Horse Show

160th Annual Acton Fair Horse Show

Sunday August 24, 2025
Acton Fairgrounds, 550 Rt 109, Acton, ME

Sponsored by
York County Agricultural Association
Horse Show Rules and Classes(printable)

SHOW OFFICIALS

Manager: Anne Kozloff
Judge : TBD
Secretary: Amy Roberts                                                                              Email: Fendersonfarm@yahoo.com
Veterinarian On Call: TBD
Medical Service: 911 (Call)
Un-judged warm-ups from 7am-8:15 am in the show ring. Jumps set to 2’3’ followed by cross rails.

Classes will begin promptly at 8:30 A.M.

SHOW RULES:
  • No horse may enter a class unless an entry blank has been completed, fees paid, and number assigned.

***Note: Any returned checks will be subject to a $25 returned check fee, in addition to the amount of the check and any bank fees incurred.

  • Entry fees will be as follows:
    • $10 per regular Class
    • $35 for all Games (*single cost to participate in any/all classes 34-39)
    • $10 for ALL Warm-ups
    • $10 Grounds/Office Fee per Entry
    • Entries will close on Wed, Aug 20th, 2025.
    • Entries received after Aug 20th will be charged a $10 Post Entry Fee.
  • Show Ring is a natural grass ring. Separate warm-up/lunging area will be available
  • Food will be available on the grounds. Lunch break, if any, will be announced.
  • No refunds unless you have a note from the veterinarian or medical doctor.
  • No dogs allowed on the grounds unless leashed and kept away from the ring.
  • Warm-up will be held from 7:00a-8:15am in the show ring. Jumps will be set at 2’3”, then changed to cross rails halfway through. There will be a $10 warm-up fee per horse/rider combination. You can pay for Warm-up at the Secretary’s booth. No more than 4 riders at a time in the show ring warm-up. Trainers limited to 4 riders and up to 5 minutes overall in the warm-up. Classes begin promptly at 8:30 am.
  • Six ribbons will be awarded in all classes. Classes may be split as deemed necessary by show staff.
  • Proof of current negative Coggins and Rabies are required (For in-state horses, dated within 36 months of show date. For out-of-state horses, dated within 6 months of show date)
  • ALL Riders must wear an ASTM Approved Helmet anytime mounted.
  • Show Management reserves the right to refuse any entry or request the removal of any entry or person on the grounds without being liable.

WARNING: Under Maine State Law, an equine professional has limited liability for an injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of any equine activities.

 

CLASS LIST

*All Classes in red ink may be shown with assistance if needed without penalty*        

Ring open for un-judged warm-up from 7:00-8:30 A.M.

 

  1. Grooming Class – Open
  2. Horses/Ponies/Minis Halter
  3. Solid Color Halter
  4. Multi Color Halter
  5. Youth Showmanship
  6. Adult Showmanship
  7. Leadline Equitation (8 & Under)
  8. Leadline Pleasure (8 & Under)
  9. Walk-Trot English Equitation Open
  10. Walk-Trot English Pleasure Open
  11. Walk-Jog Western Equitation Open
  12. Western Pleasure (W/J) Open
  13. Ranch Suitability (W/J)
  14. Walk-Trot Poles (English or Western)
  15. Beginner Rider – W/T/C English Eq
  16. Beginner Rider – W/T/C English Pleasure
  17. Beginner Rider – W/J/L Western Eq
  18. Beginner Rider – W/J/L Western Pleasure
  19. Adaptive Rider EQ – W/T
  20. Adaptive Rider Pleasure – W/T
  21. Assisted Adaptive Rider EQ – W/T
  22. Assisted Adaptive Rider Pleasure – W/T
  23. Green Horse Equitation (W/T or W/J)
  24. Green Horse Pleasure (W/T or W/J)
  25. Advanced Rider English Eq (W/T/C)
  26. Advanced Rider English Pleasure (W/T/C)
  27. Advanced Rider Western Eq (W/J/L)
  28. Western Pleasure (W/J/L)
  29. Ranch Suitability (W/J/L)
  30. Hunter Pleasure Horse
  31. Road Hack

    AFTERNOON CLASSES NOT TO START BEFORE 12pm

  32. Costume

    ALL CLASSES HELD AFTER COSTUME MAY BE SHOWN IN COSTUME WITHOUT PENALTY**

    33.Horse/Pony/Mini Obstacles

    GAMES CLASSES NOT TO START BEFORE 1pm*

    34. Egg & Spoon35. Water Race

    36. Sit A Buck

    37. Potato Race

    38.Command Class

    39. Single Pole

    Entry Form