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Horse Show Queen Contest Entry Form

Chairman ….. Judy Ochoa
Committee Members …… Lucinda Bishop, Christi Shaver, Kelly Brewer, and Gail Hart

The Fulton County Fair Horse Show will be held Tuesday, August 10. All participants should request a Horse Show Book from the Fulton County Fair Association or pick one up at the County Extension Office for a complete list of rules and regulations and entry form. All entries, with a copy of a current Negative Coggins Test, are due no later than Friday, July 30. Entries may be left at the Fulton County Fair Office, County Extension Office, Perryman Realty in Viola, or mailed to the Fulton County Fair Association, Post Office Box 910, Salem, AR 72576 (must be postmarked by July 31).

The Horse Show Queen Contest will be held in conjunction with the Fulton County Fair Horse Show. There will be three divisions Princess (age 5-8), Junior Queen (age 9-13), and Queen (age 14-18). Follow the link below for rules and a Queen Contest entry form.

Horse Show entries can be entered online and must be received no later than Friday, July 30. Go to www.fultoncountyfair.org for a link to online entries.

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Eligibility & Requirements

Judging
The Horse Show Queen contestants will be judged on Horsemanship, Showmanship at Halter, and on Interview and Appearance. The contestants will be judged on their performance during the competitive event of their choice on their horsemanship ability. Interviews will be judged by Queen Judges immediately following the completion of their competitive event of choice

Regulations
Participants MUST be a resident of Fulton County or attend a school or club in Fulton County. All participants must have NEVER been married or have had children. Any youth age 5-19 is eligible to participate.

Divisions are as follows: Princess-(5-8 years as of Jan. 1, 2010)
Jr. Queen-(9-13 years as of Jan. 1, 2010)
Sr. Queen-(14-19 years as of Jan. 1, 2010)

Fees
Fees for the Fulton County Horse Show Queen Contest are $10.00 per contestant. All Queen contestants MUST participate in Interview, Showmanship at Halter, and MUST choose one competitive event to go towards their Horsemanship scores.

Reign
Anyone crowned Horse Show Princess, Jr. Queen or Sr. Queen is NOT eligible to compete in the Queen contest within the same age division of the year they will pass down their crown. In the event a new Queen is not crowned for any reason, the previous year=s queen will remain the titleholder and assume the responsibilities until a new queen is crowned. The Horse Show Queen, Junior Queen and Princess MUST agree to be available for participation in at least 2 county events throughout their one year reign. They MUST agree to participate in the crown passing ceremony to end their one-year rein.

Dress Code
Dress for the Queen=s Contest will be western wear, and gloves are optional. Clothing must be clean and neat. Riders shall wear boots and hats or safety helmets. Shirts with a collar and sleeves are required. Spurs, chaps or similar equipment are optional. Ball caps are not acceptable.

Tack and Bits
Tack and bit requirements are the same as listed under Western Division Appointments.

Awards
The 2010 Fulton County Horse Show Queen will be crowned by the reigning Queen. The new Queen shall reign for one year. The Horse Show Queen, Junior Queen and Princess will all be awarded a hat-crown to be worn during their one year rein. A trophy, sash and flowers will also be awarded to the winners. All awards will become the property of the winner.

Horse Show Queen Contest Entry Form