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2018 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide
2018 Saginaw County Fair
July 31st through August 4th
Pay One Price Tuesday July 31st
4H Dog Agility Show
Admission • Rides • Grandstands • Parking
Just $10 Wednesday August 1st
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday UMS Demolition Derby
$15 - Friday and Saturday Thursday August 2nd
Outlaw Motocross
Big Rock Amusements Midway
Friday August 3rd
Fabulous Food
Gas Guzzy Thrill Show
Animal Oasis Exotic animals
Saturday August 4th
Lost Nations Rodeo
989.845.2143 • SaginawCountyFair.org
The One Hundred and fifth
Saginaw County Fair
Michigan Farm Products Show
An Educational, Agricultural and Commercial Exposition
July 31st — August 4th, 2018
Tuesday through Saturday
Conducted under the auspices and direction of
the board of directors of
The Saginaw County Agricultural Society
11350 W. Peet Rd
Chesaning, Michigan 48616
(989) 845-2143
Fax (989) 845-2682
Website: www.saginawcountyfair.org
Officers
President: Ed Bruckman
1st Vice President: Eric Frahm
2nd Vice President: Patti Copes
Treasurer: Lana Robinette
Secretary: Sara Engelhardt
Directors
Letitia Birchmeier Richard Borm Howard Ebenhoeh
Donna Felton Jim Gengler David LeCureux
Valerie Newton Keith Valentine
The Saginaw County Agricultural Society unites the greater
community in a family-friendly setting to create lifelong memories.
Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide: Volume 105, Issue 1
Proudly brought to you by the Saginaw County Agricultural Society
©2018 Saginaw County Agricultural Society
Saginaw County Agricultural Society
Saginaw County Fair
Premium Guide Index
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How-to Guide for Entering at the Saginaw County Fair
Welcome! Please know that we would love to have you be an exhibitor at the Fair. We know it can be a bit over-
whelming, but we are here to help.
• Anyone can exhibit at the Fair. You do not have to be a Saginaw County resident or a 4-H member. You do
need to be at least 5 years old. (note some youth Livestock classes require residency, see the youth livestock
rules)
• The first step is finding what classes you want to enter and filling out the entry form.
• The Premium Guide lists all of the classes that you can enter. It is divided into youth and open departments.
Adults must only enter in open departments. Youth 5-19 may enter in the youth departments but can also pay
the full open fee and enter in both youth and open departments. Each department is then divided into divisions
and then classes. Read the rules for each department and division carefully. Some divisions have age require-
ments or a limit on the number of entries. It is your responsibility to know and follow the rules.
• Read class descriptions carefully. Not following the guidelines can result in disqualification.
• Submit your entries online or in person by the deadline.
• Livestock entries and fees are due June 15. (all animal entries including horses and dogs)
• Still exhibit entries and fees are due July 1. (artwork, crafts, plants and food items)
• Late entries may be accepted within 15 days of the original deadline.
• You will then have to bring your entries to the fairgrounds the weekend before Fair begins. Still exhibits are
brought in on the Saturday before between 10am and 6pm. You will drop off your exhibits at each department
and you will receive a claim ticket you will need to pick up your entry on the Sunday following the fair. Livestock
is brought in on the Monday before fair. See each department for their schedule.
• Still exhibits will be judged on Sunday and Monday before fair. Livestock schedules are in the premium guide.
• After you drop off your exhibit you may pick up your exhibitor wristband and any other passes you have pur-
chased. This allows you entry to the fair all week but does not cover rides. You may add rides for $8 a day.
• All exhibits must be picked up on the Sunday following the fair.
If you have questions, please contact the Fair office or the department superintendent by phone or email.
NEW FOR 2018
Online entries will be accepted!
Check saginawcountyfair.org for more information!
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FAIR RULES AND POLICIES
SECTION 1—GENERAL 3. Incorrect or incomplete applications will be rejected if the
admission department is unable to contact and or find the
1. The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right missing information in previous files. However, this does not
to interpret these rules and regulations and to arbitrarily relieve the exhibit or from the responsibility of submitting a
settle and determine all matters questions and differences properly completed application form.
in regard thereto. 4. Exhibitors will receive their entry tags and any exhibitor’s
2. Disregard of any rule by an exhibitor or concessionaire for- tickets due them at the fairgrounds office at the time of
feits all premiums, fees, rights and privileges without re- placing their exhibits within the designated departments.
course. Tickets and tags will not be issued until all fees are paid.
3. The Board of Directors will use diligence to insure the safety Exhibit stubs must be brought to the fairgrounds office as
of livestock and articles entered for exhibition or display proof that you have exhibits on display. Failure to bring in
after their arrival on the grounds, but under no circumstanc- exhibits will subject you to forfeiture of admission tickets
es will it be responsible for loss, injury or damage by theft, and no refunds will be made of previously paid fees.
fire, lightning, wind or other circumstance not under its con- 5. Closing dates for entries and release of exhibits in the vari-
trol, to such livestock, article on exhibition or display, and ous departments are listed under rules for the department.
the Agricultural Society and its Board of Directors shall not The Board of Directors will not be responsible for unclaimed
be held or assume liability for such loss or damage. exhibits.
4. Exhibitors must place all exhibits under the direction of the 6. Deadline for all animal entry applications is June 15th. All
Board of Directors or their Superintendents in charge of the other entries are due July 1st. Entries postmarked by dead-
department where the exhibit shall be shown. line will be accepted. There is also a drop box available in
5. Any promiscuous advertising is strictly prohibited. the fairgrounds ticket booth. Entries received after that date
Commercial Exhibitors may advertise and distribute from and time will be accepted if there is space available and will
their place of exhibit only. The distribution of advertising be charged a late fee of $15.00. Late entries must be ap-
proved by Superintendent. No entries will be accepted more
Rules and Policies
matter that conflicts in any manner with a space sold by the
Board of Directors is prohibited. than 15 days after original deadline. Entry applications can
6. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will any exhibitor or vendor be brought in to the fair office at 11350 W. Peet Road or
use any designation, photo, logo or wording in their adver- mailed in to the Saginaw County Fair, P.O. Box 449,
tising material or exhibit which may falsely lead one to be- Chesaning, Michigan 48616. In the event that available
lieve that their exhibit, product or projects are sponsored, space has been filled, entries may be rejected based on the
approved or recommended by the Saginaw County Agricul- date that entry applications are received in the fair office. If
tural Society or the Saginaw County Fair without prior writ- you have any questions, please call the office (989) 845-
ten approval and prior arrangements with the Board of Di- 2143.
rectors.
7. No exhibitor or concessionaire will be permitted to sublet or SECTION 3 - LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS
share any portion of the space allotted to him/her. A viola-
tion of this rule will result in the original purchaser of the 1. All livestock entries must be made in the name of the actual
space to forfeit their rights and the ejection of himself, part- owner in order that a permanent record is on file. All en-
ners, employees and wares from the grounds as well as the tries must be submitted using the entry forms prescribed for
loss of the fees expended for such space. livestock. Ear tag numbers of all animals entered must be
8. No person, group or organization will be allowed to cry, recorded on the entry application. Entries may not be ac-
hawk, sell or expose for sale any merchandise upon the cepted unless all required information is furnished at the
fairgrounds property without prior written consent and then time of making application.
only from designated booths or lots for which a contract 2. Each exhibitor will be required to present certificates of reg-
was issued to them. No person, group or organization will istration for their entries when called upon to do so by the
be allowed to carry, cry, hawk, sell or expose for show any Superintendent in charge of each department.
placard, sign, poster or merchandise in walk ways, aisle or 3. All exhibitors shall not invite or permit judges to examine
roadways used by our patrons. their animals in stalls or pens prior to their entering into the
9. No person, group or organization will be allowed to stop show ring for judging. Doing so could subject the exhibitor
patrons coming into the fair for any reason or for any pur- to disqualification, and loss of premiums and awards.
pose. 4. Misrepresentations as to breeding or ownership of animals
10. In the event of conflict between the general rules and the and irregularity or violations of rules in showing will be ex-
special rules governing the various department rules for posed. Any premium won by such exhibitor will be forfeit-
exhibiting, the special rules will take precedence, unless ed. If any premium has already been paid before the evi-
otherwise determined by the Board of Directors or its official dence is given that such a violation has occurred, the exhib-
representative. itor must refund premium money to the Saginaw County
11. In that the Saginaw County Fair is a family event, no alco- Agricultural Society or be barred from exhibiting at the Sagi-
hol will be consumed, brought onto or be sold on the fair- naw Fair in the future. In that premiums also involve partial
grounds proper. state funding, exhibitor will be reported to the Michigan
12. Under no circumstances, will firearms, swords, knives, drugs Department of Agriculture for further action if they so de-
or any other item that can be interpreted as a weapon or a sire.
chemical substance will be used or brought onto any prop- 5. The Board of Directors reserves the right to refuse admis-
erty owned by the Saginaw County Agricultural Society or sion of any animal or animals originating from a herd or
used by the Saginaw County Agricultural Society. Violators flock whenever the health status of the herd or flock is
will be asked to remove all such items from the fairgrounds questionable or suspicious.
or they may be turned over to the local law enforcement 6. Health requirements for livestock exhibits are established by
agency. the State Department of Agriculture and will be rigidly en-
forced.
SECTION 2 – ENTRIES 7. In addition to the above stated rules, exhibitors will be re-
quired to follow those special rules as published for each of
1. Applications for entries in all departments must be made on the livestock departments.
the printed forms provided by the Fair Office for that pur- 8. Premiums will be paid only on animals fit for show purposes
pose and must be completed in full. Social Security Num- and no animal shall receive more than one prize in one
bers may be required for the distribution of premium mon- class.
ies. The right is reserved to reject any entry application 9. Should our regular livestock buildings or facilities exceed our
offered which is incomplete or received after the due dates. normal capacity, the Board of Directors reserves the right to
2. All entries must be made in the name of the bona fide own- provide alternate housing in tents or to limit entries to indi-
er of the exhibit. viduals or farm units based on the need for barn space
6 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018FAIR RULES AND POLICIES
5. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
SECTION 4 - PREMIUMS & AWARDS ON THE PART OF EXHIBITOR OR PARENTS OR VISITORS.
YOUTH WILL CONDUCT THEMSELVES AT ALL TIMES IN A
1. Checks for all premiums will be MAILED as soon as possible SPORTSMANSHIP MANNER. MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS
following the close of the Fair. The Fair reserves the right WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Exhibitors or handlers violating
to withdraw all, or pay in part, premiums offered in all de- this rule will be asked to leave the fairgrounds with no re-
partments should an emergency exist and circumstances fund of fees being made. Premiums earned will be forfeit-
demand it. ed. The Superintendent’s decision is final.
2. Premium checks will be voided if not cashed by the close of
the current Fair year. All such un-cashed checks will be SECTION 7 - RELEASE OF EXHIBITS
voided and funds turned over to the State of Michigan Un-
claimed Properties Division. Once sent, the exhibitor will 1. Exhibits in all competitive departments may be removed
have to obtain their premiums from the State of Michigan. according to the special rules of each department.
The Fair Office will not reissue any check once sent to the 2. No article or exhibit may be removed other than above ex-
State of Michigan. cept on written
3. Ribbons or certificates have no cash value as to payment of permission of the Board of Directors.
cash premiums, as premiums are determined and paid only 3. The Board of Directors will not be responsible for any prop-
from the judge’s records and in only those classes wherein erties or exhibits not called for by the release time stated in
cash premiums are noted. the special rules of the departments.
4. Competitive exhibits which have not been claimed by the
exhibitor by the close of the release time will be considered
Rules and Provisions
SECTION 5 – JUDGES to have been abandoned and will be disposed of as the
Board of Directors may see fit.
1. Judges will be appointed by the Board of Directors.
2. Judges will in no case award a premium where there is not SECTION 8 – PASSES
merit, even though there is no competition. Where there is
partial merit, an award may be made accordingly.
3. Judges will in no case change the rating system established 1. EXHIBITORS PASS: All exhibitors will receive an
for those exhibits published in the premium book. Those exhibitor’s pass which will entitle the exhibitor entry to the
exhibits with ratings listed as ABC will be awarded ABC ac- fairgrounds for the week of the fair. Exhibitor passes are
cording. Those exhibits with ratings awarded as stated in not good for Midway Rides or Grandstand Entertainment.
each department. 2. FAMILY MEMBER PASS: Youth exhibitors may purchase a
4. In no case will premiums be paid on exhibits which are not family member pass for parents, family members and help-
actually on display or brought into the show ring in case of ers. These passes are also available to Livestock Leaders
livestock. who have club members exhibiting livestock. Like the
5. Judges who suspect that something is wrong or attempts exhibitors pass these passes are not good for the Midway
have been made to disguise a problem with an animal the Rides or Grandstand shows.
Judge will pull that animal to the side and consult with the 3. STOCKGATE PASS: Livestock exhibitors, and commercial
Superintendent of the department before placing the ani- Exhibitors who need to utilize a vehicle to restock and or
mal. If the Superintendent and Judge agree, the animal will maintain their livestock, must purchase a stockgate pass in
be removed from the ring or other action taken and the order bring a vehicle on the fairgrounds. This pass covers
exhibitor will be advised as to what was determined after all the driver and vehicle only. Vehicles will be permitted be-
judging has been completed for that species being judged. tween the hours of 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM and after 11pm
daily. All vehicles shall be removed from the fairgrounds
from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM with the exception of EMERGEN-
SECTION 6 - PROTEST AND APPEALS CY VEHICLES and official fair vehicles. There will be NO
OVERNIGHT parking inside the fairgrounds. All vehicles
1. Protest must be made in writing and filed with the Board of must be removed to the main parking lot. Pass must remain
Directors accompanied by a protest fee of $25.00. The fee in the vehicle at all times.
will be retained by the Board of Directors if the protest is 4. VENDOR PASS: Four workers passes will be issued with
not sustained. Any exhibitor may file a complaint regarding each commercial exhibitor’s contract, additional vendor
any of the following: passes may be purchased for an additional fee. These
(a) Conflict of interest of the judge. passes are not good for Midway Rides or Grandstand Enter-
(b) Disqualification of an exhibit or exhibitor. tainment.
(c) Exhibitor, group leader, or superintendent behavior. 5. VOLUNTEER PASS: Those volunteering to work in a fair
(d) Eligibility of the exhibit. department or with a charitable vendor will receive a
2. The association board, except as provided in Regulation volunteer pass. A volunteer pass allow entry to the
851, Michigan State Fair and Regulation 852, Upper Penin- fairgrounds for the week of the fair. Volunteer passes are
sula State Fair, shall adopt and maintain a compliant and not good for Midway Rides or Grandstand Entertainment.
appeals procedure which shall include all of the following:
(a) In accordance to the annual appropriation act, exhibi- SECTION 9 - CAMPING
tors are allowed to file a written complaint within 10 days
after the end of the fair or exposition. 1. Camping in the camping area is primitive in nature with
(b) Provide steps for the board to review, investigate, and electrical but no water hookups.
issue a notice of findings and recommended actions. 2. Due to high demand, camping is for the full week of fair
(c) Notify the exhibitor filing the complaint that he or she only (Monday-Saturday). Fees are $150 per week and in-
may make an appeal to the Michigan Department of Agricul- clude electrical hook-up.
ture & Rural Development (MDARD) within 45 days of filing 3. Camping will be assigned on the following priority;
the initial complaint if the exhibitor is not satisfied with the • Fair Superintendents and Officials
association's action. • Vendors
3. The MDARD shall have 60 days after receipt of any appro- • Livestock Exhibitors
priately filed appeal to investigate the complaint, and shall • General Public (Due to high demand we do not expect
issue a finding of fact and notice of department action and to be able to offer sites to the general public)
any recommended actions for the association. 4. Applications for campsites will be taken starting January 1st
4. All protests will be considered at a time set by the Board of of the fair year. Reservation forms are available at the office
Directors and all parties interested will be notified of any or on the website. www.saginawcountyfair.org.
determination.
Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018 7FAIR RULES AND POLICIES
5. Fair and Vendor sites with be assigned upon receipt of ap-
plication and fee. Exhibitor sites will be assigned June 16th 2018 FEES
in order of application with any remaining sites assigned ENTRY FEES
immediately afterward.
6. Sites inside the Fairgrounds are reserved for Fair Officials Youth Only Exhibitor Fee ............................ $ 7
and vendors only. Youth & Open Exhibitor Fee.......................... $15
7. Alternative camping is available at Showboat Park. Show- Open Only Exhibitor Fee ............................... $15
boat Park has a range of different sites to offer. For reser-
vations and current fees, please call the Village of Chesan-
ing at 989.845.3800 for further information. LIVESTOCK FEES
Youth Rabbit/Poultry Cage Fee .................... $ 1
SECTION 10 - MISC. Youth & Open Cattle per head ...................... $ 8
Youth Swine – per head ............................... $ 6
Youth & Open Sheep – per head .................... $ 4
1. Refunds: Refund request of advance fee payment for ex- Youth & Open Goat – per head ..................... $ 4
hibitors who cannot show must be made in writing and be Youth Horse Show—per horse/rider............... $20
received at the fair office no later than 15 days prior to the .......................................................................
opening day of fair. The request and reasons for the re- Open Horse – per class ................................ $ 3
quest will be considered and if approved will be made after Horse Stall – 3 day show per stall ................ $15
the close of the fair. Horse Stall – Youth show per stall ................. $10
2. COMPETITIVE HORSE EXHIBITS: In those cases where Open Dog Show .......................................... $10
competitive horse exhibits are changed and vehicle move- Youth Dog Show ......................................... $13
ment is required other than during the prescribed times LATE FEE
stated above, the Superintendent of the Horse Department Postmarked/brought in after deadline ............ $15
will coordinate this movement with the Superintendent of (See Section 2 for full details)
Buildings and Grounds prior to actual movement of vehicles,
trucks and trailers onto and off the main fairgrounds. PASSES
3. EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF ANIMALS: If in the case of
an emergency wherein an animal must be removed from Family Member Pass ................................... $20
the grounds, or veterinary services are required wherein a Stock Gate Pass ........................................... $10
vehicle is involved, the Superintendent of the affected de- Vendor Pass ................................................ $10
partment will notify the fair office immediately and coordi-
nate all movement with the Superintendent of Buildings and
Grounds in order to insure that the emergency response will DAILY GENERAL ADMISSION:
not be delayed.
Tuesday, Wedenesday, Thursday; ................ $10
Friday, Saturday .......................................... $15
children under 2 years old are free ............. FREE
General Admission includes, Free parking, Grandstand
Events and Rides.
8 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018FAIR RULES AND POLICIES
STATE OF MICHIGAN SAGINAW COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
HEALTH RULES AND REQUIREMENTS LIVESTOCK DRUG TESTING POLICY
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND PROCEDURES 2018
2018 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITED IN MICHIGAN Under the authority of the Michigan Animal Industry Act No.
REVISED January 2017 - (Replaces previous editions) 466, Public Acts 1988, Section 40 as amended, the Society pur-
pose is to insure, to the best of our ability, that all livestock
FOR A COPY OF THE 2018 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS shown and sold in the Saginaw County Agricultural Societies
CONTACT THE FAIR OFFICE AT (989) 845-2143 OR VISIT livestock and horse program are free from drug enhancing sub-
MDA’S WEBSITE AT WWW.MICHIGAN.GOV/MDA-EXHIBITINFO stances.
The Saginaw County Agricultural Society reserves the right to
SAGINAW COUNTY FAIR randomly drug test any market animal (beef, sheep, and swine)
and horses entered at the Saginaw County Fair for competition.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITING LIVESTOCK Testing may occur at the time of entry, during the fair, and
Due to increased animal concentrations and an increase in dis- after competition has been completed. Such testing may be
ease outbreaks in recent years at county fairs, it is important to done by either the collection of urine or blood samples or both
reduce our risk of disease as much as possible. Bacteria and at the discretion of the Fair Veterinarian. All testing will be
viruses that cause health issues can be spread through contact under the supervision of the fair veterinarian.
and also through manure and dirt. There are things we can do The Saginaw County Agricultural Society reserves the right to
to help prevent this spread such as cleanliness and vaccines. disqualify any animals, either live or slaughtered wherein the
All animals arriving at the fairgrounds must be pre-washed and exhibitor/owner of the animal entered into competition refuses
clean and in a clean trailer. All animals are to arrive during the to allow the animal to be tested, or the animal fails drug testing
allotted check-in time so they can be inspected. Any animal for substances not approved by the Food and Drug Administra-
not arriving clean and at the appropriate time will be sent tion and the United States Department of Agriculture or the
home. Michigan Department of Agriculture. This includes, but is not
Exhibitors SHALL acquaint themselves with those special rules limited to: diuretics, steroids, repartitioning agents, tranquiliz-
for exhibiting animals at the Saginaw County Fair which can be ers, and analgesics. Exhibitor will notify the fair veterinarian
found in the Special Rules Section of the particular livestock before administering any medication to any livestock or horses
department they plan on exhibiting, AND those Health Rules brought in for competition.
established by the State of Michigan. All health rules and Should the testing prove positive, the Saginaw County Agricul-
regulations will be strictly enforced. tural Society reserves the right to, and may, disqualify the ani-
Exhibitors may be required to show health certificates as re- mal from all placing, trophies, ribbons, premiums and awards;
quired in the health rules for the state of Michigan before ani- confiscation of animal in question; and the voiding of the sale
mals are unloaded and placed in the exhibition areas. No ex- of the animal if it is to be or was sold in the Junior Livestock
ceptions. Market Sales. All premium and sale monies will be forfeited and
Exhibitors who are unable to produce the health certificates returned to the fair office if received prior to the testing results
may be asked to remove their animals from the fairgrounds by being returned from the State Laboratory.
the board of directors. Procedure: In the event that the Saginaw County Agricultural
Society feels that drug testing is necessary because of suspi-
cious nature of an animal’s actions or upon a written complaint
RECOMMENDED VACCINES PRIOR TO FAIR: based on personal knowledge to the Board of Directors that an
animal has been injected with or has been given a prohibited
CATTLE: All cattle receive a primary injectable respiratory substance, the fair veterinarian will be notified and the follow-
vaccine for IBR, BVDV, BRSV and PI3. Unless vaccinated in ing procedures will be performed:
previous years they also receive a booster vaccine 2 to 4 weeks
later. These vaccines should be done 3 week to 6 months prior 1. The exhibitor and in the event of a minor, the exhibitor and
to fair. All cattle should also receive an intranasal vaccine for his/her parents or legal guardian will be advised that the
IBR and PI3 three to four weeks before fair. Breeding cattle animal in question is to be tested and why it is to be tested.
may also wish to have other types of vaccines done. You They will be asked to sign a testing release form and be
should develop a plan with your veterinarian. present during the actual collection procedures. The actual
collection of the samples will be performed by the Fair Vet-
SWINE: All swine are required to have a 5-way vaccine that erinarian and placed and sealed by him/her in the appropri-
includes swine influenza within 45 days of the start of the Fair. ate collection containers as provided by the Michigan De-
Swine should also be given a dewormer prior to fair, being sure partment of Agriculture.
to follow the meat withholding period or have a stool sample 2. The samples shall then be taken or mailed to the Michigan
tested negative one month prior to fair to allow time to deworm Department of Agriculture for testing. The exhibitor and in
if necessary. the event of a minor , the exhibitor and his/her parents or
legal guardian will then be notified as to the results of the
SHEEP AND GOATS: All sheep and goats should receive a testing by the Saginaw County Agricultural Society Board of
clostridium type C and D and a tetanus vaccine (CD/T vaccine) Directors. Should the test results come back positive, the
at least three weeks prior to fair. If they had not received this exhibitor and in the event of a minor, the exhibitor and his/
vaccination in prior years they should get a primary injection her parents or legal guardian will be notified as to what
and then a booster shot three to four weeks later. action may be taken by the Saginaw County Agricultural
Society Board of Directors.
3. Should an exhibitor and in the case of a minor, the exhibitor
HORSES: All horses should be vaccinated for Strep Equi, Rhi- and his/her parents or legal guardian refuse to permit such
nopneumonitis, EEE, WEE, Tetanus and Influenza as per la- testing, the Saginaw County Agricultural Society reserves
beled directions. Develop a plan with your veterinarian for the right to take whatever action may deem necessary up
these shots and any others they may recommend. to and including the removal of all placing, awards, premi-
ums, and future showing and exhibiting rights in future
competitions and fairs.
Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018 9Contact Information by Department
Contact information by Department
10 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018FAIR WEEK CAMPING RULES
Fair week camping is only available for the entire week No dumping of waste water. Please use dump station.
(Monday-Sunday) at a cost of $150. Dogs must be kept on leash and observe the quiet
Trailers may be placed on site on the Saturday before period. No walking of dogs within the camp area and
(exhibit drop-off day) but may not connect to all waste must be cleaned up by the person in
electrical early. charge of the animal.
Priority will be given to applicants in the following No camp fires or open burning is permitted of any kind.
order: Fair Superintendents, Vendors, Livestock/ All camp sites must be kept clean and trash placed in
Horse Exhibitors, and Still Exhibitors/General Public. the receptacles provided.
Campers must check-in at office apon arrival and obtain Those under 21 must be accompanied by a guardian
a permit. Camping permits must be displayed in an while camping.
area on the camper that can be readily seen by the Quiet hours are from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM)
person inspecting the campgrounds as well as Campsite must only be occupied by those registered.
security personnel.
All names of the camping party must be attached to the
Camping is of a primitive type with electrical hook ups, application. Emergency contact(s) and number(s)
no water or sewer; however water is available at the must also be listed.
dumping station.
Maximum of 8 people per campsite.
One RV or Trailer per campsite. An additional tent is
Campers must have 4ft open space on all sides.
allowable.
Campers are required to carry their own insurance.
One (1) vehicle per campsite in campground area.
Saginaw County Agricultural Society will not be held
(Alternate parking is available)
responsible for damages incurred while on the
All Hitches must be accessible (for emergency hookup). fairgrounds.
CART USE REQUEST INFORMATION AND RULES
Any and all use of non-road vehicles on the Saginaw County Fairground (golf carts, side by sides, ATVs, quads,
etc.) must by approved by the fair office. This does not apply to mobility devices intended for use indoors or on
pedestrian walkways.
• Applications MUST be filed by EVERYONE including Board Members, Vendors and Carnival personal prior to use
of a cart on the Fairgrounds
• You must provide liability insurance policy covering the cart in the amount of $300,000.
APPROVAL
Safety for everyone attending the Fair is a priority, so the number of carts on the grounds MUST be limited. For
this reason, approval for cart use is extended only to those with a physical challenge/special circumstances.
Please understand that NOT ALL requests can be approved. A letter from your Physician may be requested for
verification. This request form will be carefully reviewed for consideration of approval. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED
OF THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE FAIR.
RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drivers MUST be 18 years of age/have a current Drivers’ License listed on application
• ONLY THE APPROVED DRIVER may operate this mode of transportation.
• Carts must have an placard (obtained from Fair Office) clearly displayed.
• Carts MUST obey the speed limit as posted throughout Fairgrounds
• Carts must be operated only in approved areas. NO CARTS ON MIDWAY DURING FAIR HOURS.
• Carts used for restocking must abide by designated times
• Failure to abide by these rules may result in removal of cart privileges for the remainder of Fair week
• The board reserve the right to revoke this privilege for any reasonDepartment 1—Dairy Cattle
Produce of Dam: Group to consist of two animals, any age,
the produce of one cow. The dam must be named. Each
Entry Deadline June 15th exhibitor is limited to one entry from the same dam.
Check-in: Monday, 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm
Junior Calf: Born in current calendar year on or after March
Dairy Judging—Thursday at 2pm 1st and before July 1st
(Both Open and Jr. Livestock)
Intermediate Calf: Born between December 1st last year and
Rules February 28th this year
ALL cattle brought to the Saginaw fair must follow the Michigan
Department of Ag health rules according to TB regulations. Senior Calf: Born between September 1st and November 30th
All cattle must be tagged with proper identification.
Certificates must be made available upon request by the Junior Yearling: Born between March 1st and August 31st
superintendent or health officer.
Senior Yearling: Born between September 1st and
NO ID TAGS – NO UNLOADING!!! February 28th preceding the basic age for Junior
Department 1 - Open Dairy
Yearling
ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE RFID TAG IN EAR.
Animals not eligible for registration may be shown in their
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated by the Board of breed group and age class providing they originate from a herd
Directors. Exhibitors, family members and guest may be with a positive birth record and sire and dam can be
removed from the fairgrounds if such ascertained. If you wish to enter in this class you must include
conduct warrants. The Superintendent’s word is final and no all the information on the entry form at time of application.
refund of fees will be given.
Identifying exhibitor number should be worn. No award can be
paid on any animal not actually appearing in the judging ring. DIVISION 1- HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT ENTRIES TO DIVISION 2-GUERNSEY
INDIVIDUALS OR FARM UNITS BASED ON THE NEED
FOR BARN SPACE. DIVISION 3-JERSEY
CHECK-IN: All animals are to arrive during the allotted check- DIVISION 4-AYRSHIRE
in time so they can be inspected. All animals
arriving at the fairgrounds MUST be pre-washed and clean and DIVISION 5-BROWN SWISS
in a clean trailer. Any animals and trailers not arriving clean
and at the appropriate time will be sent home.
DIVISION 6-MILKING SHORTHORN
RELEASE TIME: will be 10 PM on Saturday. Exhibitor will DIVISION 7-ANY OTHER PUREBRED
forfeit the premium awarded on any animals
removed before time stated.
Premiums
PREMIUMS: All premiums will be paid BY MAIL as soon as st nd
possible after the Fair. No premiums will be awarded on 1 2 3rd 4th 5th
animals which are not properly fitted for show $30.00 $25.00 $22.00 $20.00 $18.00
purposes. Premiums and ribbons shall be restricted to each
exhibitor to not more than two in any class. SINGLE ANIMALS
Premium Awards may be withdrawn or paid in part should an
emergency exists and circumstances warrant reduction. Class
PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE JUDGES 1. Junior Heifer Calf
BOOK AND NOT BY RIBBONS AWARDED. 2. Intermediate Heifer Calf
3. Senior Heifer Calf
Champions: Only first place animals will be eligible to 4. Junior Yearling Heifer
compete for champion prizes. Awarding of Champion Ribbon is 5. Senior Yearling Heifer
at the discretion of the judge. 6. Heifers that have freshened must be shown in the two year
class.
Herd: To consist of three cows over two years old. Each must 7. Cow, 2 yrs old, under 3
have had at least one calf. 8. Cow, 3 yrs old, under 4
9. Dry Cow, 3 yrs old & over
Best Three Females: Any age, all bred and owned by the 10. Cow, 4 yrs old, under 5
exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry. 11. Cow, 5 yrs old & over
12. Three females
12. Aged Herd
Aged Herd: To consist of five animals; two cows three years 13. Yearling Herd
old or over, one cow two years old and under three, heifer one 14. Calf Herd
year old and under two, heifer under one year old, all owned 15. Daughter Dam
by exhibitor. 16. Produce of Dam
Yearling Herd: To consist of 3 animals one year old and • Jr. Champion Female Classes 3-4-5-6-7 Rosette
under two; two heifers or three heifers, all owned by exhibitor. • Sr. Champion Female Classes 8-9-10-11-12 Rosette
• Grand Champion Female Classes 19-20 Rosette
Daughter Dam: Class to consist of Dam and one Daughter.
Daughter must be an Intermediate Calf or older.
14 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018Department 1—Dairy Cattle
DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL DAIRY HERD DIVISION 9 -HERDSMAN’S SPECIAL
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY OPEN TO ALL HERD EXHIBITORS
Each placing includes Ribbon
Judging is based on demonstration of attaining the
following learning objectives: Judging is based on the following criteria:
I.Knowledge of dairy or livestock industry
• Cleanliness of animals and stalls
II.Research and preparation for effective display
III.Elements educating public about the dairy or livestock
• Attractiveness of display
industry • Courtesy of exhibitor(s)
IV.Effective communication skills • Origin of breed, etc.
Premiums Premiums
st nd
1st 2nd 3rd 1 2 3rd 4th 5th
$100.00 $75.00 $50.00 $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00
Department 1 - Open Dairy
Class
Class
1.Special Dairy Herd Educational Display with signs and
information and at least 3 animals, cow, heifer, & calf. 1. Best Maintained Exhibit
(Must have one of each.) Open to youth 19 years of age
and under.
Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018 15Department 3 - Open Beef
Animals not eligible for registration may be shown in their
ERIC FRAHM breed group and age class providing they originate from a herd
SUPERINTENDENT with a positive birth record and sire and dam can be ascer-
tained. If you wish to enter in this class you must include all
the information on the entry form at time of application.
DIVISION 1-HEREFORD
) DIVISION 2-SHORTHORN
RULES
ALL cattle brought to the Saginaw fair must follow the Michi- DIVISION 3-ANGUS
gan Department of Agriculture & health rules according to TB
regulations. DIVISION 4-LIMOUSIN
All cattle must be tagged with proper identification. NO ID
TAGS – NO UNLOADING!!! ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE RFID DIVISION 5-SIMMENTAL
TAG IN EAR.
Certificates must be made available upon request by the super- DIVISION 6-ANY OTHER PUREBRED
intendent or health officer.
Department 3 - Open Beef
We reserve the right to limit entries to individuals or DIVISION 7-CROSS BREEDS
farm units based on the need for barn space.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated by the board of Premiums
directors. Exhibitors, family members and guest may be re- 1st
2 nd
3rd 4th 5th
moved from the fairgrounds if such conduct warrants. The $30.00 $25.00 $22.00 $20.00 $18.00
Superintendent’s word is final and no refunds will be given.
Identifying exhibitor number should be worn. No award can be
paid on any animal not actually appearing in the judging ring. Polled and horned will show in this División
CHECK-IN: All animals are to arrive during the allotted check- Class
in time so they can be inspected. All animals arriving at the 1. Junior Bull Calf
fairgrounds MUST be pre-washed and clean and in a clean trail- 2. Senior Bull Calf
er. Any animals and trailers not arriving clean and at the ap- 3. Junior Heifer Calf
propriate time will be sent home. 4. Senior Heifer Calf
5. Summer Yearling Heifer
RELEASE TIME: will be 10 PM on Saturday. Exhibitor will for- 6. Junior Yearling Heifer
feit the premium awarded on any animals removed before time 7. Senior Yearling Heifer
stated. 8. Heifer, 2 years old and under 3
9. Cow, 3 years old and over
PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE JUDGES 10. Two females, bred and owned by exhibitor
BOOK AND NOT BY RIBBONS AWARDED. 11. Get-of-sire, 3 animals, either sex, owned by exhibitor
12. Pair of calves, 1 bull optional
Champions: Only first place animals will be eligible to com- 13. Pair of Yearlings, 1 Jr. or Summer Yearling,
pete for champion prizes. Awarding of Champion Ribbon is at Bull optional.
the discretion of the judge.
Herd: To consist of three cows over two years old. Each must
have had at least one calf. Reserve and Grand Champions
Best Three Females: Any age, all bred and owned by the Each Division - Female Classes Only
exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry.
• Grand Champion Female Rosette
Aged Herd: To consist of five animals; two cows three years • Reserve Champion Female Rosette
old or over, one cow two years old and under three, heifer one
year old and under two, heifer under one year old, one bull any
age (optional, can replace any female), all owned by exhibitor.
Yearling Herd: To consist of 3 animals one year old and un- DIVISION 8-HERDSMAN’S SPECIAL
der two; bull (optional), two heifers or three heifers, all owned OPEN TO ALL HERD EXHIBITORS
by exhibitor. Each placing includes Ribbon
Daughter Dam: Class to consist of Dam and one Daughter.
Daughter must be an Intermediate Calf or older. Judging is based on the following criteria:
Cleanliness of animals and stalls
Produce of Dam: Group to consist of two animals, any age, Attractiveness of display
either sex, the produce of one cow. The dam must be named. Courtesy of exhibitor
Each exhibitor is limited to one entry from the same dam. Origin of breed, etc.
Junior Calf- Born in current calendar year before April 30
Senior Calf- Born between Sept 1st and Dec 31st last year. Premiums
st nd
Junior Yearling- Born between Jan 1st and Apr 30 last year 1 2 3rd 4th 5th
$10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00
Summer Yearling-Born between May 1st and Aug 31st last
year Class
st st 1. Best Maintained Exhibit
Senior Yearling- Born between Sept 1 and Dec 31
preceding the basic age for Jr Yearling
16 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018Department 5 - Open Sheep
DIVISION 1- COLUMBIA
PENNIE TOMAC
SUPERINTENDENT DIVISION 2-HAMPSHIRE
DIVISION 3-SUFFOLK
DIVISION 4-CHEVIOT
RULES DIVISION 5-JACOB
All Sheep must TAGGED with a tag ID for Scrapie.
Due to health rules required, sheep from out of state may not DIVISION 6-NATURAL COLORED
be shown.
Health rules will be strictly enforced.
DIVISION 7-EXOTIC BREEDS
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated by the board of
directors. Exhibitors, family members or guest will be re- DIVISION 8-ANY OTHER PUREBRED WOOL
moved from the fairgrounds if such conduct is warranted. The
Department 5 - Open Sheep
Superintendent’s word is final and no refund of fees will be DIVISION 9-ANY OTHER PUREBRED MEAT
given.
DIVISION 10-COMMERCIAL
Identifying number should be worn. No award can be paid on
any animal not actually appearing in the judging ring. Animals
deemed unfit or unworthy for show by the Board of Manage- Premiums for all classes (unless otherwise stated)
ment or the Judge will not be considered for awards in any
class. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
$10.00 $9.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00
Each exhibitor is limited to not more than 35 exhibits in this
department. Only two entries per class will be allowed except
group classes where only one group entry will be allowed. Class
1. Yearling Ram
2. Fall Ram Lamb (Born Sept 1st -Dec 31st last year)
PENS: Specify on entry form number of pens needed. 3. Ram Lamb (Born after Jan 1st this year)
4. Pair of Ram Lambs
BEDDING: All bedding will be wood shavings, sawdust or 5. Yearling Ewe
straw. Wood shavings will be sold at the fair for those who 6. Pair of Yearling Ewes
need them. All pens will be cleaned before release. 7. Fall Ewe Lamb (Born Sept 1st-Dec 31st last year)
8. Ewe Lamb (Born after Jan 1st this year)
CHECK IN: All animals are to arrive during the allotted check 9. Pair of Ewe Lambs
-in time so they can be inspected. All animals 10. Pair of Lambs (Both sexes)
arriving at the fairgrounds MUST be pre-washed and clean and 11. Pen of 4 Lambs
in a clean trailer. Any animals and trailers not arriving clean 12. Exhibitor’s Flock
and at the appropriate time will be sent home. 13. Get-of-Sire
RELEASE TIME: 10:00 PM on Saturday. Exhibitor will forfeit
the premium awards on any animal removed before time stat-
ed. Division Champions
each division
Age of sheep reckoned from September 1st.
• Champion Ram Rosette
Exhibitor flock shall consist of 1 ram, any age; 2 ewes, any
age. • Res Champion Ram Rosette
• Champion Ewe Rosette
Get-of-sire shall consist of 4 animals under 2 • Res. Champion Ewe Rosette
years sired by the same ram.
Best of Show Ram
$10 Premium and Rosette
Selected from Champions of Divisions 1-10
Best of Show Ewe Ram
$10 Premium and Rosette
Selected from Champions of Divisions 1-10
DIVISION 11-HERDSMAN’S SPECIAL
Class
1. Barn Prize-Best maintained Exhibit, including pen
decorations. (3 or more breeding animals)
Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018 17Department 7—Goats
DIVISION 1 – ALPINE
MICHELLE KETTLER
SUPERINTENDENT DIVISION 2 – NIGERIAN DWARF
ASST. SUPERINTENDENT DAVID KETTLER
JR SUPERINTENDENT ISABELLE KETTLER DIVISION 3 – NUBIAN
Entry deadline: June 15th
Check-in: Monday, 9 am to 1 pm & 3 pm to 7 pm DIVISION 4 – SAANEN
GOAT JUDGING - TUESDAY AT 9:00 a.m. (BOTH OPEN
AND JR. LIVESTOCK) DIVISION 5 – ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED
RULES
All Goats brought to the Saginaw Fair must follow the Michigan Premiums
Department of Ag health rules according to TB regulations and 1 st
2nd
3rd 4th 5th
TAGGED with official ID for Scrapie $10.00 $9.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00
NO ID TAGS – NO UNLOADING!!!!
Health rules will be strictly enforced
Buck goats born before January 1 of current year cannot be Class Age
exhibited or housed at the Saginaw Fair 1. Buck Kid born after Jan 1st
Department 7 - Open Goats
Any intact wether will be disqualified from competition. 2. Doe kid born after Jan 1st
Wether goats will not be eligible to compete in Champion Breed 3. Junior unfreshened under 2
Classes. 4. Senior unfreshened 2 and over
5. Milker under 2
All does must be milked dry the night before the show. 6. Milker 2 and under 3
Only goats with horns removed or disbudded animals are per- 7. Milker 3 and over
mitted. Scurs cannot be longer than 1 inch. Angoras and Bo- 8. Junior Wether `under 1
ers may be shown with horns. 9. Senior Wether 1 and over
10. Best Udder
All pens must be cleaned by exhibitor when animal is
released. CHAMPIONS
Do not make entry for Championship classes. These will be
Each exhibitor is limited to not more than 15 exhibits in this completed at judging time if you win a breed class. These will
department. Only two entries per class will be allowed except be the 1st and 2nd place animals from classes 1-7.
group classes where only one group entry will be allowed. UN- · Champion Rosette
SPORTSMANLIKE conduct will not be tolerated by the board of · Reserve Champion Rosette
directors. Exhibitors, family members or guest will be removed
from the fairgrounds if such conduct is warranted. The Superin-
tendent’s word is final and no refund of fees will be given. DIVISION 6 – PYGMY GOATS
Identifying number should be worn. No award can be paid on Class
any animal not actually appearing in the judging ring. Animals 1. Buck Kid born after Jan 1st
deemed unfit or unworthy for show by the Board of Manage- 2. Doe kid born after Jan 1st
ment or the Judge will not be considered for awards in any 3. Junior unfreshened under 2
class 4. Senior unfreshened 2 and over
5. Milker under 2
PENS: Specify on entry application number of pens needed. 6. Milker 2 and under 3
7. Milker 3 and over
HOUSING: All livestock may be housed in tents during the 8. Junior Wether under 1
current fair. Your cooperation and consideration will be greatly 9. Senior Wether 1 and over
appreciated by all concerned. Thank you! 10. Best Udder
BEDDING: All bedding will be wood shavings or sawdust. CHAMPIONS
Wood shavings will be sold at the fair for those who need them. Do not make entry for Championship classes. These will be
All pens will be cleaned before release. completed at judging time if you win a breed class. These will
be the 1st and 2nd place animals from classes 1-7.
CHECK IN: All animals are to arrive during the allotted check -
in time so they can be inspected. All animals arriving at the · Champion Rosette
fairgrounds MUST be pre-washed and clean and in a clean trail- · Reserve Champion Rosette
er. Any animals and trailers not arriving clean and at the appro-
priate time will be sent home.
RELEASE TIME: 10:00 PM on Saturday. Please pre-arrange
time with Superintendent. Exhibitor will forfeit the premium
awards on any animal removed before stated time and without
Superintendent knowledge.
PREMIUMS: All premiums will be paid by MAIL as soon as
possible after the Fair. Premium Awards may be withdrawn or
paid in part should an emergency exist and circumstances war-
rant reduction especially if all rules and specifications aren’t
followed. Award will not include ribbon unless stated.
18 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018Department 7—Goats
DIVISION 7 – BOER
DIVISION 10 – GROUP CLASSES (All Breeds)
DIVISION 8 – ANY OTHER MEAT BREED GOAT Class
1. Dam and Daughter
Class 2. Exhibitor Herd(3 animals of the same breed owned by 1
1. Buck Kid born in current year exhibitor)
2. Doe Kid born in current year 3. Get of Sire (3 offspring of the same buck)
3. Wether Kid born in current year
4. Yearling Doe born Jan 1 – Dec 31st of previous year
st DIVISION 11 – HERDSMAN’S SPECIAL
5. Wether born Jan 1st – Dec 31st of previous year (Open to all open exhibitors)
6. Adult Doe 2 years and older Class
7. Adult Wether 2 years and older 1. Barn Prize – Best maintained exhibit, including pen
decorations
CHAMPIONS
Do not make entry for Championship classes. These will be
completed at judging time if you win a breed class. These will
be the 1st and 2nd place animals from classes 1, 2, 4 & 6.
Department 7 - Open Goats
• Champion Rosette
• Reserve Champion Rosette
DIVISION 9 – ANGORA
Class
1. Buck Kid, born in current year
2. Doe Kid, born in current year
3. Wether Kid, born in current year
4. Yearling Doe, born between Jan 1st – Dec 31st of previous
year
5. Wether , born between Jan 1st – Dec 31st of previous year
6. Adult Doe, 2 years and older
7. Adult Wether, 2 years and older
Best of Show Goat
CHAMPIONS $10 Premium and Rosette
Do not make entry for Championship classes. These will be CHAMPIONS FROM ABOVE DIVISIONS 1-9 ARE ELIGIBLE
completed at judging time if you win a breed class. These will
be the 1st and 2nd place animals from classes 1, 2, 4 & 6 from
Division 9.
· Champion Rosette
· Reserve Champion Rosette
Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018 19Department 15—Light Horses
STALLS: Stall assignments will be posted at the mandatory
Patti Copes meeting. All stalls will be assigned based on 4-H club and/or
Superintendent number available. Placement cannot be guaranteed but we will
try to accommodate requests. Stall requests must be on the
Rick Newbold— Asst Superintendent entry form. You will only be assigned the number of stalls on
Stacy Newbold - Tech Administrator the form. If you show the entire week, you will stay in the
ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 15th same stalls. Specify on entry application the number of horses
Coggins Test must accompany Entry Form entered and number of stalls needed. Entry fee must be paid
on all foals although shown with mare only. These fees must
accompany entry. All stalls must be cleaned before
RULES: release or forfeit premium.
Stall assignments will be posted on stall board in Horse Barn
one (1) week before Fair for exhibitor convenience. There will Tack Stalls: Must be paid for when assigned—$25 all week,
be absolutely no horse exhibit entries after June 30. From June $15 for 3 day Open horse show Division and $10 for Youth
15-30 $15 late fee will be charged. If Entries are not in Office Horse show Division. You will need to request a tack stall on
by June 30, it will not be accepted. Late entries will be
Department 15 - Light Horses
entry form. If available, you will receive an invoice via mail and
approved if space allows. If capacity limits are met Saginaw must be paid for by July 25.
County residents will take precedence.
RESERVED HORSE STALLS MAY NOT BE USED AS TACK
Open Horse Show Pony Classes—to be eligible to ride in STALLS. If not used by a horse, the stall MAY NOT BE
these classes: exhibitor must be 15 and under, pony must be TRANSFERRED TO ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY REASON, the
48 inches or less and exhibitor/pony may not ride in any other stall not used will revert back to the Fair and you will not
classes on Tue. or Thur. except those marked pony open receive a refund for that stall. Entries will be closed when all
stalls are filled. All horses will be housed in those facilities
All Riders must be pre-registered. Riders must ride the provided.
horse they register with in the classes the rider is There will be No refunds of Stall fees. Incomplete applications
registered for as High point is based on 1 horse/1 rider may be disqualified at the discretion of superintendent.
combination. Applications may not be changed after the deadline.
During Open Horse shows, all exhibitors must be registered as BEDDING: Bedding will be wood shavings or sawdust. NO
the rider on the exhibit animal. This shall include lead line, STRAW Wood shavings will be sold at the fair.
pee wee and walk/trot classes. Exhibitor must buy an
exhibitor pass and have an entry form with classes listed. STALLIONS: Stallions may not be exhibited.
All horses must meet the State of Michigan livestock ARRIVAL TIMES: All horses will be on the grounds on
health requirements. Horse Shows covered by State of Monday between 2:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. Horses will be
Michigan law under the P.A. 351—Michigan Equine released on Thursday immediately after Open Horse Show is
Activity Liability Act. Horses will be checked by a vet completed. All Youth horse will arrive on the grounds on
professional before unloaded onto Saginaw County Thursday between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Youth horses will
Fairgrounds property. be released on Saturday at 9:00 P.M. unless otherwise directed
by superintendent. Horses must remain on trailer until vet/vet
Exhibitors must ride in appropriate age division—no moving up. tech has cleared them to be put into their stall. Coggins will be
Age is as of January 1st. This Program is open to all Counties. matched with your registered animal at that time. Arrival,
You must show same age division in Pleasure and Speed departure, and judging time will be as stated in rules. All horses
events. Example: If you show in the 12 and under age group must remain in stalls until time of release. Exhibitor will forfeit
in Pleasure events, you must show in the 12 and under group the premium awarded on any animal removed before time
in Speed events. Exhibitors will not be allowed to show **Walk/ stated.
Trot on day and a different age division on the other day.
**Walk/Trot classes are ONLY for those exhibitors who have OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
not cantered/loped in any other shows. *Exhibitors must exhibit in a showmanship class to be eligible
for HI-POINT award for that day, except for the open speed
SPORTSMANSHIP: Poor sportsmanlike conduct will not be show. *You must use the same horse for Showmanship that is
tolerated on the part of the exhibitor, parents, or visitors for being used for that day’s events. Points are accumulated on
any reason. Any mistreatment to a horse such as over use of one rider and one horse combination.
spurs, whips, or rough handling with the bit, will absolutely not
be allowed. EXHIBITORS VIOLATING THESE RULES WILL BE Rain Days: If the show is cancelled because of rain, Hi-points
REMOVED FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS WITH NO REFUNDS OF will not be awarded if less than 3 events are completed before
FEES. PREMIUMS WILL BE FORFEITED. The fair board and cancellation.
superintendent’s decision is final and no refunds of fees will be
given. If an emergency arises regarding late arrivals, contact
In case of a High Point tie, ties will be broken by the superintendent Patti Copes 989-213-4220.
number of first place, if still tied then by second place,
etc. All open horse shows and open youth horse shows will run To be eligible for the Grand Champion and Reserve Halter
under 4-H rules. awards you must have won first or second place in classes 1-4.
HELMET: Approved ASTM certified safety helmets are No award will be paid on any animal not actually appearing in
required for Youth rider 19 yrs old and under in all the judging ring.
classes. And recommended to be worn by all riders.
Horses to be eligible for championship prizes must have won
HORSE GROOMING: Animals must be properly fitted and 1st or 2nd prize in their class.
groomed to participate in any class.
Animals will not be judged unless exhibitor is wearing
No classes can be added once fair week has begun. identifying exhibitor number.
You will be given your fair week schedule at the MANDATORY All times and dates subject to change without notice.
MEETING the Saturday before Fair at 11:00am in the
horse barn. We ask that you review it and any changes that
need to be made be done with STACY at that time.
20 Saginaw County Fair Premium Guide 2018Department 15—Light Horses
DIVISION 1— OPEN SHOW—ENGLISH PLEASURE DIVISION 2—STALL DECORATIONS
Tuesday - 10:00 AM Judging will take place on Tuesday. No premiums paid out.
THIS CLASS is free. Sign up for it but do NOT pay for it.
Open Show Division must pay a $3.00 per class per horse fee The Theme this year will be “WILD WEST”. Any decorations
for each Division. Determination of age will be as of Jan 1st of you use must be removed in entirety (ie: tape, twine, Glue etc.)
current year. Class
1. Stall Prize
Premiums – EXCEPT where stated
st
1 2nd 3rd 4th 5th DIVISION 3-OPEN JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
$18.00 $13.00 $11.00 $10.00 $8.00 Western Pleasure Wednesday—10:00 AM
Department 15 - Open Light Horses
Class Beginner rider is one with limited or no show
experience BEGINNERS ONLY—Ribbon Only
1. Saddle Seat Pleasure* 16 yrs & older
2. Saddle Seat Pleasure* 15 yrs & under Class
3. Saddle Seat Equitation* 16 yrs & older 1. Leadline Western Pleasure
4. Saddle Seat Equitation* 15 yrs & under 2. Walk/Trot Western Pleasure
5. English Pleasure Pee Wee Walk/Trot ~ 8 yrs & under 3. Leadline Cloverleaf Pattern
6. English Pleasure Walk/Trot 4. Walk/Trot Cloverleaf Pattern
7. English Pleasure Pony OPEN** 15 and under 5. Leadline Fun Class
8. English Pleasure 9 -11 yrs 6. Walk/Trot Fun Class
9. English Pleasure 12 -15 yrs
10. English Pleasure 16 -19 yrs DIVISION 4—PLEASURE DRIVING
11. English Pleasure 20 yrs and older Directly following the Junior Horse Show
12. English Equitation Pee Wee Walk/Trot~ 8 yrs & under Class
13. English Equitation Walk/Trot
14. English Equitation Pony OPEN** 15 and under 1. Horse/Pony/Mini Driving
15. English Equitation 9 —11 yrs
16. English Equitation 12 - 15yrs old
17. English Equitation 16 -19 yrs old
18. English Equitation 20 yrs and older
19. Dressage* 20 yrs and older
20. Dressage* 16-19 yrs old SPECIAL AWARD DONORS
21. Dressage* 15 yrs & under Kim Wahl - In Memory of Gail Fink
22. Hunter Hack* 20yrs and older Jerry Ardine - In memory of Judith Ardine
23. Hunter Hack* 16-19yrs old Don, Danielle, Nicole and Ashley Fuller
24. Hunter Hack* 9-11 yrs old
25. Hunter Hack Pony* 15 and under
*Does not count towards Hi-Point
~ Pee Wee Ribbon Only
Patterns will be handed out at the mandatory Saturday
meeting before Fair.
LIGHT HORSE DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE
• Hi-Point English Pleasure Walk/Trot
• Hi-Point English Pleasure Pony Open 15 yrs & under MONDAY – DAY BEFORE FAIR
• Hi-Point English Pleasure 9 -11 yrs old All Light Horses on Grounds
• Hi-Point English Pleasure 12 -15 yrs old Arrive between 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
• Hi-Point English Pleasure 16 -19 yrs old
JUDGING SCHEDULE – HORSE DEPARTMENT
• Hi-Point English Pleasure 20 yrs and older (Note: Subject to change without prior notice)
Tuesday
10:00 am Open Show—English Pleasure
Wednesday
10:00 am Open Beginners Horse Show
12:00 pm (Noon) Open Speed Horse Show
Thursday
10:00 am Open Show—Western Pleasure
Youth Horses Arrive 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
NEW Friday
OVERALL CHAMPION BUCKLE AWARDS
10:00 am Youth Pleasure Horse Show
***You MUST participate in Showmanship. ***
Will be given in each age division Saturday
Pleasure Shows will be combined 10:00 am Youth Speed Events
1 horse/ 1 rider combination 9:00 pm Youth Horses released
or as directed by Superintendent (No releases before 8 pm)
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