Welcome to the Millbrook Fair!

Light and Heavy Horse and Pony Pulls 2011

 

 

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 11:30 a.m.
Committee: Leroy Nesbitt  705 799 7859
Entry Fee: All pullers pay gate admission.

Sponsored By: Marlene and Gregory Wood, Mahon Lumber and Sawmill,

 

             Popovic Bros. Contracting, NP Media Business Solutions

 

Pulling Schedule: 11:30am SHARP. 1. Light Pony 2. Light Horse 3. Heavy Pony 4. Heavy Horse

 

Eastern Ontario Pony Pulling Association

 

NOTE: Pullers must have proof of liability insurance.

 

Rules and points

1.    Size class                   Small- 48 inches and under
                                  Large- 56 inches and under

                                                             

2.    Draw distance              15 feet, two pulls allowed within a 20’ wide course

 

3.    Qualifying                      Teams are required to complete two rounds to qualify for hitch money.

 

4.    Equipment                     In the event of equipment breakage, the draw must be taken over again.
                                  Repair time is at the judge’s discretion.
                                  Note: equipment coming undone is NOT breakage
                                  (ie. Trace coming unfastened)      

 

5.    Faults                              Draws: faults disqualifying a draw include:
                                            - interference by helper
                                            - teamster ahead of wipple trees
                                            - any checkslaps
                                            - going over course markers

 

            Teams: Faults disqualifying a team include:
                    - Failing to hitch in three minutes or three attempts- which ever comes first.
                    - Profane language, either teamster or helpers
                    - Any unnecessary roughness in handling team while draw in underway
                        (not necessary to   be pulling)
                    - runaway teams
                    - failure to remain in drawing area until finished competing.

 

6.    Testing                       Ponies may be drug tested at any time.

 

7.    Points                         All draws are eligible for points (10 best)

 

8.    Ponies                        To be eligible for points, there must be one pony from the original team
                                    (limit to two changes) (ie. Original team of pony A & B changes to pony A & C).                                   
                                     Teamster has the choice to remain with pony A &C or return to original A &B.

 

9.    Measuring                 All ponies must be measured to be eligible for points, and to draw at  
                                      competitions that are run under EDPPA rules. All ponies should be measured on
                               measuring day, which falls on the 1st Sunday in May.       

 

10.    Limits                         During pony measuring, there will be a maximum of three measurements per
                               pony. During each measurement, each pony must stand in a normal position,
                               with the top of its head not to be below the level of its withers.
                               A new pony must be measured. A pony no longer needs to be measures if it is
                               seven years or over, or if it has been measured officially three times.

 

Prize Money

 

1st                   -                              $90.00                   2nd                          -                              $80.00
3rd                   -                              $70.00                   4th                           -                              $60.00
5th                   -                              $50.00                   6th                           -                              $50.00 (hitch)   

 

                Heavy and Light Horse Pulls

 

NOTE: Pullers must have proof of liability insurance.

HORSE PULL RULES

  1. Any entry not furnishing a negative Coggins Test and proof of insurance, for the fiscal year, with a two million dollar ($2,000,000) liability clause, will not be allowed to pull.
  2. There shall be no alcoholic beverages used by teamsters, helpers or officials
  3. All teams must be weighed the day of the pull with a halter and loose shank.
  4. Light Class – 3600 lbs and under. Scales will open 1-½ hours before the pull. BOTH CLASSES PULL TOGETHER.
  5. LENGTH OF THE DRAW IS 27 FEET, 6 INCHES. LONGEST DRAW COUNTS, 2 ATTEMPTS. A total of 2 ½ minutes will be allowed to complete each draw. BUCKEYE PULLING SLED to be used when possible. Pulling sled to be drawn in both directions for two rounds and then only one direction for the remainder of the pull. On the second hitch, teamsters have the option of taking it immediately following the first hitch, where the boat is sitting. If he/she passes and takes the second hitch at the end of the round, then the boat can be spotted anywhere on the track as long as there is sufficient sidelines left. The pulling is to be centered between the two lines. To be eligible for a second hitch, a reasonable attempt must be made on the first hitch. Sidelines must be 18 feet apart.
  6. A teamster is allowed two helpers. Teamsters and helpers must remain behind the double tree while the horses are pulling. After completing the first pull, no change in teamster will be allowed, except in case of injury.
  7. A break in harness – the teamster will decide if he keeps the distance or will start over.
  8. A run-away team or team out of control will automatically be eliminated and drug tested at the teamster's expense.
  9. A pull will be disqualified:

a) if horses step on or over lines or markers
b) if horses are beaten, lines are swung or foul language is used
c) if helpers interfere in any way after the horses are hitched
d) if teamsters or helpers head the horses while pulling or hitching
e) if teamsters or helpers slap, push or touch the horses with hand lines or wippletrees while in the ring. NO CHECK SLAPS WILL BE ALLOWED.
  1. Three circles passing in front of the boat or anything over a twelve-inch chuck will be classified as one pull.
  2. Any teamster or helper will automatically be ejected from the contest with all winnings forfeited if he/she argues with the judge, fair board, pulling committee or other contestants.
  3. NO CHANGING OF BRIDLES DURING THE PULL.
  4. DRUG TEST TO BE ENFORCED:

a) no drugs allowed
b) no team or teams allowed to pull while under suspension with any other organization
c) forfeit prize money and placing
d) additional penalty as the fair board concerned feels appropriate

Prize Money for Heavy and Light HORSE Teams:

1st Place $215
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $185
4th Place $170
5th Place $155
6th Place $140
7th Place $125
8th Place $110
9th Place $ 95
10th Place $ 80

All others making a qualifying draw - $65