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Draft Horse Show

Date: July 30 - Aug 02, 2024

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The draft horse show is a long-standing tradition at the Ohio State Fair. Depending on the time of day you stop by the Coliseum you will be graced with a variety of classes that include halter, cart and hitch classes. Classes will feature speed, animal handling, showmanship and pattern following to name a few things. Exhibitors are youth up to long-time exhibitors. The week rounds out with the Governor's Cup which is a six-horse hitch show that is the feature event of the Ohio State Fair Draft Horse Show.

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Draft Horse Decorating & Showmanship Begins

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July 30, 2024 | 7:30 AM

Belgian, Percheron, and Clyde/Shire competing in junior and senior decorating and showmanship. Morning show runs until complete.
The draft horse show is a long-standing tradition at the Ohio State Fair.

Draft Horse Cart Classes Begin

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July 30, 2024 | 11:30 AM

Belgian, Percheron, and Clyde/Shire cart classes.
The draft horse show is a long-standing tradition at the Ohio State Fair.

Draft Horse Youth Awards

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July 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM

Youth awards for Draft Horse Show.

Draft Horse Hitch Classes

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July 30, 2024 | 6:00 PM

Breeds and hitches include:
- Belgian Open 6
- Percheron Open 6
- Clyde/Shire Open 6
- Belgian Reg. Mare 4
- Percheron Reg. Mare 4

Draft Horse: Belgian Halter Show Begins

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July 31, 2024 | 8:00 AM

Watch draft horses show in halter, cart, and special classes.

Draft Horse Cart Classes Begin

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July 31, 2024 | 2:00 PM

Breeds and carts include:
- Percheron Open Unicorn
- Pony/Haflinger Cart
- Belgian Open Cart
- Clyde/Shire Unicorn
- Pony/Haflinger Unicorn
- Senior Draft Driving Team

Draft Horse Queen's Cup & Other Hitch Classes Begin

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July 31, 2024 | 6:00 PM

Breeds and hitches include:
- Queen's Cup 6 Reg. Mare 6 Horse Hitch
- Pony/Haflinger 6-Double Points
- Belgian Open 4
- Percheron Open 4
- Clyde/Shire 4

Draft Horse: Percheron Halter Show Begins

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Aug 01, 2024 | 8:00 AM

Draft Horse Cart Classes

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Aug 01, 2024 | 2:00 PM

Draft Horse: Buckeye Battle of the Breeds & Other Cart Classes Begin

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Aug 01, 2024 | 6:00 PM

Breeds and carts include:
- Buckeye Battle of the Breeds Cart
- English Draft Horse W/T
- Pony/Haflinger 4
- Western Draft Horse W/T
- Buckeye Battle of the Breeds Teams

Draft Horse: Clydesdale/Shire Halter Show Begins

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Aug 02, 2024 | 8:00 AM

Clydesdale/Shire Halter Halter Show on north side of Coliseum.

Draft Horse: Pony/Haflinger Halter Show Begins

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Aug 02, 2024 | 8:00 AM

Pony/Haflinger Halter Halter Show on south side of Coliseum.

Draft Horse Cart Classes

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Aug 02, 2024 | 12:00 PM

Breeds and carts include:
- Pony/Haflinger Cart Lady to Drive - Classic
- Percheron Open Cart
- Belgian Open Team
- Clyde/Shire Team
- Pony/Haflinger Youth Cart
- Belgian Reg. Mare Team
- Percheron Reg. Mare Team

Draft Horse Hitch Class

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Aug 02, 2024 | 4:30 PM

Pony/Haflinger 6

Draft Horse: Governor's Cup

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Aug 02, 2024 | 6:00 PM

The Governor's Cup is a six-horse hitch show that is the feature event of the Ohio State Fair Draft Horse Show.

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