Pulling Horse & Sweepstakes Oxen
Superintendent: Dave Byras
Clerk: Rayma Ashby
EHV-1 Vaccination is required, no less than 14 days or more than 6 months before entering the fair grounds
Current negative Coggins test is also required (within past 36 months)
ENTER ONLY THROUGH LIVESTOCK GATE AND PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED.
RULES
1. All teamsters who are to compete in contest shall have their teams ready at the published starting time. All classes shall be closed after the positions are drawn. Classes shall star as nearly as possible to published time.
2. Check weighing will be allowed prior to the official weigh in. All weighing shall be done in the forenoon if possible. Team must have on halters and shoes.
3. Measuring shall be in straight line to the nearest point on the drag. Line to line measuring will be allowed. The front of the drag must touch the line before turning. To get the full line measure, the drag must be turned more than half way.
4. Team shall stay hooked to the drag at all times. No unhitching and re-hitching may be allowed.
5. An actual separation, breaking or bending of equipment shall constitute a breakdown. Any team breaking down may take the distance pulled or return to the last position and pull over. Only one breakdown may be allowed.
6. Time limits shall be 5 minutes unless otherwise agreed upon by teamsters. Time starts when the drag is moved. The time limit to hook on in distance pulls shall be 3 minutes.
7. On horses, the very light use of the reins on the hind quarters only and no over and under may be allowed. No whip, braids or goads may be allowed. Reins shall not be doubled up. No electrical or electrical devices may be allowed. No open bridles may be allowed. Ponies shall not be struck except in a sweepstakes then they may be struck with a cap or bare open hand.
8. On oxen, the use of the goad shall be very light. The goad shall have no braid in it, only a plain yoke and chain or pole that may be pulled. All chains shall be covered to the hook. No plastic goads may be allowed. The goad stick must not be over 4 feet long and must not exceed ½ inch in diameter on the small end. The goad stick may be taped but not weighted. The stick may be used lightly on the face to control the oxen but not around the eyes.
9. Any number of helpers will be allowed to help hitch. After hitch on, there shall be only 1 helper. The helper shall stay behind the drag unless needed to help the teamster with snarls or turns. On oxen, the helper must stay behind the drag at all times after the hitch on. The helper shall not have a stick.
10. All participants shall be properly dressed. Proper language must be used at all times. Any participant under the influence of liquor shall be disqualified from the contest. Tests may be made to determine intoxication. The drinking of intoxicating beverages by participants in and around the ring is prohibited.
11. The splitting of teams shall be decide by the fair association or other sponsors.
12. Use of drugs or stimulants on any competing animals is prohibited. The fair or person conducting the contest reserves the right to test any animal. The owner and teamster found to have used a drug on any competing animal shall be barred from pulling for 2 years as required by section 74 subsection 4.
13. No heading of horses or oxen may be allowed. Stepping over the rail counts as a hitch. Five minutes shall be allowed for hitching. Three attempts may be made in that period. Time taken out to position the drag for the next pull shall not be counted. Teamsters may not be changed after the first load is pulled. Any team deliberately driven over the rail will be disqualified from the contest. In case of a tie on the longest distance, the 2nd longest distance already pulled will take first place. Every man must remain quiet after hitching on. One inch pulled shall constitute a hitch.
14. There shall be no heading of horses after a pull starts unless there is a mix up, snarl or breakdown.
15. A Substantial barrier shall be maintained at the end of the ring toward which the pull is proceeding so as to prevent or substantially impede runaways.
16. There will be 100 pounds tolerance on draft steers and oxen on and after Labor Day weekend.
17. Any animal which is thin, dehydrated, shows open sores or is lame will be disqualified.
18. Before a team is allowed to pull, the owner shall provide a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. Bring a copy to leave for the superintendent.
These rules have been adopted by the O.C.A.C from L.D 2132
Other Rules of the department
1. Horse: All teams shall be weighed free at the society’s scales. Weighing will begin at 7:00am only one official weigh in by same team.
2. Oxen: Weighing at 7:00am, Thursday. Only one official weigh in by the same team. Weigh in not required for sweepstakes teams. Check weigh may be done at discretion of department head. No animals shall be entered twice in same class.
3. 3 Horse Hitch: Any horse must weigh at least 1400lbs. They must hitch side by side and be driven by one man.
4. Drawing on the grounds for practice will not be allowed.
5. The committee reserves the right to intercept all rules and regulation and to accept or reject any entry.
6. An exercise area is provided for pulling animals. Please use this area in the interest of safety. This regulation will be strictly enforced.
7. After being unloaded, trucks and vans must be parked in the parking lot provided for this purpose. Due to fire hazard, ect. This rule will be strictly enforced.
8. Any animals caught under the drag shall be disqualified.
We are trying to have continuous Pulling from 8:30am to 9:00pm
Cattle Pulling
Thursday Night Weighing, September 14, 2017, 6pm to 7:30pm 1% allowance
If weighing on Thursday night you must stay on the grounds
Friday; September 15, 2017 weigh in 6:30am to 8:00am, Pulling starts at 9:00am
Class 1: 1300 and under to be driven by a person under 16 yrs of age
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$50 $40 $30 $25 $20 $15
Class 2: 1700 lbs and under
Class 3: 2100 lbs and under
Class 4: 2500 lbs and under
Class 5: 2900 lbs and under
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$75 $65 $55 $45 $35 $25
Class 6: 3300lbs and under
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$95 $75 $65 $55 $45 $35
Class 7: 3700/4100 lb Percentage
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$100 $85 $75 $65 $55 $45
Class 8: Sweepstakes
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$140 $120 $100 $85 $65 $50
Class 9: 3300 lb over & under 6 foot elimination
3300 lb & Under
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$150 $130 $110 $90 $75 $65
3300 lbs & over
$175 $150 $125 $100 $90 $80
Horse Pulling
Friday Night Weighing, September 15, 2017, 5pm to 7pm 25 lb allowance
If weighing on Friday night you must stay on the grounds
Saturday; September 16, 2017 weigh in 6:30am to 8:30am, Pulling starts at 9:30am
Open to all
Class 1: 3100 lb
Class 2: 3200lb
Class 3: 3400 lb
Class 4: 3600 lb
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$115 $95 $80 $70 $60 $50
Class 5: 3200lb and Under 12‘Elimination
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$145 $125 $115 $105 $95 $85
Class 6: Sweepstakes
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$150 $130 $110 $90 $70 $60
Class 7: 3400 lb over & under 12 foot Elimination
3400 lb & Under
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
$165 $145 $135 $120 $105 $90
3400 lbs & over
$180 $165 $145 $125 $110 $100
Proof of Insurance - $1 Million required. Must name Oxford Fair and the respective date if homeowners.