12. A whistle will be given when the team has made the full distance or when the forward movement of the sled stops. If an error has been committed, a whistle signal will be given. 13. The use of open bridles is prohibited. 14. Drivers will be allowed two helpers in hitching but, in no case, will the helpers be allowed to touch the horses or speak to them. Driver and helpers must stay behind the hooking point on the sled or the pull in progress will be disqualified. 15. Drivers shall not prod, hit, kick, or whip the horses. No profane language will be permitted. Violation of this rule disqualifies the team and driver from the contest. 16. There will not be over three tries to hitch or it will be counted as a pull. 17. Drivers of teams must keep their teams in view of the judges at all times. They must be ready to pull in their regular order. 4 Unnecessary delay in getting to the sled can result in the judge T N disqualifying such teams. E 18. Each team will be driven by one driver throughout the entire M contest, except in case of injury. T R 19. All teams must be properly handled and under control at all times A during the contest. P E 20. Refer to Ohio Buckeye Horse Pullers Rules for any clarification. D 21. Pull to start promptly at 7:00 pm. 22. Testing of horses for foreign substance may be done by lottery – one horse from each of the top three teams in each class. 23. Judges’ ruling is final during contest. 24. Premium checks not cashed within 60 days will be considered a donation to the Lorain County Agricultural Society. HORSE PULL Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 12 noon - In Front of Grandstand $5,140.00 - purse money from Lorain County Agricultural Society $500.00 - additional purse money sponsored by Harrison Ford & Trailer Sales TOTAL PURSE - $5,640.00 Entry Fee - $15.00 Bob Schaffer Memorial Pull Horse Pull sled sponsored by Kodiak Construction 1st Division - Purse $2,820.00 - Teams weighing 3,400 and under (Light) 1st $500.00 2nd $425.00 3rd $350.00 4th $305.00 5th $265.00 6th $235.00 7th $210.00 8th $200.00 9th $170.00 10th $160.00 2nd Division - Purse $2,820.00 - Teams weighing over 3,400 (Heavy) 1st $500.00 2nd $425.00 3rd $350.00 4th $305.00 5th $265.00 6th $235.00 7th $210.00 8th $200.00 9th $170.00 10th $160.00 61