Superintendents: Rodney Mann, Brad Johnson, Jonathan Proeschel, Heather Abrams
Show Manager: Robin Oda
schedule
OPEN CLASS DRAFT HORSE/PONY AND MULE/DONKEY SHOW
Saturday, August 8Donkeys & Mules classes begin at 9 am Draft classes begin at 10 amBullen Equestrian Center
ALL HORSES AND PONIES MUST BE OF DRAFT STYLE PREMIUMS PAID DAY OF SHOW
Entries
Entries made day of show. No refunds or switching classes.
Stall Fee: $10.00All Donkey Entry fees: $8.00 Draft Halter Entry Fee: $8.00Performance Classes Entry Fee: $10 Draft Sixes Fee: $45.00
Stall Fee: $10.00All Donkey Entry fees: $8.00 Draft Halter Entry Fee: $8.00Performance Classes Entry Fee: $10 Draft Sixes Fee: $45.00
General Information
Trucks and Trailers enter S.R. 35 Fairgrounds Gate. Fairground entry gates close@1-5am.SHOW RAIN OR SHINE (Unless Show Manager determines otherwise)
General Rules
- All ages as of 1/1/26.
- No dogs allowed on grounds.
- All Handlers of Stallions must be 18 years old or older.
- Helmets are required for anyone under 18 years of age showing in riding or driving classes.
- Negative Coggins required for all out of state entries.
- Anyone 65 years old and older exhibiting (Handler or Driver) in arena — no entry fee — I.D. required.
- No miniature horses.
- Judge's decision final!
classes
- Donkey Foals – Miniature, Standard, Mammoth 2025
- Donkey Yearling - Miniature, Standard, Mammoth
- Mule Molly & Horse 2y & under
- Miniature Donkey, Jennet – 2 yrs. & older
- Miniature Donkey, Gelding – 2 yrs. & older
- Standard Donkey, Jennet – 2 yrs. & older
- Standard Donkey, Gelding – 2 yrs. & older
- Mammoth Donkey, Jennet – 2 yrs. & older
- Mammoth Donkey, Gelding – 2yrs. & older
- Miniature Donkey, Jack – 2 yrs. & older
- Standard Donkey, Jack – 2 yrs. & older
- Mammoth Donkey, Jack – 2 yrs. & older
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Stallion, 5 years old & older
- Molly Mule – 3 years & older
- Draft Horse Stallion, 5 years old & older
- Horse Mule – 3 years & older
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Stallion, 3 years old - 4 years old
- Draft Horse Stallion, 3 years old - 4 years old
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Stallion, 2 years old
- Draft Type Mule – 2 years & older
- Draft Horse Stallion, 2 years old
- Color Class, Mule or Donkey – Most Colorful
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Stallion, 1 year old & under
- Best Matched Pair of Mules
- Draft Horse Stallion, 1 year old
- Best Matched Pair of Donkeys
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Grand Champion Stallion & Reserve (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Champion Donkey Jennet (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Horse Grand Champion Stallion & Reserve (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Champion Donkey Gelding (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Mare, 5 years old & older
- Champion Donkey Jack (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Horse Mare, 5 years old & older
- Champion Mule (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Mule & Donkey - Dinner bell Race
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Mare, 3 years old - 4 years old
- Draft Horse Mare, 3 years old - 4 years old
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Mare, 2 years old
- Draft Horse Mare, 2 years old
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Mare, 1 year old & under
- Draft Horse Mare, 1 year old & under$12 $10 $6 $4 Ribbons
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Grand Champion Mare & Reserve (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Horse Grand Champion Mare & Reserve (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Gelding - 5 years old & older
- Draft Horse Gelding - 5 years old & older
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Gelding - 4 years old & under
- Draft Horse Gelding - 4 years old & under
- Draft Pony/Haflinger Grand Champion Gelding & Reserve (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Horse Grand Champion Gelding & Reserve (NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Pony/Haflinger BEST OF SHOW (1st Place Winners of Classes: 30,46,52)(NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Horse BEST OF SHOW (1st Place Winners of Classes: 32,47,53)(NO ENTRY FEE)
- Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Mare & Foal
- Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Get of Sire (2 horses)
- Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Produce of Dam (2 horses)
- Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Stallion & 3 Mares
- Draft Horse /Draft Pony/Haflinger Sr. Showmanship (14-17 years)
- Donkey & Mule Sr. Showmanship (14-17 years)
- Draft Horse /Draft Pony/Haflinger Jr. Showmanship (9 to 13 years)
- Donkey & Mule Jr. Showmanship (9-13 years)
- Draft Horse /Draft Pony/Haflinger Pee Wee Showmanship (up to 8 years) (May be Accompanied by adult)
- Donkey & Mule Pee Wee Showmanship (up to 8 years) (May be Accompanied by adult)
- Donkey & Mule Adult Showmanship
10 minute break
63. Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Riding-Walk/Trot (18 years & older)64. Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Riding-Walk/Trot (9-17years)
10 minute break
65. Draft Horse/Draft Pony/Haflinger Lead Line Rider 8 & under Walk only, (NO ENTRY FEE) May be accompanied by adult66. Mule or Donkey Lead Line Class – Lead Line Rider 8 & under Walk only, (NO ENTRY FEE) May be accompanied by adult
LUNCH BREAK - PERFORMANCE CLASSES WILL BEGIN AT 1:00 PM OR LATER
67. Mule & Donkey Costume Class68. Mini Donkey Driving Obstacle Course69. Mule & Saddle Donkey Driving Obstacle Course70. Trail Class – Youth 17y & under71. Trail Class – Adult 18 y & older72. Coon Hunters Special73. Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart -Men74. Mule under saddle Youth – Pattern with cones75. Draft Horse Cart - Men76. Mule under saddle Adult – pattern with cones77. Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart - Ladies (Must use different horse than Men’s Cart)78. Single Mule to cart79. Draft Horse Cart - Ladies (Must use different horse than Men’s Cart)80. Youth Western Pleasure Mule 13y & under81. Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart Youth (9-17 years – Must be accompanied by adult, helmet required)82. Youth Western Pleasure Mule 14y -17y83. Draft Horse Cart Youth (9-17 years – Must be accompanied by adult, helmet required)84. Single Donkey to Cart85. Draft Pony/Haflinger Tandem Cart Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required86. Western Pleasure Mule – 18y & 64y87. Draft Horse Tandem Cart Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required88. Ranch Pleasure Mule89. 2- Draft Pony/Haflinger Hitch to Wagon-Adult Driver90. Donkey/Mule Jack Benny Pleasure – 65y & older91. 2-Draft Horse Hitch to Wagon-Adult Driver92. Walk/Trot Pleasure Mule93. 2- Draft Pony/Haflinger Hitch to Wagon-Youth 9-17 years - Accompanied by adult, helmet required94. Walk/Trot Pleasure Donkey95. 2-Draft Horse Hitch to Wagon-Youth 9-17 years - Accompanied by adult, helmet required96. Team of Mules & Draft Mules to wagon Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required97. Draft Pony/Haflinger Unicorn Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required98. Team of Donkeys to wagon Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required99. Draft Horse Unicorn Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required100. Donkey & Mule Barrel Class – All Ages101. 4-Draft Pony/Haflinger Hitch to Wagon Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required102. 4-Horse Hitch to Wagon Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required103. 6-Draft Pony/Haflinger Hitch to Wagon Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet required104. 6-Horse Hitch to Wagon to Wagon Adult Driver /or Youth accompanied by an Adult, helmet requiredUpdated Showbill supersedes previous showbills.
Preble County Agricultural Society, Fair Board and the Preble County Commissioners are not responsible for persons, animals, equipment or accidents on grounds.
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