WESTERN GAMES DEPARTMENT
Revised: 2/18/26
Superintendent: JACKIE DUMOLT
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 3, 2026
ENTRY FEE: $15 (or $5 PER PATTERN)
PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 50 RED 35 WHITE 25
SCHEDULE:
Event Begins - Tuesday 6pm
Awards - Friday 3pm
Parade of Champions - Saturday 11:45am
Livestock Parade - Sunday 12:15pm
GENERAL RULES
1. WESTERN GAMES MUST BE ENTERED ON A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM FROM ALL OTHER HORSE ENTRIES. ENTRY
FORMS AND FEE FOR ALL CLASSES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY STATED DEADLINE. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
2. Western Games Rules used and posted with the following modifications:
a. Starting line is the eye or flag.
b. No run out lanes in any event.
c. Peewees riders can have an assistant on foot walk tem to the starting line ONLY.
d. Pole bases are the ones available on the grounds.
e. Hard hats recommended, but not required, cowboy hat or no hat. No visors or caps.
3. No Showmanship required.
4. May haul in. Do not have to stall during the fair.
5. Due to time allowed, only one run/rider/event.
6. Helmets NOT REQUIRED, BUT STRONGLY ENCOURAGED WITH ASTM/SEI APPROVAL.
7. No exhibitor under the age of 6 is permitted to participate in the Western Games Department.
ROSETTES
Rosettes are awarded to the Grand & Reserve Champion High Point winner in each age division.
All age divisions are based on age reached by October 1 of the previous year.
LOT 1. 75 FT. BARREL RACE
Class 1. Peewee - 6-7
Class 2. Junior - 8-10
Class 3. Intermediate - 11-13
Class 4. Senior - 14-18
Class 5. Adult - 19+
LOT 2. POLE BENDING
Class 1. Peewee - 6-7
Class 2. Junior - 8-10
Class 3. Intermediate - 11-13
Class 4. Senior - 14-18
Class 5. Adult - 19+
LOT 3. IDAHO FIGURE 8
Class 1. Peewee - 6-7
Class 2. Junior - 8-10
Class 3. Intermediate - 11-13
Class 4. Senior - 14-18
Class 5. Adult - 19+