Russell Fair

Friday, August 18, 2023, 10:00am

Entry cut-off will be Tuesday, August 15th at 11:59pm. No further entries will be accepted the day of the show.  No exceptions!

All riders must sign the Acknowledgement of Risk and Release of Liability online before the day of the show. If the agreement is not signed, you cannot ride. Agreements for riders ages 18 years and under must be signed by a parent or guardian. All entries must include $2,000,000.00 proof of liability insurance.

Please sign the form here: Form

ENTRY FEES

Open (any age): $8 / class 

Senior (19 yrs and older in current year): $8 / class 

Youth (14-18 yrs in current year): $4 / class 

PeeWee/Leadline (13 yrs in current year): No Charge

* To speed up the event and to accommodate as many riders as possible, the following will apply for the Russell Fair:

• START TIME: 10:00 a.m.
• There will be a ring drag after every 10 horses.
• Before the end of each drag the next 10 horses to run should be in attendance at the start of the ring. At all times the next two horses to run will be at the gate or in one of the pens at the start of the arena. If you are not ready to make your run immediately after the horse ahead completes their run you will be disqualified.
• A barrel, pole or marker knock down will result in a no-time (N/T). In the event of a knock down you will be alerted by a whistle from the ring judge and you will be expected to stop your run and exit the ring directly. A five (5) second penalty will be assessed if the helmet or hat is not on the exhibitor for the entire time in the ring.
• Riders can only show a maximum of two (2) horses per class. Horses may only be entered once per event per class (Leadline excluded).

RULES

1. General rules and regulations of the Russell Agricultural Society and the Shilo Riding Club apply.
2. Proper Western attire consisting of a Western shirt with a collar (sleeveless shirts are not permitted), long pants, Western hat or helmet and Western boots with a minimum ½” tall heel are required for competition. Shirts must be buttoned while in the ring.
3. Helmets are mandatory for Leadline, Peewee, and Youth riders and strongly encouraged for Senior.
4. All riders must sign a hold harmless agreement. Agreements for riders ages 18 years and under must be signed by a parent or guardian.
5. All entries must include $2,000,000 proof of liability insurance.
6. Although negative Coggins Test results are not required, it is strongly recommended that exhibitors have all horses fully vaccinated and Coggins tested for their protection and for that of others exhibitors.
7. Individual entries will be accepted until Tuesday, AUGUST 15th at 11:59 p.m.
8. A class will not be run if there are less than three (3) entries.
9. Interference or complaints to the judge will not be tolerated. Sportsmanlike conduct is always required.
10. Riders can only show a maximum of two (2) horses per class. Horses may only be entered once per event per class (Leadline excluded).
11. Time faults & penalties: Barrel, Pole and or Marker Knockdown: no time (N/T). A five (5) second penalty will be assessed if the helmet or hat is not on exhibitor for the entire time in the ring.
12. Warm up will take place prior to the start of the Leadline class. Leadline will start at 10:00 am.
13. If the parent/coach needs to be in the ring with the rider, he or she is required to be Leadline class. Leadline classes will be run on a shortened course.
14. If you enter early and need to make changes, please do so via Facebook messenger. If you simply make another entry, the meaning or the message may not be understood.
15. Entry forms and contact information can be found on the Shilo Riding Club website at http://shiloridingclub.ca.
16. Gate Admission must be paid to enter grounds. Trailers must enter at the North Gate.

PRIZES

Open/Senior (1D) - $50, $40, $30, $20, $10

Senior Classes (2D) 
D1: $45, $35, $25 
D2: $20, $15, $10

Youth Classes (1D) - $25, $20, $15, $10, $5

Youth Classes (2D)
D1: $22.50, $17.50, $12.50
D2: $10.50, $7, $5

PeeWee Classes - $10, $6, $4, $3, $2

Leadline - Ribbon

Peewee High Point - Plaque

Youth & Senior High Point - Belt Buckles

NOTES: No points will be awarded for team events. Points will only be awarded in PeeWee, Youth and Senior classes for Barrels, Dash, Keyhole, Flag and Pole Bending.

CLASSES

1. PeeWee and Leadline: Barrels, Dash, Keyhole
2. Youth and Senior: Barrels (2D), Dash, Keyhole (2D), Flag, Pole Bending
3. Open: Relay, Pick-up

 

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