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horsesDraft Horses Halter & Hitch Classes: Dennis Eck, Director

Horse Show: Gail Wind, Director

Harness Racing: Gail Wind, Director
 

Harness Racing

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When: Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 @ 4:00pm
Where: Grandstand
Race Info: Coming Soon
Tickets: FREE Admission

Harness Racing

Please join us for Harness Racing action with Pari-Mutuel wagering (betting) on 9 or more races. Pick your favorite horse by name, driver colors or the horse that catches your eye. Fans come from near and far to enjoy some of Ohio’s best 2- and 3-year-olds competing. Northfield Park regular announcer Ayers Ratcliff paints a picture of the action packed one-mile races, including exciting stretch drives for the WIN. We look forward to seeing you, your family, and friends for an exciting evening of racing action, and family fun at the FAIR! So long as the track is safe for racing, this is a rain or shine event!

 

Handicapping 101 with Bob Roberts

And if you're attending the Cuyahoga County Harness Races on Tuesday, August 10th, be sure to visit with MGM Northfield Park's Bob Roberts from 2:00PM-4:00PM at the Grandstand for Handicapping 101, in which Bob will offer insights on how to read a race program, while providing pari-mutuel wagering tips.

Bob Roberts is a native Clevelander who grew up in Willowick. He knew he wanted to be a sportswriter when his father took him to an Indians game and he asked who those guys were typing on a countertop behind home plate in the upper deck of old Municipal Stadium.

Betologist Bob Roberts

"They're sportswriters," said his dad. "That's their job." 

Roberts began his career at the Mentor Morning Monitor before heading over to The Willoughby/Lake County News-Herald where he was named sports editor in 1970 at the age of 22. Roberts was hired by The Cleveland Press in 1973 and returned to The News-Herald when the Press folded in 1982. The Cleveland Plain Dealer hired Bob in 1985 and he remained there for over 20 years before accepting a buyout in 2006. 

Roberts has won numerous awards. They include best harness story in North America, best Preakness story, a Golden Quill for feature writing in western Pennsylvania, and more than 10 state-wide writing awards in Ohio.

 

Horse Show

The Cuyahoga County Fair Horse Show When: Saturday, August 12th, 2023 @ 8:00am
Where: Grandstand / Horse Ring
2023 Entry Form: Click Here to download a blank entry form.
2023 Show Bill: Click Here
Sponsorship Form: Click Here

Please join us at our annual horse show for riders young and old! Our class for the youngest group is for children 6 and under. Classes are offered for many different types of riders including Academy Riders – children and adults who show horses they take riding lessons on, Youth classes – riders 17 years and younger competing to win the Youth High Point Award, English classes – for both Hunt and Saddle seat riders, Western classes, and the crowd favorite Costume class – where horse and rider participate in very creative costumes. We offer many qualifying classes for the American Saddlebred World Championship horse show at the Kentucky state fair in Louisville, Kentucky.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR HORSE SHOW- Sat., August 12, 2023
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS- BEREA OHIO 44017
JUDGE: Lauren Burin
Announcer - Ellen Vajda -- Ringmaster - Darlene Nowak
- Entry Fee $8 per class -
Trophy & 6 Ribbons- Payback $12/$10/$8/$6/$5/R classes with 6 or more entries
JACKPOT CLASSES entry fee $12. Payback 35%, 25%, 15%, 10% 5%
Stalls available: $30

Mail Entries to - Cuyahoga County Fair, Box 135, Berea, OH 44017

To exhibit at Horse Show you must purchase a $12 EXHIBITOR TICKET
which includes office fee and 2 passes to the Fair.
Classes w/less than 6 entries RIBBONS ONLY NO PAYBACK except Jackpot
No Stallions permitted in Junior Exhibitor classes (17 & Under)
Academy, Halter, Showmanship, & Equitation classes NO PAYBACK
Official Show Photographer- Jeff Barnes Photography

ACADEMY SESSION SAM - Academy Entries Close Friday 8/12@ 9PM
1A WTC Adult
2A. WTC 14-17
3A. WTC 13 & under
4A. WTC Pleasure all ages, all seats
SA. WIT Adult
6A. WIT 14-17
7A. WIT 11-13
8A. WIT9& 10
9A. WIT 8 & under
10A. WIT Pleasure all ages, all seats
11 A. WIT Leadline- 10 & Under
Class #1 NOT TO START BEFORE 9 AM
1 $$ JACKPOT $$ OPEN HALTER
2 Open Halter Horse
3 *Youth Open Halter 17 & Under H/P, E/W- M/G
4 *Youth Showmanship 17 & Under H/P, E/W- M/G
5 Reg. American Saddlebred Halter- Open
6 Open Pony Halter- 14.2 & Under -E/W- S/M/G
7 Appaloosa Open Halter
8 AQHA Open Halter
»10 MINUTE BREAK«
9 Ladies Side Saddle
10 Lead Line Equitation 6 & Under
11 $$JACKPOT$$ OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE- Big Dee's Gift Card
12 *Walk-Trot Equitation 10 & Under H/P, E/W, M/G
13 Adult/Junior Exhibitor 5-Gaited Show Pleasure
14 Open English Equitation
* - Denote Point Class for Youth High Point Award
>>Riders who have cantered at this show are ineligible for Walk/Trot Classes on the same horse but; eligible on a different horse <<
ASHBA- ASHAO -INTER-STATE (Double Points)
INTER COUNTY (Double Points) - OASPHA **APPROVED POINT SHOW**
 
 
ALL AROUND HIGH POINT JUNIOR EXHIBITOR AWARD
PROVIDED BY Schneiders Saddlery
The Cuyahoga County Fair Horse ShowEng.& West. Jackpot awards provided by BIG DEE'S TACK & VET SUPPLY
Proper show attire required -- No Training devices allowed
The Cuyahoga County Fair Horse Show is a qualifying competition for the ASHBA World Championship Horse Show @ Kentucky State Fair 2024.
**More information can be found at www.saddlebred.com**

15 English Road Hack Horse
16 Adult/Junior Exhibitor English Country Pleasure
17 * Walk-Trot Pleasure 10 & Under H/P, E/W, M/G
18 ASB Show/Country Pleasure Driving
19 English Pleasure - Open
20 *Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 11-17 H/P, E/W- M/G
21 Open Pleasure Driving - Horse or Pony
22 *English Pleasure 17 & Under Hunt or Saddle Seat H/P- M/G
23 Adult/Junior Exhibitor 3-Gaited Show Pleasure
24 ASB AOT Country/Show Pleasure Saddleseat
25 *Walk-Trot Pleasure 11-17 H/P, E/W- M/G
26 *Youth English Equitation 17 & Under Saddleseat or Hunt Seat H/P - M/G
27 ASB Park Pleasure
28 Friesian Walk/Trot Pleasure
28A ASB HUNTER CO. PLEASURE ASHBA SELECT SERIES Qualifying Class
»LUNCH BREAK«
29 Open Costume Class
30 Open Hunter Pleasure Horse
31 Paso Fino Pleasure Open
32 ASB Hunt Country Pleasure
33 English Bridle Path Horses
34 Appaloosa English Pleasure
35 Saddle & Bridle Hunter Seat Classic
36 ASB Adult/Junior Exhibitor Park
37 AQHA Hunter Under Saddle
38 Paso Fino Performance Open
39 $$ JACKPOT $$ OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE - Big Dee's Gift Card
40 * Youth Western Horsemanship 17 & Under H/P - M/G
41 Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 18 & Over H/P, E/W- M/G
42 Western Pleasure Horse - Open
43 Jack Benny Pleasure 39 yrs. & over H/P, E/W
44 Ladies Western Pleasure 18 & Over
45 * Youth Western Pleasure 17 & Under H/P- M/G
46 ASB Western Pleasure
47 Open Easy Gaited Pleasure (No Canter) - 2 Gait -S/M/G
48 Appaloosa Western Pleasure
49 Walk-Trot Pleasure 18 & Over H/P, E/W- M/G
50 Egg & Spoon
51 AQHA Western Pleasure
 
Gail Wind
Horse Show Director
216-676-5369
Ellen Vajda
Horse Show Superintendent
216-870-3267

Contacts
cattleCattle, Beef, Dairy Cattle: Carl Cooley, Director

 

CATTLE SHOWS / Judging

cattleOPEN CLASS BEEF CATTLE SHOW
Wednesday, Aug 9th, 2023 at 5pm

OPEN CLASS DAIRY CATTLE SHOW
Thursday, Aug 10th, 2023 at 5pm
 

Contact

goatsDairy Goats: Carl Cooley, Director

Goat Judging

goatsThursday, Aug 10th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Official ADGA Open Doe Show
ADGA Rules Shall Govern

Sponsored by:
The Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society

 

 

Contacts
poultryPoultry-Ducks-Geese-Pigeons: Tom Sabrey, Director

 

Poultry Evaluations

poultryChickens – Ducks – Geese - Pigeons
Wednesday, Aug 9th, 2023 at 9am

 

 

 

Contacts
rabbits and caviesRabbits and Cavies: Tom Sabrey

 

Judging

rabbits and caviesCavies: Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 10:00AM
Rabbits: Monday, August 7th, 2023 at 10:00AM

This show will be an OFFICIAL ARBA SANCTIONED SHOW

For a complete show catalog, contact the Cuyahoga County Fair office at:
(440) 243-0090
or
e-mail at: joyce [at] cuyfair.com

Exhibitors will receive a show catalog automatically if they have shown in the previous 2 years.

 

 

Contacts

sheepSheep, Wool Show: Tom Sabrey

 

SHEEP JUDGING

sheepWednesday, Aug 9th, 2023 at Noon