LIGHT HORSES

LIGHT HORSE SHOW INFORMATION

Committee: Chairman- Laura O'Reilley; Jim Kelly, Ed Robinson, Linda McGowan, Brynn O'Reilley, Justin Marion, Annie Nault, David Weir, Lisa McGowan

Judge: Devon Morrow

Entries can be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/metcalfefair. Post entries will be accepted at Fair office after online cut-off date.

  • Entries can be made online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/metcalfefair, or by delivering to the Fair Office at 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0. All entries must be received by the Secretary on or before Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. Gate admission wristbands will be mailed for all entries received by September 24th. If entries received after that date, gate admission applies.
  • A 15% administrative fee will be deducted from any prize money amounting to $15.00 or more. Late/Post entries will be charged $3.00 per entry.
  • For acceptance to show, all entry forms must be filled out completely and signed by the exhibitor.
  • No telephone entries will be accepted.

Rules and Regulations

  • Each exhibitor is subject to and should be familiar with the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society.
  • Exhibitors showing livestock at the Metcalfe Agricultural Society Fall Fair must show proof of liability insurance of minimum $2,000,000.00 on entry form, including the name of owner or company, amount of insurance and expiry date.
  • Judging to commence at 10:30 a.m. sharp on Saturday. Classes to be judged in order in which they appear in the prize list. Please notify the announcer should a hold on the gate be required.
  • Joint ownership permitted in all Light Horse Classes.
  • Stake Classes - to be eligible for entry in a Stake Class at this show, the animals must have been entered, shown and judged in at least one other class in the respective Division. Certain Stake Classes have specific requirements as to what classes qualify the animal for the Stake. See class descriptions for specifics.
  • Stallions are not eligible in any children’s class.
  • Membership fee of $10.00, unless retained from last year's prize money, must accompany entry forms.
  • All exhibitors and attendants must be neatly and appropriately attired upon entering the ring.
  • Horses/ponies shown in their respective division are not eligible for any other division unless otherwise stated.
  • No exhibitor will be allowed more than two (2) entries per class.
  • ** FOR SAFETY REASONS - WARM-UP RING to be used by only ONE CLASS AT A TIME – especially give room for road horses.
  • Ribbons will be given out for 1st to 3rd placing

Special Notice - Any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judges while in the discharge of their duties, who shall at any time, on the premises of the Society use any contemptuous or abusive language to any judge in consequence of any award made by him, shall forfeit his right to any premium to which they might otherwise be entitled, and may be excluded from exhibiting for one year thereafter. Judges are requested to immediately report any breach of this rule.

Metcalfe Fair Light Horse Show

Thank You to our Sponsors

Joan Craig, in memory of Doug Craig

The Goth Family, in memory of Lloyd & Joyce Goth
Joyce Dooley, in memory of Harold, Evelyn & Alvin Cowan

The Woods Family, in memory of William Woods, Past President

Metcalfe Pharmacare Inc.Miller's Farm & Market & Garden Centre
Carson Hill and FamilyThe Kingsbury Family, in memory of Ken Kingsbury
Emerson and Kay StanleyMeredith Brophy, in memory of Lorraine Gilbert
Christy Stewart, in memory of Doug and Helen StewartShroomfest
The Velthuis Family, in memory of Bert and Ann VelthuisCrete Ryan Construction
Brian & Betty McGowanKevin & Laura O'Reilley
Canadian Hackney SocietyMr. & Mrs. Harold Wallace
S.A. Hicks Insurance Brokers Ltd.Allan Johnston Repairs & Service
Robertson Amusements Ltd.Don Deugo Small Engine Repair
Nancy & Dave Nicholson & Family
Jim Kelly and Family, in memory of Cecil and Pat Kelly
Wallace Service Centre
Rideau Auctions Inc.
Ottawa Valley Miniature Horse AssociationHarold R. McNeely
Vic and Linda Farr
Tammy & Bill Quinn

Barbara Downer, in memory of her mother Ida Craig

Dr. Robert Rowan
Mickie MoirQuinn Landscaping Ltd.
Jamie Shantz


CLASS A - ROADSTER DIVISION
Horses shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division except unless otherwise stated.

A16.

Open Road Horse to Bike. Drivers to wear stable colours. Judged on pace, action, quality and manners. Prizes: 1st: $90, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $34, others: $20

A70.

Eastern Ontario Open Road Horse to Bike Championship. Entries must have shown in Class 16.. Prizes: 1st: $160, 2nd: $120, 3rd: $100, 4th: $70, 5th: $50, others: $15

CLASS B - SPECIALS
Open to all breeds and types of light horses. (No ponies permitted, except Classes 40, 52 & 61)
Cross entries are permitted unless otherwise indicated

Prizes: 1st: $90, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $34, others: $20 - Unless otherwise noted

B13.

Open English Pleasure or Hunter Pleasure Horse. At a walk, normal trot, strong trot, and canter. To be judged on manners, performance, quality and conformation.

B23.

Open Western Pleasure Horse. To be shown on a light rein at a walk, jog-trot, and lope. To be judged on manners, performance, substance and conformation.

B40.

Lead Line Class (Children Aged 3-9) Open to children 3-9 years of age. Child may ride animal under appropriate tack or drive animal in a suitable vehicle. Handler and exhibitor must be properly attired. Exhibitor must be able to sit in the saddle/vehicle and hold the reins without handler's help. Animal will only be asked to walk. Any animal not under complete control will be excused immediately from the ring. Children who show in this class are not eligible to compete in any other class. Horse or pony may cross-enter from any Division. Each exhibitor to receive $5.00 and ribbon. Prize: $0

B52.

Open Costume Class. (not a lead class). Horses or ponies. To be shown at the walk only. Judged on creativity and originality. No native costumes allowed.. Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $35, 3rd: $30, 4th: $20, 5th: $17, others: $10

B53.

Open Parade Horse. To be shown under Western or Mexican attire to be judged at parade gaits.

B59.

Open Equitation. Open to all horses under Hunter, English or Western tack/attire. To be judged on rider's seat, manners of mount and neatness of turnout. Riders to be judged at walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. Simple pattern may be required.

B61.

Open Pleasure Driving Horse or Pony. To be shown to a 2 wheel cart at a walk, trot, and extended trot. Judged on manners, quality and performance.

CLASS C - HACKNEY PONY DIVISION
Ponies shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division unless otherwise stated.

C15.

Open Single Hackney Pony 14.2 hands and under. Judged on performance, quality and manners. Prizes: 1st: $90, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $34, others: $20

C50.

Single Hackney Pony Stake. Prizes: 1st: $160, 2nd: $130, 3rd: $110, 4th: $90, 5th: $70, others: $30

CLASS D – FINE HARNESS SHOW PONY DIVISION
50 inches and under
Ponies shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division unless otherwise stated.

D17.

Open Single Fine Harness Show Pony. Judged on performance, quality, and manners. Prizes: 1st: $90, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $34, others: $20

D47.

Single Fine Harness Show Pony Stake. Prizes: 1st: $160, 2nd: $130, 3rd: $110, 4th: $90, 5th: $70, others: $30

CLASS E – CHILDREN’S PONY DIVISION
Ponies shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division unless otherwise stated.

Prizes: 1st: $60.00, 2nd: $45.00, 3rd: $30.00, 4th: $20.15, others: $10.00

E14.

Open Child's Saddle Pony

E39.

Open Child's Western Parade Pony

CLASS G - MINIATURE HORSE DIVISION
Miniature horses cannot exceed 38" in height

Dress Code - proper dress code required in all classes.

Horses shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division except B-40 (Lead Line). Drivers must be 18 years of age or older, unless otherwise noted.

Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $40, 4th: $30, 5th: $20, others: $10 - Unless otherwise noted

G12.

Single Hitch Ladies' Cart. Driven to a 2-wheeled cart. Judged on performance, quality and manners. Entrants must be 18 years or over.

G22.

Child's Driving. Shown by a youth 11 years of age & under to a 2-wheeled vehicle at a walk and trot. Judged on performance, quality and manners. Medal will be awarded to 1st place entry. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $20, 4th: $20, 5th: $20, others: $15

G27.

Miniature Horse Team. Shown to a suitable vehicle

G32.

Youth Driving. Driven to a 2-wheeled cart. Shown by a youth 12 to 17 years of age to a 2-wheeled vehicle at a walk, collected trot and a working trot. Judged on performance, quality and manners. Medal will be awarded to 1st place entry. Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $20, 4th: $20, 5th: $20, others: $15

G46.

Four Horse Hitch. Shown to a suitable vehicle.

G49.

Single Horse Stake - Men's. Entries must have shown in Class G-61 or G-62 Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $65, 4th: $55, 5th: $45, others: $15

G56.

Miniature Roadster Horse. To be shown to a 2-wheeled bike with stirrups, no basket. Driver must wear stable colours. Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $40, 4th: $30, 5th: $20, others: $15

G58.

Four Horse Hitch Stake. Entries must have shown in Class G-46 Prizes: 1st: $125, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $55, 5th: $35, others: $15

G61.

Single Hitch Men's Cart Class. Driven to a 2-wheeled cart. Judged 60% on horse; 40% on driver and tack.

G63.

Miniature Team Hitch Stake. Entries must have shown in Class G-27 Prizes: 1st: $125, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $55, 5th: $35, others: $15

G64.

Single Horse Stake - Ladies'. Entries must have shown in Class G-12 or G-62 Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $65, 4th: $55, 5th: $45, others: $15

CLASS H - ROADSTER PONY DIVISION
52 inches and under
Ponies shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division unless otherwise stated.

H19.

Open Single Roadster Pony. Drivers to wear stable colours. Judged on performance, speed, quality and manners. Prizes: 1st: $90, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $34, others: $20

H48.

Single Roadster Pony Stake. Prizes: 1st: $160, 2nd: $130, 3rd: $110, 4th: $90, 5th: $70, others: $30

CLASS J - HACKNEY PLEASURE PONY DIVISION
Ponies shown in this Division are not eligible in any other Division unless otherwise stated.

J21.

Open Hackney Pleasure Pony. Ponies must have a long or short natural tail and unbraided mane and must be shown to a suitable vehicle. Ponies must stand quietly and back readily. Judged on manners, quality and performance. Prizes: 1st: $90, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, 4th: $40, 5th: $34, others: $20

J36.

Hackney Pleasure Pony Stake. Prizes: 1st: $160, 2nd: $130, 3rd: $110, 4th: $90, 5th: $70, others: $30

CLASS L - CANADIAN HACKNEY SOCIETY JUNIOR EXHIBITOR DIVISION

The following two classes are open to Juniors under the age of 18 as of January 1st, 2024. Exhibitors or members of their immediate family must be a member of the Canadian Hackney Society. Cross entries are permitted.

Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $12, 3rd: $10, others: $5

L11.

Canadian Hackney Society Junior Exhibitor Showmanship. To be judged on the junior exhibitor's ability to show a registered hackney horse or pony, mare or gelding on the line.

L30.

Canadian Hackney Junior Exhibitor Driving Competition. To be shown to a 4-wheeled vehicle and judged on manners, quality and performance, and suitability of animal 50%, driver's ability 50%.

SATURDAY LIGHT HORSE SHOW
October 5th - 10:00 a.m.

D17 - Open Single Fine Harness Show Pony
G12 - Single Hitch Ladies' Cart
B53 - Open Parade Horse
A16 - Open Road Horse to Bike
L11 - Canadian Hackney Society Junior Exhibitor Showmanship
B23 - Open Western Pleasure Horse
G61 - Single Hitch Men's Cart Class
H19 - Open Single Roadster Pony
B52 - Open Costume Class (not a lead class)
E14 - Open Child's Saddle Pony
G22 - Child's Driving - Shown by youth 11 years of age and under
J21 - Open Hackney Pleasure Pony
B61 - Open Pleasure Driving Horse or Pony
G32 - Youth Driving - Shown by a youth 12 to 17 years of age
E39 - Open Child's Western Parade Pony
G56 - Miniature Road Horse
C15 - Open Single Hackey Pony
B40 - Lead Line Class
G27 - Miniature Horse Team
B13 - Open English Pleasure or Hunter Pleasure Horse
L30 - Canadian Hackney Jr. Driving Competition
B59 - Open Equitation
G46 - Miniature Four Horse Hitch

    The afternoon classes will resume in the ring in front of the grandstand following the Heavy Horse 6-Horse Hitch. The afternoon class list is as follows with Heavy Horse Classes dispersed in between.

    G58 - Four Horse Hitch Stake
    C50 - Single Hackney Pony Stake

    All Breed Draft Ontario Four Horse Hitch Classic Series

    A70 - Eastern Ontario Open Road Horse to Bike Championship
    G63 - Miniature Team Hitch Stake

    All Breed Draft Unicorn Hitch

    H48 - Single Roadster Pony Stake
    G49 - Single Horse Stake - Men to Drive

    All Breed Draft Team

    J36 - Hackney Pleasure Pony Stake
    G64 - Single Horse Stake - Lady to Drive

    All Breed Draft Team - Ladies to Drive

    D47 - Single Fine Harness Show Pony Stake

    All Breed North American Youth Classic Cart Series

    All Breed Draft Cart