OPEN HORSE SHOW
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
9:00 a.m.
Horse Show Ring (7)
Chair: Tarrah Rowe 603-455-5589
See Animal Health Rules and Regulations
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Entry Forms available on the website, or at the Fair office 603-284-7062. Pre-entries are not necessary but more than welcome via email.
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Negative Coggins and Rabies Certificate required within one year for New Hampshire horses, six months for out-of-state horses.
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Decisions from the judge and show committee will be final.
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ASTM, SEI approved helmets, properly secured are mandatory for anyone under 18 years of age. It is also suggested for everyone over 18 years of age.
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The management reserves the right to add, delete, or combine entries in the event of a class with fewer than two entries.
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Management will not be responsible for any accident that may occur to equine, exhibitor, vehicle, or spectators.
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Scratching after the start of the show will forfeit any entry fees, except in the event of serious injury to horse and/or rider.
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In the interest of moving the show along, please let the Show Secretary Booth know of any tack holds for your convenience.
Entry Fee: $11.00 per class, with the exception of Prize Cash Classes which are $13.00 per class. There is a $5.00 Office Fee per Entry.
No entry fees for Groom's Class.
Open Horse Show
Ribbons Awarded through 6th place
Premiums: 1st — $15.00 2nd — $13.00 3rd — $11.00
Premiums awarded to the top three finishers in each class, with the exception of Leadline, Prize classes, Groom's Class, and all Equitation Classes.
18 and older — Adult
17 and under — Youth
Walk-Trot classes are open to all disciplines.
To compete in $100 Prize Classes, MUST BE ENTERED in at least ONE DIVISION.(4 classes)
Adult Western
(7, 11 & 28)
Walk-Trot Adult (W & E)
(9, 13 & 30)
Adult English
(35, 37 & 39)
Youth Western
(8, 12, & 29)
Walk-Trot Youth (W & E)
(10, 14, & 31)
English Youth
(36, 38 & 40)
Leadline (9 Yr. & Under)
(22 & 23)
Open Walk Trot Ranch
(17, 34 & 43)
Open Ranch
(16, 33, 42)
Halter
(1,2,3)
Open Classes
(25, 26, 27, & 45)
Open In Hand
(18, 19 & 32)
Showmanship
(4, 5, 6)
Class Prize Classes
(15, 24 & 41)
1. Stock Breed Halter
2. Color Horse Halter
3. Non-Stock Breed Halter
**Halter Horse Championship**
4. Showmanship Adult
5. Showmanship Youth
6. Showmanship In Hand
**Showmanship Championship**
~~30 min Riding Warm Up~~
7. Western Adult Equitation
8. Western Youth Equitation
9. Walk Trot Adult Equitation
10. Walk Trot Youth Equitation
11. Western Adult Pleasure
12. Western Youth Pleasure
13. Walk Trot Adult Pleasure
14. Walk Trot Youth Pleasure
15. $100 Open Pleasure
16. Ranch Working Rail
17. Walk Trot Ranch Working Rail
18. In-Hand Suitability(Pattern)
19. In-Hand Command
20. Walk Trot Carroll County Special
21. Carroll County Special
22. Leadline Equitation
23. Leadline Pleasure
24. $100 Open Horsemanship
25. Open Command
26. Open Walk Trot Command
~~1 Hour Lunch Break~~
27. Open Costume Class
28. Western Adult Trail
29. Western Youth Trail
30. Walk Trot Adult Trail
31. Walk Trot Youth Trail
32. In-Hand Trail
33. English Adult Trail
34. English Youth Trail
35. Ranch Trail
36. Walk Trot Ranch Trail
37. English Adult Equitation
38. English Youth Equitation
39. English Adult Pleasure
40. English Youth Pleasure
41. $100 Road Hack
42. Ranch Riding Pattern
43. Walk Trot Ranch Riding Pattern
44. Groom's Class
45. Open Sit-A-Buck
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***NEW Open Ranch and Walk Trot Ranch Divisions***
Open to all ages. Attire and equipment will follow AQHA rules and guidelines. Riders and horses may cross into other divisions so long as tack and attire match discipline of the class. Any questions can be directed to the Chairman.
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***NEW***Sandwich Fair Sparkle High Point Champion
Sponsored by Megan Jenkins in loving memory of her horse Sparkle - that once in a lifetime horse that helped her learn to fly. The Sandwich Fair was their first show together and to honor her legacy, the highest combined points earned throughout the day per horse and rider combo will win. Must ride in at least one division. Cash Prize Classes and Leadline are exempt from overall point calculation. Walk Trot riders are eligible. Tie Breaker will be equitation classes.
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*Carroll County Special—Not part of any division
Open to Carroll County residents only, 17 years of age or under. To be judged at the walk, trot/jog, and the canter/lope. May be shown under English, Western, Saddle Seat or any acceptable riding discipline. To be judged 25% on good hands and seat, 25% on grooming and appearance and 50% on performance and manners. No obstacles are to be performed and the pattern will be posted at the Secretary’s Booth Prior to the start of the class.