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THANK YOU With so much uncertainty and waiting during the planning phase of EquiFest of Kansas 2021, it is to be commended that everyone involved on the committee has remained patient and calm. When given the GO, everyone eagerly jumped into action to put details into place to make sure this 24th year of EquiFest of Kansas is just as great as all the years leading up to it and maybe better! We hope you enjoy your time with us and be sure to tell any of these great folks you see, Thank You or Great Job! Arena Coordinators: Billy Lane Barcus and Jacob Kessler Arena Supervisors: Dr. Craig Barnett and Richard & Tracy McIntyre Clinician Ambassador to Jackie Jatzlau: Kris Hanson Clinician Ambassador to Robin Groves: Suzanne Avery Cowboy Church Pastor: Steve Stafford Cowboy Poetry & Music By: Del Shields, Marti Sheetz & Guests Decorator: Genie Emig Event Executive Committee: Dr. Justin Janssen, Jim Thomas, Cheryl Thomas, Greg McDonald & Kallie Emig Event Flow Coordinator: Cheryl Thomas Facebook Updates: Gabby Hamler Farrier Competition Coordinator: Max Andersen Foundation Silent Auction: Janette Coffelt Hospitality: Rosie Sweeten, Bonnie Warner & Wendy Griffin Kansas Royalty Coordinator: Kristi Koch KHC Booth Coordinator: Sheryl Strathman & Peri Saner Colby Trojan Equestrian Kids’ Corral: Coach Shanda Mattix Program Designer: Linda Dahl, Dahl Graphics & Printing Legendary Kansas Horsemen’s Panel: Dr. Justin Janssen & Dr. Stan O’Neil Official Photographers: Kirkwood Kreations Saline County Expo Center: Rick Lamer & Team Saline County Fair Board: Ken Wasserman, Keith Teasley Security Supervisor: Jim Thomas Signage Coordinator/Logistics Planner/Stallion Auction: Marty Bloomquist Social Media Manager: Jana Barcus & her team at Everything Horses & Livestock Special Competitions—Draft Horses: Eli Avery & Tristan Musa Special Competitions—Driving Clinic & Derby: Mary Lu Norland & Suzanne Avery Special Competitions—Barrel Race: Alberto De La Garza Stall Barn Managers: Julie Belluci and Colleen & Bob Wilson Tony’s Pizza Events Center: Susan Trafton, Kasey Hanney & Team Veterinary Services: Dr. Chris Blevins & K-State Veterinary Health Center Volunteer Coordinator: Tera & Ken Benefiel Workshop Coordinators: Jenice & Patrick McCoy & Heather Franklin VOLUNTEERS: To all who have volunteered for set up, event activities, and tear down, there are too many to list, but you know who you are and on behalf of the whole EquiFest Committee, we sincerely, THANK YOU for your time! SPONSORS & DONORS: TravAlum by Liberty Inc, sponsoring the Ranch Rodeo, Prairie Land Partners John Deere, sponsoring equipment, support and grooming of both arenas, Visit Salina & Saline County for their commitment and contributions to make this happen, Great Plains Manufacturing-Land Pride sponsoring the TPEC Concourse Vendors, KState Veterinary Health Center for sponsoring the Breed Showcase, Merck Animal Health for sponsoring the stall barn with horses & exhibits, Better Horses, Best of America By Horseback, Speaking of Horses & Everything Horses & Livestock sponsoring media reach and engagement for this event, Morton Buildings supporting our vendor and volunteer hospitality, Great Life Golf of Salina supporting event staff, Rawhide Portable Corrals supporting the Ranch Rodeo, Midland Exteriors, Kansas Bluestem Morgans, 5D, Greg & Vickie McDonald, Maynard Buckles and Better Equine for providing competition awards & prizes. From the bottom of my heart to these committee members, volunteers, sponsors & donors, THANK YOU! Sincerely, Justine Staten, Executive Director Kansas Horse Council EquiFest of Kansas 2021 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program v 5
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INSIDE EQUIFEST Step inside the Lobby of Tony’s Pizza Events Center (TPEC) to a spacious area nicely carpeted with natural light. The EquiFest show office and Kansas Horse Council Booth are located there, as well as sponsors and clinicians. EquiFest Workshops. Just upstairs from the Lobby, or up the elevator if you choose, is where you’ll find some workshop lectures and includes the 2nd Annual Legendary KS Horsemen’s panel.
Shopping. Go east off the Lobby to the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall where you’ll see vendors filling the room. Go west off the Lobby to the TPEC Arena Concourse, sponsored by Great Plains Manufacturing—Land Pride, and you’ll find MORE vendors on both the north and south sides of the main arena!
In the Main TPEC Arena, come see Chris Cox, Robin Groves and Jackie Jatzlau in action. You’ll also catch the Draft Horse Feed Team Race and Ranch Rodeo! Plus watch the special demos by Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guards, the Crooked Creek Mule Company Jumping Mules and the patriotic American Freedom Drill Team Riders.
South of TPEC, just across the street is the Saline County Expo Center (SCEC). On display you’ll find trailers, tractors, implements & equipment for all your farm maintenance and horse show needs. If you’re hungry, stop by the food trucks. Get some kicked up American cafe food, Jamaican twist, home cookin’, and gourmet burgers. Dine anywhere with your food! Seating in both arenas, at picnic tables, or round tops in the 4H building.
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INSIDE EQUIFEST From east to west at SCEC there is something in EVERY building! Starting on the east at Barn 2, you’ll see the annual Kansas Farriers Association competition. On Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, they compete in individual forging, taking raw steel, heating it and building horseshoes. On Saturday, come watch a two-man draft showing competition from 9 am to 10:30 am and after a short break, they reconvene from noon to 4 pm for a live shoeing competition!
Next building over is the Stall Barn, also called Exhibition Hall, where the exhibiting horses will be on display. Come see different breeds of horses big and small, decorated stalls and various breed organizations and equine businesses displayed that you may have never known about!
Then you come to Ag Hall Arena. This is the historic brick arena building built with 1922 war bonds. It’s a nostalgic place! Come in and sit awhile with your food truck goodies in hand, snacking and watching one of the demos or competitions in the arena. Come see the Draft Horse Challenges, Driving Derby, Barrel Race and the Dressage and Breed Showcase demos.
Head west from there to the 4H Building or Ponderosa as we like to call it! Step inside to find more retail vendors, the KHC Foundation Silent Auction, and many presenters to meet and greet there. On stage, you’ll find some cowboy poetry and music or catch a live interview broadcast by Better Horses Network! Don’t miss Tom & Pat Seay with Best of America by Horseback and team there too! Parents can bring kids for fun in the Kids Corral at the 4H Building, featuring unique horse themed games and activities hosted by the Colby Community College Equestrian Team. Plus, Kansas Rodeo Royalty will be around for pictures and autographs.
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FRIDAY SCHEDULE TIME 9:00
TPEC ARENA Doors Open
Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Chris Cox 10:30 Groundwork in Preparation for Riding
10:15
J2 Jackie Jatzlau Advanced Horsemanship Barrels 1 Round 1:30 Draft Feed Team Race
TIME
AG HALL ARENA
9:00
Set up obstacles
10:00
Round 1 Gambler’s Choice Draft Obstacle Race
TIME
TIME
4H STAGE
9:00 9:30
Best of America By Horseback
10:30 11:30
12:00
Round 1 Draft Horse Cultivator Challenge
1:15
Katelyn Kok Dressage for the Non-Dressage Horse
12:30
TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM
11:45 12:00
Katelyn Kok Better Horses Interview
Amanda Held “Fair Exchange” Notes for Current EAP Facilitators
12:00 Del Shields Cowboy Poetry & Music
12:30
1:45
11:00
12:45
Robin Groves Better Horses Interview
1:45
Del Shields Cowboy Poetry & Music
2:30
Best of America By Horseback
2:00
2:30
Chris Cox Riding With Your Hands, Seat & Feet
2:30 3:00 3:15
Amanda Held Communicating with Equine Partners Exercises
3:30
Speaking of Horses Equine Trivia
3:15 3:30
4:00
4:15
Robin Groves Dressage Driving
4:15
5:00
Bring cattle in Announcer Break Fort Riley 5:45 Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Announcer’s 6:30 Commercial Break VIP & Ranch Rodeo 6:45 Teams Intros, Prayer, Anthem 7:00 Liberty, Inc TravAlum
Breed Showcase Gypsy Vanner, Appaloosa, Friesian, Paso Fino Open Arena Schedule
Robin Groves Driving Dressage Notes KS Farriers Association Hoof Care
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5:15
6:00
Ranch Rodeo Team Meeting
TPEC ARENA & AG HALL ARENA SPONSORED BY
RANCH RODEO COMPETITION 2 Events 7:45
Draft Horse Roman Riding Half Time Entertainment Specialty Act
8:00 Liberty, Inc TravAlum
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Colby Equestrian
Kid’s Corral 4H Building 10 am - 5 pm
SATURDAY SCHEDULE TIME 9:00 9:30
9:45
11:00
TPEC ARENA Doors Open Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Robin Groves Driving Around Cones Chris Cox Regaining Your Confidence in the Saddle
12:30
Crooked Creek Mule Co. Jumping Mules
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Round 2 Draft Feed Team Race
2:30
Chris Cox Transforming a Hard Mouth Horse to Softness
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AG HALL ARENA Set up obstacles
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Round 2 Gambler’s Choice Draft Obstacle Race
TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM
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9:00 9:30
10:00
TIME
4H STAGE
J2 Jackie Jatzlau Better Horses Interview 10:00 Best of America By Horseback
10:30
11:00
Del Shields & Marti Sheetz Cowboy Poetry & Music 12:00 Round 2 Speaking of Horse 12:00 Draft Horse Equine Trivia Cultivator Challenge 12:30 Amanda Held Better Horses Interview 12:45 11:30
12:30
J2 Jackie Jatzlau Programming for Positive Performance: A Whole Program Approach to Training
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Robin Groves DRIVING DERBY
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2:30 2:45
J2 Jackie Jatzlau Drills of Barrel Racing 4:30
Breed Showcase Gypsy Vanner, Appaloosa, Friesian, Paso Fino 5:00 Open Arena Schedule
5:15 Bring cattle in - Announcer Break Fort Riley 5:45 Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Announcer’s 6:30 Commercial Break 6:45 VIP & Ranch Rodeo Teams Intros, Prayer, Anthem 7:00 Liberty, Inc TravAlum
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2:30 Stan O’Neill Better Horses Interview
3:00
4:00
4:15
Best of America By Horseback
3:15 3:30 Del Shields & Marti Sheetz Cowboy Poetry & Music
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Amanda Held Intro to Equine Facilitation Lisa Stewart Solo Journey
LEGENDARY KANSAS HORSEMEN Dr. Stan O’Neil Mark Gratny Jerry Riemann
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6:00 Ranch Rodeo Team Meeting
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Kid’s Corral
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TPEC ARENA Doors Open
Presentation by American Freedom Riders Drill Team Prayer, Anthem J2 Jackie Jatzlau 9:45 Approaching the Barrel Pattern
11:00
12:00
1:15
Robin Groves Driving Obstacles
Crooked Creek Mule Co. Jumping Mules
TIME 9:00
TIME
4H STAGE
9:00
Presentation by American Freedom Riders Drill Team Prayer, Anthem 10:15 Amanda Held Communicating with Equine Partners Exercises
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COWBOY CHURCH Pastor Steve Stafford
TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM
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10:00
10:15 10:30
Speaking of Horses Equine Trivia
10:45
11:00 11:15
Breed Showcase Gypsy Vanner, Appaloosa, Friesian, Paso Fino BARREL RACING COMPETITION
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11:30
Better Horses Hearty Grub
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Del Shields & Marti Sheetz Cowboy Poetry & Music
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Chris Cox Understanding Your Horse’s Personality
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2:45
AG HALL ARENA
End of Trail Check out Grand Finale at TPEC
GRAND FINALE MUSIC & HORSES
TPEC ARENA & AG HALL ARENA SPONSORED BY
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11:45 Wendy Bowles Kansas State Parks— Horse Trails & Volunteer Opportunities 12:30
EHAL Interview at EHAL Booth Best of America By Horseback Better Horses Speaking of Horses Del Shields Cowboy Poetry & Music
1:30 Jerry & Cyndi Nelson More About the Sport of Mule Jumping 2:15
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CLINICIANS CHRIS COX As one of this country's leading horsemen and clinicians, Chris Cox has spent a lifetime learning from the greatest teachers of all, the horse. Raised on a cattle ranch in the wilds of Australia, Chris has had opportunities that most horsemen of this day and age will never experience. With only horses for transportation, and a cattle ranch as his life, Chris learned at an early age how to appreciate the abilities and tradition of the great men and horses around him. With his practical, straightforward approach, Chris teaches horse people how to achieve results. Influenced in his early years by both the English and Western traditions, he has implemented a proven style and technique that can be applied universally across all disciplines. Chris has travelled throughout the world doing demonstrations and clinics for nearly 30 years. • • • • •
4 time undefeated Road to the Horse World Champion of colt starting 2 time Reserve champion Reno Invitational Million Dollar Team Roping National Cutting Horse Futurity Finalist Monty Roberts Equitation of the Year 2015 inductee Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Chris Cox and his wife Barbara, daughter Charley, and son Case split their time between ranches in Mineral wells, Texas and Dubois, Wyoming where he shares his passion of horses with others. Chris’ Schedule Friday w 10:30 w TPEC Arena w Groundwork in Preparation for Riding Friday w 2:30 w TPEC Arena w Riding With Your Hands, Seat & Feet Saturday w 11:00 w TPEC Arena w Regaining Your Confidence in the Saddle Saturday w 2:30 w TPEC Arena w Transforming a Hard Mouth Horse to Softness Sunday w 1:15 w TPEC Arena w Understanding Your Horse’s Personality
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CLINICIANS JACKIE JATZLAU Jackie Jatzlau, two time NFR Qualifier, with over $456K career earnings, resides in Giddings, TX with her husband Lane, their kids and many horses. Together Jackie and Lane have a podcast called “Married with Horses” which connects everyone with many rodeo greats and highlights some key equine nutrition and helpful product information. Jackie’s parents trained racehorses and she and her sister Tammy Fischer got heavily involved in barrel racing. Jackie also trains horses. She gained the nickname “Wild Child” during the NFR for her riding style which gained her first place each time. Jackie will share her expertise in a private clinic on Thursday before EquiFest and those participants will be invited back for a special barrel bash on Sunday during EquiFest where they will compete for the buckle! Jackie’s Schedule Friday w 12:30 w TPEC Arena w Advanced Horsemanship Barrels Saturday w 9:30 w 4H Stage w Better Horses Interview Saturday w 12:30 w TPEC Workshop Room w Programming for Positive Performance: A Whole Program Approach to Training Saturday w 4:15 w TPEC Arena w Drills of Barrel Racing Sunday w 9:45 w TPEC Arena w Approaching the Barrel Pattern
ROBIN GROVES Robin Groves has successfully competed in many riding and driving disciplines for nearly half a century. Currently Robin is the USEF National Champion in Combined Driving, for the second time. Robin was a member of two US Combined Driving teams that competed at the World Single Championships held in Poland (2008) and Italy (2010). Both Robin and husband Wilson compete year-round at the advanced level in combined driving and can be found on the competition rosters of pleasure shows and distance drives including the Green Mountain Horse Association 100 mile drive each spring. Robin and Wilson are knowledgeable equestrians and over the years have been involved in eventing, dressage, jumping, competitive trail, endurance and pleasure show driving with many championship ribbons in these disciplines.
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CLINICIANS AMANDA HELD Amanda Held has spent the past decade helping hundreds of “last chance” horses and veterans heal and transform so they can live their best life. A published author, Air Force veteran, trauma coach, and the creator of the world’s number one equine breakthrough system for challenged horses and humans, Amanda is the founder and Executive Director of H.O.O.V.E.S (Healing Of Our Veterans Equine Services), a nonprofit organization that rescues horses and service men and women, helping Veterans transform Post Traumatic Stress into Post Traumatic Growth. Amanda is also the creator of the Equine Wisdom Integration Method™ a facilitation model that allows all who practice it to develop a life changing dialog with their equine partners. Recognized as her hometown hero in both 2018 and 2019, Amanda was awarded the Ms. Veteran America “She means business” title for entrepreneurship. She resides on her 30-acre retreat center with her husband Justin, daughter Joelle, son Trenton and farm full of fuzzy, four-legged co-facilitators. Amanda’s Schedule Friday w 11:00 w TPEC Workshop Room w “Fair Exchange” Notes for Current EAP Facilitators Friday w 3:15 w Ag Hall Arena w Communicating With Equine Partners Exercises Saturday w 12:30 w 4H Stage w Better Horses Interview Saturday w 1:30 w TPEC Workshop Room w Intro to Equine Facilitation Sunday w 10:15 w Ag Hall Arena w Communicating With Equine Partners Exercises
KATELYN KOK Katelyn Victoria Kōk is a USDF Gold Medalist, Grand Prix rider and trainer, producing horses from pasture to the FEI arena, and developing riders and their horses to become a harmonious, successful pair. Katelyn and KV Dressage specialize in offering top quality sale horses, training, clinics and young horse development. She spent several years in Germany riding and learning the art of Dressage from a Master Trainer. Katelyn aims to meet every horse and rider at their level and tailor her approach to bring out the best potential, build confidence, create harmony, foster understanding, and cultivate love for the sport. Katelyn’s Schedule Friday w 11:30 w 4H Stage w Better Horses Interview Friday w 1:15 w Ag Hall Arena w Dressage for the Non-Dressage Horse
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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Wendy Bowles
Tom Seay, Best of America by Horseback
Wendy Bowles is a Conservation Worker at Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, Kansas. She has worked at Kanopolis State Park for 29 years. Prior to employment with the state of Kansas, Wendy worked as a Field Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver, Colorado. She is a graduate of Colorado State University and has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology. When Wendy started at Kanopolis, there were 1.5 miles of mapped established trails. After working with Ellen Querner and NTRC in 1992 for a competitive ride, Wendy requested to keep the trails that she and Ellen had laid out and open them for public use. These trails have been mowed and marked every year since 1992 giving Kanopolis 27+ miles of trail open to equestrians. This was the beginning of the equestrian trails and Campgrounds in Kansas State Parks. Wendy has received approximately $480,000 in grants over the years. Most of the grants have come from the National Recreation Trail Grants and the money used to build Rockin’ K Horse Campground, purchase equipment, purchase signs and materials. Wendy has done private consulting on trails construction. Wendy also serves as a Naturalist in the park, she presents nature programs to approximately 1,000 participants each year.
Tom Seay is the creator, executive producer and host of the national television show, Best of America by Horseback, as seen on RFDTV and The Cowboy Channel. The show is in it’s 16th consecutive year. On each episode, Tom takes his national television audience to beautiful and historic locations around the country that can be visited by horseback. Tom organized and led riders from all over the country on two “transcontinental” trail rides. The first was in 1995 from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, over 3,000 miles, every step of the way by horseback and the second was in 2009, when he organized and led riders from Mexico to Canada by horseback, accomplishing a longtime dream. Besides the television show, Tom has always farmed and ranched, raising cattle and horses. He offers cattle drives on his Virginia farm each month April – October.
Ernie Rodina Better Horses Better Horses was founded by Ernie Rodina, who used to be called “Rodina the Purina Guy” and later became “Ernie The Horse Guy” still sporting his custom-made checkerboard boots and declaring “Unbelievable”. Ernie started with a newspaper publication of Better Horses in 1998 and it has since grown to a multi-platform media and communications company that delivers content to the equestrian industry in print, radio, television, digital and special events. The company exists to provide professional, dynamic informative entertainment that enable horse enthusiast to swap and share advice, promote, and interact with one another to increase learning and productivity. It’s all about sharing the love of the horse and supporting our horse industry partners, of all breeds and disciplines. Come see Ernie and his Better Horses Team daily on stage in the 4H building, recording live interviews with clinicians, and providing interesting information to all equine enthusiasts. 16 v 2021 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program
Lisa Stewart Lisa D. Stewart is a commercial writer in Prairie Village, Kansas, who writes magazine articles, feasibility studies, business plans, grant writing and marketing. Between 1984 and 1999, she and her former husband created and grew Ortho‐Flex Saddle Company, after a three‐thousand‐mile horseback trip that taught them about the relationship between saddles and the biomechanics of the horse. The couple produced and sold patented saddles and tack in more than 30 countries. She has published more than 100 articles on the topic of saddle fit. Lisa lives with her husband Robert Stewart, editor emeritus of New Letters magazine at the University of Missouri‐Kansas City.
Wayne Williams, Speaking of Horses Wayne Williams has over 40 years in radio broadcasting and uses that experience to bring folks a view into the world of horses from the perspective of many professionals through interviews. Wayne has a vast inventory of interviews with horse professionals and celebrities in his video archives and continues to procure more for his internet show Speaking of Horses! Be a part of his show by participating in the Equine Trivia daily on the 4H Stage!
WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
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SPECIAL DEMOS The First Infantry Division (1ID) Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard is a special ceremonial unit that provides community relations and ceremonial support to the First Infantry Division, Fort Riley, and the United States Army at the local, regional, and national levels. The CGMCG is one of only seven active equestrian units in the Army. The mission of the CGMCG is unique because Fort Riley was the home of the US Army Cavalry School. The CGMCG helps to continue the historic tradition of the mounted cavalry through demonstrations and community engagement activities. All horses in the CGMCG are bay colored mustangs and quarter horses. The feature, which most distinguishes the CGMCG from other mounted units, is the inclusion of an 1871 covered escort wagon in the formation. The wagon is an original, restored wagon that was used to bring rations and ammunition to resupply cavalry troopers on the battlefield in the western frontier.
Come see the CGMCG daily in TPEC Arena and at their encampment in the Stall Barn
The American Freedom Drill Team Riders from North
The Soldiers of the Mounted Color Guard are Fort Riley Soldiers on a two year assignment. They represent all MOSs and ranks. Though some Soldiers arrive with significant horse experience, many have no experience. A rigorous 60-day training program ensures that all Soldiers in the CGMCG are expert horsemen prior to participation in public events.
Central Kansas return to EquiFest once again to entertain and open both arenas on Sunday. This team, established since 2012, has traveled to the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty, Abilene’s Chisolm Trail Days, Lawrence Christmas Parade, Scott City Rodeo, all over Kansas, up to Nebraska and over to Missouri performing at rodeos, festivals and parades. They’ve even been known to give pony rides at these events. Some honors and highlights include performing at the Kansas State Fair in 2019 on Sept. 11th honoring America’s Veterans & Military and performing the opening ceremonies for Naval Officer Installations in Hutchinson. The AFDTR loves riding and loves celebrating this great country and the men and women who previously or currently serve in the military! God Bless America!
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SPECIAL DEMOS Don’t Miss the Breed Showcase daily in Ag Hall Arena. featuring Flynt Hills Gypsies Royal Friesians of KC High Plains Paso Finos Run Amok Ranch Appaloosas Take a walk through the Stall Barn to see them up close and learn more about each breed!
WATCH DAILY IN AG HALL: Friday at 4:15pm Saturday at 4:30pm Sunday at 11:15am
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COMPETITIONS—RANCH RODEO
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COMPETITIONS
Kansas Farriers Association & Double Bar One present
The 9th Annual EquiFest of KS
www.ksfarriers.org
Farrier Competition
Come watch & learn! Barn 2 Saline County Expo Center Friday March 5th –9am to 3pm Individual Forging Competition Saturday March 6th –9am to 10:30am Two Man Draft Shoe Forging Saturday March 6th 12pm to 4pm Live Shoeing Competition
COMPETITIONS
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ANNOUNCERS
Mark Evans
Brett Wellden
Growing up on the ranch his granddad worked for, Mark became interested in horses, cattle, and rodeo. From a very young age, Mark was horseback helping his granddad. All through school, that is all he wanted to do. In school he started learning cowboy poetry where he was asked to perform at several organizations, benefits, and banquets. Seems he has always had the gift of gab. When old enough to start rodeoing, he wanted to ride bulls. He did not do well at being a bull rider, so he tried to become a bull fighter. Then, one day he realized he would be much better off using his God given talent to talk about the sport rather than doing it. He quickly found out he would last a lot longer and get paid for it too! It didn’t take long for Mark to find success in this trade. In 2006, he was selected at the Cowboys Regional Rodeo Association Announcer of the Year! In 2009, he joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association where he has worked several PRCA Rodeos for several years. In 2011, he was selected to work as the music director for the International Finals Rodeo where he has continued for 10 consecutive years. In 2016, Mark was chosen to work the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo as music director. In 2018 he was selected to work as music director for the Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo and that same year was voted on by his peers to be named PRCA Top 5 Music Director of the Year. Mark states that he owes it all to his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, and he wouldn’t be here today if not for Him.
Announcer Brett Wellden is a former rodeo contestant that has competed in bull riding, team roping, and bareback bronc riding. After many years of competition, he was presented with an offer to announce several rodeos. It was an offer that changed his life! Over the last two decades, he has become one of the most entertaining announcers in the rodeo and equine event industry. He has worked everything from the smallest amateur rodeo, livestock and horse shows, to large scale PBRs. He has been selected several times as a finals announcer for multiple associations and has received awards for his skill behind the mic. Brett is a former United States Marine with combat service which is reflected in his patriotic openings at events. He has also served 27+ years as a law enforcement officer in the Oklahoma City Metro area, mainly working narcotics cases. Brett lives in Guthrie, OK with his family. He travels with his kids, who have become three of the rockin'est sound technicians in all of pro rodeo! Brett has a strong faith in God and a profound love of this country and the heritage of the American cowboy.
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VENDORS = Kansas Vendor
H = Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall A = TPEC Concourse L = Lobby
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Alpaca Creations......................................................... Alpaca Fiber Goods........................................................................................ H69/H70 Amanda Held, H.O.O.V.E.S....................................... Healing of Our Veterans through Equine Assisted Services............................ P21 Area VI Shetland Pony & Mini Horse Breeder Assn Representing Shetlands and Minis in Kansas................................................. Stall Barn Armar Boutique.......................................................... Trendy Fashions & Accessories...................................................................... H93 Ashley's Wild Rags..................................................... Wild Rags....................................................................................................... H92 Australian Saddle Co.................................................. Australian Saddles & Tack.............................................................................. A2/A3/A4/A5 Back Country Horsemen of KS................................... Committed to Protecting Access by Equestrian to Public Lands.................... L10 Bar K Bar Arena.......................................................... Event Venue & Indoor Arena.......................................................................... H85 Best of America By Horseback................................... RFD TV Program Capturing the Beauty of America By Horseback............... P13/P14 Better Equine.............................................................. Feed, Clothing, Treats, Supplements, BE Saddle Pads................................... A29/A30 Better Horses Network................................................ Equine Advertising, Radio, TV, Digital & Print Publication........................... P15/P16 Broken Wing Ranch Ministries, Inc............................ Equestrian Mentorship for Youth.................................................................... Stall Barn Bruce's Bullseye Farms............................................... Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter, Dip Mixes, Candied Jalepenos............................ H73 Brute Ropes................................................................ Professional Grade Training Ropes, Leads & Lunges.................................... H9/H10 Burlingame Saddle Club............................................. Saddle Club..................................................................................................... Stall Barn C and L Saddles.......................................................... Saddles, Tack, Handmade Jewelry & More.................................................... P9/P10/P11/P12 Cactus Jacks................................................................ Smoked Meat Sandwiches, Gourmet Burgers, Brats & Beef Dogs................ Food Truck Chris Cox Horsemanship............................................ Clinician......................................................................................................... L5-L8 Connolly Equine Sales................................................ Western Tack & Harness Leather.................................................................... H104/H105/H106 Copeland Insurance.................................................... Farm, Ranch, Home, Auto & Horse Insurance................................................ H88 Cowgirl Way............................................................... Western Themed Nailstrips, Crafts & Gifts.................................................... H84 CowTown Nutrition.................................................... Featuring ADM Products................................................................................ H78 CSI Saddlepads........................................................... CSI Pads, Renapur, Gone Natural CBD Equine Paste.................................... H2/H3/H4 Da Da's Western Baby................................................. Western Style Baby Items............................................................................... H5 Dakota Wild Rags....................................................... All Handmade Silk Wild Rags, Knives, Earrings & more.............................. H68 Dana Voorhees Jewelry............................................... Sterling Silver & Gemstone Jewelry............................................................... H89 Dazzle For Days.......................................................... Jewelry, Clothing, Purses, Snap Jewelry......................................................... H7 DeNeu Boutique......................................................... Women’s Clothing & Accessories S-3X......................................................... A11 Dirt Road Designs....................................................... T-shirts & Jewelry........................................................................................... A23 Double Bar One.......................................................... Farrier Supplies............................................................................................... H8/H86 EquiFest Event Office................................................. Lost & Found, Vendor Needs, General Inquiries............................................ L13 Equine Gifts Galore.................................................... Childrens Clothing & Western Farm Toys...................................................... H71/H72 Everything Horses & Livestock Magazine................. Digital Print Media & Podcast Promoting EHAL........................................... A31 Expressions Leather.................................................... Leather & Western Fashion Bags, Backpacks, Conceal Carry, Organizers..... H81/H82 EZE Latch................................................................... EZE Latch, EZE Lock, Swift Hitch Camera & Taillights & Jewelry.............. H91 Flynt Hills Gypsies..................................................... Flynt Hills Gypsies Hospitality Booth............................................................ Stall Barn Ft Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guards 1st Infantry Division Encampment................................................................. Stall Barn Finish First Supplements............................................. All Natural Colostrum Technology Equine Supplement................................. H87 Friesian Horse Girl Creation....................................... Friesian themed Planners, Journals, Artwork & Prints................................... A28 Go Spur 1 Apparel....................................................... Western Wear for Infants through Adults........................................................ H99-H103 Great Plains Manufacturing - Land Pride.................... Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Tractor Mounted Implements.................. North SCEC, L1 Hatman Jack's............................................................. Hat Shaping, Hat Cleaning & Hat Sales.......................................................... A14/A15 Hemp For Horses........................................................ CBD Supplements For Horses, Dogs & Humans Who Love Them................ H67 High Plains Paso Finos............................................... High Plains Paso Finos Hospitality Booth...................................................... Stall Barn Hope In The Valley Equine Rescue & Sanctuary........ Equine Rescue, Rehab, Adoption & Retirement............................................. Stall Barn Horslic Supplements................................................... Horse Supplements......................................................................................... H40/H51 Hutchinson Wild Horse Training Division.................. Saving Men & Training Wild Mustangs for BLM.......................................... H83 ICT Tack..................................................................... English Tack, Eventing & Dressage Items...................................................... P1/P2 Jackie Jatzlau.............................................................. Barrel Clinician............................................................................................... L12 Jammin' Jamaican Cuisine.......................................... Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken Nachos, Pork Burgers, Sandwiches.................... Food Truck
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JR Hatters............................................................... Hats, T-Shirts, Jewelry & Home Décor........................................................ P6/P7 KDWPT- Kanopolis................................................ Kanopolis State Park Trails & Camping...................................................... H75/H76 Ken N Barbiez........................................................ Fajita Burrita, Barbie Burger, Philly, Fajita Fries, Chicken Strips & More Food Truck Kirkwood Kreations............................................... Photography Featuring Kansas Rural Landscapes, Sunrises, Sunsets, Sky P19/P20 KS Cowgirls Creations.......................................... Handmade Stone Jewelry & Leather Bound Notebooks to Order................ Stall Barn KS National Barrel Horse Association.................... Member Perks Divisional Barrel Association.............................................. H77 KS State University Veterinary Health Center........ Equine Specialty Veterinary Health Care..................................................... L2 KS Western Horseman's Association...................... Association of Saddle Clubs Providing Family Friendly Competition........ Stall Barn Legendary Mustang Sanctuary................................ Promoting & Supporting the Mustang Sanctuary with Shirts & Caps......... H11/H12 Liberty Inc-TravAlum............................................ TravAlum Trailers & Accessories................................................................ H35/H36/H37 & N & S Circles TPEC Manely Long Hair................................................... Horse Shampoo, Conditioner, Detangler & Brushes.................................... H6 Mel & Mo's Designs............................................... Unique Children’s Clothing & Accessories with a Western Flair................. A27 Merck Animal Health............................................. Equine Pharmaceuticals............................................................................... L13 MMM Nuts............................................................. Cinnamon Candied Nuts.............................................................................. A1 Morton Buildings, Inc - Salina................................ Post Frame Buildings................................................................................... A19 MPM Horse Supplements....................................... All In One Horse Feed & Supplement......................................................... A10 MT Wildrags........................................................... Wildrags, Slides........................................................................................... A22 North American Trail Ride Conference.................. Competitive Trail Rides.............................................................................. H94 NuSound Hearing................................................... Hearing Protection, Hearing Aids, & Tinnitus Help..................................... P3 Old Sarge's Jerky..................................................... Prepackaged Jerky & Snacks....................................................................... H15 Open Range Trailers............................................... Cimarron Trailer Dealer............................................................................... B7/B13-B17/B27 Pop's Kettle Corn.................................................... Kettle Popcorn, Cheese Popcorn.................................................................. P8 Prairie Land Partners John Deere............................ John Deere Tractors, Equipment & Implements.......................................... L5/H13/North SCEC Purseman................................................................ Purses, Wallets & Leathergoods................................................................... A12/A13 R Bar B................................................................... Saddles, Tack, Clothes, Boots, Purses & Accessories.................................. H41-H50/H52-H61 Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue......................... Equine Rescue, Rehab, Adoption & Retirement.......................................... A6/A7 Ranch Wife Pretties................................................ Color Street Dry Nail Polish........................................................................ P5 Rhinestones N Rodeo............................................. Cowhides, Custom Western Décor, Clothing Accessories, Kids Clothing A24/A25/A26 Richard's Diamond D, LLC.................................... Tack, Grooming Supplies & Western Home Décor...................................... H18-H26/H29-H34 Robin Groves.......................................................... Driving Clinician......................................................................................... L12 Rockin J Equine...................................................... Custom Barn and Stall Doors....................................................................... H62/H74 Royal Friesians....................................................... Royal Friesians Hospitality Booth............................................................... Stall Barn Run Amok Appaloosas........................................... Run Amok Appaloosa Hospitality Booth..................................................... Stall Barn Ryker Tools............................................................. Ryker Ratchet, Garden Tools, Pruners, Loppers & Saws............................. H80 Saddle Up Clothing................................................. Saddle Up Branded Apparel......................................................................... A1-A18 Saline County Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad..... Sheriff's Posse of Saline Co......................................................................... H98 Speaking of Horses................................................. World of Horses from Industry Professionals Views on Radio and TV........ H17 Stay Tuff Fence Co................................................. High Tensile Fix Knot Fencing.................................................................... P4 The Blue Horse....................................................... Sterling Stainless Steel Jewelry.................................................................... H97 The Cowboy Weigh................................................ Ag Services, Tack & Feed............................................................................ H79 There's No Taste Like Home................................... Wizard of Oz theme Comfort Foods with a Twist........................................ Food Truck United Mosquito & Fly Control.............................. Automatic Fly Control Systems................................................................... H66 Valley Vet Supply.................................................... Animal Health, Tack & Supplies, Stable Equipment, Clippers, Apparel..... H63-H65 WHH Ranch........................................................... Salsa, Dips, Sauces...................................................................................... H90 Whispering Pines Embroidery................................ Custom Embroidery..................................................................................... A20/A21 Wild Rags By Laurie............................................... Wild Rags, Sliders & Pocket Knives............................................................ A8/A9 Woods Trading Co.................................................. Custom Straw Hats, Original Leather Purses, Western Home Décor........... H27/H28/ H38/H39
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VENDORS BY BUILDING Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall Alpaca Creations.....................................................H69/H70 Armar Boutique...............................................................H93 Ashley's Wild Rags.........................................................H92 Bar K Bar Arena..............................................................H85 Bruce's Bullseye Farms...................................................H73 Brute Ropes...............................................................H9/H10 Connolly Equine Sales..............................H104/H105/H106 Copeland Insurance.........................................................H88 Cowgirl Way....................................................................H84 CowTown Nutrition........................................................H78 CSI Saddlepads.....................................................H2/H3/H4 Da Da's Western Baby.......................................................H5 Dakota Wild Rags............................................................H68 Dana Voorhees Jewelry...................................................H89 Dazzle For Days................................................................H7 Double Bar One.........................................................H8/H86 Equine Gifts Galore.................................................H71/H72 Expressions Leather................................................H81/H82 EZE Latch.......................................................................H91 Finish First Supplements.................................................H87 Go Spur 1 Apparel.................................................H99-H103 Hemp For Horses............................................................H67 Horslic Supplements...............................................H40/H51 Hutchinson Wild Horse Training Division......................H83 KDWPT- Kanopolis................................................H75/H76 KS National Barrel Horse Association............................H77 Legendary Mustang Sanctuary................................H11/H12 Liberty Inc-TravAlum.....................................H35/H36/H37 Manely Long Hair.............................................................H6 North American Trail Ride Conference...........................H94 Old Sarge's Jerky.............................................................H15 R Bar B...................................................H41-H50/H52-H61 Richard's Diamond D, LLC....................H18-H26/H29-H34 Rockin J Equine......................................................H62/H74 Ryker Tools.....................................................................H80 Saline County Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad.............H98 Speaking of Horses..........................................................H17 The Blue Horse................................................................H97 The Cowboy Weigh.........................................................H79 United Mosquito & Fly Control......................................H66 Valley Vet Supply....................................................H63-H65 WHH Ranch....................................................................H90 Woods Trading Co..................................H27/H28/ H38/H39
Lobby Back Country Horsemen of KS.......................................L10 Chris Cox Horsemanship.............................................L5-L8 EquiFest Event Office......................................................L13 Great Plains Manufacturing - Land Pride..........................L1 Jackie Jatzlau-Barrel Clinician........................................L12 KS State University Veterinary Health Center...................L2 Merck Animal Health......................................................L13 Prairie Land Partners John Deere...............................L5/H13 Robin Groves-Driving Clinician......................................L12 34 v 2021 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program
TPEC Concourse sponsored by Great Plains Mfg- Land Pride Australian Saddle Co.......................................A2/A3/A4/A5 Better Equine...........................................................A29/A30 DeNeu Boutique..............................................................A11 Dirt Road Design............................................................A23 Everything Horses & Livestock Magazine......................A31 Friesian Horse Girl Creation...........................................A28 Hatman Jack's..........................................................A14/A15 Mel & Mo's Designs........................................................A27 MMM Nuts.......................................................................A1 Morton Buildings, Inc - Salina........................................A19 MPM Horse Supplements...............................................A10 MT Wildrags...................................................................A22 Purseman.................................................................A12/A13 Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue.............................A6/A7 Rhinestones N Rodeo......................................A24/A25/A26 Saddle Up Clothing...................................................A1-A18 Whispering Pines Embroidery.................................A20/A21 Wild Rags By Laurie...................................................A8/A9
4H Building Amanda Held, H.O.O.V.E.S............................................P21 Best of America By Horseback.................................P13/P14 Better Horses Network.............................................P15/P16 C and L Saddles............................................P9/P10/P11/P12 ICT Tack.......................................................................P1/P2 JR Hatters.....................................................................P6/P7 Kirkwood Kreations.................................................P19/P20 NuSound Hearing..............................................................P3 Pop's Kettle Corn..............................................................P8 Ranch Wife Pretties............................................................P5 Stay Tuff Fence Co.............................................................P4
Bob Flaherty Drive Open Range Trailers........B7/B17/B27 & B16/B15/B14/B13
Stall Barn Area VI Shetland Pony & Mini Horse Breeder Assn. Broken Wing Ranch Ministries, Inc. Burlingame Saddle Club Flynt Hills Gypsies Fort Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guards High Plains Paso Finos Hope In The Valley Equine Rescue & Sanctuary KS Cowgirls Creations KS Western Horseman's Association Royal Friesians Run Amok Appaloosas
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Advertiser Index Afford the Pony...............................................45
Matrix Therapy Products Corp................................45
Allen's Pony Express......................................46
Maynard Buckles....................................................49
Best of America by Horseback........................54
Merck Animal Health...............................................48
Better Equine..................................................45
Minnesota Horse Training Academy.......................46
Better Horses Network....................................47
Morton Building......................................................46
Blackhawk Horse Camp LLC..........................42
MPM Elite...............................................................47
Dahl Graphics & Printing.................................53
Perfect Horse Auctions...........................................45
Downunder Horsemanship....28-29,40-41,50-51
Pony Tales..............................................................43
EquestriSafe, LLC...........................................43
Prairie Land Partners John Deere..........................56
Everything Horses & Livesstock.....................45
Rawhide Portable Corral........................................43
Evolutionay Saddles LLC................................49
Saline County.........................................................44
Great Life Golf.................................................45
Saline County Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad....46
Horssemena's Directory..................................39
Speaking of Horses................................................52
Kirkwood Kreations.........................................46
TravAlum Trailers by Liberty Inc........................42,52
KSU Veterinary Health Center........................48
Visit Salina................................................................2
Land Pride......................................................38
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