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HORSE ENTRIES ARE STILL OPEN!
LATE OPEN HORSE AND MINI HORSE ENTRIES STILL ACCEPTED. PLEASE ADD A $20.00 LATE FEE ON STEP 3 WHEN COMPLETING ENTRIES. IF NOT, THE FAIR OFFICE WILL CONTACT YOU AFTER YOUR ENTRY IS APPROVED BY THE HORSE DIRECTOR
CHAIRPERSON: Sheri Williamson (sherilyn91@hotmail.com)
JUDGE: Katrina Per-Carruthers
Horse Council BC Membership is required to compete. The Chilliwack Fair Horse show is covered by the rules and specifications of the current Horse Council of BC Rule Book. Exhibitor must produce photocopy of their current HCBC or Provincial membership to compete. You are cordially invited to join HCBC. All memberships expire December 31, 2025.
Apply to:
Horse Council B.C. 27336 Fraser Highway
Aldergrove, B.C V4W 3N5
Phone: 1-800-345-8055
All General Rules and Regulations apply. (See Notice to Exhibitors) Rules pertaining to light horse are available upon request. Rules will be in the horse show office during the show at Chilliwack fair.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:59 pm
REFUNDS: Only with Doctors or Veterinary Certificate turned into the show office prior to the start of Chilliwack Fair.
ENTRY FEE: $18.00 unless otherwise stated. Exhibitor must purchase an exhibitor ticket at time of entry. Without exhibitor pass, exhibitors will not be allowed in the barns after hours.
Exhibitor Tickets:
Exhibitor Pass – $25 for the weekend
Adult Single Day – $15
Youth Single Day (6-18 yrs) – $10
Must complete the entry form, gate pass form and overnight parking forms if staying overnight.
Name of each horse must be recorded on entry forms.
When filling out the forms, please make sure you are using the class numbers and letters as indicated in the prize book (ie. 14s).
There will be a $25.00 NSF charge for all NSF cheques.
No Late Entries: Unless approved by the light horse chairperson. A fee of $20 will be added to any late entries.
Post Entries: May be allowed by the light horse chairperson for double the entry fee. Post entries for morning classes must be made the day before. Afternoon classes will be made the morning of by 11:00 a.m. and evening classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.
Refunds: Only with Doctors or Veterinary Certificate turned into the show office prior to the start of the Chilliwack Fair.
PRIZE MONEY:
1st – $50 2nd – $45 3rd – $40 (unless otherwise stated)
Ribbons will be handed out to 6th place.
Classes will be run as close as possible to the prize book, but the management reserves the right to change any order or time schedule or modify any classes they deem necessary. Classes with insufficient entries may be combined or cancelled.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:
Arrival times: Exhibitors not arriving on time may be refused entry. Earlier arrival can be arranged.
Horses may arrive on the grounds Thursday after 3pm and must be on the grounds no later than Friday at 7am & required to stay until 5pm Sunday. All horses remain stabled on the grounds for the duration of the show entered. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of all prize money.
General Rules – Ages:
Junior Competitor: 12 years and under as of January 1st of the competition year
Youth Competitor: 13 – 17 years as of January 1st of the competition year
Senior Competitor: 18 years and over as of January 1st of the competition year.
- Classes will be run as close to the prize list as possible, but the Chilliwack Fair reserves the right to change or modified order, time schedule, or classes if necessary.
- Classes maybe combined, cancelled, or split by Chilliwack Fair reflective of the number of entries. If a large class is split the judge will choose the top five from each half to return for final judging.
- Barn Calls are a courtesy only. Each competitor is responsible to report to the Whipper in promptly. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification from the class. All effort will be made to accommodate exhibitors if there is a conflict of time for an exhibitor to enter a class.
- NO person under the age of 18 years of age may exhibit a stallion.
- Numbers must be displayed while handling or riding anywhere on the ground.
- All horses ridden must be fully tacked with saddle and bridle.
- Lunging permitted before 7 am in the designated ring only.
- No trotting or cantering outside designated warm-up rings.
- Management reserves the right to disqualify an entry if a gate hold exceeds the time restrictions of the show.
- Gate holds must be requested at least 10 minutes before the start of the class and approved by the Light horse director.
- NO horses are allowed at or directly around the light horse show office.
- NO HORSES are allowed to be tied to any fence on the Chilliwack Fair Grounds.
- If class number warrant, classes may be split.
STABLING REGULATIONS:
• Fee: $75.00 for the weekend for box stalls, non-refundable.
YOU MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 7:00 AM FRIDAY and LEAVE SUNDAY AFTER 5:30 PM.
If other arrangements need to be made, please contact the chairperson.
- Due to limited space entries will be limited to the number of stalls available. Indicate on entry form whether stalls are needed in the Light Horse division.
- Indicate on entry forms request to be stabled with others. Chilliwack Fair will make reasonable effort to accommodate special requests but reserve the right to stabling allotments.
- Absolutely no stall tags to be removed by exhibitors, any Exhibitor changing stalls for tack room without express permission may be removed from the show, forfeiting all entry fees & prize money.
- All stalls & alleyways to be cleaned before 8:00am each day. For health and safety of everyone keep alley way clear.
- Indoor stalls are based on a first come first basis. Once these stalls a re full you will be required to stall in the outside covered stalls
• A SEPARATE $75.00 per stall clean up deposit/stall reservation cheque is to accompany entry forms. Please date this cheque for August 10, 2025. Stall reservation/cleanup fee will NOT be refunded if exhibitor does not clean their stall or bring their horse.
Best Decorated stall Award: Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their stalls/area to only win prizes but for over all appearance for the public. 2025 Theme: Barnyard Bash
The Chilliwack Fair would like to invite breeders & barns to promote their programs in high traffic visible area. Please Contact Light Horse director for more information.
$500 Chilliwack Fair Versatility Ranch Riding Horse Challenge
The Ranch Riding Horse challenge is based on four of the Ranch classes. To participate you in this challenge, one must enter the following Ranch classes:
- Ranch Riding Pattern
- Ranch Riding Trail
- Ranch Riding Rail
- Ranch Confirmation
Walk/Trot Division
- Will only be held as 2 age groups senior and youth/Junior.
- Only one Horse/Rider combination is allowed per class.
- If a Horse/Rider combination is entered in a walk/trot division, they cannot cross enter ANY walk/trot/canter or loop classes in the show.
Friday 10:00am Rodeo Ring
Gymkhana hosted by the Chilliwack Riding Club
Prize Money: 1st $50.00 2nd $45.00 3rd $40.00
Ribbons will be handed out to 6th place.
There will be prizes for highpoint for each division of the gymkhana.
Pole Bending
The course may run starting to the left or right of the pattern, following the line of travel indicated on the pattern. Failure to follow the correct course shall cause a contestant to be disqualified. A 5 second penalty for each pole knocked over.
Entry Fee $18.00 (Ribbons to 6th place)
1. Senior 19 and Over
2. Youth 13-18
3. Junior 12 and under
Stake Race
The correct pattern shall be run across the center timing line, turning left or right around the stake at the end, return through the center, turn in the opposite way around the stake, then sprint back through the center, shutting off the time. Failure to follow course or knocking down stake or course marker shall cause a contestant to be eliminated.
Entry Fee $ 18.00 (Ribbons to 6th place)
4. Senior 19 and over
5. Youth 13-18
6. Junior 12 and under
Pole Turn
Riders and horses weave through a series of poles at speed, turning in and out of the poles in a specific pattern. The goal is to complete the pattern as quickly as possible without knocking over poles. Penalties are added for knocked-down poles.
Entry Fee $18.00 (Ribbons to 6th place)
7. Senior 19 and over
8. Youth 13-18
9. Junior 12 and under
Speed Barrels
Knocking over a barrel carries a 5 second penalty. Failure to follow the course shall cause disqualifications. A contestant may touch the barrel with his/her hands in the race.
Entry Fee $18.00 (Ribbons to 6th place)
10. Senior 19 and over
11. Youth 13-18
12. Junior 12 and under
Handy Pony
The rider crosses the starting line and circles around both barrels into a limed or chalked square. The rider stops his horse in the square and must stand there for five seconds. There will be a timer in the arena with a stopwatch who will yell “Go” when the five seconds has passed. The rider then races to the finish line.
Entry Fee $ 18.00 (Ribbons to 6th place)
13. Senior 19 and over
14. Youth 13-18
15. Junior 12 and under
Lead Line
Note: The lead line classes will be run at the end of each Gymkhana classes
Entry Fee $7.50 per class (Ribbons to 6th place)
Prize Money 1st $12.50 2nd $7.50 3rd $5.00
16. Pole Bending
17. Stake Race
18. Pole Turn
19. Speed Barrels
20. Handy Pony
Friday 10:00 am Sand Ring #2
Showmanship – English/Western
Pattern to be posted.
The horse is the means by which the exhibitor demonstrates his/her ability to show a horse at halter. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired exhibitor leading a well groomed and conditioned horse that quickly and efficiently performs the requested patterns with promptness, smoothness, and precision. The exhibitor will show the horse in the posted pattern.
21. Senior 19 and Over
22. Youth 14 – 17
23. Junior 13 and under
Friday 2:00 pm Sand Ring #1
$100.00 Showmanship Champion
1st to 3rd place from classes 26, 27 and 28 Pattern to be posted.
(Prizes & Rosettes to 6th place)
Prize Money 1st – $50.00 2nd – $30.00 3rd – $20.00.
Ranch Confirmation
The conformation class is held at the end of a Versatility Ranch Horse show so a judge, who has seen these horses perform during the day, can evaluate their conformation.
Entry Fee: $18.00
24. Senior 18 and over
25. Youth/ Junior 17 and under
Ranch Showmanship
Design to evaluate the exhibitor’s ability to execute a pattern prescribed by the judge. Movements should be workmanlike and efficient, and the horse should be obedient and cooperative.
Entry Fee: $18.00
26. Senior 18 and over
27.Senior walk/trot
28. Junior/Youth 17 and under
29. Junior/Youth Walk/trot
Ranch Ground Handling – Pattern
This class tests the handler’s ability to communicate with the horse from the ground by judging a series of maneuvers that require the horse to yield to pressure – forward, backward, and laterally. Maneuvers are selected to be realistic in their application to everyday training. Exhibitor movements should be workmanlike and efficient, and the horse should be obedient and cooperative. Horses may be shown in good working halter with minimal silver (robe, braided, nylon or plain leather). No chains allowed.
Entry Fee: $18.00
30. Senior 18 and over
31. Senior walk/trot
32. Junior/Youth 17 and under
33. Junior/Youth walk/trot
Friday 5:30 pm Sand Ring #1
In Hand/Trail, Horse/Pony
Open to all horses all breeds, posted order of go this class is an in-hand test of horse control & the handler’s ability to guide the horse safely through a series of obstacles. May be shown in English or Western attire. Horse will be shown over & through a series of 6 -10 obstacles. Emphasis is placed on safety, the horses’ manners & response to the handler & quality of the movement. Handler may be asked to move on after 3 disobediences at the same obstacle.
Entry Fee $18.00
34. Junior/Youth
35. Senior
Trail Horse/Pony
This class will be judged on the performance of the horse over the obstacle, with emphasis on manners, response to the ride & attitude. May be ridden English or Western “Order of Go” will be posted.
Entry Fee: $18.00
36. Senior
37. Senior – Walk/Trot
38. Youth/Junior
39. Youth/Junior – Walk/Trot
$500 Trail Horse/Pony stake class
Must have shown in in hand/pony trail and trail horse/pony to qualify
Entry Fee $35.00
Prize Money 1st – $250.00 2nd – $150.00 3rd – $100.00
40(s). Open
Saturday 9:00 am Sand Ring #1
Ranch Riding Horse: Trail
This class will be judged on performance of the horse over the obstacles. Emphasis on manners, response to the exhibitor & on how the partnership of the horse/rider works together. Credit will be given to horses showing the capability of picking their way through the course when obstacle warrant it & exhibiting trust in the rider when negotiating more difficult obstacles. Breast collars & back cinch are recommended. Attire and tack should be cleaned & presentable, silver is discouraged. No tail extensions, hoof polish or banded/braided manes allowed.
Entry Fee: $20.00
41. Senior
42. Junior/Youth
43. Senior Walk/Trot
44. Junior youth Walk/Trot
Saturday 3:00pm Sand Ring #1
English Equitation
Pattern to be posted.
The class will proceed at least once around the ring at each gate – walk, trot, sitting trot, and canter, and on command reverse and repeat. They shall than line up on command and execute individual tests at the judge’s discretion. The judge may ask questions concerning horsemanship, anatomy of the horse, tack stable management and any others.
Entry Fee $18.00
45. Senior
46. Senior walk/trot
47.Youth/Junior
48. Youth/Junior Walk/trot
English Pleasure
To be shown at a flat-footed walk, normal trot and easy canter; not to gallop; light contact to be maintained. To be judged on 45% performance: 40% manners and 15% conformation
Entry Fee $18.00
49. Senior
50. Senior walk/trot
51.Youth/Junior
52. Youth/Junior Walk/trot
Road Hack
To be shown at a flat-footed walk with reasonably loose rein, trot, strong trot, easy canter and hand gallop. To be judged 55% performance, 15% conformation, 20% substances and 10% manners.
Entry Fee $18.00
53.Senior
54.Senior walk/trot
55.Youth/Junior
56.Youth/Junior walk/trot
Hunter Hack
This class will be judged on style over two fences, even hunting pace, flat work, manners and way of going. The poll should be level with, or slightly above the withers.
Entry Fee: $18.00
57. Senior
58. Senior walk/trot
59. Youth/Junior
60. Youth/Junior walk/trot
Show Hack
To enter the ring at a walk, to be shown at a walk, trot, canter, hand gallop, collected & extended gaits to be called for. To be judged 55% performance, 20% quality, 15% conformation & 10% manners
Entry Fee: $18.00
61. Senior
62. Senior walk/trot
63. Youth/Junior
64. Youth/Junior walk/trot
Dressage Seat Equitation
Class to enter ring, class will proceed at least once around the ring at each gait – walk, trot and canter and on command, reverse and repeat. They shall then line up on command and execute individual test at the judge’s discretion.
Entry Fee: $18.00
65. Senior
66. Junior/Youth
Hunter Under Saddle
To be shown flat footed walk, normal trot & easy canter, not to gallop, light contact to be maintained. To be judged on 45% performance, 40% manners & 15% conformation
Entry Fee: $18.00
67. Senior
68. Senior walk/trot
69. Youth/junior
70. Youth/ junior walk/trot
Hunter Seat equitation – Pattern
The class will proceed at least once around the ring – walk, trot, sitting trot & canter & on command, reverse and repeat. They shall then line up on command and execute individual tests at the judge’s discretion. The judge may ask questions concerning horsemanship, anatomy of the horse, tack, stable management and any others. NOT TO JUMP
Entry Fee: $18.00
71. Senior
72. Youth/Junior
$500 English Pleasure Stake
MUST HAVE SHOWN IN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ENGLISH CLASSES, English Equitation, English Pleasure and Road Hack.
Entry Fee $35.00
Prize Money: 1st – $250.00 2nd – $150.00 3rd – $100.00
73. Senior
74. Youth/Junior
On Command Class
The command class is neither a race, nor is it a gymkhana event. It is a competition which exhibits a well-trained, responsive performance horse/pony. Riders must be dressed in suitable western or English attire. Entries are eliminated one at a time at the discretion of the judge as commands are not executed correctly. At no time are ring stewards allowed to partake in the judging or placing of the class. 1st place only awarded.
Entry Fee: $18.00
75. Senior
76. Junior/Youth
Two – Way Combination
To be judged as western pleasure first. Then change to English equipment. To be judged as English Pleasure. Five minutes allowed for change over. Must change boots. Same rider will be allowed one groom, suitably attired. Must remain in line until 5 – minute whistle. No wheelbarrows allowed.
Entry Fee: $18.00
77. Senior
78. Youth/Junior
Bareback Equitation
Open to all breeds, all exhibitors, and all disciplines. Bareback equitation class, Judge on rider’s equitation without saddle. Bridles must be worn. No bareback pads.
Entry Fee: $18.00
79. Senior
80. Youth/Junior
Saturday 7:00 pm Sand Ring #1
Costume Class
Unsafe costumes will be asked to leave the ring
Entry Fee: $18.00
81. open – Light horse
82. open – Mini Horse
Sunday 9:00am Sand Ring #1
Ranch Riding Horse – Pattern
The horse should reflect the versatility, attitude & movement of a working horse, the horse’s performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena & that of a working ranch horse. This class should show the horse’s ability to work at a forward working speed while under control by the rider. Light contact should be rewarded & horse shall not be shown on a full drape reins. The overall manners & responsiveness of the horse while performing the maneuver requirements & the horse’s quality of movement are the primary considerations.
Entry Fee: $20.00
83. Senior
84. Senior walk/trot
85. Junior/Youth
86. Junior/Youth walk trot
Ranchmanship
Judged on the rider and horse ability to negotiate a pattern with elements of ranch riding, pleasure and horsemanship.
Entry Fee: $18.00
87. Open
Ranch Horsemanship – Pattern
Riders will be judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horse. Results as shown by performance of horse are NOT to be considered more important than method used by the rider. The judge will ask each rider to work individually. The judge will use this individual work to determine the top riders to be called back for rail work.
88. Senior
89. Senior walk/trot
90. Junior/youth
91. Junior/youth walk/trot
Ranch on the Rail
This is a walk/jog/lope class and extensions can be requested in the walk and jog, the quality and cadence of the gaits is the major considerations and should mimic the ranch horse that looks like it has a job to do. Natural movement with the ability to extend, come back, stop turn around and stop when asked.
Entry Fee $20.00
92. Senior
93. Senior Walk/Trot
94. Junior/Youth
95. Junior/Youth Walk/Trot
$500 Ranch Rail Stake
Must have competed in three Ranch Riding classes
Entry Fee $35.00
Prize Money 1st – $250.00 2nd – $150.00 3rd – $100.00
96. Senior
97. Junior/Youth
Sunday 2:00pm Sand Ring #1
Western Horsemanship
Pattern to be posted.
Riders will be judged on seat, hand’s ability to control and show horse. Results as shown by performance of the horse are NOT to be considered more important than the method used by the rider. The judge will ask each rider to work individually and rail work.
Entry Fee $18.00
98. Senior 18 and over
99. Senior – walk/trot
100. Youth/ Junior
101. Youth/Junior – walk/trot
Western Pleasure
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring on a reasonable loose rein without undue restraint.
Entry Fee $18.00
102. Senior
103. Senior – walk/trot
104. Youth/Junior
105. Youth/Junior – Walk Trot
Western Riding
Based on the performance of a sensible, well-mannered, free and easy moving horse. The horse should preform at a reasonable speed and are judged on the riding qualities of the required gaits, change of leads, and response to the exhibitor, manner, disposition and intelligence.
Entry Fee: $18.00
106. Senior
107. Youth/Junior
Lead line class (6 years and under)
To be shown at a walk and trot both ways in the ring. Rider not eligible for any other class but lead line classes in the show. Handler must be 18 or older and be wearing proper western or English attire.
Entry Fee $7.50
Prize Money 1st $12.50 2nd $7.50 3rd $5.00
108. Lead line class
New Walk, Trot, Pleasure (8 years and under)
To be shown at a walk and trot or jog both ways of the ring. Rider, not eligible for any other class in the show. Not to canter or lope.
Entry Fee $7.50
Prize Money 1st $12.50 2nd $7.50 3rd $5.00
109. Walk, Trot pleasure
$500 Western Pleasure Stake Open
Must have shown in the following class, Western Horsemanship, Western Pleasure and Western Riding.
Entry Fee: $35.00
Prize Money 1st – $250.00 2nd – $150.00 3rd – $100.00
110. Senior
111. Youth/Junior