HEAVY HORSE SHOW
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Judging to start at 10:00 am sharp.
Chairman: John Northcote 226-979-4922
Committee: Marc Mennel, Margaret Northcote, Connie Hughes, Alan Sinclair
Rules:
- Any animal deemed an unworthy individual in the livestock classes by the respective judges should not be awarded a prize.
- To Enter: Online entries in Assist Expo are preferred. Well will also accept entries at the announcer's table before the show. Membership fee of $6.00 is required. Exhibitor of horses must bring their entry to the ring when called by the judges, otherwise they will not be considered.
- Each exhibitor must have liability insurance on horses and sign a Fergus Fall Fair Disclaimer.
CLASS 1 - Clydesdales
Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $55, 4th: $40, 5th: $30, 6th: $20, 7th: $20
Sections:
1. | Brood Mare |
2. | Yeld Mare |
3. | Filly or colt (current year) |
4. | Filly or Colt (1 year old) |
5. | Filly/Gelding (2 year old) |
6. | Filly (3yr old) |
CLASS 2 - Percherons
Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $55, 4th: $40, 5th: $30, 6th: $20, 7th: $20
Sections:
1. | Brood Mare |
2. | Yeld Mare |
3. | Filly or colt (current year) |
4. | Filly or Colt (1 year old) |
5. | Filly/Gelding (2 year old) |
6. | Filly (3 yr old) |
CLASS 3 - Belgians
Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $55, 4th: $40, 5th: $30, 6th: $20, 7th: $20 - Unless otherwise noted
Sections:
1. | Brood Mare |
2. | Yeld Mare |
3. | Filly or Colt (current year) |
4. | Filly or Colt (1 year old) |
4B. | Ontario Bred & Sired Belgian Yearling Filly Class * Prize: $0 |
5. | Filly/Gelding (2 year old) |
6. | Filly (3 yr old) |
CLASS 4 - All Breed Geldings 3yr and older
Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $55, 4th: $40, 5th: $30, 6th: $20, 7th: $20
Sections:
1. | 3yr and Older Geldings |
CLASS 5 - Best Draft Horse on grounds
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, others: $20
Sections:
1. | Best draft horse on grounds Clydesdale, Percheron or Belgian draft horse on line. One entry per exhibitor. |
CLASS 6 - Junior Showmanship
Open to Juniors between the ages of 7 and 18 years old (inclusive) as of January 1st of current year, showing a draft horse on the line.
The following areas will be considered: Walk, Trot, Turn, Watching Judge, Backing up, Presentation, Suitability of Show Person to Horse, General Handling, Grooming, Decorations, Appointments, General Appearance and Proper Dress, Alertness and Capability. Stallions one year old or over may not be used.
The Jr Showmanship sections are part of both the ON Percheron and ON Clydesdale Associations Showmanship Awards Programs.
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, others: $20
Sections:
1. | Junior-(7-13yrs) - Halter The Jr Showmanship classes are part of both the Ont Percheron and Ont Clydesdale Assn Showmanship Awards Programs |
2. | Senior Showmanship (14 to 18) - Halter The Showmanship classes are part of both the Ont Percheron and Ont Clydesdale Assn Showmanship Programs |
CLASS 7 - Draft Horse Under Saddle
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, others: $20
Sections:
1. | Ages 13 and up Junior Showperson will be given time to saddle. Approved helmet required - English or Western Tack while riding a Purebred Draft Horse. |
CLASS 8 - Hitch Classes
Note: Sections may be combined and shown together if there are fewer than three entries.
Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, 4th: $100, 5th: $100, 6th: $100, 7th: $100 - Unless otherwise noted
Sections:
1. | Clydesdale Single Prizes: 1st: $115, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $70, 5th: $55, 6th: $50, 7th: $45, others: $0 |
2. | Percheron Single Prizes: 1st: $115, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $70, 5th: $55, 6th: $50, 7th: $45, others: $0 |
3. | Belgian Single Prizes: 1st: $115, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $70, 5th: $55, 6th: $50, 7th: $45, others: $0 |
5. | Lady Cart-All Breeds Prizes: 1st: $115, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $70, 5th: $55, 6th: $50, 7th: $45, others: $0 |
5B. | Junior Driver of a Cart-All Breeds Prizes: 1st: $115, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $70, 5th: $55, 6th: $50, 7th: $45, others: $0 |
6. | Tandem-All Breeds Prizes: 1st: $115, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $70, 5th: $55, 6th: $50, 7th: $45, others: $0 |
7. | Six Horse Hitch-All Breeds Prizes: 1st: $600, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $400, 4th: $400, 5th: $400, 6th: $400, 7th: $400, others: $0 |
8. | Four Horse Hitch-All Breeds Prizes: 1st: $400, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $300, 4th: $250, 5th: $200, 6th: $100, 7th: $100, others: $0 |
9. | Unicorn Hitch-All Breeds |
10. | Clydesdale Heavy Team |
11. | Percheron Heavy Team |
12. | Belgian Heavy Team |
13. | Lady Driver of a Draft Team-All Breeds |
14. | Junior Driver of a Team - All Breeds |
15. | Clydesdale Light Team |
16. | Percheron Light Team |
17. | Belgian Light Team |