.

***********Exhibitors finished showing are asked to please return the numbers to the Announcer's wagon. Numbers not returned will have a $5 penalty retained by the Fairboard when paying out your prize money. **************