Ox Pull

2026 Drawing Contest Rules

• Rules as adopted by Connecticut Ox Owners and Drivers Association. No plastic or fiberglass goad sticks will be permitted. Only the proper-sized twisted whip or untaped wooden goad stick, no longer than 48”, no thicker than one half inch at the tip and one inch at the butt end, used with discretion, is acceptable. No face striking is permitted. Any violation of the rules will result in immediate disqualification from the class.
• $20 premium will be paid each team pulling the initial load and not winning any prize money.
• Not more than 2 participants per oxen team in ring.
• No person under the influence of liqueur will be permitted to drive.
• The Durham Fair expects that all animals will be treated in a humane manner. Any exhibitor, or representative of an exhibitor, who treats any animal in an inhumane manner, or in a manner which appears to be inhumane, will be removed from the fairgrounds. All premiums and awards will be forfeited.
• The Superintendents/Judges are responsible for enforcement of all rules. They shall determine the winners and shall award the prizes in accordance with the rules. Failure to comply promptly with the directions of the Judges and Superintendents shall result in immediate disqualification of any contestant. Drivers shall name the team they are going to drive before drawing numbers for position of order. Premiums will only be paid to the owner/exhibitor.