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2011 Agricultural Shows
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Rawhide Rodeo
September 9: Highschool Rodeo
September 10 & 11: Rawhide Rodeo
FREE with admission
Ever wanted to be a cowboy or cowgirl?
Your seat in the Agriplex arena is the next best thing to being in the saddle!
4H Achievers
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Receive $1,000 bursary
Receive $1,000 bursary and be Western Fair's ambassadors for the year. Interview date is set for the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Munchkin Pedal Pull
Daily - Down on the Farm (Canada) Building
FREE with admissionSponsored by: 
And they’re off!
Youngsters love these fun little pedal tractors and this junior competition gives them a chance to win prizes. It’s open to boys and girls. The child’s age and size will determine participation (they have to be able to reach the pedals) and the weight that they have to pull. Don’t worry...we don’t really ‘load them up’!
Heavy Horse Pull
September 16
FREE with admission
Heavy horses – also known as draft horses – are true equine athletes. They must be in top physical condition to compete so just like their human counterparts, they have to exercise their muscles to keep in shape and have a strict diet to optimize their strength and stamina.
The concept of the Heavy Horse Pull is simple: pull more weight further than your competitors. The team that can do both, wins. Cash prizes are up for grabs so all of the entrants will be putting forth their best effort.
Hitchin Up Demo
Daily
FREE with admission
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No Western movie would be complete without a stage coach racing into town, kicking up dust and scattering anyone in their way. It was an impressive display of horsepower.
Heavy Horse Hitch Parade
Daily
FREE with admission
Sponsored by: Now this is what you call real horsepower! Six draft horses - The Shanahan Belgians - pulling a wagon in perfect unison. Strong, sure-footed and a pleasure to watch.
Look for uniformity of size, color and stride in each team. They should look like one horse on the move. Each horse should be clean, have a tight braid in its mane, a well-tied tail and well-fitting harness. The hitch wagon should also be clean and present a well-balanced appearance with the horses. The driver should be sitting straight in the seat and in complete control.
Western Horse Show
September 16 & 17
FREE with admission
Speed and skill are foremost in this exciting competition. Rider and horse must work together to complete the course as cleanly and quickly as possible in Barrel Racing, Elimination Race and Texas Speed and Action. Superior skill and ridership are demonstrated in Western Pleasure and Horsemanship classes.
Rules & Regs | Entry Form
OBBO Futurity Reining Horse Show
September 13 - 15
FREE with admission
Reining is a western riding competition in which riders guide their horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. All work is done at the lope (a slow, relaxed pace also known as the canter) and galloping. Watch for animal and human to be in complete sync, almost as if they can read each other’s minds.
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English Horse Show
September 18
FREE with admission
Horse shows are about competition and demonstrating your equestrian skills. It takes a lot of practice, training and dedication.
Competitors will complete for points and cash prizes in three different tests – dressage (manoeuvres of a horse in response to body signals by the rider), speed & endurance, and show-jumping.
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Cahill Country Corral Shows
Daily
FREE with admission
Be sure to take time for this entertaining and educational look at life on the farm. Demonstrations include sheep shearing, cow milking and animal ultrasound. Once you've seen them done, you'll appreciate your wool sweater, the cream in your coffee and the fascinating role modern medicine plays in farm births!
Arabian Horse Show
September 12
FREE with admission
4H Competition
September 10
FREE with admission
A full day of competitions and camaraderie for hundreds of young Middlesex 4-Hers. The short time they spend in the show ring is the culmination of countless hours of practice and preparation all year long. Categories include beef, dairy, sheep and swine. One deserving participant will win the coveted Champion 4-H Showperson award. Come support these dedicated young people and celebrate their achievements.
Live Demonstration and Animals
Daily - Down on the Farm (Canada) building
FREE with admission
Agriculture Maternity Ward
Daily - Down on the Farm (Canada) building
FREE with admission
Down on the Farm
Sponsored by: 
Daily
FREE with admission
The primary purpose is to educate children about the importance of farming/agricultural in a fun, entertaining way!Activities will include:
- bale swing (kids swing on ropes, landing in a pile of straw-like a simulated hayloft)
- rubber duck races – who can pump the water faster to give their duck the win (speaks to water conservation and the vital role water plays in farming)
- sunflower seed planting – gives the child a take-home (they learn about soil, moisture, planting process)
- grain bin area – highlights 4 of Ontario’s cash crops (corn, soybeans, barley and oats)
- Farmer for a day – milking the cow, riding a horse (simulator), gathering eggs, picking apples, etc.
- The Story Loft – children are encouraged to listen to farm-related stories, read by volunteers
- Farm mural – help us colour in the giant farm murals!
- Dress like a scarecrow – free digital photos!
We will also provide a ‘link’ to the happenings in the Agriplex via live streaming – this will encourage families to cross over to see the animals and demonstrations there.
