Heavy Horse 2026


International Heavy Horse Show

Director: Mark Hamilton

Committee: Ray St. Denis, Leslie Hamilton, Barb Findlay, Linda Holmes, Alain Dugas

Judge: Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON | Heavy Horse Barn Superintendent: Ray St. Denis

Rules & Regulations

  1. At our Insurance Company’s insistence livestock exhibitors must provide proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance or entries will have to be refused.
  2. All Breeding Class will be held on Thursday, August 6. Classes will begin at 9:00 am SHARP. The Line Class Judge will also be the Judge for all of the Hitch Classes on Friday and Saturday.
  3. An entry fee of 15% will be deducted from your total prize money.
  4. Exhibitor entries will be date stamped upon being received by the Secretary.  Entries received after the closing date will be penalized an additional 5% of the prize money awarded.
  5. Entries must be received by July 28, 2026:
    • visit our website (navanfair.ca) for online entry form (Assist Expo) with capability to pay via PayPal.
    • mail to the Secretary, Navan Fair, 1279 Colonial Road, Navan, ON, K4B 1N1 or Office@navanfair.ca.
    • Exhibitors will receive one day-pass per horse entered to a maximum of eight passes.
    • Entries must include the following:
      • a. Registration numbers and names of horses.
      • b. Proof of liability insurance for the current year.
      • c. Stall reservations and stall fees.
      • d. Membership fee.
  6. Numbers must be obtained from the Show Secretary. Exhibitors must wear appropriate Exhibitor numbers when showing.
  7. All animals shown in purebred classes, whether owned or leased, must be registered, in the name of the Exhibitor, in the respective Breed Registry.
  8. The Board of Directors reserves the right to make final decisions on all problems that may arise.
  9. All animals must be properly restrained at all times.
  10. No entry additions or revisions/substitutions on the day of the show.  Please inform the Show Secretary of any scratches that are to be deleted from a class.
  11. Stall fees are as follows: Barn No.4 (Lancaster Barn): $8.00 per stall per day; Barn No. 3: $8.00 per stall per day.  Line horses, which show on Thursday only, must vacate their stalls by 6:00 pm on August 6. Only those stall reservations made through the Secretary, by submitting them with the entry forms, will be honoured on a first come basis.  Payment by a cheque made payable to CTAS or PayPal in the correct amount must be included with the entry. No reservations will be accepted over the phone. Preference to the allocation of stalls will be given to those exhibitors who forwarded payment with their entry form.  Due to limited space, tack stalls may not be available. We ask all Exhibitors co-operation in stabling arrangements.  Hitch horses are not to arrive on the grounds until after 8:00 pm Thursday, August 6 unless specific arrangements have been made through the Heavy Horse Director.
  12. No vehicles allowed in the barns.
  13. Exhibitor vehicle parking location will be at the direction of the Heavy Horse Committee
  14. Horses are not permitted outside of the hitching, stabling, showing, loading and unloading areas; direct routes are designated to travel between the areas listed above.
  15. The Exhibitor(s) shall be responsible at all times for their exhibit at the Navan Fair; and The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society shall not be held responsible for any accidents occurring to any patron of the Navan Fair on the fairgrounds, during the Navan Fair or at any other time.
  16. No Exhibitor shall receive more than 2 (two) prizes in any one class.
  17. The Heavy Horse Division pertains to the following Breeds of horses: Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire
  18. It shall be the responsibility of each Exhibitor to keep their stalls clean by removing manure to a designated area.
  19. Exhibitor entrance gate is on Delson Drive.
  20. Any driven entry must have two capable drivers, excluding cart classes when handlers are required to enter the ring.
  21. Under no circumstances will Exhibitors cover the sponsor plaques mounted in Barn No.4 (Lancaster Barn).
  22. If an Exhibitor refuses to leave the ring when excused by the Ringmaster, prize money won in that class will be forfeited.
  23. Alcoholic beverages can only be consumed in the licensed areas of the Fairgrounds.
  24. Only Exhibitors and Officials will be allowed in the show ring when the classes are in progress.
  25. A Judge officiating at the Show shall not be subjected to indignities of any kind during the progress of the show.
  • Although negative Coggins Test results are not required for draft horse entries, The CTAS recommends that exhibitors have all horses fully vaccinated and Coggins tested for the protection of themselves, their horses and other exhibitors.
  • Animals showing signs of contagious diseases or parasitic infections, e.g. ringworm, IBR, lice, etc., will not be allowed on the grounds.  If a Veterinary check is required, it will be at the expense of the exhibitor and the veterinary ‘s decision is final.
  • In addition, the CTAS recommends that all animals have proof of Rabies Immunization a minimum of 30 days prior to the show in order to comply with O. Reg. 497/17, which is in effect as of July 1, 2019.

Program outlining the Order of Classes for Thursday, August 6, will be available when you pick up your Exhibitors numbers. Please pick up your numbers by 8:00 am.

Bedding and hay are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Each Exhibitor must have purchased a 2026 Membership prior to the Fair to exhibit.  One-day Memberships are $15.00 and must accompany the entry form.  Exhibitors who have not purchased a 2026 membership will not be permitted to exhibit.

SECTION 1 – Purebred Clydesdale Classes

Ontario Clydesdale Club Regional Show

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Judging begins at 9:00 am SHARP

The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society gratefully acknowledges the generous donation towards the prize money by the Ontario Clydesdale Club. The Ontario Clydesdale Club has selected Navan Fair as a qualifying Regional Show.

The Navan Fair is a qualifying show for the Classic Halter Series. The Classic Halter Series will operate under the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series By-Laws. Exhibitors must be a member of the Classic Halter Series to participate in the Series. Refer to the CHS website (Classic Halter – North American Classic Six Horse Series (naclassicseries.com) for more information.

Judge: Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

SECTION 2 – Purebred Belgian Classes

Ottawa Valley Belgian Association Regional Belgian Show

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Judging begins at 9:00 am SHARP

The Ottawa Valley Belgian Association requests those exhibitors showing animals in the following classes be members of their Association. The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society gratefully acknowledges the generous donation towards the prize money by the Ottawa Valley Belgian Association.

The Navan Fair is a qualifying show for the Classic Halter Series. The Classic Halter Series will operate under the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series By-Laws. Exhibitors must be a member of the Classic Halter Series to participate in the Series. Refer to the CHS website (Classic Halter – North American Classic Six Horse Series (naclassicseries.com) for more information.

Judge: Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

SECTION 3 – Purebred Percheron Classes

Ontario Percheron Horse Association–Regional (Eastern) Percheron Show

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Judging begins at 9:00 am SHARP

The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society gratefully acknowledges the generous donation towards the prize money by the Ontario Percheron Horse Association. The Ontario Percheron Horse Association Inc. is pleased to have selected Navan Fair as a qualifying point show for the new Ontario Percheron Promotion Program.  For more information on this program please visit www.ontariopercheron.ca.

The Navan Fair is a qualifying show for the Classic Halter Series. The Classic Halter Series will operate under the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series By-Laws. Exhibitors must be a member of the Classic Halter Series to participate in the Series. Refer to the CHS website (Classic Halter – North American Classic Six Horse Series (naclassicseries.com) for more information.

Judge:  Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

Regular Classes for all Breeds

  1. Filly: foaled in 2026.
  2. Filly: foaled in 2025.
  3. Filly: foaled in 2024.
  4. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Filly: First and Second place winners in Classes 1, 2, and 3 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.
  5. Filly: foaled in 2023.
  6. Yeld Mare – 4 years or older.  A Yeld mare is a mare, four years of age or older, that has not raised a foal during the current year.  A mare that dropped a dead foal or a foal that died within two weeks of birth shall be classified as a Yeld mare.  An embryo transfer donor mare is classified as a Yeld mare.
  7. Brood Mare: Mare that shows evidence of being in foal for the current year or has raised a foal during the current year.  Registration certificate of the foal must be provided if the foal is not shown.
  8. Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Mare: First and Second place winners in Classes 5, 6, and 7 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.
  9. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Mare: Champion and Reserve Champion in Classes 4 and 8 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.
  10. Stallion: foaled in 2026.
  11. Stallion: foaled in 2025.
  12. Stallion: foaled in 2024.
  13. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Stallion: First and Second place winners in Classes 10, 11, and 12 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.
  14.  Stallion: foaled in 2023.
  15. Stallion: foaled before January 1, 2023.
  16.  Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Stallion: First and Second place winners in Classes 14 and 15 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.
  17. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Stallion: Champion and Reserve Champion in Classes 13 and 16 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.
  18. Supreme Champion: to be chosen from the Champions of Classes 9 (Mare) and 17 (Stallion).  Ribbon only.
  19. Progeny of Dam: 2 animals, any age, the progeny of one dam. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate Single section. Both animals must be owned by exhibitor and registered in Exhibitor’s name.
  20. Get of Sire: 3 animals of any age, the get of one sire. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate Single section. At least one animal must be owned by Exhibitor and registered in Exhibitor’s name.
  21. Stallion and Three Mares: Each animal must be owned by Exhibitor and registered in Exhibitor’s name. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate Single section.
  22. Registered Mare Cart Class: to be driven by a capable driver.  One entry per Exhibitor.
  1. Team of Purebred Mares: hitched to a suitable 4-wheeled vehicle.
  1. MacMillan Memorial Four Horse Hitch of Registered Mares; Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire.

Sponsored by John and Janet Drynan and Family, Maple Ridge Belgians, Winchester, ON – In memory of Paul, June and James MacMillan.

Special Classes and Acknowledgements:

SECTION 1 – Clydesdale

Regular Classes 9 and 17

Grand Champion Clydesdale Mare and Grand Champion Clydesdale Stallion. 

Champion Ribbons donated by the Clydesdale Horse Association of Canada.

Regular Class 9

Grand Champion Clydesdale Mare.

Trophy donated by the Watson Families, Ridgedale Farms, Sarsfield, ON.

Regular Class 22

Registered Clydesdale Mare Cart Class.

Sponsored by Wendell and Cheryle Watson, Sarsfield, ON.

Regular Class 23

Team of Clydesdale Purebred Mares.

Sponsored by Wyatt and Cheryl McWilliams, Navan, ON.

Ben Watson Memorial Trophy, Donated by the Watson Families, Ridgedale Farms, Sarsfield, ON.

The CTAS is pleased to host to the following Ontario Clydesdale Club Special filly and stallion classes:

Special Class 1A

Ontario Bred and Sired Registered Yearling Filly

– NO CTAS ENTRY FEE

Filly from a registered mare owned by a resident of Ontario at the time of service and sired by a registered stallion owned and standing in Ontario at the time of service. Yearling needs to be registered with the CLRC and presently owned by a member of the Ontario Clydesdale Club as a member in good standing. Each Filly must be nominated with the Ontario Clydesdale Club. Deadline to register with the Club is
August 1st of the current year.
Prize money for this class will be paid directly from the Ontario Clydesdale Club to the Exhibitor at the end of the show season.

Special Class 1B

Ontario Bred and Sired Registered Yearling Stallion 

– NO CTAS ENTRY FEE

Eligibility: Stallion from a registered mare owned by a resident of Ontario at the time of service and sired by a registered stallion owned and standing in Ontario at the time of service Yearling needs to be registered with the CLRC and presently owned by a member of the Ontario Clydesdale Club as a member in good standing. Each Stallion must be nominated with the Ontario Clydesdale Club. Deadline to register with the Club is August 1st of the current year.
Prize money for this class will be paid directly from the Ontario Clydesdale Club to the exhibitor at the end of the show season.

Special Class 1C

Junior Showmanship with Clydesdale horse, shown by a youth  13 years and under as of January 1st of the current year. 

Showing horse on the line with the following considerations: walk, trot, turn, watching judge, backup, presentation, suitability of show person to horse, handling, appearance and proper dress.  

– NO ENTRY FEE

Special Class 1D

Junior Showmanship with Clydesdale horse, shown by a youth  14-18 years old as of January 1st of the current year. 

Showing horse on the line with the following considerations: walk, trot, turn, watching judge, backup, presentation, suitability of show person to horse, handling, appearance and proper dress.      
– NO ENTRY FEE

Special Class 1E – Best Canadian Clydesdale Stallion – Eligibility: Clydesdale stallion bred, born and raised in Canada. Registered in the name of the exhibitor and must have been shown in one of the following previous classes: Class 10, 11, 12,14 or 15. Ribbon only.

Special Class 1F – Best Canadian Clydesdale Mare – Eligibility: Clydesdale mare bred, born and raised in Canada. Registered in the name of the exhibitor and must have been shown in one of the following previous classes: Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6. Ribbon only.

SECTION 2 – Belgian

Regular Class 17: Grand Champion Belgian Stallion: $200 Donation provided by Barrie and Betty
Johnston, Navan, ON in memory of Basil Johnston

The CTAS is host to the following Ontario Belgian Horse Association (OBHA) Special filly and stallion classes:

Special Class 2A.  Ontario Bred and Owned filly foal.

Ontario Bred and Owned Belgian Filly Foal Class must be from a mare owned by a resident of the Province of Ontario at the time of service..  The filly must be owned by a resident of the Province of Ontario. The owner must be a member of the Ontario Belgian Horse Association for the current year.  For 2026, the fillies must have been nominated with the Ontario Belgian Horse Association by March 1st of the current year, or July 1st of the current year for stallion foals.  The prize money for this class will be paid to each Exhibitor by the Ontario Belgian Horse Association at the annual awards banquet. $300. is donated by the Ontario Belgian Horse Assoc. and $100. is donated by The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society.

Special Class 2B.  Ontario bred and owned yearling filly.

Special Class 2C.  Ontario bred and owned 2-year-old filly.

Special Class 2D.  Ontario bred and owned stallion foal.

Special Class 2E.  Ontario bred and owned yearling stallion.

NOTE:  Rules as they apply to the above Special Classes can be found on the OBHA website at http://www.ontariobelgians.ca/

Special Class 2F

Junior Showmanship with Belgian horse, shown by a youth  13 years and under as of January 1st of the current year.

Showing horse on the line with the following considerations: walk, trot, turn, watching judge, backup, presentation, suitability of show person to horse, handling, appearance and proper dress.      

– NO ENTRY FEE

NOTE: Youth showing in this class will receive points towards the Ontario Belgian Horse Association Youth Point Program.

Special Class 2G

Junior Showmanship with Belgian horse, shown by a youth 14-18 years old as of January 1st of the current year. 

Showing horse on the line with the following considerations: walk, trot, turn, watching judge, backup, presentation, suitability of show person to horse, handling, appearance and proper dress.      

– NO ENTRY FEE

NOTE: Youth showing in this class will receive points towards the Ontario Belgian Horse Association Youth Point Program.

Belgian Junior Showmanship classes sponsored by: The Ontario Belgian Horse Association.

Special Classes and Acknowledgements:

SECTION 3 – Percheron

Special Class 3A

Junior Showmanship with Percheron horse, shown by a youth  13 years and under as of January 1st of the current year.

Showing horse on the line with the following considerations: walk, trot, turn, watching judge, backup, presentation, suitability of show person to horse, handling, appearance and proper dress.                         

NO ENTRY FEE

Special Class 3B

Junior Showmanship with Percheron horse, shown by a youth  14-20 years old as of January 1st of the current year.

Showing horse on the line with the following considerations: walk, trot, turn, watching judge, backup, presentation, suitability of show person to horse, handling, appearance and proper dress.                        

  NO ENTRY FEE

Percheron Junior Showmanship classes sponsored by: The Ontario Percheron Horse Association.

Special Class 3C

Junior Percheron Cart Class – North American Classic Youth Cart Series. 

To be driven by a Junior Member of the Ontario Percheron Horse Association who has not reached their  20th birthday as of January 1st of the current year. To be judged on quality, performance, driving ability and suitability of horse to driver. An adult must accompany the driver.

Donated by the Ontario Percheron Horse Association and The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society, to be divided equally among the competitors.

SECTION 4 – Harness Classes

Friday Afternoon, August 7, 2026

Show begins at 3:30 pm

Any driven entry must have another capable driver with them, excluding cart classes when handlers are required to enter the ring.

The Navan Fair will, once again, be participating in the Ottawa Valley Hitch Series.

Judge: Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

  1. Ontario Four-Horse Hitch Series. Minimum of $1750 will be paid out as per Series Rules. Exhibitor must be a member of the Ontario Four-Horse Hitch Series
  1. Clydesdale or Shire, Six-Horse Hitch.
  1. Belgian, Six-Horse Hitch.
  1. Percheron, Six-Horse Hitch.
  1. Clydesdale or Shire, Light or Heavy Draft Team of Mares or Geldings: hitched to a suitable 4-wheeled vehicle. 
  1. Belgian, Light or Heavy Draft Team of Mares or Geldings: hitched to a suitable 4-wheeled vehicle. 
  1. Percheron, Light or Heavy Draft Team of Mares or Geldings: hitched to a suitable 4-wheeled vehicle. 
  1. Clydesdale, Belgian, Percheron, and Shire, Draft Horse-Riding Competition 

SECTIONS 5, 6, 7 and 8 – Grade Classes and Youth Decorating

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Classes begin at 9:30 am

The Navan Fair is a qualifying show for the Classic Halter Series. The Classic Halter Series will operate under the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series By-Laws. Exhibitors must be a member of the Classic Halter Series to participate in the Series. Refer to the CHS website (Classic Halter – North American Classic Six Horse Series (naclassicseries.com) for more information.

Judge: Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

Prize Money for Classes:  33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40:

Ribbons only, not prize money, provided to Championship Classes

Section 5 – Belgian Grade Classes

  1. Light or Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding: 3 years and under.
  2. Light or Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding: 4 years and over.
  3. Champion and Reserve Champion Mare or Gelding: First and second place winners in classes 33 and 34 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.

Section 6 – Clydesdale or Shire Grade Classes

  1. Light or Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding: 3 years and under.
  2.  Light or Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding: 4 years and over.
  3. Champion and Reserve Champion Mare or Gelding: First and second place winners in Classes 36 and 37 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only.

Section 7 – Percheron Grade Classes

  1. Light or Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding: 3 years and under.
  2. Light or Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding: 4 years and over
  3. Champion and Reserve Champion Mare or Gelding: First and second place winners in Classes 39 and 40 are eligible for this class. Ribbons only. 
  4. All Breed – Supreme Champion Gelding: 1st place entries from classes 35, 38 and 41. Ribbon only.

Section 8 – Youth Decorating    

  1. Junior Decorating Competition: Open to participants 20 years and under as of January 1st of the current year. Can work individually or in pairs with a handler. 30-minute time limit. Judged on mane decorating, tail tying and overall presentation.

SECTION 9 – Harness Classes

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Show begins at 11:30 am

Judge:  Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

Any driven entry must have another capable driver with them, excluding cart classes when handlers are required to enter the ring.

NOTE:  The Light Horse Division has scheduled classes in between the following Heavy Horse Classes to allow time for the Heavy Horse exhibitors to hitch.

  1. Belgian, Percheron, Clydesdale and Shire, Junior Driving Cart. North American Classic Youth Cart Series: Open to boys and girls under 18 years of age as of January 1st of the current year. An adult must accompany driver. Driver must be dressed in proper attire. No entry fee. To be judged on 60% ability to handle the horse, 40% suitability of dress. North American Classic Series rules apply.
  1. Clydesdale or Shire Unicorn Hitch.
  1. Belgian, Unicorn Hitch.
  1. Percheron, Unicorn Hitch.
  1. Ladies Team; Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron: hitched to a suitable 4-wheeled vehicle.
  1. Clydesdale or Shire, Cart: driven by a lady or gentlemen.   One entry per exhibitor.
  1. Belgian, Cart: driven by a lady or gentlemen.

One entry per exhibitor.

  1. Percheron, Cart: driven by a lady or gentleman.    One entry per exhibitor.

SECTION 10 – Harness Classes

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Show begins at 6:30 pm

The Light Horse Division has scheduled classes in between the following Heavy Horse Classes to allow time for the Heavy Horse exhibitors to hitch. Driven entries must have another capable driver with them, excluding cart classes when handlers are required to enter the ring.

Heavy Horse Judge: Malcolm Yeadon, Woodstock, ON

  1. Decorated Cart Class, Open to all Breeds
  1. Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire Junior Drive: team hitched to a suitable 4-wheeled vehicle. Open to youths between 14 and 18 years of age as of January 1st of the current year.  Each driver must be accompanied by an adult.
  1. North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series, Qualifying Class, Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire. Exhibitor must be a member of the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series
  1. Erwin Hamilton Memorial – Ontario Four-Horse Hitch Series. Minimum of $1750 will be paid out as per Series Rules. Exhibitor must be a member of the Ontario Four-Horse Hitch Series

Trophy presented by the Hamilton Family, Vars, ON In memory of Erwin Hamilton