2024 Indiana Equine Roundup Program

SHAWN FLARIDA

$7 MILLION WINNER

The 4th Annual

Presented by

March 29-31, 2024

253

CLOVERDALE,

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

Shawn Flarida

Reining

ABOUT SHAWN FLARIDA

Family is the most important thing in his life. Shawn does also very much love his reining horses. Shawn was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2011 & set a record as the first rider ever to reach $6 Million in earnings. He credits many of his accomplishments to his parents, his family, and to the incredible horses & their owners.

At a very young age he knew he was going to be a horse trainer. That was all there was to it. With his dad there to encourage & demand the best from Shawn, he developed a keen understanding of the reining horse mind. He started training horses right out of high school and he never looked back. Weekend after weekend he began his climb to his first $3-4 million in rider earnings all with his family by his side. Along this journey have been some really incredible horses that have made history themselves including:

Wimpys Little Step • Wimpys Little Chic

KR Lil Conquistador • Spooks Gotta Whiz

Smart Spook • And Many More...

Shawn has made history quite a few times in the Reining Horse Industry with notable wins such as Multiple NRHA Open Futurity titles, NRHA Derby Open titles, and NRBC titles along with several All American Quarter Horse Congress wins. You can add top finishes & crowd favorite at the Run for A Million to that growing list. Shawn has also acquired five gold medals at the World Equestrian Games. It is no secret that he loves being a great horseman and great husband & father.

FAMILY IS THE FOUNDATION

Shawn and his wife, Michele, operate Shawn Flarida Reiners at their facility in Springfield, OH. Shawn jokes that the wheels would have come off the wagon a long time ago if Michele wasn’t heavily involved. Their 3 kids, Cody, Courtney, & Sam keep their parents on their toes with all the great opportunities in their kid’s lives. Sam is the only one actively involved with showing reining horses. Shawn couldn’t be more proud of his kids and is always very thankful when they come out to support each other.

It is common to see Betty & Bill Flarida (Shawn’s Parents) in the seats cheering for their son & grandson. Bill has a great eye and can be seen on the rail pointing out a thing or two to Shawn. Whether he wants to hear it or not. It is that kind of advice that helped shape the rider that Shawn is today. Shawn is passing on his knowledge to Sam as well as other youth riders as they compete for Team USA Youth Reining & at the NRHA Futurity & NRBC.

WORLD RENOWNED CLINICIAN

Dena Kirkpatrick

Barrel Racing

• West Texas Futurity Champion

Dena Kirkpatrick is a professional barrel racer and world renowned clinician. She has held clinics in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Australia. She is the Developer of the One Smooth Motion Barrel Horse Training, the 2021 BFA World Championship Derby Champion, 2022 Pink Buckle Derby & Open Champion. Trainer/Owner of Gracies Lane, #1 on Pink Buckle All-Time Top Earning Horses and Trainer of 8 horses to complete at NFR including 1 World Champion!

Past

Barrel Futurity and Pro Rodeo Championships:

• San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Champion

• The Texas Futurity Champion

• BFA World Championship Futurity Reserve World Champion

• Elite Futurity Champion

• BFA World Championship Futurity World Champion

• Las Colinas Futurity Champion

• AQHA World Champion

• Speed horse Gold Cup Futurity Reserve Champion

• Harlequin Farms Futurity Champion

• Old Fort Days Futurity Reserve Champion

• BFA World Championship Futurity Reserve World Champion

• 2015 San Angelo Livestock Show and Rodeo Champion

• 2015 Rodeo Houston Go-Round Winner and SemiFinalist

• 2016 Reserve Champion ‘Cinch Shootout’- National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, Denver

• 2016 Go-Round Winner National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, Denver

• Host of RFD-TV show ‘Racers Edge’

• Holds the record for the only Horse/Rider to win all three go-rounds of the BFA World Championship Futurity.

• Held a position in the top 10 Futurity Trainers for 10 Consecutive Years

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

Melissa Jones

All Around Events

Melissa Jones was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. She moved to America in 1997 to further her equine education and career. Melissa and her husband, Chris, operate Jones Performance Horses located in Reelsville, Indiana, where they focus on training horses and coaching clients in AQHA All Around Events. Melissa is an AQHA World and Congress Champion and along with her husband have coached many World and Congress Champions. Melissa is a frequent exhibitor at Cowpokes Arena at C Bar C AQHA shows.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

Jessica Hayes

Western Dressage

Jessica Hayes is co-owner/trainer of/at Covenant Farm and Horsemanship. As a trainer, she is currently focused on Dressage and Ranch Riding and enjoys training young horses and their student-riders to develop the necessary skills needed to be competitive in Obstacles, Dressage (Western & Traditional), and Ranch Riding. A lifelong learner of various disciplines, Jessica grew up in the Hunter/Jumper workd and was honored to ride intercollegiate for the University of Kentucky and compete in the 1989 Finals.

Over the past 30 years, Jessica has focused on advancing young and green riders to be ready for the professional show ring. She has been blessed to meet and ride with some of the top trainers in the country and has a passion for helping riders better communicate with their horses. She trains and develops students to compete at the National level and prepares teams to be ready for the national stage at the annual Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover that will be competing in western dressage, ranch horse, competitive trail, and traditional dressage.

Jessica has been married since 1992 and has 3 wonderful children.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

Rick Hayes

Gaited

Rick Hayes has over 35 years of experience in breaking, exhibiting, and selling gaited horses, from trail and field trail to performance. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Sciences.) He has held a professional trainer’s license for over a decade. He is a member of the Ranch Horse Association of Kentucky, the Bluegrass Pleasure & Walking Horse Association, and the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. He was a member of Faisig - Tipton thoroughbred sales for 22 years, Tattersalls horse sales (saddlebred), Cochran Horse Sales (Morgan), Horse Sales LP and Oakwood Sales (Tennessee walking horses), and Eaton Sales Company (thoroughbreds.) He has also worked for a horse rescue and breaking center under Gary Lane. As a realtor, he has brokered farms, horse properties, and estate settlement.

Rick’s equine journey has moved from breaking young horses to professional training several disciplines of performance horse, to producing and selling horses in partnerships, to working and development of his own horses.

Rick believes with proper training horses can enrich our lives for safe trail riding and rail riding.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

Lance Kingrey

Ranch Horse

Lance Kingrey calls New Salisbury, Indiana home. Lance has been a lifelong horseman involved in various disciplines ranging from Barrel Racing, Western Pleasure, Mounted Shooting, and currently Ranch Horse Events for the last several years. Lance has trained multiple 2-year old’s who have won 2-year-old versatility ranch horse competitions and gone on to become all around ranch show and using horses. Lance is an ARHA approved judge, holds multiple association board positions and is a huge supporter of our youth. Lance has coached many riders who have succeeded under his guidance. Come let him help you take your skills to the next level.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

For Jennifer Welhouse, horses are life.

Over time this passion turned into a career, and she opened Welhouse Horses & Hounds, located in Poynette, Wisconsin. Where she focuses on training horses and riders alike for the Over-Fence and Equitation events.

Since then, she has guided numerous youth and amateur riders to Congress, National and World titles in Over-Fence and Equitation events. Her riders can be found at AQHA, NSBA, APHA and USEF rated events around the country.

Her unique style of humor and relentless encouragement helps her students soar past their expectations and achieve their dreams.

Jennifer Welhouse Equitation & Over-Fences

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICIAN

Colton Woods

Equitation & Over-Fences

If you’re looking to learn new practical skills that make sense and can get the results you want with your horse, you’re going to want to catch one of Colton’s clinics! Colton did not grow up in the horse industry and as many deemed ‘got a late start’.

Over the last decade, Colton has built an Internationally recognized brand and reputation as a World Class Colt Starter with multiple wins at Invitational Colt Starting Events, Problem Horse Expert with proven results and an incredible Educator of both Horsemanship and Horse Business Development.

Colton’s keen attention to detail, the trials he experienced of having to make a living as he developed his horsemanship from the very bottom and the great mentors he has had along the way have shaped the way he approaches working with horses in a very practical way that serves the horse physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. His in-depth experience stretches across working with some of the highest caliber English and Western show horses, feral Mustangs, Arabians, recreational horses making his approach diverse and effective for everyone.

In fact, in the beginning, he’d tell you what he did was run an ‘Equine Psycho-Therapy Center’ instead of training horses because the high quality results he achieved with those difficult horses created a flood of more and more difficult horses to get sent into training. Over the years he’s begun focusing more on help the root of the real problem- the people- and helping them learn the skills they need to prevent issues and truly progress with their horses. From Dressage and Hunter Jumpers, to trail horses, to Eventers, even Mustangs and AQHA versatility ranch horses.

Today Colton and his family live in Decatur, TX where they own and operate The Professional Horseman’s Schoola school specifically designed to help those wanting the real horsemanship and business skills required to be a successful professional in today’s industry as well as Horse Business Manager the only all in one platform that gets horse professionals office work done way faster and way easier so they can spend more time with their horses doing what they love with who they love and actually get paid for!

So if you’re looking for a fun, highly educational and practical approach to horsemanship- be sure to grab you seat and bring your questions during one of Colton’s clinics!

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Wayne Williams

Equine Jeopardy

Wayne Williams has a long background in Radio and TV both on the air as a disc jockey as well as newscaster along with working behind the scenes in sales and production.

Mr. Williams has always been involved with horses. Since age 6 to the present, he has involved himself with horses. He has appeared in Parades from the Indianapolis 500 Parade to the Rose Bowl Parade, exhibited in Open and Palomino shows, and most recently, he and wife Pat pay tribute to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans on Horseback with Silver Saddles and costumes of the era. Mr. Williams has totally dedicated himself to the Equine Industry since 1985. This is when a part time passion became a full time career.

Mr. Williams began mixing his announcing background with horses as the “Voice of Many Horse Fairs”. He has become the “Voice of over 20 top Horse Expo’s Nationwide and in Canada. He also aids many Expo’s in presenting entertainment on horseback and various equine acts. He has announced from Sacramento to Baltimore. Equitana USA every year was a Major part. His latest accomplishment was the “Equine Entertainment MC” at the World Equestrian Games 2010 in Lexington KY, Rose Parade Equestfest 2018 and 2019 Producer/Director in Pasadena, work with the Indy 500 Parade, Culver Military Academies, the Voice of Breyerfest at the Kentucky Horse Park for 20 years and Many More! He also has over 20 years of directing and hosting the “Theater Equus” evening show at Harrisburg, PA during the Horse World Expo every March.

For relaxation Wayne enjoys Trail Riding and camping with wife Pat, in addition to riding in parades, and being the man “Behind the Microphone.

He is the Host of “Speaking of Horses” TV and Radio which continually brings a variety of Equine information to you at your fingertips on www.speakingofhorses.com.

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Kiddie Corral. Parents can relax while their kids enjoy horse related activities. They can practice roping, play on bouncy horses and enjoy a pony ride.

Starting at 7:00 each night!

Cowpokes

Indiana Equine Roundup

PRESENTED BY

SCHEDULE

Time Tough1 Arena Cowpokes Arena Round Pen Lecture Area Clinician Corner

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

8:45 am Opening Ceremony & Prayer in Tough1 Arena with the Military Color Guard Presenting the Colors

9:00-9:55 am

Melissa Jones

AQHA All Around

10:00-10:55 am

11:00-11:55 am

12:00-12:55 pm

Rick Hayes

Influencing Gait with Ground Work

Shawn Flarida

Show Prep and Tactics

Colton Woods

Handling Weanlings/ Yearlings & Practical Ground Work

Lance Kingrey Ranchmanship / Softness

Jessica Hayes

What influences Clear Communication Based on Past Experience and Energy Levels of Both Horse and Rider

Melissa Jones

AQHA All Around

1:00-1:55 pm Jr & Sr Youth Versatility Equitation/ Horsemanship

2:00-2:55 pm

Lance Kingrey Ranchmanship Leg Positioning

3:00-3:55 pm

Pick up a Bunny Trail Map from the Front Desk for a chance to win gift cards or merchandise from the participating vendors! Winners must be present to win!

Outlaw Nutrition

Benefits of including Outlaw Nutrition’s Premium Flax-based Supplements into your Feed Program

IU Health Helmet Safety & Helmet GIVEAWAY!

Colton Woods

How to Get Started as a Professional Horse Trainer & Build a Successful Career

Shawn Flarida

Wayne Williams, Speaking of Horses Equine Jeopardy GIVEAWAY!!

We hope you are having a good time! Pam Bowen Liberty Demo Tribute Feeding the Horse with Special Needs

Dena Kirkpatrick Getting to know you and your horse and Basic fundamentals with Pinwheel Drill.

Jennifer Welhouse Equitation and Over Fences

4:00-4:55 pm

YEDA / IHSA Competition Demo

Spurr’s Big Fix Hoof CareGIVEAWAY!!

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Harness Racing 101 GIVEAWAY!

Kristine Nagy, BEMER

How we can help your horse be their best? GIVEAWAY!

Erica Stephenson Cleaner, safer, better Skincare and Clean Your Home with Just Water and a Cloth - GIVEAWAY!

Melissa Jones

Jennifer Welhouse

Rick Hayes

Jessica Hayes

Colton Woods

Lance Kingrey

5:00-5:55 pm

Colton Woods

Colt Starting Preparations (What your horse needs to know and be able to do before the first ride)

Rick Hayes

Basic Dressage to Promote Loosed and Relaxed Gaited Horses.

Hahn Plastics Mud Control GIVEAWAY!

YEDA / IHSA Competition Q&A GIVEAWAY!

Dena Kirkpatrick

6:00-6:55 pm

Be sure to grab some dinner at one of our food vendors and do some shopping before the Ranch Rodeo.

7:00 pm RANCH RODEO in the Cowpokes Arena!!

Booth 246

Booth 247

Booth 232

SCHEDULE

Time Tough1 Arena Cowpokes Arena Round Pen Lecture Area Clinician Corner

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

8:45 am Opening Ceremony & Prayer in Tough1 Arena with the Military Color Guard Presenting the Colors

9:00-9:55 am

10:00-10:55 am

11:00-11:55 am

Lance Kingrey Ranchmanship Body Control

Rick Hayes Aids, Bits and Shoes to Improve the Gaited Horse

Dena Kirkpatrick

Perfect FootworkFinding Your Horse’s “Happy” Place in the Turn

Jennifer Welhouse Equitation and Over Fences

12:00-12:55 pm

1:00-1:55 pm

Colton Woods

Colt Starting: The First Ride (What to do & how to do it to give your horse the best start possible)

2:00-2:55 pm

3:00-3:55 pm

Melissa Jones

AQHA All Around

Kristine Nagy Bemer

How we can help your horse be their best GIVEAWAY!

Spurr’s Big Fix Wound Care GIVEAWAY!

Jr & Sr Youth Versatility Showmanship and Barrels

Jessica Hayes

A continuation of her first clinic. Using groundwork to improve body control.

Shawn Flarida Training 101

Lance Kingrey Ranchmanship Trail

Jr & Sr Youth Versatility Awards

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Harness Racing 101 GIVEAWAY!

Erica Stephenson

Clean your Home with just water and a cloth; raw chicken demo and cleaner, safer, better skinscare GIVEAWAY!

Outlaw Nutrition

Benefits of including Outlaw Nutrition’s Premium Flaxbased supplements in your feed program

Wayne Williams

Speaking of Horses Equine Jeopardy GIVEAWAY!

Tribute Nutrition for the Performance Horse

Colton Woods

Lance Kingrey

Melissa Jones

Dena Kirkpatrick

1:00 - 2:30 pm Easter Bunny Photo Opportunity at the Reynolds Farm Equipment Booth Booth #109

Pam Bowen Liberty Demo

YEDA/IHSA Competition Q&A GIVEAWAY!

Colton Woods

How to Grow and Scale Your Horse Business & Brand in 2024

Rick Hayes

Jessica Hayes

4:00-4:55 pm

Melissa Jones

AQHA All Around Rick Hayes Collection and Putting the Gaited Horse On the Bit

Hahn Plastics Mud Control GIVEAWAY!

IU Health Helmet Safety & Helmet GIVEAWAY!

Jennifer Welhouse

5:00-5:55 pm

YEDA / IHSA Competition Demo

Colton Woods

The First 90 Days

How to put a solid foundation on a young horse

5:00 - 6:30 pm

Easter Bunny Photo Opportunity at the Reynolds Farm Equipment Booth Booth #109

Outlaw Nutrition

Benefits of including Outlaw Nutrition’s Premium Flaxbased supplements in your feed program

Shawn Flarida

6:00-6:55 pm Be sure to grab some dinner from our food vendors and do some shopping before the Ranch Rodeo.

7:00 pm RANCH RODEO in the Cowpokes Arena and a Live Concert by Sam L. Smith Immediatly Following the Ranch Rodeo!

Booth 246

Booth 247

Booth 232

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - EASTER SUNDAY

8:00-:8:55 am Easter Sunday Full Church Service

8:55-9:00 am

9:00-9:55 am

Booth 246 Booth 247 Booth 232

Opening Ceremony & Prayer in Tough1 Arena with the Military Color Guard Presenting the National Colors

Colton Woods

90 Days and Beyond (Advancing Your Riding Skills Beyond the Foundation with Partnership Purpose and Performance)

10:00-10:55 am

Jessica Hayes

Applying transitions and lateral work

11:00-11:55 am

Shawn Flarida Aged Horse Training and Showing MYRA Midwest Youth Rodeo Association / Youth Rodeo

Spurr’s Big Fix Equine/Pet Skin Care - Sunburns, Rain Rot, etc. GIVEAWAY!

Outlaw Nutrition

Benefits of including Outlaw Nutrition’s premium flax-based supplements in your feed program

Shawn Flarida

12:00-12:55 pm

1:00-1:55 pm

2:00-2:55 pm

Jennifer Welhouse Equitation and Over Fences

Dena Kirkpatrick

Slow is smooth, Smooth is fast!

YEDA / IHSA Competition Demo GIVEAWAY!

Rick Hayes

Strategies for enhancing gait. Overcoming the pace or trot

Melissa Jones

AQHA All Around Lance Kingrey Ranchmanship Ranch Riding

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Harness Racing 101 GIVEAWAY!

Hahn Plastics Mud Control GIVEAWAY!

Pam Bowen

Erica Stephenson

Clean your home with just water and a cloth; raw chicken demo and Cleaner, safer, better Skincare. GIVEAWAY!

IU Health Helmet SafetyHelmet GIVEAWAY!

Wayne Williams, Speaking of Horses Equine Jeopardy GIVEAWAY!

Liberty Demo YEDA / IHSA Competition Q&A GIVEAWAY!

Be sure to do some last minute shopping with our vendors.

Colton Woods

Rick Hayes

Lance Kingrey

Melissa Jones

Jennifer Welhouse Thank you

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SERVING INDIANA’S EQUINE COMMUNITY

At the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, we never stop in our pursuit of the next giant leap in equine medicine.

As the premier equine healthcare provider in the state of Indiana, now with two hospital locations to better serve you, our team of experts work together to solve the toughest challenges with innovative treatments and diagnostics, worldclass facilities, and compassionate care.

Our in-house Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory offers the latest in disease testing specifically for the equine patient.

A leader in equine research, Purdue is home to the Donald J. McCrosky Equine Sports Medicine Center ― offering comprehensive evaluations designed to diagnose and treat causes of poor performance and provide assessments with the goal of improving rehabilitation.

Providing top-tier diagnostics and specialty care for equine athletes, the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital’s team of experts includes Board-certified Equine Surgeon Dr. Javier Martinez who specializes in equine abdominal emergency surgery, minimally invasive surgical endoscopic techniques, and sports medicine-related surgical procedures.

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