Pony Show

Friday, October 9th, 2026 | 1 to 4 pm in the Baseball Diamond Chairperson: Kelsie Ritchie, Tina Robertson 705-792-8107 (katrinarob27@gmail.com); Ashley Blow

Registration opens 11:30 am at the Ball Diamond. Waiver completed by accompanying adult. Elementary and high school aged students, with age divisions based on number of participants. Pre-registration numbers beneficial but not compulsory — please email Tina if possible.

Prizes: 1st – $10 | 2nd – $8 | 3rd – $5 & $2 for each worthy entry. Ribbons awarded up to third place.

General Rules & Regulations

1. Judge’s decision is final. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.
2. Show convenor reserves the right to alter conditions, classes, or refuse entries at their discretion.
3. Competitors may not mount/enter the ring or warm up until entries are completed.
4. Riders not in control of their mounts will be excused from the ring.
5. All riders must wear an approved helmet with harness.
6. You must be ready when called to the ring.
7. Handler of the Lead Line mount must not break timer line before rider and mount, or a penalty results.
8. Attire can be English or Western tack, appropriate to the chosen discipline: shirts buttoned up and tucked in (short or long sleeve), jeans or breeches, boots with heel, helmet with harness.
9. All riders must have proof of liability insurance.

Classes

1. Best Groomed: Judged on clean, properly groomed presentation. Sponsored by Chidiac Animal Hospital
2. Toy Pick Up: Timed; ride to a barrel, pick up an object, carry back over the finish line while mounted. 5-second penalty for dropping. Sponsored by North Simcoe Junior Farmers
3. Ball Race: Timed; carry a ball to a barrel with a bucket on top, drop the ball in, and ride back. 5-second penalty if ball doesn’t stay in bucket. Sponsored by Camp Hideaway
4. Sack Race: Rider dismounts at a sack, hops to the finish line in the sack, leaving horse/pony with a handler. Sponsored by My Singing Silkie
5. Costume Class: Judged on originality, difficulty, participation, audience reaction. Sponsored by Fence Right Inc.
6. Keyhole: Timed; ride to the end of the ring and turn around within a marked space without touching/exiting it. Sponsored by Ritchie’s Feeds ‘n Needs
7. Poles: Timed slalom through six poles; 5-second penalty for knocked poles or off pattern. Sponsored by North Simcoe Veterinary Services
8. Flag: Ride to pick up a flag, carry it in a figure-8 around a second barrel, replace it, and return through the timer. Sponsored by Hardship Acres Landscaping
9. Barrels: Clover-leaf pattern around 3 barrels; 5-second penalties for knocked barrel or off pattern. Sponsored by Alliance Agri-Turf and Richards Farm Equipment

Trophy for High Point Pony & Rider: Sponsored by Eddie Approved Trophy for Reserve High Point & Rider: Sponsored by Chestnut Equestrian + Co Plus many other prizes! Sponsored by Master Feeds, Pure Equine Therapy, North Simcoe Blanket Wash, GreenHawks Barrie