Department B: Draft Horse Pull

Dane O. Deleppo, Superintendent – (860) 307-4313

Begins Sunday at 12 pm.

Thanks to Supreme Industries for the use of their loader.

Rules

  • Eastern Draught Horse Association rules will be followed.
  • Only one driver and two helpers for each team or truck will be admitted free.
  • Draft horses will be weighed on the Fairgrounds.
  • Teams must be on the grounds in ample time to weigh in and register.
  • No one allowed in the ring except the driver and two helpers.
  • No open bridles allowed.
  • 12 foot pull.

See also Rules Governing Drawing of Horses and Oxen

Prizes

Trophy will be given in each class for 1st place winners.

A premium of $25.00 will be paid to each pair of draft horses which complete the initial draw of approximately 4,000 lbs. but fail to place among the awards listed below.

Department 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th-10th
1. Under 3350 lbs $300.00 $250.00 $225.00 $200.00 $175.00 $150.00 $125.00
2. Over 3350 lbs $500.00 $450.00 $400.00 $350.00 $300.00 $250.00 $200.00