Horse Show

161th Annual Acton Fair Horse Show SUNDAY August 30th, 2026 @ 8:30am            Acton Fair Showgrounds 

Show Officials

Manager: Anne Kozloff                                                         Secretary: Amy Roberts                                                                 Judge : TBD                                                                             Veterinarian On Call: TBD                                                        Medical Service: Call 911                                                              Email: Fenderson farm@yahoo.com                                 

Un-judged warm-ups from 7am-8:15 am in the show ring. Classes will begin promptly at 8:30 A.M.

 SHOW RULES: Printable Rules

  • No horse may enter a class unless an entry blank has been completed, fees paid, and number assigned.***Note: Any returned checks will be subject to a $25 returned check fee, in addition to the amount of the check and any bank fees incurred.

Entry fees will be as follows:     Entry Form                                        $10 per regular Class                                                                      $35 for all Games(*single cost to participate in any/all classes 26-34)                                                                                      $10 Grounds/Office Fee per Entry                                  Entries will close on Wed, Aug 26th, 2026.                  Entries received after Aug 26th will be charged a $10           Post Entry Fee

  • Show Ring is a natural grass ring. Small separate warm-up/lunging area will be available
  • Food will be available on the grounds. Lunch break, if any, will be announced.
  • No refunds unless you have a note from the veterinarian or medical doctor.
  • No dogs allowed on the grounds unless leashed and kept away from the ring.
  • Warm-up will be held from 7:00a-8:15a in the show ring. No more than 4 riders at a time in the show ring warm-up. Trainers limited to 4 riders and up to 5 minutes overall in the warm-up. Classes begin promptly at 8:30 am.
  • Six ribbons will be awarded in all classes. Classes may be split as deemed necessary by show staff.
    • 4H classes are open to current/active 4H Members from Maine or New Hampshire
    • Proof of current negative Coggins and Rabies are required (For in-state horses, dated within 36 months of show date. For out-of-state horses, dated within 6 months of show date)
    • ALL Riders must wear an ASTM Approved Helmet anytime mounted.

Show Management reserves the right to refuse any entry or request the removal of any entry or person on the grounds without being liable.  

 

WARNING: Under Maine State Law, an equine professional has limited liability for an injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of any equine activities.

*Classes 1-9 and 24—34  may be shown with assistance if needed without penalty*
Ring open for un-judged warm-up from 7:00-8:30 A.M.
Classes
1. Grooming Class – Open
1. Horses/Ponies/Minis Halter
2. Youth Halter
3. Solid Color Halter
4. Multi Color Halter
5. Youth Showmanship
6. Adult Showmanship
7. Leadline Equitation (8 & Under)
8. Leadline Pleasure (8 & Under)
9. Under 10 Walk-Trot/Jog Eq
10. Under 10 Walk-Trot/Jog Pleasure
11. Over 10 Walk-Trot/Jog Eq
12. Over 10 Walk-Trot/Jog Pleasure
13. 4H Walk-Trot (English, Western or Saddleseat) Eq
14. Beginner Rider – W/T/C or W/J/L Eq
15. Beginner Rider – W/T/C or W/J/L Pleasure
16. 4H – Beginner W/T/C (any seat) Eq
17. Green Horse Equitation (W/T or W/J)
18. Green Horse Pleasure (W/T or W/J)
19. Advanced Rider Eq (W/T/C or W/J/L)
20. Advanced Rider Pleasure (W/T/C or W/J/L)
21. 4H – Advanced Rider (W/T/C or W/J/L)
22. Hunter Pleasure Horse
*Afternoon CLASSES NOT TO START BEFORE 12pm*
23. Costume
**ALL CLASSES HELD AFTER COSTUME MAY BE SHOWN IN COSTUME WITHOUT PENALTY**
24. Horse/Pony/Mini Obstacles – Mounted or In Hand
25. Chase Me Charlie

*GAMES CLASSES NOT TO START BEFORE 12:30**
All Games Can be completed at either WT or WTC depending on rider experience

26. Egg & Spoon
27. Water Cup
28. Sit A Buck – WT only
29. Potato Race
30. Command Class
31. Single Pole
32. Keyhole Race
33. Figure 8
34. Bat Race