Light Horse Show and Rodeo
Light Horse & Rodeo competition at the Dundas Plowing Match and Agricultural Fair.
Download Light Horse Show and Rodeo Entry Forms
Get the official 2026 entry forms for all classes
Light Horse Show & Rodeo Rules
No horses on the grounds prior to 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 27th, 2026. This allows volunteer committee preparation.
Liability Insurance
Mandatory for anyone competing or handling horses/ponies in any light horse class. IHC Insurance will not be sold at the fair office. Purchase through Island Horse Council at islandhorsecouncil.ca.
Entries
See entry form for fees and contact info.
🆕 NEW RULE: Entries are due August 27th, 2026. Late entries will incur a $20 fee and will not qualify for prize money or championship points.
Stalls
Horses staying Friday and/or Saturday night must reserve stalls with Debbie Keefe at 902-326-8996.
Exhibitors must clean their stalls before leaving—failure to do so will result in prize money being withheld.
Divisions
Age as of January 1st, 2026
- Peewee: Riders 10 and under
- Youth: Ages 11–17
- Senior/Adult: 18 and older
Show Attire – New Rule
Western and English attire is required. No hoodies, ball caps, sneakers, or casual wear permitted.
General Regulations
- Be in the holding area and ready to enter when class is called. No late entries once gate is closed.
- All participants must behave responsibly and maintain control of their animals.
- Inhumane treatment will not be tolerated.
- Animals must be sound and in good health.
- Judge has authority to disqualify any exhibitor if safety is compromised.
- Friday warm-ups permitted in lower ring until reining classes begin.
- Judge may combine classes with fewer than 3 entries.
- Helmet Rule: ALL riders under 18 must wear a helmet in all events (including Lead Line and Pet Pony).
- Individual numbers must be worn at all times by each entry.
Class Descriptions
Lead Line
For children 10 and under. Child holds reins from the bridle. Leader must have a lead line attached to a halter over the bridle. Feet must be in stirrups. Lead Line exhibitors are also eligible for Costume Class, Pet Pony Class, and Games on Saturday — but not any other riding class.
Peewee Rider
Walk-Jog/Trot class judged on the rider's ability.
Pet Pony Class (Jazz Memorial Plaque)
Ponies shown in saddle only – no carts. Adult handler may be in the ring for safety but cannot be leading the pony. All ponies must be 14.2 hands or under.
Hunter Hack
Shown at walk, trot, and canter. Riders will also jump a few fences.
Standardbred Classes
Promoting Standardbreds in new careers. Standardbred Road Hack & Pleasure Stake: Walk and trot/pace only. Pleasure Stake: Riders dismount and remove saddles for conformation judging. English and Western tack are both permitted. Participants may enter other classes as well.
English Classes
If Adult entries are low, they may be combined with Youth, but will be judged separately.
Gambler's Choice (Youth and Adult)
No horse can be entered twice in the same class. Competitors must complete as many obstacles as possible within an assigned time, or no score is given. Competitors are judged on horsemanship skills.
Peewee Games
Leaders are optional as long as safety is not compromised. All riders being led must have a separate halter and lead line. The rider must have the reins from the bridle. Children's feet must be in the stirrups. It will be a timed competition.
Light Horse Show – Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lunch Break: Time to be announced during the show.
Prizes – Main Ring
High Point Awards – Main Ring
Main Ring – Morning Classes
- 1.Peewee Showmanship (Preston Blaisdell Memorial Trophy)
- 2.Youth Showmanship
- 3.Adult Showmanship
- 4.Lead Line Class
- 5.Pet Pony (Jazz Memorial Plaque)
- 6.Peewee Rider
- 7.Peewee Command
- 8.Peewee Trail
— Lunch Break (time announced during show) —
Main Ring – Afternoon Classes
- 9.Costume Class
- 10.Standardbred Road Hack
- 11.Standardbred Pleasure Stake
- 12.English Equitation – Adult
- 13.English Equitation – Youth (Under 18)
- 14.English Pleasure – Adult
- 15.English Pleasure – Youth (18 and under)
- 16.English Command Horse/Pony
- 17.Youth Hunter Hack Cross Pole 18″ max (Under 18)
- 18.Adult Hunter Hack 18″ to 24″
- 19.Western Pleasure – Youth (Under 18)
- 20.Western Pleasure – Adult (Darla Cooper Memorial Trophy)
- 21.Western Horsemanship – Youth (Under 18)
- 22.Western Horsemanship – Adult
- 23.Western Command – Youth
- 24.Western Command – Adult
Lower Ring Classes (Friday)
- 25.Youth Reining
- 26.Adult Reining
Dundas Rodeo – Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Location: Lower Ring
Schedule: Peewee, Youth, and Adult Games · Gambler's Choice
Games List
- 1.Rescue Race
- 2.Peewee Barrels
- 3.Peewee Poles
- 4.Peewee Down & Back
- 5.Peewee Flag Race
- 6.Peewee Goat Race
- 7.Open Toilet Paper Game
- 8.Youth Goat Race
- 9.Youth Barrels
- 10.Youth Poles
- 11.Youth Down & Back
- 12.Youth Flag Race
- 13.Youth Gambler's Choice
- 14.Adult Barrels
- 15.Adult Poles
- 16.Adult Down & Back
- 17.Adult Flag Race
- 18.Adult Gambler's Choice
Gambler's Choice
Division: Youth & Adult
Rules
- No horse can be entered twice in the same class.
- Competitors must complete as many obstacles as possible within an assigned time, or no score is given.
- Competitors are judged on horsemanship skills.
Peewee Games Rules
Leaders are optional as long as safety is not compromised. All riders being led must have a separate halter and lead line. The rider must have the reins from the bridle. Children's feet must be in the stirrups. It will be a timed competition.
Prizes – Lower Ring
Class Prizes:
High Point Prizes:
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