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RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All exhibitors are subject to the general rules and regula-
tions and the livestock rules in addition to the particular
rules listed here.
2. All Horses and Mules, six months or older, must have proof
of negative Coggins test within 12 months of the show date.
Original copy must be presented at check in the day of the
show. See new health regulations for horses in general rules.
Coggins # is needed on each entry form for each horse.
3. Attach a photographic copy of Coggins test paper for each
horse with entry form. If Coggins papers are not included
with entry form or brought on Show day, animals will not
be accepted for the Show. Original Coggins papers must
be brought on Show day.
4. Neither The Maryland Draft Horse and Mule Association
OPEN CLASS Inc., its members, officers nor the Montgomery County
Agricultural Fair Center will be responsible for accidents,
DRAFT HORSE & MULE damage, injury or illness to the horses, owners, riders, drivers,
employees, attendants, spectators or any other person or
property in connection with the Draft Horse and Mule Show.
Department G 5. Animals not in show condition or showing any lameness
will be disqualified. All vehicles and harness must be in
usable condition.
6. Youth 19 and under may waive their youth status, and will be
SUPERINTENDENTS considered as an adult for all classes and may not exhibit in
• Brenda Sands, 410- 808-2299, bsands1169@hotmail.com any youth classes. Also they will not be considered a youth
• Danny Mast, 240-298-2058, carriageservice@verizon.net in the MDHMA point system. Any youth waiving their right
must clearly state this on his or her entry form.
SHOW TIMES 7. Youth may show in open halter classes. Youth may not
show stallions.
Sunday, Aug. 12 8. Youth Showmanship classes: Judged 70% showmanship,
• 8:30am: Draft Horse and Mule 30% condition and grooming of the animal. Premiums:

Trophy and Six ribbons.
JUDGE 9. All Youth 8-19 must be accompanied by an experienced
• TBD adult in any driving classes.
10. Dress code for all Draft Horse and Mule halter classes: Dress
ANNOUNCER slacks, shirt and/or blouse (must have a raised collar), tie
• Bob Shirley and hat optional and appropriate. Heeled footwear is
required. NO blue jeans, baseball caps or T-shirts allowed.
Appropriateness of attire could be up to the show com-
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 20, 2018 for ALL SHOWS mittee with the judge’s final decision.
Use Open Livestock Entry Form at mcagfair.com 11. Dress code for Cart & Hitch Classes: Gentlemen to wear dress
For Online Entry visit mcagfair.com slacks, coat and tie, hat and proper shoes are mandatory.
No denim jeans. Ladies to wear dress slacks or long skirt
After Midnight on July 20, Open Draft Horse & Mule entries will be and blouse. Dress pantsuits are permitted. NO blue jeans,
accepted online only with a $50.00 late fee per exhibitor until midnight baseballs caps, or T-shirts allowed.
on August 1st. No entries will be accepted after August 1st. 12. Show is RAIN OR SHINE.
13. Draft Horse & Mule judges will judge ALL Draft Horse and
ENTRY FEE Mule classes. All judges’ decisions are final.
Draft Horse and Mule: 14. Show committee reserves the right to combine or split classes
• $10 per head as number of entries warrant. Classes are listed in the tenta-
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE tive order they will be run—may be changed as needed.
15. All Draft Horse Halter classes: Open to registered Draft and
DRAFT HORSE & MULE SHOW Drum Horses Only.
CLASSES 16. All Stallion classes are for registered Draft Stallions only.
• Belgian, Percheron, Clydesdale, Suffolk and Shire Horses, Stallions over one year of age may not be shown by any
Mules, Drum and Spotted Drafts. youth in halter, driving, or under saddle classes. All Stallions
must be under control at all times.