Last updated 4/14/09

1. Proof of negative coggins must be available. Please Note! Current State Law requires a negative Coggins within the last year. This applies to ALL horses, including those from states other than Massachusetts.
2. No charge for Class 1, Fit and Show.  Station Judging, Danish Ribbons.
3. Must have valid 4-H Card to receive discount.  Must do fit and show.
4. Chaps allowed in all stock seat classes except the 4-H Equitation.
5. Any abusive behavior towards any animal will result in dismissal from the grounds.
6. ASTM_SEI hard hats required for all riders under 19 years of age whenever mounted.  Western and Saddle seat riders will not be penalized for wearing a safety helmet.  Flat saddles required for jumping classes.  Shoes or boots with heels must be worn by all riders.  No riding on grounds with halter or lead.
7. The show reserves the right to cancel, divide or combine classes.
8. Trophy and six ribbons will be awarded in each class unless otherwise noted.
9. Horses prone to kicking must wear a red ribbon on their tail.  Unruly horses may be asked to leave.
10. Same horse and rider combination for high point/day end awards.  Must ride in at least two classes in division to get day end award.  In the event of tie for day end the show committee has picked a class in the division with the results in that class breaking the tie.  In the 4-H division the Fit and Show scores will break the tie.
11. All Dogs must be on a leash at all times
12. Ponies are 14.2 hands and under.
13. Horses are entered at own risk.  The Wachusett Wild Winnies, The Program Council, Gold Nugget Gallopers, 4-H Fair Committee and the Worcester County 4-H Center, Inc. are not responsible for any damage to horse, rider or other properties at the show.
14. Due to time delays suffered last year, Classes will not be held for conflicts for more than 2 or 3 minutes.
15. Refunds only when due to bona fide injury to horse or rider.
16. $25. fee for returned checks.
17. Junior:  a rider under 14 as of first of the year.

• Senior:  a rider 14-17 years as of the first of the year
  
• Adult:  a rider 18 and over as of the first of the year.
  
• Short Stirrup:  for riders 12 and under who have not jumped over 2’ at a show.
  
• Medium/Long Stirrup: riders over 12 not having jumped over 2” at a show.
  
• Lead Line:  for riders 7 and under.
  
• Walk Trot 11+U:  for riders 11 and under who have not shown at the canter.
  
• Walk Trot 12+O: riders 12+O in 1st or 2nd year of showing who have not shown at canter.
  
• Walk trot riders may not enter any class calling for a canter.

DAY END HIGH POINT DIVISIONS

• Hi-Point based upon the following point schedule.  1st-10, 2nd-6, 3rd-4, 4th-2, 5th-1, 6th-1/2
• No riding on soccer field.
• Stallions may be shown only by exhibitors 19 or older.