COMMITTEE

Director in Charge: Shohannah McClure

Committee: Trish Smith, Harry Smith, Charlotte Becker, Mackenzie Clarke, and Cindy Schlievert-Warland

If you have any questions, please contact the Director in Charge

Rules and Regulations

Make all your entries online at assistexpo.ca

1. Ages of the riders will be determined as of January 1st of the current year.

2. Under no circumstances will classes be delayed for exhibitors who are delayed by cross entries.

3. All exhibitors are to be dressed in clean suitable attire. Approved Head Gear is mandatory. All riders must wear proper fitting, approved protective headgear, with safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted in competition or on event grounds. Approved head gear must meet the ASTM standards.

4. Any interference by a rider, parent, coach, trainer, or groom with the judge will result in elimination of the rider in question.

5. Ring numbers can be picked up at ringside before the show begins.

6. Exhibitors must show proof of liability insurance for the current year for all animals being shown. This is to accompany the entry forms and the entry forms will not be processed until this is received. All exhibitors will be required to sign a waiver when picking up numbers.

7. Each exhibitor must use a separate entry form.

8. The show committee reserves the right to withdraw any single class with less than three entries or any team class with less than two entries entered as of noon on the Thursday preceding the fair.

9. All entries close on Wednesday September 09, 2026 at 4PM unless otherwise stated. However if extenuating circumstances apply, entries after that date but before show day may be accepted at the discretion of the director in charge. A late entry fee of $20.00 will apply.

10. All exhibitors must be members of the Society in order to exhibit.

11. PARKING ON FAIR GROUNDS LIMITED TO TRAILERS AND TOWING VEHICLES. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE WITH THE ANIMALS AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY VEHICLE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS.

12. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to familiarize themselves with both the Rules and Regulations of the Fair and the Rules for the Light Horse Division.

13. Return of entry fees will only be considered by the Fair at the next Board meeting, if the show is cancelled or if the exhibitor presents a veterinarian or medical certificate.

14. Show management reserves the right to change order of go in the interest of the show before or during the show.

15. Exhibitors allowed 1 hold only, 3 minutes maximum in show. Exhibitors are responsible to be on time for their class. Be organized, plan ahead and bring helpers.

16. Stalls are available, only a small number. $10 per day for use of the stall, must pre-book.

17. Each competitor is permitted one non-judged warm-up round in the ring prior to their division. No additional practice rounds will be allowed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2026

Prepaid Warm Up 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Judging begins at 9:00 am

Judge: Vicky Streeter

Course Designers: Grace Harvey & Kelsie Wilson

Announcer: Ellie Collins

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone arriving on show day with a horse/pony not entered in the Show may be given consideration if extenuating circumstances apply. If the Director approves, that person may show, but a special Administration fee of $20.00 will apply.

Class Changes must be made before 9:00 a.m. on the day of show. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ENTRY FEES – Entries close Wednesday September 9th 2026 at 4:00pm

Entry Fees: $8.85 + $1.15 HST = $10.00

Late Entry: $17.70 + $2.30 HST =20.00 after deadline including day of show Late entries WILL be charged if entry received after deadline

Ring open for flatting only at 7:30

Jumping warm up will be held as a non-judged warm up round. Please see rule 17.

Please note: Ribbons only to Equitation classes.

Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $18, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, 5th: $5

LEADLINE CLASSES: All riders entered in the following classes cannot cross enter into any other class. Sponsored by the Smith Family

1. Leadline Equitation on the Flat- Rider Must be Under 18
2. Leadline Equitation on the Flat- Rider over 18.

POLES CLASSES: All riders entered in the following classes cannot cross enter into any other class. Handler to accompany but not lead horse/pony at all times (may lead at trot). Poles can be walked or trotted. Sponsored by Kayleigh Wickens Farrier Services and the Plaid Horse

3. Walk/Trot Poles
4. Walk/Trot Poles Equitation
5. Walk/Trot Under Saddle

CROSS RAILS CLASSES: Open to ponies/horses and riders under 18 years of age or riders in their first or second year of showing. The rider may not be entered in any other division except Short Stirrups. Sponsored by Equine One and Lisa Theriault

6. Cross Rails over fences maximum height 12″
7. Cross Rails Equitation over fences maximum height 12″.
8. Cross Rails under saddle
9. Cross Rails Walk & Trot Equitation

SHORT STIRRUPS CLASSES: Open to ponies/horses and riders under 18 years of age. The rider may not be entered in any other division except Cross Rails. Sponsored By Mane Moments Photography

10. Short Stirrups over fences – Maximum height 18″.
11. Short Stirrups Equitation over fences – Maximum height 18″.
12. Short Stirrups under saddle Sponsorship:

HUNTER PONY CLASSES: All animals entered in the following classes are to be 14.2 hands and under. Riders are to be under 18 years of age or riders in their first or second year of showing. There will be no oxers in the courses. Sponsored by Smart Earth Camelina

13. Hunter Pony over fences – Maximum height 2′
14. Hunter Pony Equitation over fences – Maximum height 2′.
15. Hunter Pony under saddle.

.65m JUMPER CLASSES: Open to horses and ponies. Consists of three Table A (clear round followed by immediate jump-off) classes. Maximum spread 0.5m and no combinations. Sponsored by Mackenzie Clarke

16. .65m Jumper Class Table A
17. .65m Jumper Class Table A:
18. .65m Jumper Class Table A

JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER CLASSES: Ponies can enter but courses will not be changed. Riders to be 18 years and under or Amateur riders who are 19 years and over. (These classes are not for any rider who makes their living or any part from riding, coaching, etc.) Sponsored by Apple Saddlery

19. Junior/Amateur Hunter over fences maximum height 2′ Sponsorship:
20. Junior/Amateur Hunter Equitation over fences maximum height 2′.
21. Junior/Amateur Hunter under saddle

LOW HUNTER CLASSES: Open to horses or Ponies. 2’3 or 2’6 declare height day of.

22. Low Hunter over fences’
23. Low Hunter Equitation over fences.
24. Low Hunter under saddle

HUNTER CLASSES –

Order of Go Friday, September 11th, 2025 at 9:00 am

Flatting in Ring 7:30AM

1 Warm-up Round Per Division

1. Leadline Equitation on the Flat- Under 18
2. Leadline Equitation on the Flat- Over 18
3. Walk/Trot Poles
4. Walk/Trot Poles Equitation
5. Walk/Trot Under Saddle
6. Cross Rails over fences
7. Cross Rails Equitation over fences
8. Cross Rails under saddle
9. Cross Rails Walk & Trot Equitation
10. Short Stirrups over fences
11. Short Stirrups Equitation over fences
12. Short Stirrups under saddle

LUNCH

13. Hunter Pony over fences
14. Hunter Pony Equitation over fences
15. Hunter Pony under saddle
16. 65m Jumper Class Table A
17. 65m Jumper Class Table A
18. 65m Jumper Class Table A
19. Junior/Amateur Hunter over fences
20. Junior/Amateur Hunter Equitation over fences
21 Junior/Amateur Hunter under saddle
22. Low Hunter over fences
23. Low Hunter Equitation over fences
24. Low Hunter under saddle

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

9:00 a.m.

Judge – Vicky Streeter

Committee: Cindy Schlievert-Warland

Director: Shohannah Smith

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone arriving on show day with a horse/pony not entered in the Show may be given consideration if extenuating circumstances apply. If the Director approves, that person may show, but a special Administration fee of $20.00 will apply.

Class changes must be made before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the show. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ENTRY FEES – Entries close Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

ENTRY FEES $8.85 + $1.15 HST = $10.00

Late Entry $17.70 + $2.30 = $20.00 after deadline including day of show

Late entries WILL be charged if entry received after deadline

Ring open for flatting only at 8:00 a.m.

Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $18, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10, 5th: $5

Note: Classes indicated as OPEN are for junior and senior exhibitors.

Senior is 18 years of age and over (as of January 1st).

Junior 17 years of age and under (as of January 1st), unless indicated in the program.

The show starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp!

25. Halter Mares, Open – Sponsored by Cozy Coleman, Clara Ashton

26. Halter Geldings, Open – Sponsored by Shawna Crawford Quarter Horses

Champion Halter Horse – Sponsored by Shawna Crawford Quarter Horses
1st and 2nd place of class 1 and 2 will compete

27. Junior Showmanship, 10 and under. Adults may accompany the exhibitor. – Sponsored by Team Bailey

28. Junior Showmanship, 11 – 17 – Sponsored by Wicksteed Stables, Charlotte Sim

29. Senior Showmanship, 18+ – Sponsored by L Squared Performance Horses

30. Junior Lead Line, 10 and under. For riders not entered in a trot class and will be judged at a walk only. English or Western. Riders must be led by an adult. – Sponsored by Judy Evans

31. NEW Just Off The Lead, 10 and under. For riders not entered in a trot class and will be Judged at the walk only. Adult may be ringside.

32. Junior Lead Line and Just Off the Lead game, 10 and under: Egg & Spoon. For riders not entered in a trot class and will be judged at the walk only. English or Western. Riders must be led by an adult or have on ringside. – Sponsored by Andre Bourke

33. Junior Walk/Trot. English or Western. For riders not entered in a canter class. – Sponsored by Stafford Pines Performance Horses

34. Junior Walk/Trot English or Western. For riders not entered in a canter class. (Simple Pattern) – Sponsored by Mary Lou Spaull

35. Senior Walk/Trot. English or Western. For riders not entered in a canter class. – Sponsored by Tracy Pierce

36. Senior Walk/Trot English or Western. For riders not entered in a canter class. (Simple Pattern) – Sponsored by Tracey Lavergne

37. Senior English Pleasure – Sponsored by Tracey Pierce

38. Senior English Equitation. (Simple Pattern) – Sponsored by SRB Equine

39. Junior English Pleasure – Sponsored in memory of Boyd & Rose Ann McLaren

40. Junior English Equitation. (Simple Pattern) – Sponsored by Edgewood Canadians

41. Senior Western Pleasure – Sponsored by Mama T’s Trinkets

42. Senior Western Horsemanship. (Simple Pattern) – Sponsored by A+ Farrier

43. Junior Western Pleasure – Sponsored by Grey Rock Farms, Alexis Legris

44. Junior Western Horsemanship. (Simple Pattern) – Sponsored by Cozy Coleman, Clara Ashton

LUNCH

45. Costume Class. Open. Horses can be ridden or led. – Sponsored by Susan & Spirit Garrioch

46. Senior Command Class ridden, English or Western. Walk/Trot/Canter. – Sponsored by David Gilks Roofing

47. NEW Junior Command Class ridden, English or Western. Walk/Trot/Canter.

48. Pairs Class Ridden, English or Western. Open. (Walk/Trot Only). Ribbons and prize money will be awarded to each rider who places. – Sponsored by SRB Equine

49. Senior Obstacle Trail. – Sponsored by Ed’s Salvage

50. Junior Obstacle Trail. – Sponsored by Mary Lou Spaull

51. Senior Barrels Under Saddle (barrel pattern). English or Western. Timed – Sponsored by Mini Moo Soaps

52. NEW Junior Barrels Under Saddle (Barrel Pattern). English or Western. Timed

53. Senior Poles Under Saddle, English or Western. Will be timed. – Sponsored by Horse Vibes

54. NEW Junior Poles Under Saddle. English or Western. Will be timed.

55. Senior Trotting Race, English or Western. This class may be run in heats for safety reasons.  – Sponsored by SRB Equine

56. Junior Trotting Race, English or Western. This class may be run in heats for safety reasons. – Sponsored by M & R Feeds, Renfrew

Junior Champion – Vintage Bootleg

Reserve Champion – Tracey Lavergne

Senior Champion – Lauren’s Equine Services

Reserve Champion – Tink’s Workshop, Donna Gilks

Points are based on correct numbers; misnumbered entries will not earn points towards High Point Award