The care, custody, and control of the animals brought to the Kittitas Valley Event Center (KVEC) are the responsibility of the owner/exhibitor. KVEC will use diligence to ensure the safety of animals after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will KVEC be responsible for loss, injury, or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal on exhibition.
KVEC expects owner/exhibitors to keep the needs of their animals as their number one priority in regards to the following:
- Food and water are clean and fresh.
- Stalls are clean with fresh bedding and free of debris and waste.
- Animals are clean and well-groomed.
- Transportation is safe and clean; animals are loaded and/or unloaded calmly.
- Stalls have enough space to prevent crowding, fighting, or discomfort.
- Animals are tied in the stalls with enough slack in the rope so they may lie down.
The Kittitas Valley Event Center (KVEC) will at no time have care, custody, and/or control of any animals whether exhibited or not, which are brought onto the grounds. However, in an emergency or compelling circumstance, KVEC authorized personnel will take charge of the animal and direct the resolution of the problem.
The KVEC Director reserves the right to require that animals identified as unsuitable for public display and/or in distress, be removed to a location designated by KVEC and/or removed from the grounds.
It is the responsibility of the owner/exhibitor for each animal being brought to KVEC to be aware of and adhere to the most current regulations and rules regarding animal transportation, disease control, vaccinations and health documentation requirements in accordance with the Washington Department of Agriculture. The owner/exhibitor is also responsible for adhering to any other regulations and rules regarding animal care and animal health that might be required by event promoters (non-fair events) or the Fair.
In the case of an emergency, a veterinarian would be the lead individual in directing the resolution of a problem in the livestock and horse areas.