2026 EXHITBITOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
Entries to be postmarked by Saturday, August 29th or emailed to [email protected] no later than midnight on August 31st. Electronic entry submission is available at www.assistexpo.ca/orono-fair. Online entries will shut down at midnight on August 31st, and late entries for most classes (excluding animals) will not be accepted. In-person drop off during fair week will not be accepted either, we kindly ask that you enter online, email or mail in your entries.
Our Office Administrator will be available in the portable building on the grounds from 10am – 2pm, Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30 for last-minute drop-offs of paper copy entries.
LIGHT HORSES CLASS 15
TO REGISTER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK www.assistexpo.ca/oronofair
Saturday, September 12th at 9:00 am
The 2026 Light and Heavy Horse Show is dedicated to the Memory of 66yr Horse Show volunteer Robert Robinson.
Chairperson: David Robinson 905 244-5365.
Committee:Glen Wood, Suzanne Robinson, Stuart Cochrane, Jim Moffat, Tom Moffat, Jess Boyd, Jacob Robinson.
Rules and Regulations:
All classes show in the East Ring. Classes commence at 9:00 a.m.
All livestock exhibitors must show proof of Liability Insurance with livestock entry form.
Entries are due in the office, by Wednesday, September 4th, 2025. No entry fee to be deducted but late entries will be charged $5.00 per class.
Entries will not be accepted at ringside. Riders/drivers may pick up their back numbers at ringside.
Exhibitors may depart on completion of their classes.
No stallions may be ridden or handled by a youth under 19 years of age.
Riders under 19 years of age must wear an approved riding helmet. Helmets are recommended for all riders/drivers and will not affect judging.
Tack and attire must be clean and appropriate for the class in which you are competing. If you are unsure, refer to Equestrian Canada or to breed rules for clarification.
Tack and attire must be clean and appropriate for the class in which you are competing. If you are unsure, refer to Equestrian Canada or to breed rules for clarification.
The Judge, with the support of the committee, may excuse any competitor for lack of safety, control, improper, and/or unsafe equipment.
The Judge’s decision is FINAL. Lack of courtesy to the Judge, Committee and/or Volunteers could result in removal from the class and forfeiture of winnings.
We would like to thank our sponsors Elva Reid, the Nugent Family, the Rainey Family, Robert and Carol Robinson, the Canadian Roadhorse Association for their generous contributions. WEIR/ESCO
ROADSTER HORSES (Registered Standardbreds only)
1. Single Roadster to a Wagon (over 15.2 hands hitched).
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry.
2. Single Roadster to a Wagon (under 15.2 hands hitched).
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry
3. Single Roadster to Bike (over 15.2 hands).
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry.
4. Single Roadster to Bike (under 15.2 hands).
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry
5. Gerald Rainey Memorial Roadster to Bike Stake.
Prize Money: $300.00; $275.00; $250.00; $225.00; for each additional entry.
Prize presented to the winner by the Rainey Family.
6. Lady Driver – Roadster to Bike In Memory of Robert Robinson
Prize Money: $150.00, $130.00; $110.00; $100.00 for each additional entry.
Class Sponsored by Eleanor Shetler, sister of Robert.
7. Bill Reid Memorial Roadster Open Wagon Stake.
Prize Money: $300.00; $275.00; $250.00; $225.00; for each additional entry.
Class sponsored by Elva Reid – prize presented to winner by Elva Reid.
8. Lloyd Nugent Memorial Green Road Horse to Bike.
Prize Money: $300.00; $275.00; $250.00; $225.00; for each additional entry.
Class sponsored by the Canadian Road Horse Association.
HACKNEY HARNESS CLASSES
9. Single Reg. Open Hackney Horse/Pony
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry.
10. Single Reg. Open Hackney Horse/Pony Stake
Prize Money: $250.00; $225.00; $200.00, $175.00 for each additional entry.
11. Single Road Pony – Hitched to Bike, with Colors.
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry
12. Single Road Pony Stake.
Prize Money: $250.00; $225.00; $200.00, $175.00 for each additional entry.
Class sponsored by the Nugent Family.
13. Single Reg. Hackney Pleasure Horse/Pony
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry.
14. Single Reg. Hackney Pleasure Horse/Pony Stake
Prize Money: $250.00; $225.00; $200.00, $175.00 for each additional entry.
15. Single Reg. Open Hackney Horse/Pony Junior Driver 17yrs & under.
Prize Money: $100.00, $90.00; $80.00; $70.00 for each additional entry.
OPEN HORSE CLASSES
Refer to Rules and Regulations for Light Horses. Not open to ponies or to horses which have entered in Roadster (sections 1-8), Hackneys (sections 9-13) or Commercial or Draft sections.
16. Open Halter.
Judged on the quality and conformation of the horse.
Prize Money: $40.00, $35.00 $30.00, $25.00 for each additional entry.
17. Open English Saddle Seat.
Judged on the way of going of the horse; to be shown at the walk, trot, and canter, both ways of the ring. May be asked to back. No cross entries from Classes 19 & 20.
Prize Money: $85.00; $75.00; $65.00, $55.00, $50.00 for each additional entry.
18. Open English Saddle Seat Stake.
Must have entered and shown in class 17. No cross entries from Classes 19 & 20. Judged on the way of going of the horse; to be shown at the walk, trot, and canter, both ways of the ring. May be asked to back.
Prize Money: $100.00; $90.00; $80.00; $70,00; $60.00 for each additional entry.
19. Open Hunter Pleasure.
Judged on the way of going of the horse; to be shown at the walk, trot, extended trot, canter, and extended canter, both ways of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily.
Prize Money: $85.00; $75.00; $65.00, $55.00, $50.00 for each additional entry..
20. Open Hunter Stake.
Must have entered and shown in Section 19. Judged on the way of going of the horse; to be shown at the walk, trot, extended trot, canter, and extended canter, both ways of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily.
Prize Money: $100.00; $90.00; $80.00; $70,00; $60.00 for each additional entry.
21. Open Western Pleasure.
Judged on the way of going of the horse. The horse should be a pleasure to ride with a relaxed rein. To be shown at the walk, jog, and lope, both ways of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily.
Prize Money: $85.00; $75.00; $65.00, $55.00, $50.00 for each additional entry..
22. Open Western Pleasure Stake.
Must have entered and shown in Section 21. Judged on the way of going of the horse. The horse should be a pleasure to ride with a relaxed rein. To be shown at the walk, jog, and lope, both ways of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily.
Prize Money: $100.00; $90.00; $80.00; $70,00; $60.00 for each additional entry.
23. Open Driving.
No cross entering from class 15, sections 1-16. To be shown at a walk, trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly in the line-up and back readily.
Prize Money: $85.00; $75.00; $65.00, $55.00, $50.00 for each additional entry.
24. Open Driving Stake.
Must have entered and shown in Section 23. To be shown at a walk, trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly in the line-up and back readily.
Prize Money: $100.00; $90.00; $80.00; $70,00; $60.00 for each additional entry.
25. Open Command.
Open to English & Western riders. Commands will be announced. Last rider to perform the command and riders performing the incorrect command will be called into the middle of the ring. Commands will be called until there is one rider left. Last rider is the winner of the class.
Judge may ask for (but not limited to) walk, jog/trot, lope/canter, counter canter/lope, extended canter, back up, halt, change rein/reverse.
Prize Money: $85.00; $75.00; $65.00, $55.00, $50.00 for each additional entry.
Light & Heavy Horse Show Order of Go- 2026
Dedicated to the Memory of Robert Robinson
9:00 AM SHARP
| CLASS | SECTION | CLASS NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | Draft/Commercial Filly or Colt foaled in 2026 |
| 10 | 2 | Draft/Commercial Filly or Colt Yearling |
| 10 | 3 | Draft/Commercial Filly or Colt 2yr |
| 15 | 16 | Open Horse on Line |
| 10 | 4 | Draft/Commercial Filly or Colt 3yr |
| 10 | 5 | Best Commercial Horse on Line. |
| 10 | 6 | Best Draft Horse on Line. |
| 10 | 7 | Youth Showmanship |
| 15 | 19 | Open Hunter Pleasure |
| 15 | 9 | Open Hackney Horse/Pony |
| 10 | 9 | Commercial/Draft Team, Light |
| 15 | 20 | Open Hunter Pleasure Stake |
| 15 | 2 | Single Roadster to Wagon (Under 15.2) |
| 10 | 12 | SPECIAL- Open Commercial/Draft Team of Horses Driven by a Lady |
| 15 | 17 | Open English Saddle Seat |
| 15 | 10 | Open Hackney Horse/Pony Stake |
| 15 | 1 | Single Roadster to Wagon (Over 15.2) |
| 15 | 18 | Open English Saddle Seat Stake |
| 10 | 8 | Commercial/Draft Team, Heavy |
| 15 | 7 | Bill Reid Memorial Roadster to Wagon Stake / Sponsored by Elva Reid |
| 10 | 17 | Champion Commercial/Draft Team |
| 15 | 21 | Open Western Pleasure |
| 15 | 4 | Single Roadster to Bike (Under 15.2) |
| 10 | 15 | Aleck Moffat Memorial Four Horse Hitch / Sponsored by the Moffat Family |
| 15 | 22 | Open Western Pleasure Stake |
| 15 | 3 | Single Roadster to Bike (Over 15.2) |
| 15 | 11 | Single Road Pony – Hitched to Bike, with Colours |
| 10 | 16 | Commercial/Draft Unicorn Hitch |
| 15 | 8 | Lloyd Nugent Memorial Green Roadhorse to Bike / Sponsored by Canadian Road Horse Association |
| 15 | 25 | Open Command |
| 15 | 12 | Single Road Pony Stake/ Sponsored by The Nugent Family |
| 10 | 11 | Commercial/Draft Single, Light |
| 15 | 6 | Lady Driver - Roadster to Bike/ Sponsored by Eleanor Shetler in Memory of Robert Robinson |
| 15 | 13 | Hackney Pleasure Horse/Pony |
| 10 | 13 | Youth Driver 17 & Under Driving a Single |
| 15 | 23 | Open Pleasure Driving |
| 15 | 14 | Hackney Pleasure Horse/Pony Stake |
| 10 | 10 | Commercial/Draft Single Heavy |
| 15 | 15 | Single Reg. Open Hackney Horse/Pony Junior Driver 17yrs & under |
| 15 | 5 | Gerald Rainey Memorial Roadster to a Bike Stake |
| 15 | 24 | Open Pleasure Driving Stake |
| 10 | 14 | Draft/Commercial Single Stake Sponsored by WEIR/ESCO |









