FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 4:00 pm

JACKSON COUNTY JR. FAIR GROUNDS, COTTAGEVILLE WV
SPONSORED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR

$200 added money
Sponsored by Staats Builders

A course designed to challenge your horsemanship skills.
Open to all riders, breeds and disciplines.

RIDER DIVISIONS ENTRY FEES:
1. 8 & Under – trophy & ribbon only – 8 & under division Entry Fee- $5
(easier obstacles–adult may walk with or lead) Rider cannot show in 12 & under Payback divisions)
2. 12 & Under – Payback Divisions Entry Fee - $10
3. 13 – 21 – Payback - 75% payback – First three place - Payback Division Entry Fee - $10
4. 22 & over – Payback Division Entry Fee - $10
5. Championship Class – winners of the three payback classes above

RULES
Exhibitor must complete entry form with designation of age division. Exhibitor must wear a show number.
8 & Under division will show first.
Exhibitor will sign up for a competition time slot. Results will be separated by age division and winners announced at the end of the show.
Registration closes at 6 pm.
Championship class will start within 15 minutes after the last horse/rider completes the course. If the 1st place winner is not
available for the championship class, the 2nd place winner will compete (and so on).

THE COURSE – 6 Minute time limit
Trail Challenge Course: Course is scored on obstacles completed in 6 minutes. Competitor chooses the order and the obstacles they want to attempt in that 6 minutes.   A course walk through for competitors will be 15 minutes before competition begins. (No horses permitted in walk though.)  It is the competitor’s responsibility to fully understand the course and rules at this time. No pre-practice.

TYPICAL OBSTACLES: Most obstacles will come from this list. Show management has the right to be creative as long as safety considerations are kept.
1. GATE - Opening, passing through and closing
2. CROSSING OBSTACLE – logs, bridge, tetter- totter, water, ditch, or tarp
3. DRAGGING OBSTACLE – log, tire, pallet
4. ROPE A STATIONARY STEER
5. LOADING INTO A TRAILER
6. REMOVE, CARRY AND REPLACE AN ITEM
7. BACK thru &/or around obstacles
8. SIDEPASS over a single pole or poles.
9. JUMP – Lope or trot over a jump
10. MAILBOX
11. THROUGH – Cowboy curtains, tunnels
12. MOUNTING – From fence, block, log, windmill
13. MAZE or tight fit
14. PICKING UP HORSES FEET
15. WATER – crossing, sprinkler, carry
16. DEBRIS

TACK & ATTIRE
*Attire: Boots with a heel are mandatory. Long sleeve western or English shirt or jacket. Pants or jeans without holes. Show clothing not required. Helmet mandatory for 21 & under.
*Tack: must be safe, humane and in good working condition.
*Equipment must work through entire course.

21 & UNDER MUST WEAR HELMETS NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Stall Rental - $10.00

***NO STALLIONS IN THE BARN***

Age as of January 1, 2024
MUST BE 18 TO SHOW A STALLION

JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL

NO REFUNDS ON ENTRY FEES

NEGATIVE COGGINS MUST BE SHOWN ON EACH HORSE UPON ARRIVAL

Any Questions Please Call: Lisa Donohew: 304-550-3660 or Charles Hicks 304-532-1702