Rabbit Race - Highland County Fair, VA
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Participation Rules
• Animals in this show must be from those in the fair barns.
• Pre-register your pet entry via email: [email protected] at least two weeks prior to fair entry so pens can be planned.
• All animals must be tame and easily controlled by the youth exhibitor.
• All animals must be clean and dry to participate in these contests.
• All animals are subject to veterinary inspection before unloading at the fairgrounds. The veterinarian’s decision is final.
• All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases. These could include but not limited to ringworm, warts, pinkeye, sore mouth, foot rot, and Caseous Lymphadenitis. Animals currently being treated for any of the listed conditions that are visibly responding to treatment must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within 30 days of show. No intact male livestock may be shown.
• Exhibitors need to maintain a clean space for their animal(s). Barn manager will assign pen/stall. Final pen/stall clean out is expected once the exhibitor’s animals have left the pen/stall. Failure to complete final clean-out will result in a $25 per pen/stall fee.
• Livestock exhibitors must supply all feed needed for their animal(s), which can be stored in livestock trailers or tack space. Fresh, non-chlorinated water is provided for animals by a donor.
• The Livestock Exhibition Contests are open to exhibitors of all ages. Participants in any of the listed contests with an animal that is not owned need to sign a waiver before participating. Entries in each contest should be made by noon on Friday of Fair week. Contest sign-up sheets can be found in the Ag Education Barn.
RABBIT RACE
• All rabbits entered in the race must be housed in the livestock barns during the fair and must be registered prior to the race.
• The course will be a designated straight and enclosed track. Rabbits must stay within the marked boundaries to remain in the race.
• Only one handler per rabbit is allowed. Handlers may guide their rabbits using gentle encouragement but may not touch or carry the rabbit during the race. External devices, food, and other aids are encouraged to lure the rabbits.
• Aggressive rabbits may be disqualified for safety reasons.
• The first rabbit to cross the finish line wins. In the event of a tie, a rerun may be held.
• The safety of the rabbits is the top priority. Any mistreatment of rabbits will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the event.
PRIZES: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$5
*RABBIT RACE SUPERINTENDENT: TABITHA ULMER*
• Animals in this show must be from those in the fair barns.
• Pre-register your pet entry via email: [email protected] at least two weeks prior to fair entry so pens can be planned.
• All animals must be tame and easily controlled by the youth exhibitor.
• All animals must be clean and dry to participate in these contests.
• All animals are subject to veterinary inspection before unloading at the fairgrounds. The veterinarian’s decision is final.
• All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases. These could include but not limited to ringworm, warts, pinkeye, sore mouth, foot rot, and Caseous Lymphadenitis. Animals currently being treated for any of the listed conditions that are visibly responding to treatment must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) dated within 30 days of show. No intact male livestock may be shown.
• Exhibitors need to maintain a clean space for their animal(s). Barn manager will assign pen/stall. Final pen/stall clean out is expected once the exhibitor’s animals have left the pen/stall. Failure to complete final clean-out will result in a $25 per pen/stall fee.
• Livestock exhibitors must supply all feed needed for their animal(s), which can be stored in livestock trailers or tack space. Fresh, non-chlorinated water is provided for animals by a donor.
• The Livestock Exhibition Contests are open to exhibitors of all ages. Participants in any of the listed contests with an animal that is not owned need to sign a waiver before participating. Entries in each contest should be made by noon on Friday of Fair week. Contest sign-up sheets can be found in the Ag Education Barn.
RABBIT RACE
• All rabbits entered in the race must be housed in the livestock barns during the fair and must be registered prior to the race.
• The course will be a designated straight and enclosed track. Rabbits must stay within the marked boundaries to remain in the race.
• Only one handler per rabbit is allowed. Handlers may guide their rabbits using gentle encouragement but may not touch or carry the rabbit during the race. External devices, food, and other aids are encouraged to lure the rabbits.
• Aggressive rabbits may be disqualified for safety reasons.
• The first rabbit to cross the finish line wins. In the event of a tie, a rerun may be held.
• The safety of the rabbits is the top priority. Any mistreatment of rabbits will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the event.
PRIZES: 1st-$10; 2nd-$8; 3rd-$5
*RABBIT RACE SUPERINTENDENT: TABITHA ULMER*
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386 Myers-Moon Road, Monterey, VA, United States, Virginia 24465
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Host or PublisherHighland County Fair, Virginia
