draft horse show - Nebraska State Fair

ONE HUNDRED FORTY THIRD
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR
August 24 – September 3, 2012
Grand Island, NE
DRAFT HORSE SHOW
Nebraska State Fair Board
Jana Kruger, Chairperson – Arlington
Lowell Minert, Vice-Chairperson – Dunning
Kirk Shane, Secretary – Atkinson
Ed Kruse, Treasurer – Kimball
Tam Allan – Lincoln
Beth Birnstihl – Lincoln
Doug Brand – Seward
Dan Kunnemann – Imperial
Linda Lovgren – Omaha
Bill Marshall – Grand Island
Chuck Rolf – Albion
Marvin Rousey – North Platte
Kent Zeller – Ravenna
Joseph McDermott, Executive Director – Grand Island

Welcome 2012 Nebraska State Fair
Draft Horse and Mule Exhibitors
Thank You for considering The Nebraska State Fair as a place to exhibit your draft
horses and mules. It is because of exhibitors like you that we have continued to
improve and been able to grow our show.
Please note that the Draft Horse Pull has been moved to the second Friday of the
Nebraska State Fair. The Draft Horse Pull will be held on Friday August 31 st at
6:00 p.m.
We are very proud of our new upgraded facilities, some of the changes we have in
place for the 2012 Nebraska State Fair include:
There will be 3 full evenings of Hitch/Farm Classes, with 7 new classes
added back into the show program this year.
There will be two Herdsmanship Awards this year. One for exhibitors who
have 6 or more stalls, and one for exhibitors having 5 stalls or less.
The arena rails have been lined with white 3/8” thick fiberboard for safety.
The arena surface has been completely removed and repacked to allow the
surface to be altered for both the Draft Horse Hitch and Halter show, and
also to accommodate the Draft Horse Pull.
The arena has also been lengthened by 10 feet.
The announcer’s booth has been moved to the upper tier of the grand
stands.
There will be a barn dance on Saturday August 25 th after the hitch show.
Please make sure to read the Equine Rules and Regulations posted on the State
Fair Website also.
Thank you once again for your interest in the Nebraska State Fair and we look
forward to seeing you in August.
Heidi Trautman
Draft Horse Superintendent and
Nebraska State Fair Horse Show Manager

DIVISION 1 - DRAFT HORSES AND DRAFT MULES
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 24, 25, 26
Entry Deadline:
Saturday, July 7, 2012
All-American Qualifier Level C Show
(Percherons/Clydesdales)
Merit Program Qualifier Belgian Horse
2012 Classic Six Horse Series Qualifying Show
With 3 separate classic classes (Triple Points)
Mare 6 Horse Hitch
Gelding 6 Horse Hitch
Husker Classic Open 6 Horse Hitch
Premiums offered by the Nebraska State Fair…$30,835.00
Draft Horse Sled Pull
Friday August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Premiums offered by the Nebraska State Fair... $5000.00
2 Weight Divisions
Show Manager – Heidi Trautman, Overton, NE
Contact Heidi Trautman with any Draft Show questions at 308-325-2184 or 308-258-0701
Contact Virgil Buffington with any Horse Pull questions (Jamesport, MO) 660-868-0159
Judges: Wes Gordeyko, Ohaton Alberta
(Gelding Hitches, Gelding Halter, Farm Classes, Percheron Halter, Clyde/Shire Halter)
John Detweiler, St Louis, MO
(Mare Hitches, Belgian Halter, Youth Showmanship, and Farm Classes)
Ann Egan, Litchfield, CT
(Riding classes, Costume Class)
Ring Steward – Tim Egan, Litchfield, CT
(Hitch Classes, Percheron, Clyde, Shire, Youth Halter)
Ring Steward –Stanley Eberspacher, Grand Island, NE
(Farm Classes, Belgian Halter Gelding Halter)

Equine Veterinary Services
Provided on the grounds by Dr.Steve Krull, Medicine Valley Veterinary Clinic,
308-367-6754. All veterinary services must be paid for at the time of service.
Show Secretaries:
Sharron Scott, Albuquerque, NM
Ellie Carlson Omaha, NE
Mike Scott, Albuquerque, NM
Linda Barton, Kearney, NE
Announcers – Shayne Fili, Omaha, NE
Mark Beacom, Omaha, NE
(All Draft Horse Hitch and Halter Classes)
Wayne Duncan, Savannah, MO
(Draft Horse Pull)
Horse Show Photographer - Judy Brodland, Focal Elegance Photography
Paddock Masters:
Patti Hutchenson, Omaha, NE
Ann Egan, Litchfield, CT
Gate Person – Draft Horse Load In:
Gina Schlater, Seward, NE
Draft Horse Load In/Production Crew:
Marcy Jorgenson, Tecumseh, NE
Shelly Rowell, Firth, NE
Organist – Dan Benes, Lincoln, NE
National Anthem – Reggie Shaw, Overton NE
Entry Deadline: July 7, 2012
Late entries accepted until barn is full. A late fee of $25.00 per entry will apply
STALLS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 12:00 Noon THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 AND HORSES
MUST BE STALLED ON FRIDAY AUGUST 24 BY 12:00 Noon.
Early arrival is possible-please call Heidi to make arrangements.

1. Draft Horses will be stalled in the Exhibition Barn adjoining the new arena with the
exception of the pulling teams who will stall at no charge in the Racehorse Barns.
2. Drafts will not be allowed to begin loading out until AFTER the Sunday Evening
Performance. Failure to comply may result in a loss of premiums.
3. Draft Horses will be allowed to stay until Monday 9:00AM - NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. Any horses that need to stay later than dates noted, must locate in the Racehorse Barns
at times other than indicated on schedule. NO EXCEPTIONS. There is an extremely tight
barn cleaning schedule and rules must be followed.
5. Pulling horses can stall at no charge in the Racehorse Barns or they will be allowed to
jump out of their trailers.
6. On the day of the Draft Horse Pulling competition, horses will be weighed between 4:00 &
5:00 p.m.
7. Nebraska State Fair Staff, the driver and helpers with each team are the only ones
allowed in the arena during the pulling competition.
There is a place on the entry form to list any owners and exhibitors who wish their animals to be
stalled together.
AWARDS & PREMIUMS
1. $30,835 in Premiums offered by the Nebraska State Fair.
2. For the Draft Horse Pull, a total of $5,000.00 will be paid out on a percentage basis for
lightweight and heavyweight divisions. This will be a sled pull.
3. The National Percheron Association sponsors trophies for the Grand Champion Percheron
Stallion & Mare.
4. The Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America sponsors trophies for the Grand Champion
Belgian Stallion & Mare.
5. The Nebraska Draft Horse & Mule Association sponsors the Draft Showmanship Awards.
The NDHMA will also provide a draft horse and mule exhibitor hospitality booth. This booth
will be located in the South Stalling Barn.
6. Trophies for Youth classes & Ribbons will be awarded.
DIVISION FEES
Entry Fee: $6.00 per Halter & Performance class
Championship Halter No Entry Fee
Pull Entry Fee: $25.00 per Pulling Team (No pre-entry required, just show up and pull)
Stall Fee: $25.00 one adult horse
Vehicle Parking Pass $15.00 (good for the entire run of the fair)
Exhibitor Pass/Day: $4.00 each
Exhibitor Badge (11 day): $20.00
The Draft Horse Show Office will open daily at 8:00 a.m., with the exception of Saturday,
August 25, when it will open at 6:00 a.m. to allow for Halter Exhibition Changes.

FEED AND BEDDING
Due to fluctuating cost and to ensure the best prices possible, we cannot quote a price
on feed and bedding at this time. We do encourage you to pre-order feed and bedding by
calling on-grounds contractor after August 1, 2012 at 308 390 7763. This will ensure that
you have feed and bedding waiting at your stalls when you arrive.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Classes shall be governed by the current rules of Nebraska State Fair Equine General Rules.
By entering this horse show you agree to be governed by the Equine General Rules found at this
link. (hyperlink) The Nebraska State Fair will impose all rules of the IAFE National Code
of Show Ring Ethics as outlined in the front of this premium book.
2. All entries for the Nebraska State Fair must be made in the NAME OF THE OWNER OR
LESSEE with all horses to be named. Should any individual enter an animal in a name other
than that of a bona fide owner or attempt to perpetrate a fraud by misrepresenting any fact, the
entry shall not be allowed to compete for or receive any premium. In case of question as to the
age of an animal, the Superintendent shall appoint an expert whose decision shall be final.
Exhibitors are responsible for errors on entries. Entries that have been erroneously entered may,
at the discretion of the Superintendent of the department, be transferred to their proper classes
previous to the judging. If such classes have been judged they shall not be re-judged. The
Management reserves the right to return any entries received beyond the capacity of the
facilities offered.
3. All pulling horses must also comply with health requirements listed in the front of the Equine
Rules and Regulations Book. Pulling Horses will be randomly blood tested based on the
decision of both the Horse Show Veterinarian and Horse Pull Contractor. If a positive test is
found, the team will be disqualified. If a team is disqualified, the remaining teams will be moved
up in placing. Prize money and results will be held until test results are received. All judging
decisions are final.
4. Attendants must be neatly and properly dressed on entering the show ring.
5. Youth exhibitor shall be under the age of 18 as of January 1 of current year.
Effective 2011- All youth drivers in any youth class MUST be accompanied by an adult.
6. Farm classes are open to Draft Horse and Draft Mules (No light horses or mules will be
allowed).

7. The Draft Horse Show Office will not process any additional class entries less than an hour
before the scheduled performance.
8. Exhibitor/owner must own at least four of the horses in a six horse hitch.
9. Hitch Performance: To be judged 40% performance, 40% uniformity of conformation, 20%
harness and wagon.
10. Youth showing in class 185 will not be eligible to drive in class 101 or class 183.
11. The Grand Champion Percheron Mare & Stallion, Grand Champion Belgian Mare & Stallion,
and Grand Champion Clydesdale/Shire Mare & Stallion will come back to compete for Supreme
Champion. Supreme Halter Champion will be a result of the collective decision made by both
halter judges.
12. Farm Team Obstacle participants – you may be required to climb down, open a gate, and
call your team thru the gate, if so, a rider will be provided to stay in the wagon during this event.
13. Farm Team Courses will be in your exhibitor packets available at check in.
14. The 3 minute gate rule will be enforced. Plan accordingly.
15. Draft Horse Western Riding- Horses to be tacked up in proper western tack and rider attired
accordingly. Horses will be asked to Walk, Trot, and Canter, at the judge’s discretion. Horses will
work both ways in the arena and will be asked to back. Entry to be judged on the overall picture,
including gaits and proper attire. Headset is not critical. Scotch bottom shoes are allowed. Open
to all Percheron, Clydesdale, Belgian and Shire draft horses. No draft-crossbred horses allowed.
16. Draft Horse English Riding- Exhibitor can ride Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, or Dressage with the
horse to be tacked accordingly. Horses will be asked to Walk, Trot, and Canter at the judge’s
discretion. Horses will work both ways in the arena and will be asked to back. Entry judged on
the overall picture, including gaits and proper attire. Headset is not critical. Scotch Bottom shoes
are allowed. Open to all Percheron, Clydesdale, Belgian, and Shire horses. No Draft crossbred
horses allowed.
17. Draft Horses ridden under harness will be asked to walk and trot only.

Draft Horse Exhibitors: Directions from Eastbound/Westbound
I-80 Exit 314 to the Nebraska State Fairgrounds
1. Take I-80 Exit 314 for Locust St
Turn North toward Grand Island
Go 4.1 miles
2. Turn right at HWY NE-2E/US-34
Go 1.0 miles
3. Turn Left at Stuhr Road
Go 1.1 miles
4. Turn Left on Stolley Park Road
and you will proceed to Gate 3
which is the draft horse entrance.
DO NOT turn into the grass lot (South)
on Stolley Park Road where the Check
in Trailer is even if State Fair road staff
try to get you to. Horses DO NOT use
the check in trailer.
Any Questions please call:
Horse Show Office 308-258-0701
(If no answer in the show office please
call Heidi Trautman Cell 308-325-
2184)
DO NOT Take
South Locust North
to Stolley Park
Road,
Traffic Jams are
anticipated!!
Exit 314
Thank You

CLASS SCHEDULE
Friday August 24, 2012 - 5:30 P.M.
Performance Session #1
Class # Description
Grand Entry
101 Draft Horse Men’s Cart: $90-80-60-50-45-40-35
102 Draft Horse and Mule Farm Team: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
103 Draft Horse Gelding Cart: $90-80-70-60-50-45-40-35
104 Draft Horse Tandem Cart: $150-125-115-105-95-85-80-75
Velvet Spurs Exhibition (20 minutes)
105 Draft Horse Ladies Team on a Hitch Wagon: $150-125-115-105-95-85-80-75
106 Draft Horse and Mule Costume Class: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
107 Draft Horse 4 Horse Hitch – Geldings: $250-225-205-195-185-175-175-165
108 Classic 6 Horse Hitch- Mares: $1000-700-500-400-300-250-215-200
109 Draft Horse and Mule Farm Team Obstacle: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
Saturday August 25 - 7:30 A.M.
Draft Halter Classes Belgian and Percheron both start at 7:30 A.M. SPLIT ARENA
Belgian Halter Classes will be held on the North Side of the Livestock Arena
Followed by Registered/Grade Gelding Classes
Percheron Halter Classes will be held on the South side of the Livestock Arena
Followed by Clydesdale/Shire Classes
Followed by Supreme Halter Champion
Followed by Youth Showmanship (All Breeds)
All Halter Classes Pay $60-40-30-20 with the exception of
Youth Showmanship which pays $35-25-20-10-10
Championship Classes are awarded Ribbons only.
Belgian Halter - North Side Livestock Arena - 7:30 A.M.
Class # Description
110 Belgian Halter Stallions 3 years and Over
111 Belgian Halter Stallion Senior Champion and Reserve
112 Belgian Halter Stallions 2 years Old
113 Belgian Halter Stallion Yearling
114 Belgian Halter Stallion Foal of Current Year
115 Belgian Halter Stallion Junior Champion and Reserve

Class # Description
116 Belgian Halter Stallion-Grand Champion and Reserve
117 Belgian Halter Stallion Nebraska Bred and Owned
118 Belgian Halter Mares 4 years and over
119 Belgian Halter Mares 3 years old
120 Belgian Halter Mares Senior Champion and Reserve
121 Belgian Halter mares 2 years Old
122 Belgian Halter Mares Yearling
123 Belgian Halter Mares Filly Foal of Current Year
124 Belgian Halter Mare Junior Champion and Reserve
125 Belgian Halter Mare Grand Champion and Reserve
126 Belgian Halter Mare Nebraska Bred and Owned
127 Belgian Halter Mare and Foal of Current Year
128 Belgian Halter Produce of Dam
129 Belgian Halter Get of Sire
130 Belgian Halter Stallion and 3 Mares
131 Belgian Halter Best 3 Mares
Percheron Halter -
South Side Livestock Arena - 7:30 A.M.
Class # Description
132 Percheron Halter Stallions 3 years and Over
133 Percheron Halter Stallion Senior Champion and Reserve
134 Percheron Halter Stallion 2 Years Old
135 Percheron Halter Stallion Yearling
136 Percheron Halter Stallion Foal of Current Year
137 Percheron Halter Stallion Junior Champion and Reserve
138 Percheron Halter Stallion Grand Champion and Reserve
139 Percheron Halter Stallion Nebraska Bred and Owned
140 Percheron Halter Mares 4 years and over
141 Percheron Halter Mares 3 years old
142 Percheron Halter Mares Senior Champion and Reserve
143 Percheron Halter mares 2 years Old
144 Percheron Halter Mares Yearling
145 Percheron Halter Mares Filly Foal of Current Year
146 Percheron Halter Mare Junior Champion and Reserve
147 Percheron Halter Mare Grand Champion and Reserve
148 Percheron Halter Mare Nebraska Bred and Owned
149 Percheron Halter Mare and Foal of Current Year
150 Percheron Halter Produce of Dam
151 Percheron Halter Get of Sire
152 Percheron Halter Stallion and 3 Mares
153 Percheron Halter Best 3 Mares

Clydesdale-Shire Halter
(Immediately following Percheron Halter South side of the Livestock Arena)
Class #
Description
154 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallions 3 years and Over
155 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion Senior Champion and Reserve
156 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion 2 Years Old
157 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion Yearling
158 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion Foal of Current Year
159 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion Junior Champion and Reserve
160 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion Grand Champion and Reserve
161 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion Nebraska Bred and Owned
162 Clyde/Shire Halter Mares 4 years and over
163 Clyde/Shire Halter Mares 3 years old
164 Clyde/Shire Halter Mares Senior Champion and Reserve
165 Clyde/Shire Halter mares 2 years Old
166 Clyde/Shire Halter Mares Yearling
167 Clyde/Shire Halter Mares Filly Foal of Current Year
168 Clyde/Shire Halter Mare Junior Champion and Reserve
169 Clyde/Shire Halter Mare Grand Champion and Reserve
170 Clyde/Shire Halter Mare Nebraska Bred and Owned
171 Clyde/Shire Halter Mare and Foal of Current Year
172 Clyde/Shire Halter Produce of Dam
173 Clyde/Shire Halter Get of Sire
174 Clyde/Shire Halter Stallion and 3 Mares
175 Clyde/Shire Halter Best 3 Mares
Registered Gelding Classes
(Immediately following Belgian Halter North side of the Ag Arena)
Class # Description
176 Registered/Grade Gelding 4 years and Over-All Breeds
177 Registered/Grade Gelding 3 years and Under-All Breeds
178 Grand and Reserve Champion Gelding
179 Nebraska CH Gelding Bred and Owned
(Open to Geldings who have shown in a halter class at this show)
Supreme Halter Champion (After All Breed and Gelding Halter Classes)
180 Supreme Halter Champion of the Show
(Top 6 Halter Horses from all breeds will come back)
Trophy sponsored by Kerry & Heidi Trautman,
Platte Valley Percherons, Overton, NE
Custom Belt Buckle Provided by Nebraska State Fair Board

Youth Showmanship Classes (Following Supreme Halter Championship Class)
Class # Description
181 Youth Showmanship all breeds Youth 13 & Under
182 Youth Showmanship all breeds Youth 14 & Over
Saturday Evening, August 25 - 5:30 P.M.
Draft Performance Session #2
Class # Description
Grand Entry
183 Draft Horse Ladies Cart: $90-80-70-60-50-45-40-35
184 Draft Horse and Mule Farm Team-Youth Driver: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
Velvet Spurs Exhibition (20 Minutes)
185 Draft Horse Junior Cart 18 years and under: $60-50-40-30-25-20-15-15
186 Draft Horse Western Riding: $60-50-40-30-25-20-15-15
187 Draft Horse Mare Team on a Hitch Wagon: $150-125-115-105-95-85-80-75
188 Draft Horse Gelding Unicorn: $200-155-125-115-105-105-90-85-80
189 Draft Horse and Mule Team Log Skidding: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
Work the arena-Mandatory after log skidding
190 Draft Horse 4 Mare Hitch: $250-225-205-195-185-175-175-165
191 Draft Horse Gelding 6 Horse Hitch: $1000-700-500-400-300-250-215-200
192 Draft Horse and Mule Feed Team Races: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
Barn Dance to follow the Saturday Evening Performance Classes
Sunday Evening, August 26 - 5:30 P.M.
Draft Performance Session #3
Class # Description
Grand Entry
193 Draft Cart Mares: $90-80-70-60-50-45-40-35
194 Draft Horse and Mule Riding Under Harness: $60-50-40-30-25-20-15-15
195 Draft Horse Gelding Team on a Hitch Wagon: $150-125-115-105-95-85-80-75
Velvet Spurs Exhibition (20 Minutes)

196 Draft Riding-English Attire: $60-50-40-30-25-20-15-15
197 Mare Unicorn: $200-155-125-115-105-105-90-85-80
198 Draft Horse Ladies Team on a Farm Wagon: $80-70-60-50-40-30-25-20
High point Farm Team Trophy Presentation
(Points accrued in all 6 Farm Team Classes)
Virgil Holen Memorial Trophy donated and presented by Brian Holen
199 Husker Classic 6 Horse Hitch (Mares & Geldings) $1000-600-400-300-225-175-150-150
When all hitches are in the arena the Herdsmanship awards will be announced.
We will have 2 awards one for 6 stalls and over and one for 5 or less stalls.
Friday August 31, 2012 - 6:00 P.M
Draft Horse Pull –
Weigh in starts at 4:00 p.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m.
Please Contact Virgil Buffington, Jamesport, MO at 660-868-0159 with any Horse Pull questions
This concludes the 2012 Nebraska State Fair
Draft Horse and Mule show.
We want to wish all of our exhibitors a safe trip home. See you next year!