David Slate, Superintendent – (860) 496-9182
Connecticut Ox Owner and Drivers Revised Rules:
Draft Oxen will be weighed on the fair grounds. Teams must be on grounds before 9 am to weigh in, and register. See regulations and rules on Page 5. One weigh only. Scales open at 7 am. Pulling contest starts approximately 1/2 hour after the judging is complete. No one allowed in the ring except the driver and one chain helper.
Thank you to Supreme Industries for the use of their loader.
Class 1
A premium of $5.00 will be paid for each pair of oxen exhibited at the Harwinton Fair.
| Department | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Best 3 pairs of cattle owned by one family | $25.00 | $20.00 | $15.00 | $10.00 |
Only one entry allowed each exhibitor. Arthur Hine Memorial Trophy.
| Department | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Trained steers shown by boy or girl | $15.00 | $12.00 | $10.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
Animals must be clean
Classes:
- Under 12, trophy given by Emily Bodamer
- Over 12, trophy given by Nathan & Kim Hine
Class II: Working Oxen and Calves
All ages reckoned from August 1st, 2018. Prizes will be paid on Holsteins, Swiss, Durhams, Davons, Chianne, all other breeds, and mixed breeds.
| Department | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | Calves, Jr | $10.00 | $8.00 | $6.00 | $4.00 |
| 4. | Calves, Sr | $15.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
| 5. | One year old | $15.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
| 6. | Two year old | $15.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
| 7. | Three year old | $15.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
| 8. | Four year old | $15.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
| 9. | Five year old | $15.00 | $12.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
CLASS III – DRAUGHT CATTLE – Saturday, October 2nd
Trophy in Classes 10-13
| Department | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10. | 2900 to 3300 lbs. | $140.00 | $120.00 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 | $45.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| 11. | 3300 lbs. and over | $150.00 | $130.00 | $100.00 | $80.00 | $70.00 | $55.00 | $45.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $25.00 |
| 12. | 2500 to 2900 lbs. | $140.00 | $120.00 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $60.00 | $45.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| 13. | 2000 to 2500 lbs. | $125.00 | $100.00 | $70.00 | $55.00 | $45.00 | $40.00 | $35.00 | $30.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |