📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Eligibility: Open to Local Area Riders
Payout: 100% Payout + Ribbons for All Placings
📝 Registration & Deadlines
Pre-Entries Close: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Day-of Registration: Closes at 5:30 PM (Please enter prior to warming up)
Contact Person: Katie Aitken
Email Entries To: westerngames@williamstownfair.ca
Requirements: Please submit proof of insurance and your signed Fair Liability Waiver with entry.
Fees & Payouts
| Fee Type | Cost | Details |
| Arena Fee | $10.00 | Per horse & rider combo |
| Entry Fee | $5.00 | Per class |
| Exhibitions | $2.00 | Pay at the gate |
| Payout | 100% Payout | Ribbons awarded for all placings |
Divisions & Events
Age Divisions (Ages as of January 1, 2026)
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Peewee: Ages 12 and under
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Youth: Ages 13 to 18
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Senior: Ages 18 and older
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Exhibition: Open to all
Featured Classes
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Barrel Race
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Pole Bending
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Dash
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Flag
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Keyhole
Rules & Regulations
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Liability Insurance: Minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance required. Proof of Rider/Participant insurance (acceptable: OEF or CRHRA) must be shown on the day of the show.
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Helmet Safety: All riders 18 years of age and under must wear approved head protection at all times while riding on the grounds.
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Tack & Attire: Both Western and English tack are acceptable, but Western attire must be worn.
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Horse Limits: A horse may be ridden by up to 2 different riders, but cannot compete more than twice in a single class.
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Ring Control: Horses must be under control when entering the ring and must be in the gate to start their run.
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Registration Timing: Entries close at 5:30 PM. Competitors are asked to enter before warming up.
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Schedule Changes: A class may be omitted if there is insufficient interest or if time constraints require it.
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