Massey Fair Western Speed Horse Show Rules
Start Time 11:00 A.M.
On the Massey Fair web site you will find the Registration Form and instructions for completion and
payment.
Competitors are responsible for knowing all the rules of the competition. Guidelines are available
at http://www.aqha.com/About/Content-Pages/About-the-Association/AQHA- Handbook.aspx
1. Registration closes at 10:00am.
2. All competitors must be registered. An ADULT must register those under 18 years of age.
3. All waivers must be signed before the rider is mounted.
4. Age categories are Lead Line 11 years and under, Buckaroo 11 years and under, Tenderfoot run in
over specified time, Youth 11 – 17 years, Adult 18 and over.
5. Any competitor under the age of 19 is prohibited from showing a stallion on any class.
6. All riders under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitting ASTM approved helmet with harness
and secure footwear with heel at all times when mounted in the ring as well as on the grounds. Any
infraction could mean disqualification. This dress code will be strictly enforced. We strongly
recommend that an approved helmet is worn by everyone.
7. It is the rider’s responsibility to be prepared for all classes. Horses must be ready and
available in the collection area when their event is called or the competitor may be disqualified.
Riders of horses who are difficult to get into the ring may take a pass and let the next competitor
enter. They may take a maximum of three passes before being disqualified.
8. Riders will not enter the ring and begin their run until called by the announcer. Violation
will be subject to disqualification of that run.
9. The Western Horse Show Committee reserves the right to postpone the show, limit entries, divide
or combine classes, alter and govern all conditions and order of classes.
10. Events may be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the show committee if there are fewer
than five entries per class.
11. There will be a refund in registration fees ONLY if the event in question has been cancelled.
12. Neither sponsors, nor the organizing committee, nor the Massey Agricultural Society will be held
responsible for any damage, injury or loss to persons, property or horses of the exhibitors or the
spectators.
13. All horses must have appropriate Western bit and tack.
14. Objections must be made in writing and delivered to the Massey Fair Office within 24 hours of
the event in question. A fee of $50.00 is required with the written objection, and will be
forfeited to the Massey Fair if the objection is not sustained.
15. Exhibition entries are allowed. Riders in exhibition entries may not enter the same horse in
another class.
16. Gate admission is required.
17. Campfires are not permitted in any area of the grounds.
18. Ribbons may be awarded to 3rd place.
WESTERN HORSE SHOWS
June 3 & 4, July 8 & 9, August 26 & 27, September 23 & 24 Competitors are responsible for
knowing all the rules of the competition.
https://www.aqha.com/documents/82601/273287534/2023+AQHA+Rulebook.pdf/7c224d9c-
a081-9d29-8ba1-049c0ab8dac2?t=1670866029818
1. All competitors must be valid members of the Massey Agricultural Society. Memberships
must be purchased in advance of competitions. See page
2. All competitors must be registered in advance of each competition and registration fees must
be paid in advance. No registrations will be accepted the day of competitions. An ADULT
must register those under 18 years of age.
3. All waivers must be signed before the rider is mounted. Waivers are required for all
competitors, regardless of age.
4. Age Categories are Lead Line 11 years and under, Tenderfoot run in OVER specified time,
Youth 11-17 years, Adult 18 and over.
5. Any competitor under the age of 19 is prohibited from showing a stallion in any class.
6. All riders under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitting ASTM approved helmet with
harness and secure footwear with heel at all times when mounted in the ring as well as on the
grounds. Any infraction could mean disqualification. This dress code will be strictly enforced.
We strongly recommended that an approved helmet is worn by everyone.
7. It is a rider's responsibility to be prepared for all classes. Horses must be ready and available in
the holding area or the competitor may be disqualified. Riders of horses who are difficult to
get into the ring may take a pass and let the next competitor enter. They may take a
maximum of three passes before being disqualified.
8. Riders will not enter the ring and begin their run until called by the announcer. Violation will
be subject to disqualification of that run.
9. The Massey Agricultural Society reserves the right to postpone the show, limit entries, divide
or combine classes, alter or govern all conditions and order of classes.
10. Events may be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the show committee if there are
fewer than five entries per class.
11. There will be a refund in registration fees ONLY if the event in question has been cancelled.
12. Neither sponsors, nor the organizing committee, nor the Massey Agricultural Society will be
held responsible for any damage, injury or loss to persons, property or horses of the exhibitors
or the spectators.
13. All horses must have appropriate Western bit and tack.
14. Objections must be made in writing and delivered to the Massey Fair Office within 24 hours of
the event in question. A Fee of $50.00 is required with the written objection, and will be
forfeited to the Massey Fair if the objection is not sustained.
15. Exhibition entries are allowed. Riders in exhibition entries may not enter the same horse in
another class.
16. A contestant will be given a “no time/ penalty” for any of the following reasons:
a. Off pattern
b. Knocking over a barrel or pole completely, regardless if it stands back up in either
end, touching the barrel permitted, without penalty. If the barrel or pole is knocked,
10 seconds will be added to your final time.
c. If a rider falls off before crossing the starting timer; a rider who falls off a horse
completely, before the starting line, regardless if the horse breaks the timer, a re-run
will be offered at that moment in the same draw position or at the end of the class. If a
barrel or timer is moved off its marker during competition, they must be reset prior to
the next competitor’s run to the proper markers. All contestants who competed on the
incorrect pattern must re-run at the end of the class, or a no-time will be given.
17. Contestants may ride any horse, regardless of ownership, and may ride as many horses as they
choose in a class. However, the Massey Agricultural Society has the discretion to disqualify for
the horse's well-being. A horse may be ridden only one per class with the exception of lead
line classes where a horse may be used for multiple riders.
18. The draw shall be done in a random manner (computer, shuffling cards, drawing number
chips, etc.) Riders with multiple entries must ride their draw in the position in which they draw
up. Once set, the draw may not be changed, except to accommodate entries with the same
horse or rider. The draw may not be changed to give preference to any rider or to
accommodate another commitment of a particular rider such as work or another barrel race.
All changes must be moved to the end of the draw.
19. Rerun shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly, if the barrels/poles are not properly
placed on their markers, or if the rider has completely fallen off before crossing the starting
timer line.
20. Photographs- The Massey Agricultural Society has the right to control the commercial use of
photographs or other images from The Massey Agricultural Society events. A competitor will
fill out a photo release form which provides consent for their images to be used for The
Massey Agriculture Society promotional purposes across digital or print platforms. All
commercial photographers must register as a vendor with the Massey Agricultural Society.
21. Gate admission is required.
22. Ribbons may be awarded to third place.
23. Prize money will be sent to entrants by e-transfer on the Monday following an event.
Start Time 11:00 A.M.
On the Massey Fair web site you will find the Registration Form and instructions for completion and
payment.
Competitors are responsible for knowing all the rules of the competition. Guidelines are available
at http://www.aqha.com/About/Content-Pages/About-the-Association/AQHA- Handbook.aspx
1. Registration closes at 10:00am.
2. All competitors must be registered. An ADULT must register those under 18 years of age.
3. All waivers must be signed before the rider is mounted.
4. Age categories are Lead Line 11 years and under, Buckaroo 11 years and under, Tenderfoot run in
over specified time, Youth 11 – 17 years, Adult 18 and over.
5. Any competitor under the age of 19 is prohibited from showing a stallion on any class.
6. All riders under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitting ASTM approved helmet with harness
and secure footwear with heel at all times when mounted in the ring as well as on the grounds. Any
infraction could mean disqualification. This dress code will be strictly enforced. We strongly
recommend that an approved helmet is worn by everyone.
7. It is the rider’s responsibility to be prepared for all classes. Horses must be ready and
available in the collection area when their event is called or the competitor may be disqualified.
Riders of horses who are difficult to get into the ring may take a pass and let the next competitor
enter. They may take a maximum of three passes before being disqualified.
8. Riders will not enter the ring and begin their run until called by the announcer. Violation
will be subject to disqualification of that run.
9. The Western Horse Show Committee reserves the right to postpone the show, limit entries, divide
or combine classes, alter and govern all conditions and order of classes.
10. Events may be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the show committee if there are fewer
than five entries per class.
11. There will be a refund in registration fees ONLY if the event in question has been cancelled.
12. Neither sponsors, nor the organizing committee, nor the Massey Agricultural Society will be held
responsible for any damage, injury or loss to persons, property or horses of the exhibitors or the
spectators.
13. All horses must have appropriate Western bit and tack.
14. Objections must be made in writing and delivered to the Massey Fair Office within 24 hours of
the event in question. A fee of $50.00 is required with the written objection, and will be
forfeited to the Massey Fair if the objection is not sustained.
15. Exhibition entries are allowed. Riders in exhibition entries may not enter the same horse in
another class.
16. Gate admission is required.
17. Campfires are not permitted in any area of the grounds.
18. Ribbons may be awarded to 3rd place.
WESTERN HORSE SHOWS
June 3 & 4, July 8 & 9, August 26 & 27, September 23 & 24 Competitors are responsible for
knowing all the rules of the competition.
https://www.aqha.com/documents/82601/273287534/2023+AQHA+Rulebook.pdf/7c224d9c-
a081-9d29-8ba1-049c0ab8dac2?t=1670866029818
1. All competitors must be valid members of the Massey Agricultural Society. Memberships
must be purchased in advance of competitions. See page
2. All competitors must be registered in advance of each competition and registration fees must
be paid in advance. No registrations will be accepted the day of competitions. An ADULT
must register those under 18 years of age.
3. All waivers must be signed before the rider is mounted. Waivers are required for all
competitors, regardless of age.
4. Age Categories are Lead Line 11 years and under, Tenderfoot run in OVER specified time,
Youth 11-17 years, Adult 18 and over.
5. Any competitor under the age of 19 is prohibited from showing a stallion in any class.
6. All riders under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitting ASTM approved helmet with
harness and secure footwear with heel at all times when mounted in the ring as well as on the
grounds. Any infraction could mean disqualification. This dress code will be strictly enforced.
We strongly recommended that an approved helmet is worn by everyone.
7. It is a rider's responsibility to be prepared for all classes. Horses must be ready and available in
the holding area or the competitor may be disqualified. Riders of horses who are difficult to
get into the ring may take a pass and let the next competitor enter. They may take a
maximum of three passes before being disqualified.
8. Riders will not enter the ring and begin their run until called by the announcer. Violation will
be subject to disqualification of that run.
9. The Massey Agricultural Society reserves the right to postpone the show, limit entries, divide
or combine classes, alter or govern all conditions and order of classes.
10. Events may be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the show committee if there are
fewer than five entries per class.
11. There will be a refund in registration fees ONLY if the event in question has been cancelled.
12. Neither sponsors, nor the organizing committee, nor the Massey Agricultural Society will be
held responsible for any damage, injury or loss to persons, property or horses of the exhibitors
or the spectators.
13. All horses must have appropriate Western bit and tack.
14. Objections must be made in writing and delivered to the Massey Fair Office within 24 hours of
the event in question. A Fee of $50.00 is required with the written objection, and will be
forfeited to the Massey Fair if the objection is not sustained.
15. Exhibition entries are allowed. Riders in exhibition entries may not enter the same horse in
another class.
16. A contestant will be given a “no time/ penalty” for any of the following reasons:
a. Off pattern
b. Knocking over a barrel or pole completely, regardless if it stands back up in either
end, touching the barrel permitted, without penalty. If the barrel or pole is knocked,
10 seconds will be added to your final time.
c. If a rider falls off before crossing the starting timer; a rider who falls off a horse
completely, before the starting line, regardless if the horse breaks the timer, a re-run
will be offered at that moment in the same draw position or at the end of the class. If a
barrel or timer is moved off its marker during competition, they must be reset prior to
the next competitor’s run to the proper markers. All contestants who competed on the
incorrect pattern must re-run at the end of the class, or a no-time will be given.
17. Contestants may ride any horse, regardless of ownership, and may ride as many horses as they
choose in a class. However, the Massey Agricultural Society has the discretion to disqualify for
the horse's well-being. A horse may be ridden only one per class with the exception of lead
line classes where a horse may be used for multiple riders.
18. The draw shall be done in a random manner (computer, shuffling cards, drawing number
chips, etc.) Riders with multiple entries must ride their draw in the position in which they draw
up. Once set, the draw may not be changed, except to accommodate entries with the same
horse or rider. The draw may not be changed to give preference to any rider or to
accommodate another commitment of a particular rider such as work or another barrel race.
All changes must be moved to the end of the draw.
19. Rerun shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly, if the barrels/poles are not properly
placed on their markers, or if the rider has completely fallen off before crossing the starting
timer line.
20. Photographs- The Massey Agricultural Society has the right to control the commercial use of
photographs or other images from The Massey Agricultural Society events. A competitor will
fill out a photo release form which provides consent for their images to be used for The
Massey Agriculture Society promotional purposes across digital or print platforms. All
commercial photographers must register as a vendor with the Massey Agricultural Society.
21. Gate admission is required.
22. Ribbons may be awarded to third place.
23. Prize money will be sent to entrants by e-transfer on the Monday following an event.