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 (604)316-9667
Email: sherilyn91@hotmail.com
Judge: Katrina Per-Carruthers
Horse Council BC Membership is required to compete.
The Chilliwack Fair Miniature show is covered by the rules and specifications of the current Horse Council of BC Rule Book. Exhibitors must produce a photocopy of their current HCBC or Provincial membership to compete. You are cordially invited to join HCBC. All membership expires December 31,2025
Apply to: Horse Council B.C. 27336 Fraser Highway Aldergrove, B.C V4W 3N5.
Phone: 1-800-345-8055
General Rules: Rules will be in the horse show office during the show at Chilliwack fair.
Entries: Entries are due Monday July 21,2025 @11:59pm PDT.
- Must complete the entry form, gate pass form and camping forms if staying overnight.
- The 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 charge for all NSF cheques.
No Late Entries: Unless approved by the light horse director. A fee of $20 will be added to any late entries.
Post Entries: May be allowed by the light horse director for double the entry fee. Post entries for morning classes must be made the day before. Afternoon classes will be made the morning by 11am & evening classes will be made by 3pm.
Refunds: Only with Doctors or Veterinary Certificate turned into the show office prior to the start of the Chilliwack Fair by Friday 8am August 9,2024.
Entry Fee: $18.00 unless otherwise stated plus Exhibitor pass (without exhibitor pass exhibitors will not be allowed in the barns after hours)
Exhibitor Pass $25.00 for the weekend.
Adult single day $15.00
Youth Single day (10-18) $10.00
Exhibitors must purchase an exhibitor bracelet at the time of entry.
Prize Money:
1st $50.00 2nd $45.00 3rd $40.00 (unless otherwise stated)
Ribbons will be handed out to 6th place.
Classes will run as close as possible to the prize book, but 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. An early 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 the 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
Adult 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 modify order, time schedule, or classes if necessary.
- Classes may be combined, cancelled or split by Chilliwack Fair reflecting 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 AM FRIDAY and LEAVE SUNDAY AFTER 5:00 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 a 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 must be cleaned before 8am each day. For the health and safety of everyone keep alley way clear.
- Indoor stalls will be on a first come first serve basis, once these stalls are filled then you will be stalled in the outside covered pens.
Best Decorated stall Award: Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their stalls/area to only win prizes but for overall appearance for the general 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.
Rules:
Horses 38 inches and under and do not have to be registered.
DRESS CODE: Handlers, Drivers & headers are expected to be appropriately attired. As per Chilliwack Fair rules HELMEST MUST BE WORN for all driving classes.
NO person under the age of 18 years of age may exhibit a stallion.
NO driving of a hitch allowed outside of the arena, except in the designated area.
Horses to be already hitched & then walked to designated area.
1st & 2nd place horses from the Open halter classes only remain for the championship classes. (Youth classes are not eligible)
1st place horses from the championship classes are to remain for the Supreme Halter horse class.
Liberty Class: CD’s only music must be ready to go.
Miniature Horse Tri Challenge *** New Class****
Demonstrating the versatility & athletic ability of the miniature horse. Points accumulated for the following classes. Please add TC to the entry form. In hand Trail (), obstacle driving (), In Hand Hunter () – Entry Fee: $25 (Buckle for high point)
Friday 11:00 am (Sand Ring #2)
Showmanship (BC SUMMER EXHIBITION SERIES QUALIFIER)
Entry Fee: $18.00
1. Miniature Horse only: Junior Showmanship 12 Years and under
2. Miniature Horse only: Youth Showmanship 13 – 18 Years
3. Miniature Horse only: Adult Showmanship.
Halter:
Entry Fee: $18.00
4. Miniature Horse only: Youth Halter, Gelding any age.
5. Miniature Horse only: Youth Halter, Mare any age
6. Miniature Horse only: Solid Colored Horse
7. Miniature Horse only: Multi Colored Horse
8. Miniature Horse only: Colt 2 year & under
9. Miniature Horse only: Fillies 2 year & under
10. Miniature Horse only: Gelding, Open 2 yr. old & under.
11. Miniature Horse only: Open Senior Mare
12. Miniature Horse only: Open Senior Stallion
13. Miniature Horse Only: Open Gelding
14. Miniature Horse Only: Grand Champion Mare or Filly
15. Miniature Horse Only: Grand Champion Stallion or Colt
16. Miniature Horse Only: Grand Champion Gelding
17. Miniature Horse Only: Supreme Champion of the Show.
Friday 5:00 pm (Sand Ring #1)
In Hand Miniature Trail
In hand test of horse control & the handler’s ability to guide the horse safely through a series of obstacles. Horses will be shown over & through a series of 6 – 10 obstacles. Emphasis is placed on safety, the horse’s manners & response to the handler & quality of the movement. The handler may be asked to move on after 3 disobediences at the same obstacle.
Posted order of go.
Entry Fee: $18.00
18. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
19. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
20. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Saturday 1:00 pm (Sand Ring #1)
Pleasure Driving
To be shown both ways of the ring at a flat-footed walk, ordinary trot, and a strong trot and to stand quietly. A collected and/or extended trot may be requested. To be judged 60% on manners, performance, and style, 40% on breed type and conformation.
Entry Fee: $18.00
21. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
22. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
23. Miniature Horse only: Adult
24. Open Country Horse Driving
Driving Reinmanship
Entries to be judged on the skill & ability of the driver. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, slow trot, walking trot & strong trot, to stand quietly & back readily. Drivers may be requested to test individually.
25. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
26. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
27. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Miniature Horse Versatility
Miniature horse to be judged as a driving horse then judged at halter, then required to jump, 1 groom may assist with removing harness NO wheel barrels allowed.
Entry Fee: $18.00
28. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
29. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
30. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Miniature Horse Hunter Class
To be Judged on style, manners and way of going, with preference given to those who cover the course at an even pace, with free-flowing strides, must maintain the same gait throughout the entire course. Charging fences and not maintaining the same gait throughout the entire class will be penalized.
Entry Fee: $18.00
31. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
32. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
33. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Miniature Horse Performance
Halter obstacle
Entry Fee: $18.00
34. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
35. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
36. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Sunday 12:30 pm (Sand Ring 1)
Obstacle Pleasure driving
Entry Fee: $18.00
37. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
38. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
39. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Combine Driving Derby
A combination marathon & cone obstacle. The competitor must cross the start line & drive each of the numbered obstacles in the proper direction & in the correct numerical order & cross the finish line to stop the time. The total penalty seconds incurred on course are added to the time taken to complete the course for a total penalty score the fastest times are placed in descending order for class placings. The course will be open to walk before the class. (trot only course) canter on course more than 3 strides/per occurrence +5 seconds, 3 times canter occurrence – Elimination
Entry Fee: $18.00
40. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
41. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
42. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Gamblers Choice
Must have entered in obstacle pleasure class. To be driven over a limited course of unnumbered obstacles each carrying a specific point value. Point value of obstacles will be posted.
Entry Fee: $18.00
$500 Pleasure Driving Stake:
NO CROSS ENTRY. Must have shown in one other pleasure driving class.
Entry Fee: $30.00
Prize Money 1st – $250.00 2nd – $150.00 3rd – $100.00.
44. Open
Stake Race (In Harness)
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 the opposite way around the other stake, then back through the center, shutting off the time. Failure to follow course or knocking off balls or course marker shall cause a contestant to be eliminated.
Entry Fee: $18.00
45. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
46. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
47. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Pole Bending (In Harness)
May be run starting left or right of the pattern, following the line of travel indicated on the pattern. Failure to follow the correct course shall cause contestant to be disqualified. A 5 second penalty for each fallen ball.
Entry Fee: $18.00
48. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
49. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
50. Miniature Horse only: Adult
Barrel Racing (In Harness)
Knocking off ball carries a 5 second penalty. Failure to follow the course shall cause disqualification.
Entry Fee: $18.00
51. Miniature Horse only: Junior 12 Years and under
52. Miniature Horse only: Youth 13 – 18 Years
53. Miniature Horse only: Adult