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Horse Pulling
Sunday, October 13, 2013
11:00 AM
Pulling Ring
Chairman: Patty Cragin
Bennett Road, Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-6386
See Animal Health Rules and Regulations
General Rules for Horse Pulling
Eastern Draft Horse Association Rules apply and are used as guidelines.
Chairmen reserve the right to disqualify animals or personnel for violations of the rules of this draw, or if the condition of an animal warrants it.
Owner-driver and two helpers are the only persons allowed in the ring.
Use of reins will be allowed lightly on the hindquarters only. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Please use Livestock Entry Form to register.
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Class
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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6th
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7th
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8th
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1.
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3100 lbs. & under
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$200
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$160
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$125
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$110
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$90
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$75
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$60
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$45
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2.
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3400 lbs & Under
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$200
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$160
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$125
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$110
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$90
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$75
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$60
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$45
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Note: Horses are encouraged to enter the Parade on Sunday
Eastern Draft Horse Association
REGULATIONS GOVERNING HORSE PULL :
- All horse teams competing in l Horse Pull shall not weigh less than 2800 lbs. And not over 3300 lbs
- All teamsters taking part in the contest shall draw for placing
- Only one teamster to each team, but two helpers are allowed when hooking on the drag in case of accident or breakage only.
- Any teamster judged to be under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed to compete.
- The light use of the reins on the hindquarters only may be permitted on the entry to the ring while the team is making the draw. Absolutely no butt reins on the grounds. No cruelty will be allowed to any animal on the exhibition grounds. No profane language to be used during the contest. Any teamster committing any of these offenses will forfeit his right in the contest.
- Lines are to be used of wood 12 ft. apart for both classes. Any front foot of the team over the rail while pulling will loose that start. Two front feet over the rail while pulling, teams will be eliminated but not disqualified.
- Pulling distance to be 36 inches in one start. Teamsters will have three tries to do so. In case of breakage, after repairs are made the teamster will be allowed to break the drag loose by a side pull, which will not count as one of the three starts. A time limit of 15 minutes will be allowed for each team to complete their pull. If breakage occurs time off will be allowed with a maximum of 15 minutes. Each swing will constitute as a pull at the judges decision
- A Team will remain hooked to the drag until completion of maximum load.
- Maximum starting load for teams will be an amount equal to the nearest hundred weight below the actual weight of the team.
- Adding weights to the drag not to exceed 1000 lbs. At one time.
- After the team is hooked to the drag the first pull will be a free start.
- Only one entry per farm unit or family with same driver in all events.
- In case of a tie the greatest distance determines the winner.
- Teams will pull distance (American style)
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