Open Ox Pulling
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 8:00 a.m. (following weigh-in)
Weigh In: Scales open at 7 AM.
Late arrivals can be weighed between classes up until the class starts.
Any team that has been weighed-in together at a 2025 Fair will not have to weigh for that class at BCF.
Any team that has not weighed-in as a pair at a Fair prior to BCF must weigh the day of the pull.
Each teamster and that teamster’s helper/hitcher will not pay admission at the gate. Others must pay fair entry.
The Superintendent may inspect cattle and equipment upon arrival and/or throughout a draw, and may refuse any entry not appearing the best interest of the Fair.
RULES:
1. Light use of whip or goad. Animals shall not be hit on the face at any time.
2. First offense constitutes a warning. Second constitutes loss of hitch and measure. Third offense constitutes
disqualification. Should disqualification occur, no premium monies will be paid.
3. Any team deliberately driven over the rail will be disqualified from the contest.
4. There shall be a limit of five minutes for three hitches and time will be taken out when boat is being reset.
5. Proper language and behavior will be observed in and around the pulling ring at all times.
6. Teamsters are allowed 3 hitches ONLY on each load. Any hitch which is pinned requires the team to be immediately
unhitched. Anyone knowingly taking a fourth hitch will be disqualified.
7. Any issue not stated in these rules will be decided by the superintendent.
Class and Premiums
1600 – 16 and under only 1st = 75.00 2nd = 65.00 3rd = 55.00 4th = 45.00 5th = 35.00
2000 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
2400 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
2800 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
3200 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
Free for all 1st = 150.00 2nd = 125.00 3rd = 100.00 4th = 75.00 5th = 50.00
There is no need to pre register for this event Registration shall be prior to each class on the day of the pull.
If you have any questions, call Superintendent: Carl Anderson (603) 608-7570 or email [email protected]
and let us know what you want to register for. Be sure to include your name and phone number so Carl can get back to you.
Weigh In: Scales open at 7 AM.
Late arrivals can be weighed between classes up until the class starts.
Any team that has been weighed-in together at a 2025 Fair will not have to weigh for that class at BCF.
Any team that has not weighed-in as a pair at a Fair prior to BCF must weigh the day of the pull.
Each teamster and that teamster’s helper/hitcher will not pay admission at the gate. Others must pay fair entry.
The Superintendent may inspect cattle and equipment upon arrival and/or throughout a draw, and may refuse any entry not appearing the best interest of the Fair.
RULES:
1. Light use of whip or goad. Animals shall not be hit on the face at any time.
2. First offense constitutes a warning. Second constitutes loss of hitch and measure. Third offense constitutes
disqualification. Should disqualification occur, no premium monies will be paid.
3. Any team deliberately driven over the rail will be disqualified from the contest.
4. There shall be a limit of five minutes for three hitches and time will be taken out when boat is being reset.
5. Proper language and behavior will be observed in and around the pulling ring at all times.
6. Teamsters are allowed 3 hitches ONLY on each load. Any hitch which is pinned requires the team to be immediately
unhitched. Anyone knowingly taking a fourth hitch will be disqualified.
7. Any issue not stated in these rules will be decided by the superintendent.
Class and Premiums
1600 – 16 and under only 1st = 75.00 2nd = 65.00 3rd = 55.00 4th = 45.00 5th = 35.00
2000 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
2400 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
2800 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
3200 1st = 100.00 2nd = 80.00 3rd = 70.00 4th = 60.00 5th = 50.00
Free for all 1st = 150.00 2nd = 125.00 3rd = 100.00 4th = 75.00 5th = 50.00
There is no need to pre register for this event Registration shall be prior to each class on the day of the pull.
If you have any questions, call Superintendent: Carl Anderson (603) 608-7570 or email [email protected]
and let us know what you want to register for. Be sure to include your name and phone number so Carl can get back to you.