~2021 OPEN Fair Book~

AT THE EVENT CENTER

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Mark Covington Beef/Dairy Cattle Nick Ladage Swine Heidi Matthews-Co Goat Eric McCullough-Co Goat KC Millsap Sheep Jenn Prock Horse Andrea Wood Poultry Darcie Lewis Rabbit Tayllor Pittman Dog/Puppy Pals Robin Megel Fashion Revue Randilyn Madison Royalty Chuck Searcy Round Robin Eli Power Shooting Sports John Renzelman Wood Craft Diane Shipley Mustang Program Cory Frantz General Projects Cally Hall Living Arts Judy Clay Living Arts(Quilt) Art Show Denise Bassett Floriculture/Crops

Heidi Matthews Kids with Kids Molly Hovde Merry Little Lamb Jessica Frigetto Bucket Calf Show Jessica Homewood This Little Pig Darcie Lewis Peter Rabbit Andrea Wood Chicken Little Jenn Prock My Little Pony

FAIR BOARD MEMBERS Chris Cohick, President Matt Box, Vice President Kelsey Klock, Secretary Kim Wilson, Treasurer Luke Kimble Cody Brown Chuck Walker Halli Smith Shawnita Caswell Tyler Wallace Jessica Homewood Andrea Stone

FAIR BOARD SUPERINTENDENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Participant Schedule 4

Open Fair Rules 5

Living Arts (Open) - Division LL 6

Art Show (Open) - Division MM 12

Wood Craft (Open)- Division NN 14

For more information about the fair, please visit montrosecountyfairrodeo.com. Do not forget to prepare for fair—gather your art, test recipes for the baking contests and more! Please visit the open division book available online or at the Colorado State University Ex-tension office. For more information about Shelter Ins. (shelterinsurance.com)

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Participant Schedule

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MONTROSE COUNTY FAIR OPEN SHOW RULES

ENTRY RULES: 1. All open division entries are $1.00 per entry. 2. Entry forms are available prior to the Fair in the Montrose Extension Office. Exhibits must be entered in the

name of the owner of the maker of living art and art show items and maker/producer of crops and floriculture. Maker of crop exhibits should list the producer’s name.

3. Open show entries will be taken on Sunday, July 25th from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Monday, July 26th from 9:00am to 6:00pm at the Event Center.

4. All open exhibitors should obtain an exhibitor number before completing entries. This exhibitor number will be used on all open entries.

GENERAL RULES: 1. No exhibits of inferior quality will be eligible to receive awards. 2. No exhibitor may receive more than two placing in any one class, excluding the Art Show. 3. Judges are required to select only one first place exhibit per class. 4. Judging of events will take place at the times shown in the “Participant Schedule.” 5. Agricultural exhibits must be a current season crop unless otherwise specified. 6. Montrose County, Montrose County Fair Board members and Superintendents are not responsible for the loss

or damage to any animal or article in the Fair. 7. Open show entries must remain in place until 8:00am on Sunday, August 1, 2021. 8. Open show entries must be picked up Sunday, August 1 between 8:00am and 12:00pm at the Event Center. Fair

entries left over will be disposed of. 9. Exhibitors in the Montrose County 4-H and FFA classes will be eligible to compete in open breeding classes. Ani-

mals shown in Junior Division market classes may not be shown in Open Division classes. 10. Where Youth open classes are provided exhibitors must be 18 years of age or under as of January 1st of the

current year. 11. Youth open class exhibitors will not be eligible to compete in regular open classes with the same exhibit. 12. Youth open exhibitors may enter regular open classes only when there are no other entries in the Youth class. 13. New classes can be created on entry day with the approval of four Fair Board members. 14. Classes will be divided on judging day only when the judge requests the division and the Superintendent sup-

ports the division. 15. Division Superintendents reserve the right to cancel or combine any class due to lack of entries. 16. In the event of an emergency the Superintendent will contact no more than two Fair Board members for guid-

ance. 17. The Superintendent shall rule on proper classification of exhibits. No changes in classification will be made at

time of judging unless approved by the Superintendent. 18. Placing will be 1st place through 4th place. 19. Premiums will be paid as follows – 1st place $3, 2nd place $2 and 3rd place $1. 20. All premiums must be picked up within 30 days of the close of Fair. SAFETY RULES: 1. Fair Board members, Montrose County staff and Superintendents have the authority to enforce all safety rules. 2. Bicycles are not allowed in Friendship Hall, the Event Center, or the livestock barns. 3. No dogs, cats or other pets are allowed on fairground’s property unless they are entered in a fair class or partic-

ipating in a fair event and then are only allowed during their respective show. Service animals are allowed. 4. No distracting or startling toys, noisemakers or balloons are allowed on fair ground’s property. 5. Rowdy and unsafe play is not permitted. 6. No climbing in or on any building. 7. Water fights are not permitted at any time on fairground’s property. 8. Any activity deemed unsafe by a Fair Board member or Superintendent shall stop immediately upon request or

that member will be disqualified and asked to leave the Fairgrounds immediately.

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OBJECTION RULE: All Complaints must be submitted in writing, and must be signed and dated by the complainant, accompanied

with a $75 cash deposit. All complaints will be examined within 24 business hours by a representative from the Montrose County Attorney’s office, and a written ruling will issue. If the complaint is sustained, the deposit will be returned to the complainant. If the complaint is found to be without merit, the deposit is forfeited. All deci-sions are final.

DIVISION LL (Open)

LIVING ARTS Quilting Superintendent – Judy Clay

Food Superintendent— Cally Hale RULES: 1. All Open Show rules apply. 2. See Open Show rules for the entry and pickup schedule. 3. Exhibitors may enter two items per class. 4. Articles are judged on general appearance, cleanliness, workmanship, beauty and design, suitability and color

arrangement. 5. All clothing must be on hangers. 6. Where there is not competition, articles will be judged according to their merit. 7. Entries for which a class is provided may not enter the Other Article classes. 8. Entrants may not crowd judges during judging. 9. Entries exhibited in the Open Living Arts Show must have been constructed or made within the last calendar

year. 10. Superintendent may split the class when the number of entries warrants it. 11. Youth classes are 18 and under and Adult classes are 19 and over unless otherwise specified. GENERAL Section 1 Clothing Class No. 1. Clothing Article - 8 and Under 2. Clothing Article - 9-18 3. Clothing Article - 19-64 4. Clothing Article - 65 & over 5. Decorated Clothing—Youth 6. Sewing Article - 8 and Under 7. Sewing Article - 9-18 8. Sewing Article - 19-64 9. Sewing Article - 65 & over 10. Recycled Article - Attach information of what the item previously was. 11. Bags/Purses/Totes Quilting Section 2 Class No. 1. Quilted Article - 8 and Under 2. Quilted Article - 9-18 3. Quilted Article - 19-64 4. Quilted Article - 65 & over 5. Quilted Wall Hanging - 8 and Under 6. Quilted Wall Hanging - 9-18 7. Quilted Wall Hanging - 19-64 8. Quilted Wall Hanging - 65 & Over 9. Machine Pieced /Quilted - 8 and under

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10. Machine Pieced /Quilted - 9-18 11. Machine Pieced /Quilted - 19-64 12. Machine Pieced /Quilted - 65 & over 13. Machine or Hand Pieced & Hand Quilted 14. Tied Quilts 15. Surface Embellished Quilted Item 16. First Time Quilter - Exhibitor over 18 years of age who is entering for the first time Embroidery Section 3 Class No. 1. Embroidered Article - 8 and Under 2. Embroidered Article - 9-18 3. Embroidered Article - 19-64 4. Embroidered Article - 65 & over 5. Needlepoint Article - Youth 6. Needlepoint 7. Cross-Stitch Article - Youth 8. Cross-Stitch 9. Machine Embroidery 10. Other Styles Crocheting Section 4 Class No. 1. Afghan - Granny Stitch 2. Afghan - Other Stitch 3. Bedspread or Tablecloth 4. Centerpiece over 20” 5. Dishcloth 6. Doilies 7. Child or Doll Garment 8. Holiday Ornament 9. Jewelry 10. Pillow 11. Pillowcases with Crocheted Trim 12. Pot Holder or Place Mat 13. Scarf, Chair or Vanity Set 14. Toys 15. Wearable 16. Other Article 17. Any Article - Youth Knitting Section 5 Class No. 1. Adult Sweater 2. Afghan or Throw 3. Child or Doll Garment 4. Clothing Accessories 5. Holiday Article 6. Machine Knitted Article 7. Pillow 8. Slippers

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9. Toy 10. Any Article - Youth Weaving and Spinning Section 6 Class No. 1. Clothing 2. Clothing Accessories 3. Hand Spinning - Skein of yarn 4. Home Accessories 5. Rugs 6. Yardage - Minimum of 3 yards 7. Any Article - Youth Crafts Section 7 Class No. 1. Beadwork - 8 and Under 2. Beadwork - 9-18 3. Beadwork - 19-64 6. Beadwork - 65 & over 7. Clock 8. Cloth Dolls 9. Dream Catcher - 8 and Under 10. Dream Catcher - 9-18 11. Dream Catcher - 19-64 12. Dream Catcher - 65 & over 13. Etched Glass 14. Fiber Art 15. Ceramic - 8 and Under 16. Ceramic - 9-18 17. Ceramic - 19-64 18. Ceramic - 65 & over 19. Ceramic - Assisted Painter 20. Games - 8 and Under 21. Games - 9-18 22. Games - 19-64 23. Games - 65 & over 24. Handmade Candle - Youth 25. Handmade Candle 26. Handmade Soap 27. Holiday Decoration/Ornament- 8 and Under 28. Holiday Decoration/Ornament - 9-18 29. Holiday Decoration/Ornament - 19-64 30. Holiday Decoration/Ornament - 65 & over 31. Jewelry - 8 and Under 47. Jewelry - 9-18 48. Jewelry - 19-64 49. Jewelry - 65 & over 50. Leather Article - Youth 51. Leather Article 52. Lego - Original Design - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - 8 and Under 53. Lego - Original Design - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - 9-13

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54. Lego - Original Design - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - 14-18 55. Lego - Original Design - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - Adult 56. Lego - Type Kit - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - 8 and Under 57. Lego - Type Kit - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - 9-13 58. Lego - Type Kit - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - 14-18 59. Lego - Type Kit - 1 connected unit no longer than 2’x2’x2’ - Adult 60. Metal Craft - Youth 61. Metal Craft 62. Origami or Paper Craft - Youth 63. Origami or Paper Craft 64. Painted Rock - 8 and Under 65. Painted Rock - 9-18 66. Painted Rock - 19-64 67. Painted Rock - 65 & over 68. Painted Rock - Assisted Painter 69. Porcelain 70. Recycled Product - Attach information on previous item - 8 and Under 71. Recycled Product - Attach information on previous item - 9-18 72. Recycled Product - Attach information on previous item - 19-64 73. Recycled Product - Attach information on previous item - 65 & Over 74. Stained Glass 75. Textile Painting or Liquid Embroidery 76. Tie-Dye T-Shirt - 8 and Under 77. Tie-Dye T-Shirt - 9-18 78. Tie-Dye T-Shirt - 19-64 79. Tie-Dye T-Shirt - 65 & Over 80. Tied Fishing Flies 81. Tole Painting (Painting on an object) 82. Latch-Hook - Youth 83. Gourds FOOD RULES: 1. All Open Show and Living Arts rules apply. 2. Food items need to be in a sealed container or paper plate with zip lock bag. 3. All containers and pie/cake dishes must be picked up after judging. Fair is not responsible for lost or damaged

items. 4. Do not individually wrap cookies. 5. After judging, one piece of the entry must remain for display. The rest may be taken home or it will be discard-

ed. 6. Exhibits should be turned in and displayed between 7:00am and 10:00am on Tuesday, July 27h. 7. Judging will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 27th. 8. Unless stated, all baked goods are to be whole Baked Goods Section 8 Class No. 1. Baked Goods - Special Diet 2. Biscuits - Half a Dozen 3. Loaf of Yeast Bread 4. Quick Bread - Youth 5. Quick Bread - Adult 6. Brownies - Half A Dozen - Youth

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7. Brownies - Half A Dozen - Adult 8. Other Cake 9. Chocolate Cake 10. Decorated Cake - Form May be Used - Youth 11. Decorated Cake - Form May be Used - Adult 12. Hard Candy - Plate of 6 Pieces 13. Cheesecake 14. Drop Cookies (dropped from spoon or scoop) - Youth 15. Drop Cookies (dropped from spoon or scoop) - Adult 16. Molded Cookies - (hand formed)- Youth 17. Molded Cookies (hand formed)- Adult 18. No Bake Cookies - Half a Dozen 19. Rolled Cookies (rolled out and cut) - Half a Dozen 20. Cornbread 21. Cupcakes - Half a Dozen 22. Fudge - Plate of 6 Pieces 23. Muffins - Half a Dozen - Youth 24. Muffins - Half a Dozen - Adult 25. Fruit Pie - Youth 26. Fruit Pie - Adult 27. Other Pies 28. Cream Pie 29. Popcorn Mommy & Me Section 9 Class No. 1. Baked by Mommy & Me—Baked Goods FOOD PRESERVATION RULES: 1. All Open Show and Living Arts rules apply. 2. Two entries per class are allowed. 3. Food preservation guidelines must be Colorado State University or USDA approved. 4. All jars and lids must be home standard canning jars and lids either half pint, pint or quart only. 5. All jars should be clean and not sticky. 6. All entries must be labeled on the side of the jar with:

a. Date Preserved (within last year) b. Name of Product c. Altitude d. Hot or Cold Pack e. Time Processed f. Method of Processing (Hot water bath/pressure canner-pounds of pressure)

7. Hot and spicy entries should be identified. 8. No decorative additions on the entries. 9. Recipes must be included with entry. Indicate class number on the recipe. 10. Canned fruits and vegetables will not be opened but will be judged on appearance in the jar. Other canned and preserved items will be open/or tasted at the judges discretion. Food Preservation Section 10 Class No. 1. Fruit

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2. Fruit Butter 3. Honey 4. Jam - Youth 5. Jam 6. Jelly 21. Jerky - 3 large or 6 small strips 22. Marmalade 23. Pickled Fruits 24. Pickled Vegetables 25. Pickled Other 26. Pickles, Bread & Butter 27. Pickles, Dill 28. Pickles, Sweet 29. Relish - No Sauce 30. Salsa 31. Sauces 32. Syrup 33. Vegetable

LIVING ARTS DIVISION AWARDS

Special Living Art Awards: Largest Entry Award Awarded to the individual who has the most entries in Open Living Arts classes. Entries must be entered and creat-ed by the same individual. Exhibitors may not win this award two years in a row. Kitchen Wizard and Youth Kitchen Wizard Award Kitchen Wizard Award for both Adult & Youth will be awarded to the exhibitors with the most entries in both baked goods & food preservation. Exhibitors may not win this award two years in a row. Craft Master Award: Betty Pemperton Craft Master Award for both Adult & Youth will be awarded to the exhibitors with the most entries in craft classes (sections 1-7). Exhibitors may not win this award two years in a row. Best of Show Ceramics: Best of Show Adult & Youth will be awarded to the best article chosen from 1st place winners in all ceramics clas-ses. Best of Show Quilting: Best of Show Adult & Youth will be awarded to the best quilted article chosen from 1st place winners in all classes. Best of Show Needle Arts: Best of Show Adult & Youth will be awarded to the best article chosen from 1st place winners in all classes in sec-tions 1-6. Best of Show Homemade Pie: Best of Show Adult & Youth will be awarded to the best pie chosen from 1st place winners in all pie classes. Best of Show Preserved Food: Best of Show Adult & Youth will be awarded to the best article chosen from 1st place winners in all classes. Youth Sewn Article: Grand and Reserve Champions chosen from youth classes in Section 1

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Painted Rock Contest: Both Adult and Youth Grand & Reserve Champions will be chosen from 1st & 2nd place winners in the painted rock classes. Best of Show Original Lego Design: Grand Champion Reserve Champion per age group. Ages 8 & Under , 9-13, and 14-18 Awards given to the most creative, well constructed, engineered original de-signed Lego creation. In case of a tie the prize or award will be split HOMEMADE WINES AND BEER Section 11 RULES: 1. All Open Show rules apply. 2. Bottles must be labeled with beginning date of brew and bottling date. 3. Wine should be exhibited in a cork bottle. 4. Entries must be in clean and sanitized bottles. 5. One bottle per entry is required for Wine and Spirits, and 2 bottles per entry for Beer. 6. Bottles must be 10oz for beer and 375ml for wines or spirits. 7. Grolsch style swing caps are accepted. 8. Three beer entries per class are allowed if the style varies between entries. 9. Beer style should be specified and beers will be evaluated per BJCP guidelines. 10. Judges may disqualify entries if they are determined to be unworthy. BEER Class No. 1. Ale, Porter or Stout - Dark 2. Ale, Pale 3. Amber Ale or Brown Ale 4. Fruit or Vegetable Beer 5. Specialty Beer, Strong Beer or Belgians 6. Wheat Beer 7. Other

DIVISION MM

ART SHOW

Superintendent –

RULES:

1. All Open Show rules apply.

2. See Open Show rules for the entry and pickup schedule.

3. Entries may be picked up with photo ID for those over 18 on Sunday, August 1st.

4. All artwork must be original.

5. An artist must enter his or her work in the correct division. Any work in question will be placed in the correct

division by the Superintendent.

6. All student artwork must be done within the last year.

7. An artist may have up to 3 works entered in any or all classes in their division.

8. An artwork can be shown at the Montrose County Fair once.

9. Oils must be in frames.

10. Photographs should be matted and must be framed.

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11. Other artwork must be matted and framed or mounted on a very firm type backing. Poster board or foam

boards are acceptable.

12. All artwork must be prepared for secure and straight hanging. Wire or string attached with tape will not be ac-

cepted. All hanging work must have arched wire, strong string hanger or large enough of a single loop to catch

a hook. Barred teeth hangers are NOT accepted.

13. Name, address and phone number shall be listed on the back of each artwork.

14. Articles classified as handcrafts or woodcrafts are to be entered in Living Arts and Wood Working Divisions.

15. The minimum size for photographs is 5”x7”. Smaller photographs will NOT be accepted.

16. Miniatures can be done in any painting medium. The maximum size is 5”x7”.

17. The Spirit of the Fair Photography classes will be judged on subject matter and artistic merit. They must have

been taken at a previous Montrose County Fair.

18. No early removal of entries.

19. All items made out of wood will be judged in Division NN - Wood Craft. All hand crafted items will be judged in

Division LL - Living Arts (i.e. painted gourds).

AMATEUR DIVISION

Section 1

Class No.

1. Acrylics – General

2. Acrylics – Portrait

3. Black and White Photographs – Close Up

4. Black and White Photographs – General

5. Color Photographs – Close Up

6. Color Photographs – General

7. Drawings -- Black & White

8. Drawings -- Color

9. Mixed Media -- General

10. Mixed Media -- Portrait

11. Oils -- General

12. Oils – Portrait

13. Pastels

14. Spirit of the Fair Photographs

15. Watercolors

ADVANCE DIVISION

Section 2

Class No.

1. Acrylics – General

2. Acrylics – Portrait

3. Black and White Photographs – Close Up

4. Black and White Photographs – General

5. Color Photographs – Close Up

6. Color Photographs – General

7. Drawings -- Black & White

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8. Drawings -- Color

9. Mixed Media -- General

10. Mixed Media -- Portrait

11. Oils -- General

12. Oils – Portrait

13. Pastels

14. Spirit of the Fair Photographs

15. Watercolors

STUDENT DIVISION

Section 4

Level 1

2nd grade or younger

Class No.

1. Drawings

2. Paintings

3. Photos

4. Sculpture

5. Other

Level 2

3rd through 5th grades

Class No.

6. Drawings

7. Paintings

8. Photos

9. Sculpture

10. Other

Level 3

6th through 8th grades

Class No.

11. Drawings

12. Paintings

13. Photos

14. Sculpture

15. Other

Level 4

9th through 12th grades

16. Drawings

17. Paintings

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18. Photos

19. Sculpture

20. Other

DIVISION NN (Open)

Wood Craft Superintendent – John Renzelman

1. All Open Show rules apply 2. See Open Show rules for the entry and pickup schedule 3. Entries must be picked up Sunday, August 1st between 8:00am and 12:00pm. Fair entries left over will disposed

of. No exceptions will be made to this rule. 4. Entries can be anything specific to wood crafting. 5. Limit of two entries per class, per exhibitor. 6. All entries must be exhibitors’ own work and NOT previously shown in the Montrose County Fair. 7. All kits shall be labeled as such. 8. Entries will be placed 1st through 4th place. 9. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be awarded for each section. 10. Greatest care will be taken in handling exhibits, but NO responsibility for loss or damage of any kind will be as-

sumed by the Division Superintendent, Volunteers, Montrose County Fair Board or Montrose County Staff. 11. Entries in this Division must be constructed predominately of wood. 12. A certain level of craftsmanship is expected. 13. No computer generated/enhanced entries will be accepted. i.e. (3D printed objects) Daddy & Me (7 years and younger) Section 1 Class No. 1. Functional Wood Project 2. Decorative Wood Project 3. Toy 4. Game 5. Puzzle Youth Division (Age 8 to 18) Section 2 Class No. 1. Carving and Sculpture 2. Lathe Turning 3. Furniture 4. Scroll Saw and Fret Work 5. Toy 6. Jewelry 7. Game 8. Puzzle 9. Cabinetry (Book Case, Display Case, Gun Cabinet) 10. Clock Adult Division ( 19 and Older) Section 3 Class No. 1. Toy

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2. Puzzle 3. Game 4. Model (Scaled) 5. Replica (Full Scale) 6. Intarsia 7. Marquetry 8. Furniture 9. Bent Wood 10. Scroll Saw 11. Fret Work 12. Miniatures/Jewelry 13. Clocks 14. Ornaments 15. Chainsaw Carving 16. Fair Theme 17. Lathe Turning — Pens/Pencils 18. Lathe Turning — Bowls 19. Lathe Turning — Hollow Form 20. Lathe Turning — Hollow Form (Miniature– 3” dia or less) 21. Lathe Turning — Lidded Box 22. Lathe Turning — Plate/Platter 23. Lathe Turning — Goblet 24. Lathe Turning — Segmented 25. Lathe Turning — Vases 26. Lathe Turning — Live/Natural Edge 27. Lathe Turning — Wall Sculpture 28. Carving — Mythical 29. Carving — Bird 30. Carving — Flower(s) 31. Carving — Human 32. Carving — Animal 33. Carving — Caricature 34. Carving — Abstract 35. Craving — Relief 36. Carving — Chip 37. Wood burning 38. Lamp 39. Cane/Walking Stick 40. Cabinetry (Book Case, Display Case, Gun Cabinet) 41. Miscellaneous Alpine Lumber Birdhouse Contest Section 4 The birdhouse contest will be judged on creativity, practicality and construction. Three places will be awarded. First place will be awarded $75, second place $50 and third place $25. Birdhouses can be any appropriate size up to 2’ x 2’ x 2’ with appropriate entry holes sized for nesting bird. Birdhouses must have a way to be cleaned out, and interior nesting space. Class No. 1. Wild Birdhouse Contest 2. Junior Wild Birdhouse Contest

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DIVISION T WILD HORSE/MUSTANG PROGRAM

Superintendent: Diane Shipley Rules: 1. Youth trainers are between the ages of 8 to 18 years of age to be eligible to participate in the competition. 2. Youth trainers will belong to a 4H club in Montrose, Colorado. 3. Mustangs will be a draw at the fair grounds that day and trainers will pick out the mustangs randomly. 4. Mustangs will have all vaccinations, current coggins as well as hooves trimmed prior to pick up by the BLM. 5. Mustangs will remain on the property of the BLM until shown after the freestyle and will then be offered by

silent auction to the trainers or public. 6. Youth trainers my receive help with their mustangs by anyone but must be shown by youth trainers in all clas-

ses. 7. Youth trainers will keep 4H record book on all animals. 8. Trainers will provide a report to the leader on day 7, day 45, and 1 week prior to fair. 9. Freeze marks will be verified by BLM personal prior to the show. 10. Treats, excessive jerking on the lead and whips will be a 10 point deduction per each judge. 11. Trainers will have the opportunity to walk through the course with the judge. No mustangs during this walk

through. 12. Trainers will bring all paperwork to the fairgrounds when entered for the fair. 13. Upon entry onto the show grounds, competing mustangs will be examined by a knowledgeable individual to

determine the health and condition of the horse. Should a mustang be deemed in poor condition the mustang may be excused from the competition.

14. Trainers will be responsible for all care related costs from the day the mustang is picked up through the compe-tition. Training and care expenses will not be reimbursed.

15. Mustangs can be shown in either Western or English. Trainers are asked to wear appropriate attire and head gear which reflects the style of their discipline. Youth trainers are not allowed to ride, sit or stand on their mus-tang at any time prior to or during the competition an will result in disqualification. This includes in the stall warm up area at the event and during the competition itself.

16. No trainers shall alter change or attempt to hide the natural marking and or rubbed or raw areas of a horse by surgery, dye, powder or in any other manner. Trainers may clip/trim horses or leave main, tails, ears, muzzle and fetlocks natural. Use of false tails or extensions on the mane or tail are prohibited during the preliminary competition and will be an automatic 10 point deduction from each judge off the overall class.

17. Costume related tail and mane decorations will be allowed during the finals freestyle performance. 18. Class awards will be presented. Any class ties will be broken by the score from the trail class. If a tie still exists

the tie will be broken by a tie breaker judge. 19. No other animal or dog will be allowed in the arena during the performance for any reason and will result in

disqualification. Competition Classes: Youth trainers and 12-24 month old Mustangs will be judged in three (3) classes: Handling and Conditioning, In-Hand Trail and Freestyle. The highest combined scores from these classes will determine the winner. 10 extra points will be given for participation in the Montrose County Fair Parade. 1. Handling and Conditioning Class—40 points from each judge During this class, the trainer will lead the horse into a small pen inside the arena, un-halter and release the horse in the pen. The trainer will exit the pen. The horse’s conditioning will be scored at this time. The trainer will then be allowed back into the pen. Upon re-entering the pen, the trainer will re-halter the horse and lead the horse out of the pen to complete a set of handling maneuvers in the arena. This class will be judged on the following: Handling– 30 points Judges will assess the horse’s demeanor and responsiveness during the haltering process, as well as the relation-ship between horse and trainer through the completion of additional handling maneuvers including but not limited to the following:

Walk

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Trot Stop Back Pick-up feet Load and unload from trailer

Conditioning– 10 points The horse’s condition will be judged in two areas:

Appropriate weight/muscling (5 points). Overall Appearance-this score will reflect hair coat, feet condition, ect(5 points)

No person shall alter, change or attempt to hide the natural marking and /or rubbed or raw skin of a horse by sur-gery, dye, powder, hoof polish, or in any other manner. Trainers my clip/trim horses, or leave mane, tail, ears, muz-zle and fetlocks natural. Use of false tails or extensions on the mane or tail are prohibited. No points will be de-ducted for short or rubbed out manes or tails. The score will not reflect conformation. To learn more about appro-priate weight/conditioning for a horse please visit http://www.gerlltd.org/Education/Equine%20Body%20Condition%20Score%20Presentation.pdf. 2. Leading Trail Class— 40 points from each judge This class is intended to show the horse’s ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day. Exhibitors will be asked to lead the horse through a course of obstacles. Obstacles may include but are not limited to the following:

Walk over logs/poles Walk/trot between cones/obstacles Maneuver forward and/or reverse through a simple chute\ Pick up all four feet Brush horse once on each side Load and unload from stock trailer *additional elements may be added such as brush, artificial foliage, rain slickers, etc

3. Freestyle— 40 points from each judge During this class exhibitors are encouraged to choose musical scores, costumes and props that permit them to show the athletic abilities of their animal in a crowd appealing way.

· All trainers are required to show their Mustang and/or Burro in-hand—riding is not an option and doing so will result in disqualification. · Exhibitors are not allowed to sit or stand on 12-24 month old Mustangs and/or Burros and doing so will result in disqualification. · Animals are not allowed to pull any items (doing so will result in disqualification) however, the exhibitor may pull an item while leading the animal. · Trainers must provide their own props and assistance for arena set up and tear down—it is the trainer’s respon-sibility to make sure all props are cleared from the arena immediately following the conclusion of the freestyle performance, including hay, confetti, etc Not completely clearing the arena of debris will result in a no score for the freestyle. · All props must be freestanding. Nothing may be driven into the ground (i.e., rebar, stakes, etc ), and doing so will result in a no score for the freestyle. · Trainers may promote personal businesses/sponsors on props used during the freestyle performance, howev-er the promotion logo/statement must be no larger than 12 inches by 24 inches.

· Props of pyrotechnic nature i.e. fireworks, flares, sparklers, firecrackers, etc Are not allowed and will result in disqualification. · Shooting guns and/or blanks will NOT be allowed during the freestyle performance and will result in disqualifica-tion. · Exhibitors will have 4 minutes prior to their performance to stage or set the arena. · Trainers will have 3.5 minutes to complete their freestyle performance. The music and time will start simulta-neously when the trainer or animal enters the arena, whichever comes first. It is the trainers responsibility to

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ensure staff is aware of which is entering first (animal or trainer), so that the time and music can be started ap-propriately. Failure to do so will result in a no score for the freestyle. · Live “voice-overs” and/or commentary from the trainer and/or trainer representative are not allowed during the performance and will result in disqualification. · Music is a required component of the freestyle performance—if the trainer does not turn in music during the finalists’ meeting at the event, management may select music for him/her. Music must be submitted as one sin-gle track ( staff will not transition from one track to another during the performance or merge music files for a competitor) either on a CD or as an mp3 file. Music will not be played from a phone or any other device. The mu-sic file will be downloaded into our music system. All music is subject to review and approval by staff. · Mustangs and/or burros are not allowed to walk, trot or lope into/onto any moving vehicles or trailers of any kind and doing so will result in disqualification. Mustangs and/or burros are not allowed to trot or lope into/onto any covered vehicles or trailers of any kind and doing so will result in disqualification. · Other animals (dogs, additional horses, etc) will NOT be allowed in the arena during the finals performance for any reason other than to drive a vehicle to be used during the performance. If someone other than the trainer is driving a vehicle in the performance none of the occupants of the vehicle will be allowed to exit the vehicle while in the arena and the windows must be rolled up at all times (the vehicle, if driven by someone other than the trainer, must be closed-cab; gators, golf carts, ATV’s, etc. will not be allowed and will result in disqualification). Other people are NOT allowed to act as props, ride or come in contact with the horse at any point during the performance and will result in disqualification. Other people may hand props to the trainer from outside the are-na. · Trainers must wear appropriate footwear during the freestyle performance– bare feet are not allowed and will result in disqualification. · Judges may stop any performance deemed unsafe, dangerous or otherwise inappropriate. · Use of the whip as a tool for the freestyle will be optional. At no time will the whip touch the animal in an ag-gressive manner, but may be laid on the animal. The Judge’s discretion will be final. · All items/props are subject to final review and approval.

The freestyle portion is worth a total of 40 points and will be scored in the following areas: · Overall Horsemanship—20 points:

· The communication and partnership between the animal and trainer, and the animal’s overall willingness to perform and execute maneuvers correctly in a controlled, relaxed and confident manner. (10 points) · Incorporation of a variety of maneuvers and their degree of difficulty. (10 points) These maneuvers would include but are not limited to: sidepass, pulling or dragging, serpentines, circles with variance in size and speed, stops, ect.

· Entertainment Value—20 points: · Components of Choreography—the components and arrangement of the exhibition in relation to the music and its rhythm. (10 points)

· Creativity—the use of themes, maneuvers, costumes, and/or props to enhance the performance and overall originality. (10 points)