Should I enter my horse into a fair?

Question

Okay well I have a few pictures of my horse that I would like to be put up for judging lol. The pictures at the very top was back when I first got him, and he was very poor looking back then. The pictures right in the middle are the newest, and the very last pictures are from before winter when he had gotten fat.

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/Princess_of_Wolves2/My%20Real%20Life%20Photos/Lightnings%20Pictures/

My horse isn't very big, he's only around 14'2 and I'm just kinda worried he might be beat out to easily by the fat giant horses that always show up at the fair. He's roughly 9 years, and only weighs approx. 980 pounds? I don't know if he's heavier or not sense he's never been weighed but he's a very small horse. Also if you think I should enter him into the fair with 4-H, what are the shots that are required, or that he needs? And do I need the vet paperwork with me? His feet weren't trimmed in the pictures(farriers orders), but they are back in shape now.

Answer 1

If you know you can place go right ahead and follow your feeling

Answer 2

Why not?!! If your goal is to have fun and learn from the experience, go!

Just make sure he is used to the crowds and noise and being in close quarters around other horses when riding, so you don't have extra stress on show day. Make the most of putting your best out there, don't worry about ribbons and have fun! That's what shows are for.

Answer 3

If you are riding your horse in the show these are usually the general rules, but if you are ju st letting your horse stand in the stalls, Im not sure what you need... but here are the ring showing rules for a fair.

GENERAL RULES:

  1. Entries will be taken ring-side.

  2. You must check in ringside to receive your back tag prior to the start of classes.

  3. Check in will include the showing of current Coggins Test and Rabies vaccination paperwork for your animal(s).

  4. All youth under 14 years must wear an ASTM approved helmet.

  5. Proper attire required.

  6. Junior riders are those 16 yrs and under. Senior riders are those 17 yrs and over.

  7. Judges decision is final.

  8. Lame, unfit, or unruly horses may be disqualified and asked to leave.

  9. Lead Line and Walk Trot riders may not enter in any other classes except Halter and Showmanship.

10. No stallions may be shown by any exhibitor under 18 yrs of age.

11. Classes may be combined or cancelled if not enough entries.

     Ribbons will be awarded to placements 1st through 4th. Premiums will be paid as shown below. Premium

12.

     checks will be mailed to exhibitors.

13. Parking will be in designated areas only.

Good Luck... by the way your horse looks taller in the pictures then you explain him.  He is a pretty one!

Answer 4

i think you should we have one horse that is bigger than the other and we show both dont put him in a 4-h class put him in a open class where any horse can go the shots are rabies and coggins for fair yes you do vet paperwork with to you  take to the fair

Answer 5

I think it would be fun

Answer 6

why not? you have nothing to lose,really  you have more to gain,and even if he doesn't win,you'll both have more experience....pretty boy by the way :)