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Kansas Horse Council Presents

21st ANNUAL

E QUI F EST OF K ANSAS Kansas' Premier All-Breed Horse Fair & Exposition

FEBRUARY 23-25. 2018 KANSAS EXPOCENTRE, TOPEKA, KS

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE TIME

LANDON ARENA

Doors Open 8:00 8:45 Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard National Anthem R Bar B Top Horse 9:00 Mounted Shooting Competition 10:00

Bobby Kerr Mustangs

11:00

Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing

12:00

Lyn Ringrose Moe Cowboy Dressage

TIME 7:30

1:00

3:30 4:00

4:10 4:20 4:30

4:40 5:00 6:00 6:30 6:45 7:00

JOHN BALLWEG MEMORIAL RANCH RODEO

TIME

SHAWNEE ROOM A/B LECTURES

8:00

8:00

Doors Open

9:00

Doors Open

9:30 Dan Hubbard Saddle Maker

Kansas Highway Patrol ELD Update 11:45 Greg Darnall Bit Maker 11:05

11:45

Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage

12:20

Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing

12:55

Jim Urban Hunter/Jumper Lyn Ringrose Moe Cowboy Dressage

12:00 Breed Showcase - Fell Ponies 12:10 12:20

1:30

Breed Showcase American Saddlebreds Breed Showcase 2:10 Missouri Fox Trotters Breed Showcase 2:20 Pleasure Walking Horses Larry Whitesell Gaited Horses Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Breed Showcase Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds Breed Showcase Arabians Breed Showcase Foundation Morgans Breed Showcase Midwest Mustangs & Burros Bring in cattle Brad Lund Performance Horses Prep for Ranch Rodeo Draft Hitch and Intros Saddle & Sirloin Drill Team

LECTURE HALL

9:30 Perry & Trent Law Firm Equine Law 10:05 Larry Whitesell 10:30 Saddle & Sirloin National Anthem Gaited Horses 10:45 Jim Urban Jumping 10:55 Kansas State University

2:00

2:30

4-H/FFA Horse Judging

TIME

9:00

12:30

Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage

DOMER ARENA

2:30 3:30

Breed Showcase - Friesians Breed Showcase BLM Mustangs Brad Lund Performance Horses Kansas Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo

R Bar B Top Horse Jumping Derby Bobby Kerr Mustangs

4:30

Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage

5:30

Jim Urban Jumping

1:30 2:05

Brad Lund Reining

2:40

Rhonda Martin

12:50 Greater Kansas Racing Alliance 1:45 Perry & Trent Law Firm Equine Law

3:30 3:45 Perry & Trent Law Firm Equine Law

Kansas Highway Patrol Q&A

4:30

HERITAGE HALL Cowboy Poetry & Music

Pony Rides for the kids and Duni the Painting Horse at south end in Domer Arena.

10:00 w 2:00 w 4:00

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SATURDAY SCHEDULE TIME

LANDON ARENA

Doors Open 8:00 8:30 Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard National Anthem Bobby Kerr 8:45 Mustangs 9:45 10:00

Breed Showcase BLM Mustangs Brad Lund Performance Horses

11:00

Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing

12:00

Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage

Breed Showcase American Saddlebreds Breed Showcase 1:10 Friesians Breed Showcase 1:20 Off -the-Track Thoroughbreds 1:30 Lyn Ringrose Moe Cowboy Dressage

1:00

2:30

Bobby Kerr Mustangs

3:00

Bring cattle in

TIME

DOMER ARENA

TIME

8:00 8:30

Doors Open Saddle & Sirloin National Anthem

8:00

8:45

5:00 6:00 6:30 6:45 7:00

JOHN BALLWEG MEMORIAL RANCH RODEO

8:00

SHAWNEE ROOM A LECTURES Doors Open

TIME

SHAWNEE ROOM B LECTURES

8:00 Doors Open

Doors Open

9:00

Erin Glassman Tevis 100 Cup

9:30 Greg Darnall Bit Maker

9:00 Kim Ayers Equestrian Campground a Growing Niche Part 1

Breed Showcase 10:05 Dr. Emily McLeod Arabians Equine 10:10 Breed Showcase Chiropractor Fell Ponies & 10:20 Breed Showcase Amy Crawford Foundation Morgans Equine Massage Kansas 10:30 Larry Whitesell 10:30 Therapist Highway Gaited Horses K-State 11:00 Lyn 11:10 Patrol Swinging Ringrose Moe Summary of Spurs ELD Cowboy Dressage R Bar B Top Horse 11:30 11:30 Kansas State Obstacle Race 11:45 Veterinary 12:15 Erin Glassman Kansas Cowboy 12:30 Larry Whitesell 12:35 Distance Riding Mounted Shooting Gaited Horses 101 Demo 1:00 Rhonda Martin

1:25 Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Larry Whitesell 2:00 Gaited Horses

Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing

1:30

3:00

3:20

R Bar B Top Horse Ranch Horse Competition Brad Lund Performance Horses Prep for Ranch Rodeo Draft Hitch & Intros Saddle & Sirloin Drill Team

TIME

10:00

3:10

3:30

Jim Urban Jumping

LECTURE HALL

3:30 4:30 5:30

7:00

Breed Showcase Midwest Mustangs & Burros Breed Showcase Pleasure Walking Horses Breed Showcase Missouri Fox Trotters Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing Lyn Ringrose Moe Cowboy Dressage Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage

Jim Urban Jumping

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Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage Brad Lund 2:35 Reining 2:00

3:10

Jim Urban Hunter/Jumper

3:45

Perry & Trent Law Firm Equine Law

2:00 Dan Hubbard Saddle Maker 3:00 Hathahorse Horse and Human Energy

4:00

K-State Swinging Spur

5:00

HERITAGE HALL

3:30 Brandy Von Holton CT2V: New Twist on Versatility 4:30

Cowboy Poetry & Music 5:00 10:00 w 2:00 w 4:00 Pony Rides for the kids and Duni the Painting Horse at south end in Domer Arena.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE TIME

LANDON ARENA

Doors Open 8:00 8:30 Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard National Anthem 8:45 R Bar B Top Horse Freestyle Competition & Awards 10:00

Brad Lund Performance Horses

11:00

Bobby Kerr Mustangs

12:00

Breed Showcase BLM Mustangs Breed Showcase Fell Ponies Breed Showcase Friesians Lyn Ringrose Moe Cowboy Dressage

12:10 12:20 12:30

1:30

1:40 1:50 2:00

3:00

4:00

TIME

DOMER ARENA

TIME

8:00 8:30

Doors Open Saddle & Sirloin National Anthem

8:00

8:45

Jim Urban Jumping

LECTURE HALL

TIME 8:00

SHAWNEE ROOM A LECTURES Doors Open

SHAWNEE ROOM B LECTURES 8:00 Doors Open

TIME

Doors Open

9:00

Cowboy Church

9:00 Cowboy Church 9:00 Pastor Terry Newell 10:00 Erin Glassman Larry Whitesell 10:00 10:15 Kim Ayers 10:15 Farrier Q&A Gaited Horses Tevis 100 Cup Equestrian (Stall Barn) Campgrounds Part 2 11:00 Mette Rosencrantz 11:05 Lyn Ringrose Moe 11:05 Perry & Trent Classic Dressage Cowboy Dressage Law Firm 11:40 Larry Whitesell 11:40 Erin Glassman 12:00 Kansas Cowboy Distance Riding Gaited Horses Mounted Shooting 101 Demo

Breed Showcase Off -the-Track Thoroughbreds Breed Showcase Foundation Morgans Breed Showcase Arabians Brad Lund Performance Horses

Cindy Branham Working Equitation

Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing

5:00

12:15 12:30 1:00 Breed Showcase Midwest Mustang & Burros 1:10 Breed Showcase Pleasure Walking Horses 1:20 Breed Showcase American Saddlebreds Bobby Kerr 1:30 Mustangs

Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard 3:00 Breed Showcase Missouri Fox Trotters 3:15 Draft Hitch Demo 4:00 Jumper Classic 2:30

Brad Lund Reining 1:05 Mette Rosencrantz Classic Dressage

Jim Urban Hunter/Jumper

1:40

Paul Humphrey Barrel Racing

2:30

Kansas State University

3:20

Greg Darnall Bit Maker

1:00 Rhonda Martin

1:30 Hathahorse Horse and Human Energy

2:05 Dan Hubbard Saddle Maker

3:35

4:20 5:00

Kim Ayers Equestrian Campgrounds Part 3

2:30

3:15 Brandy Von Holton CT2V: New Twist on Versatility 4:15

Pony Rides for the kids and Duni the Painting Horse at south end in Domer Arena.

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CLINICIANS BOBBY KERR

MUSTANGS

Bobby has been in horse training for over 40 years. He has trained and shown Reining, Roping, Working Cow Horse and Cutting. He is the Founder of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame (TCHF) now located in the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Bobby is also a talented craftsman. For over 20 years he owned and operated Cowboy Art creating many custom metal signs and fixtures. These custom pieces have been purchased and collected by people all over the world. From home décor he moved on to custom motorcycles which he designed and built with his son, Cody. Cody was the mechanic, they both did the fabrication, and Bobby did all the painting. He was voted Fan Favorite in 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover and placed fourth on Poncho and fifth on Lefty. He was the Champion in the Legends division of the 2012 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover on Maypop and was voted Fan Favorite. Bobby and Poncho won the IPRA Contract Act Showcase - Dress Class during their International Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in January. In 2013, Bobby placed second and third in the Mustang Million. He and Poncho were guests on Good Morning America promoting the NatGeo Wild mini-series Mustang Millionaire, where Bobby was a featured cast member. In 2015 and 2016, Bobby was nominated in the top 5 for PRCA Specialty Act of the Year. Bobby is the 2016 NFR Specialty Act. Bobby’s Schedule Friday w 10:00 w Landon Arena Friday w 3:30 w Domer Arena Friday w 8:00 w Landon Arena

Saturday w 8:45 w Landon Arena Saturday w 2:30 w Landon Arena Saturday w 8:00 w Landon Arena

BRAD LUND Brad Lund is Kansas’ own professional working cow horse trainer and competitor. Brad is an eight-time AQHA World Champion, a five-time AQHA Reserve World Champion, and shown three AQHA Superhorse Winners.

Brad’s Schedule Performance Horses Friday w 12:30 w Domer Arena Friday w 5:00 w Landon Arena Saturday w 10:00 w Landon Arena Saturday w 5:00 w Landon Arena Sunday w 10:00 w Landon Arena Sunday w 2:00 w Landon Arena Reining Friday w 2:05 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 2:35 w Lecture Hall Sunday w 12:30 w Lecture Hall 10 v 2018 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program

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CLINICIANS PAUL HUMPHREY

BARREL RACING

Paul Humphrey and Breaking the Mold are much more than just a "barrel clinic." It's much more than just going around the barrels. Paul comes from a reining, working cow horse background. Paul spent 9 years working under some of the best horsemen and learning how to truly train a horse. Paul started building the Breaking the Mold program over 10 years ago. He wanted to bring horsemanship back to the barrel racing sport by teaching riders about body control and by showing how a horse that is taught to use their body correctly will be easier to train, will be more consistent, and will have fewer issues than horses that do not have this knowledge. The Breaking the Mold program is not about a stronger bit or a stronger hand. It's not about gimmicks and quick fixes. It's about teaching your horse how to give to your hand and leg pressure, move shoulder, ribs and forward motion, all while staying collected. Once you've accomplished this, then you will take those movements to the barrel pattern. When your horse understands how to use their body correctly, it makes the training process so much easier. In order to keep the horse collected and using their body, the rider must understand how to keep the horse going in the right direction, to become soft and consistent and collected. With Paul's drills your horse never learns how to drop his shoulder, cheat the barrels, go by the barrel, or any other issues that will cost you time and troubles in a run. These drills were designed to teach the horse to use their body correctly and to never allow them to know any different than the correct way to work the pattern. When you attend a PAUL HUMPHREY BARREL RACING CLINIC you will be amazed how you will learn to connect to your horse. It’s all about true horsemanship and communication. Paul will work you and your horse to become a team. He truly believes that not only does the horse need to understand their job, but the rider also needs to understand how to prepare for the barrel run.

In Paul's clinics and on his DVDs, he uses his barrel exercises to get your horse wanting to work each barrel, and eliminating any problems you are having such as fading into the first barrel, running by barrels, not collecting before the turn, stepping off, stepping in, not completing the barrel turn, shouldering in and many other issues. Paul's program is not about fixing problems, it’s about getting rid of them all together. This program will change your thoughts about barrel racing and will make the sport fun for you and your horse. Meaning – you can ride your horse to their potential without issues.

Paul’s Schedule Friday w 11:00 w Landon Arena Friday w 12:30 w Lecture Hall

Saturday w 11:00 w Landon Arena Saturday w 1:25 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 3:30 w Domer Arena

Sunday w 1:40 w Lecture Hall Sunday w 4:00 w Landon Arena

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CLINICIANS LARRY WHITESELL

GAITED

BREED SHOWCASE American Saddlebreds Friday w 2:00 w Landon Arena Saturday w 1:00 w Landon Arena Sunday w 1:20 w Domer Arena

Arabians Renowned gaited horseman Friday w 4:10 w Landon Arena since 1980, Larry was very sucSaturday w 10:00 w Domer Arena cessful in the show ring, winning Sunday w 1:50 w Landon Arena regional, national and grand national championships. In 2002 BLM Mustangs he was trainer of the year. He Friday w 12:20 w Domer Arena has held judges cards in several Saturday w 9:45 w Landon Arena gaited breeds. Initially, he trained Sunday w 12:00 w Landon Arena using the traditional gaited horse Fell Ponies methods, thinking these were the Friday w 12:00 w Domer Arena only way to yield gait. As his Saturday w 10:10 w Domer Arena training progressed he wanted to Sunday w 12:10 w Landon Arena train gaited horses to a higher level so they would gait for any Foundation Morgans level rider and the riders could Friday w 4:20 w Landon Arena Saturday w 10:20 w Domer Arena count on them to be safe and Sunday w 1:40 w Landon Arena dependable. In his quest to learn correctness and lightness, Larry Friesians began studying classical dresFriday w 12:10 w Domer Arena sage in the early 1990’s from Saturday w 1:10 w Landon Arena contemporary masters who had Sunday w 12:20 w Landon Arena studied under Nuno Olivera and Midwest Mustang & Burros at classical schools in Europe. Classical training teaches the horse to rebalFriday w 4:30 w Landon Arena ance itself into a relaxed frame of collection, engaging the hind legs.

Saturday w 3:00 w Domer Arena Engagement of the hind legs, whether false or real is what makes a gaited Sunday w 1:00 w Domer Arena horse gait. Larry learned to bring horses into a more classical frame to gait.

When you strengthen the correct muscles, the horse can carry a rider and Missouri Fox Trotters rebalance into natural collection. Larry learned in short order that horses were Friday w 2:10 w Landon Arena more consistant in their gait and could perform gaits with a wider range of Saturday w 3:20 w Domer Arena speeds when classically trained. Correct training builds confidence in a horse.

Sunday w 3:00 w Domer Arena Natural horsemanship puts a great foundation on horses and prepares the Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds horse mentally and physically to begin training for collection. Classical training Friday w 4:00 w Landon Arena then takes communication with the horse to the next level of lightness. Most Saturday w 1:20 w Landon Arena gaited horses only need a mild degree of collection to gait. Larry continues his Sunday w 1:30 w Landon Arena education each year from classical dressage instructors. He travels the U.S. and Canada doing clinics and equine expositions. His goals are to help people Pleasure Walking Horses understand what makes gaited horses gait so we can spare the horses from Friday w 2:20 w Landon Arena Saturday w 3:10 w Domer Arena some of the training myths attached to the gaited world that are not in the Sunday w 1:10 w Domer Arena horse’s best interest. By making things better for the horse, the horse will be smoother, safer and more dependable for riders. Larry teaches you how to teach your horse to relax so you can teach a correct response with the least effort. He teaches you how to teach your horse to respond to subtle cues. His clinics are a shot in the arm for your riding program providing very intense instruction to all levels of riders on their own horses that instills an eagerness you will carry with you so you can further your relationship with your horse at home.

Larry’s Schedule Friday w 10:05 w Lecture Hall Friday w 2:30 w Landon Arena

Saturday w 10:30 w Domer Arena Saturday w 12:35 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 2:00 w Domer Arena

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Sunday w 10:00 w Domer Arena Sunday w 11:40 w Lecture Hall

CLINICIANS METTE ROSENCRANTZ

CLASSIC DRESSAGE

Mette Rosencrantz is among the most respected and experienced dressage trainers and competitors in the world. She is a six-time US National Championship competitor who has brought several horses and riders all the way up to International Grand Prix level. Mette started her career at a very young age and has since then been very successful. She followed in her grandfather’s footsteps, who was part of the Swedish squad that won team gold in equestrian jumping at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm. Born in Sweden, Mette was for many years a member of the Swedish Dressage Team before moving to the US and becoming a US citizen. Mette has competed at many big international shows with victories both in the US, Europe and Australia. She is currently ranked in the top 150 in the world. In 2017, Mette was selected to represent the United States and competed twice as a member of the American Team in the FEI Nations Cup, in Denmark and Sweden. She has won the US Dressage Final in Kentucky, NY. In 2015 she was the Champion in Intermediate 1 and reserved Champion in PSG. One of many other highlights in her career was when she was third in the Invitational Grand Prix during the FEI World Cup Final in Las Vegas and even better to win it in 2007 with her horse Basquewille. In 2015, Mette and her longtime assistant trainer Anna Blomdahl, had the opportunity to show a very entertaining and exciting Pas De Deux in front of thousands of people during the FEI World Cup Final, once again in Las Vegas. Mette is as respected as a trainer as she is in the show ring. In 2010 Mette was selected as the Team official for the Malaysian Team at the Asian Games in China. Mette received her teaching degree at Strömsholm, Sweden’s prestigious school for riding instructors, where she eventually became the head instructor. She worked at Strömsholm for many years before making the move to the US. In addition to her teaching degree, she has a Master’s degree in physical/sport education from Stockholm University. She was one of the first ones to observe the health and physic for riders with her book Stretching for Riders. Mette has both produced her own series of educational riding videos and been part of other dressage training videos online.

Over the years Mette has also authored numerous articles in different Equestrian Magazines. Mette is located in the Los Angeles, CA area where she has been running a very successful training facility for the past 30 years. She is focused on her own riding and training as well as teaching. She does everything from training level to grand prix with her own horses as well as students. She is also a very popular clinician and has taught a lot of clinics throughout the US over the years and has been the presenters of Expos in both US and Canada. Her teaching and riding skills are highly sought after, and her expertise is in high demand across the country and abroad. The key to Mette’s success is her strong passion and love for the horses, her dedication to the sport and her hard work throughout the years. This is just a tiny bit of everything she has accomplished, the list can go on forever!

Mette’s Schedule Friday w 11:45 w Lecture Hall Friday w 1:00 w Landon Arena Friday w 4:30 w Domer Arena

Saturday w 12:00 w Landon Arena Saturday w 2:00 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 5:30 w Domer Arena

Sunday w 11:00 w Domer Arena Sunday w 1:05 w Lecture Hall

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CLINICIANS LYN RINGROSE MOE

COWBOY DRESSAGE

Lyn grew up in the central California foothills in Mariposa County. As a child, she was always impressed with the California stock horses at the County Fair as she rode her Shetland/Welsh pony, Pancho, in gymkhana events. Lyn has always been a cowgirl at heart and has always loved all kind of horses. While attending Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Lyn was introduced to dressage and combined training (eventing). She competed in eventing, but finally settled on the sport of dressage where she successfully competed, trained, and coached to the FEI levels of the sport. Lyn also completed the USDF “L” judges program.

Lyn has trained and competed on many breeds of horses for competitive dressage and coached many riders successfully up the levels. When Lyn first learned about Cowboy Dressage, she felt she had finally come home. Her two favorite words combined into one discipline. Lyn has competed in Dressage, Working Cow Horse, Combined Training, Show Jumping, and Western Pleasure. She has also participated in cutting, reining, and team roping. She has worked with or trained most breeds of horses (and mules) and finds beauty in all of them. Lyn has a deep respect and love for horses and always strives to give the horse the benefit of the doubt while helping many riders/horses achieve harmonious, successful relationships. Lyn currently enjoys a busy clinic schedule teaching Cowboy Dressage and training judges for Cowboy Dressage, traveling throughout the US and Canada. She rides training horses, teaches lessons, judges and competes in Cowboy Dressage. She helped co-write/edit the Cowboy Dressage tests, is a partner in Cowboy Dressage World, is the instructor/judge mentor for the Cowboy Dressage Judge’s Training Program, and is a recommended judge for Cowboy Dressage. Lyn resides at the Sliding J Ranch in Acampo, CA with her husband, John Moe, their two dogs, a horse, and a mule.

Lyn’s Schedule Friday w 12:00 w Landon Arena Friday w 1:30 w Lecture Hall

Saturday w 11:10 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 1:30 w Landon Arena Saturday w 4:30 w Domer Arena

Sunday w 11:05 w Lecture Hall Sunday w 12:30 w Landon Arena

JIM URBAN

JUMPING

Jim Urban Jim Urban of Quail Run Horse Centre, Elkhorn, NE, graduated from Creighton University with a BS in Business Administration. He then started teaching riding lessons. During his tenure as a trainer, Jim has worked with many talented horses and riders. He has coached top ten finishers in the Junior Hunter Finals and qualifiers for the USEF Hunt Seat Medal Finals. He is a member of the US Hunter Jumper Association, US Equestrian Federation, US Pony Club, Iowa Nebraska Hunter Jumper Association and Ex MFH of the North Hills Hunt. He has been awarded INHJA Trainer of the Year multiple times and USHJA Affiliate Sportsmanship Award.

Jim’s Schedule Friday w 10:45 w Domer Arena Friday w 12:55 w Lecture Hall Friday w 5:30 w Domer Arena

Saturday w 8:45 w Domer Arena Saturday w 3:10 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 7:00 w Domer Arena

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Sunday w 8:45 w Domer Arena Sunday w 12:15 w Shawnee Room A Lectures

SPEAKERS/DEMOS Kim Ayers Kim Ayers joined Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality Insurance (LRHI) in 2016. Kim's focus as an agent is to provide commercial insurance to RV parks and campgrounds, specializing in equine events, riding stables, and equestrian lodging, such as horse hotels. Kim comes to LRHI with a wealth of relationships in the campground industry. She advocates her clients to work with the Association of RV and Campground Owners (ARVC) and holds the designation of Outdoor Hospitality Education Professional. Kim graduated from the National Campground School in 2018. As a new producer, Kim has enjoyed being on the road, getting to know her clients, and seeing their properties first hand. She takes great pride in helping owners put together a comprehensive application for insurance and understands the importance of getting you the right coverage at a great price. As the Succeed Champion in the LRHI office, Kim can work with you to put the power of the Succeed program to work in your business. Utilizing the Workplace Safety, Risk Management, and OSHA Compliance tools, your needs are easily met by LRHI. Kim is licensed in seven states, serving campgrounds in the south, and equine operations nationwide.

Outside of travel, she enjoys raising her three teenage daughters, riding horses, and farming.

Kim’s Schedule Saturday w 9:00 w Shawnee Room B Lectures Sunday w 10:15 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Sunday w 3:35 w Shawnee Room A Lectures

Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Established in 1992, the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard provides a link to Fort Riley's historic past. Troopers and horses of this unit are outfitted in the uniforms, accoutrements and equipment of the Civil War period. Soldiers are detailed from the ranks of units assigned to Fort Riley and receive instruction from manuals used by Civil War cavalrymen. From privates to officers, these men and women recreate the colorful spectacle of the American Horse Soldier. They demonstrate their horsemanship for professional rodeos, community events, parades, school groups and official ceremonies.

CGMCG’s Schedule Friday w 8:45 w Landon Arena Friday w 3:30 w Landon Arena Saturday w 8:30 w Landon Arena Saturday w 1:30 w Domer Arena Sunday w 8:30 w Landon Arena Sunday w 2:30 w Domer Arena

Amy Crawford Being an animal lover her whole life, Amy Crawford naturally wanted to pursue a career working with animals, specifically horses. She attended the University of Missouri - Columbia and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science.

She then built a successful training and instruction business, leading several horse and rider teams to multiple World Championship titles and other top awards. After a tragic accident left her special horse with muscle atrophy from months of stall rest, Amy decided to look into further education so she could assist horses recovering from injuries, overexertion related issues and misunderstood behavioral issues. This prompted her to attend and graduate from one of the world's most prestigious equine massage schools with a certification as an Equine Sports Massage Therapist in 2003. She is also a Certified Canine Massage Therapist and trained in equine myofascial release therapy. Since 2003, Amy has enjoyed working with amazing clients, horse owners, chiropractors, veterinarians, dentists and farriers to provide a complimentary therapy for our equine partners.

Amy’s Schedule Equine Massage Therapist Saturday w 10:05 w Lecture Hall

Greg Darnell Considered one of the great treasures of Texas, internationally lauded master silversmith and metal working artisan Greg Darnall has redefined how equine enthusiasts approach and apply bits and spurs for improved control, comfort and ultimately improved horsemanship for over a half-century. Greg’s designs and theories on improved response and understanding between rider and mount have transformed handling techniques on multiple levels. Even the earliest Darnall custom bits are still in service today, along with a long line of hardware created by bit makers inspired by Greg’s innovative designs. Greg’s educational DVD, 2018 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program v 15

SPEAKERS/DEMOS Education vs. Domination. What Role Does The Bit Play?, is considered the worldwide gold standard for riders ranging from world champions to beginners. The easy-to-follow instructional guide covers topics ranging from Anatomy of the Mouth and Anatomy of the Bit to x-ray demonstrations of how bits from Snaffle to Spade work in horses’ mouths.

Beyond horsemanship, Greg stands tall as an advocate and leader for keeping the cowboy culture of the American West both alive and relevant. In Greg’s own worlds, “If we don’t keep our American traditions alive, we’ll lose a significant part of our nation’s character and the values which have guided the real America for over two centuries.”

Greg’s Schedule Friday w 11:45 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Saturday w 9:30 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Sunday w 3:20 w Lecture Hall

Erin Glassman Erin is a Kansas native who discovered the world of distance horseback riding during her graduate studies for the career that supports her horse addiction. Erin has been involved with many facets of distance riding in competitive trail riding and endurance including competition, ride management, co-chairing NATRC national convention in 2015 and many other volunteer working positions throughout the sports for 11 years. Erin has ridden 1,465 official competitive miles, 510 of those with Rio!

Erin’s Schedule Tevis 100 Cup Saturday w 9:00 w Lecture Hall Sunday w 10:00 w Lecture Hall Distance Riding 101 Saturday w 12:15 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Sunday w 11:40 w Shawnee Room A Lectures

Greater Kansas Racing Alliance Race for Kansas supports rural agriculture and community economic development in Kansas. This initiative supports legislation that will create over 4,475 jobs for Kansans, supports Kansas farms and businesses, generates Kansas tourism and helps solves the budget gap in Kansas.

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Hathahorse A native of Kansas, Dendria Mclaughlin has recently returned from 20 years in Colorado where she taught and practiced energy healing techniques for both horse and human. Among her services offered are Equine Craniosacral Therapy, Acupressure, Chakra Balancing and Reflective Riding lessons. She currently teaches Equine Chakra Balancing from her ranch in North Lawrence and offers Reiki to humans at The Bodhi Tree in downtown Lawrence. Dendria currently travels Kansas and Colorado working with the energy body of horses and humans bringing awareness and balance to the horse/human relationship. www.hathahorse.com

Hathahorse Schedule Saturday w 3:00 w Shawnee Room B Lectures Sunday w 1:30 w Shawnee Room B Lectures

Dan Hubbard Dan Hubbard grew up in the saddle on his parent’s horse and cattle ranch, as well as dude and horsemanship school in western Iowa. Being taught the trade of horse training, farrier and being a herdsman by his father, and roping and rodeoing by many renown horseman, he found his life being molded into a “cowboy.”

At the age of 8, he carved out his first belt and billfold, but his desire was to someday become a saddle maker.

Having moved back to Montana (where he once lived as a young child), he was hired on the Garrison Ranch as a herdsman in 1978. Riding over thousands of acres and tending to hundreds of cattle sun up to sun down, it was amazing what he learned. Even though he grew up in the saddle, he didn’t realize how important the “saddle fit” was for the horse as well as the rider. In 1980, he built his first saddle while working for the Garrisons. Today, 35+ years later and over 250 custom built saddles, he’s decided to share the trade of saddle making.

Dan’s Schedule Custom Saddle Maker Friday w 9:30 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Saturday w 2:00 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Sunday w 2:05 w Shawnee Room A Lectures

SPEAKERS/DEMOS Kansas Cowboy Mounted Shooting Cowboy Mounted Shooting combines elements of Wild West Show exhibition shooting along with the skills of barrel racing, pole bending and reining while using two .45 caliber single action revolvers loaded with black powder blanks. The object of the game is to shoot ten balloon targets while riding your mount through a variety of challenging courses. It's a timed sport in which the competitor who rides the fastest with the least amount of missed targets wins. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is open to all levels of riders and all breeds of equine. Each Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) member enters the sport at the Class 1 level and moves up through the levels as experience and competition wins are achieved. These include Men's Class 1-6, Ladies Class 1-6 and Senior Classes 1-6, as well as a Wrangler Class for members 11 years of age and younger. All CMSA member achievements are tracked and World Points are earned at all CMSA sanctioned competitions. The number of points for each event varies and can accumulate to offer members year-end awards, prizes and contests entries.

KCMS Schedule Friday w 1:30 w Domer Arena Saturday w 12:30 w Domer Arena Sunday w 12:00 w Domer Arena

Kansas Highway Patrol KHP Schedule ELD Update Friday w 11:05 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Friday w 3:30 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Saturday w 10:30 w Shawnee Room B Lectures

Kansas State University Dr. Katie Delph is a veterinarian specializing in equine internal medicine at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center.

She is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana.

She attended Purdue University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in animal science followed by her doctorate of veterinary medicine. Following graduation from veterinary school, she completed a rotating equine internship at the University of Missouri. Finally she completed an equine internal medicine residency at Kansas State University, and

she became board-certified in large animal internal medicine in 2016. During her residency, she received her master’s degree in veterinary biomedical science. Her research interests have included investigating the immunologic response following strangles vaccination as well as following clinical disease. Dr. Delph became a faculty member at the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, and her clinical interests include treating infectious diseases, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurologic diseases, and neonatal foal medicine.

Dr. Dylan Lutter was raised in South Dakota with a background in western performance horses and Belgian draft horses. He received his bachelor’s of science in Animal Science from South Dakota State University in 2005 and his DVM from Kansas State University in 2009. From there he completed an equine internship at Bend Equine in Bend, OR after which he entered a large animal surgery residency at Washington State University. Concurrent with his residency he completed an equine advanced imaging fellowship with a focus on MRI of the distal limb. Dr. Lutter received his Master’s degree for completion of a project monitoring the healing of deep digital flexor tendon injury within the equine digit with MRI and evaluating the effects of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells on this experimental model. Following his time at WSU he joined the faculty at Kansas State University as a clinical assistant professor in equine surgery. Dr. Lutter has a clinical interest in the management of difficult lameness cases and the use of advanced imaging (MRI & CT) for lameness diagnosis.

Additionally, Dr. Lutter enjoys many aspects of large animal emergency medicine including the management of colic, distal limb wounds, and fracture stabilization.

Dr. Warren Beard received his BS and DVM degrees from Texas A&M University in 1981 & 1983 respectively. He entered private practice in Dickinson, TX for 2 years before moving to Ohio State University to begin residency in Equine Surgery. He completed his surgical residency and received an MS degree in Surgical Sciences in 1988. Following the residency, he began a clinical instructorship as the emergency surgeon at Ohio State University for 1 year. Dr. Beard remained on faculty as an equine surgeon for 14 more years as an assistant and in 1995 as an associate professor before leaving to start a new position at Kansas State University in 2004. Dr. Beard has served on the Board of Directors for the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the examination committee for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Clinical interests include all equine surgery but with a special emphasis on upper respiratory surgery, head and sinus surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. His research interest include investigation of surgical 2018 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program v 17

SPEAKERS/DEMOS treatments for dorsal displacement of the soft palate, endotoxemia and devising new surgical methods to deal with difficult surgical problems. His hobbies include; hunting, fly fishing and telemark skiing. He has two children ages 18 and 15 and his wife Laurie is also an equine veterinarian.

KSU Schedule Friday w 10:55 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 11:45 w Lecture Hall Sunday w 2:30 w Lecture Hall

Rhonda Martin CESMT Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist BS Bachelor of Science - Biology (Anatomy- Physiology Emphasis) Rhonda owns and operates Equine Perfor-mance Therapy near Kansas City, Missouri. A horse owner, competitor, training videos, appearances on Horse TV and massage therapist, she has competed in endurance, competitive trail, reining, western dressage and dressage winning circuit, state regional and world championships. Equine Performance Therapy provides massage-based integrated body work for horses as well as saddle fitting assessments, custom western and English pads, custom western saddles, lessons and clinics.

Rhonda's passion is to better understand the horse. She has continued her education and works with equine veterinary specialists, farriers, trainers and attends numerous clinics each year. Her focus is to help horse owners and trainers better understand the physical needs of their horses. Understanding the dynamic relationship between conformation, posture, biomechanics of movement, muscle issues, saddle fit and rider issues is what she offers clients and students. Restoring and maintaining healthy muscleconnective tissue, range of motion and a pain-free back helps keep horses sound while realizing their true potential.

Rhonda has assisted riders and horses to achieve greater performance and numerous championships.

Rhonda’s Schedule Friday w 2:40 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 1:00 w Shawnee Room A Lectures Sunday w 1:00 w Shawnee Room A Lectures

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Dr. Emily McLeod, DC, CAC, MTAA Animals have always been part of Dr. McLeod's life.

She's rescued too many strays to count, has always cared for furry friends, and has a heart to help those who can't always help themselves. Now she has the joy of helping restore health to your best friends. A graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2000, Dr. McLeod earned both the Clinic Service and Clinic Excellence awards while completing her clinicals. She opened a family wellness center in 2001 and joyfully served hundreds of people each week with chiropractic care. In 2004 Dr. McLeod returned to school to earn her National Certification in Equine and Small Animal Chiropractic Care through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. In June of 2013, Dr. McLeod left her two-legged practice to pursue a full time animal practice. She can be found working on small animals at GreenSummit Animal Clinic in Lee's Summit, MO at Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic in Excelsior Springs, MO and at Mission Road Animal Clinic in Prairie Village, KS. She sees horses at Strain Equine Services in Bonner Springs, KS and Holt Animal Clinic in Holt, MO. Dr. McLeod is licensed in both Kansas and Missouri.

Dr. Emily’s Schedule Equine Chiropractor Saturday w 10:05 w Lecture Hall

Perry and Trent Law Firm Denise E. Farris, Esq. is the founder of the Farris Law Firm LLC and also serves as outside legal counsel to the law firm of Perry & Trent LLC in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Denise enjoys a national reputation in both equine, veterinary and pharmaceutical regulatory law. She is recognized in Fortune Magazine’s Female Leaders in Law; Equus Magazine’s “Leaders in Equine Law,” KC Business Magazine’s “Super Lawyers” Top 100 Lawyers/Top 50 Female Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas, and the KC Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar.” Denise is a recognized author and speaker on equine stable and veterinary business and risk management issues and is a contributing author for Stable Management, Equi-Management, Equus, Horse and Rider and Better Horses Magazine. She is a member of the: American Horse Council, Kansas Horse Council, Missouri Equine Council, Eastern Kansas Arabian Horse Association (EKAHA), American Endurance Ride

SPEAKERS/DEMOS Conference (AERC), National Association Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), Back Country Horsemen, and Rails to Trails Conservancy. She and her Arabian, Tornado Watch, compete in Competitive Trail and Endurance Riding.

Rhonda Levinson entered the University of Kansas as a National Merit Scholar and recipient of the prestigious six6 freshman entering the University of Kansas.

Following law school graduation, Rhonda clerked for the Kansas Court of Appeals before beginning practice in the areas of criminal and civil law. As a life-long equestrian, Rhonda began practicing equine law in 1995. She has been honored in the national “Who’s Who of Female Attorneys” and is a member of the Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations and Women Construction Owners and Executives. She’s served on the Boards of the North American Trail Ride Conference Region 6, Middle of the Trail Distance Riders, and is a member of NATRC, the American Endurance Ride Conference, Back Country Horsemen, and Kansas Horse Council. She is a contributing author and speaker for Better Horses Magazine, Better Horses Radio, the Kansas Horse Council, and the NE Trails Council. Her articles and radio interviews include: “You Had A Great Liability Release—Last Year!,” “PrePurchase Exams,” “A Disaster Doesn’t Have to be a Catastrophe,” and “Hauling Horrors-Transporting Horses as a Favor.” Rhonda competes with her paint horse Maxie and her Arabian Tenacity in competitive trail and endurance riding.

Perry and Trent’s Schedule Equine Law Friday w 9:30 w Lecture Hall Friday w 1:45 w Shawnee Room A/B Lectures Friday w 3:45 w Lecture Hall Saturday w 3:45 w Lecture Hall Sunday w 11:05 w Shawnee Room Lectures

Top Horse Freestyle Competition & Awards Sunday w 8:45 w Landon Arena

Brandy Von Holton Brandy and her husband own and operate Von Holten Ranch (VHR). VHR is an equine trail riding facility that is conveniently located in the center of the US and is only 45 miles from I-70.

They have 40 electric sites, 108 stalls, 4 cabins, a guest shower house, a 125X200 covered arena, ~25 miles of trails, an obstacle course, and an on-site dump station. VHR hosts a slew of events ranging from horse shows, extreme cowboy races, clinics, and themed trail rides. Von Holten Ranch has been family owned since 1906.

Brandy’s Schedule CT2V: New Twist on Versatility Saturday w 3:30 w Shawnee Room B Lectures Sunday w 3:15 w Shawnee Room B Lectures

KISER JUMPER CLASSIC

The Grand Finale of Equifest 2018 Proudly Sponsored by the Kiser Arena Specialists The Jumper Classic is our Sunday Afternoon Grand Finale commentated by Jim Urban where riders compete for a share of the $3,000 pot of gold! First class horses and riders from all over the Midwest navigate the first-round of a professional course over fences at 1.15 to 1.20 meters tall. Those who complete the course without penalties (knocking down a rail, refusing a fence, or going too slow) will come back for a second round. In the second round known as the “jump off” competitors will navigate a shorter course of jumps. The horse and rider with the fastest time and least amount of faults will be awarded the blue ribbon and prize money!

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John Ballweg Memorial Ranch Rodeo Friday w 7:00 pm w Landon Arena Saturday w 7:00 pm w Landon Arena The Friday night performance will be the ever popular Ranch Rodeo. The Saturday night performance will be another great Ranch Rodeo. The teams are different this time around. The competition is tough and exciting. Entries from several surrounding states come to compete at EquiFest for prizes and bragging rights as to who is the best at what they do every day. This gives the spectator an insight into the life of the everyday ranch cowboy and the things he or she does on a daily basis to make a living, from roping, riding, and working together to bring home the beef. The grandstands fill up early and the teams are different each day, so you don’t want to miss this one! Judging this year’s event is Mr. Brad Lund, our clinician and Kansas Professional Working Cow Horse Cowboy! Also, don’t miss the “halftime” performance by Bobby Kerr with his amazing Mustang Act! You’ll love the antics from our in-town rodeo clown, Dave “Showtime Meyer.” There will also be a Raffle Benefit for the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship during the rodeo.

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Inside EquiFest Exhibition Hall The Exhibition Hall, located next to Landon Arena, is where you’ll find wall-to-wall shopping with over 100 of the best vendors from across the USA. These vendors have everything a horse lover would need, from tack to trailers, clothing to art, jewelry to boots, plus home and barn décor and more!

Mall of EquiFest Walk up the ramp from the Exhibition Hall and find lots more vendors, VIPs and visit the clinicians at their booths. Also, the Greater Kansas Racing Alliance Workshop Room and Theater, The Better Horses Radio Ponderosa, the Kansas Farm Bureau Kiddie Corral, and the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Silent Auction are all located in the Mall of Equifest. NEW THIS YEAR, through the doors at top of the ramp, visit HERITAGE HALL to see the Cowboy Art Gallery, and hear some cowboy poetry and music.

Lecture Hall The Lecture Hall schedule is completely full of speakers that are the best in the business! Find it up the ramp in the Mall of EquiFest. It will feature 3 days full of lectures with visual aids and up close discussions about equine health, training, nutrition, and so much more.

Equifest Theater Don’t miss the Kansas State Swingin’ Spurs country dance performances and dance lessons in two performances on Saturday only! Come fellowship with Cowboy Church at 9 am on Sunday in the Shawnee Lecture Room. With the Shawnee Room split into A & B there is something to see non-stop in the Mall of Equifest!

The Better Horses Radio Ponderosa Come see Ernie Rodina of Better Horses along with his amazing team hanging out at the Ponderosa. There will be giveaways throughout the weekend, live radio interviews, musical entertainment, meet and greet with the clinicians at their booths, more vendors, and the Better Horses Radio team will be on site to answer questions and chat with their fans! Up the ramp in the Mall of Equifest, come visit the Better Horses Ponderosa!

both new and gently used, gift baskets, gift certificates, experiences and more. This is a win-win deal....you donate to a great cause, receive a tax credit and the KHCF provides scholarships to help further their education. Contact Kansas Horse Council office, director@ kansashorsecouncil.com or 785-776-0662 to donate.

Kansas Farm Bureau Kiddie Corral The Kansas Farm Bureau Kiddie Corral is the place to go when the kids need some play time! Take advantage of the cowboy dress-up, roping dummies, and face painting for some family fun! There will be coloring, arts and crafts, as well as educational games. The K-State Rodeo Club is on hand to teach the little buckaroos and buckarettes how to swing a rope and ride a (stick) horse.

Great photo ops for the parents!

Cowboy Church Pastor Terry Newell, from Crossroads Cowboy Church in Perry, Kansas will lead fellowship at 9 am Sunday in the Shawnee Lecture Room up the ramp in the Mall of EquiFest.

Farrier Contest Formed in 1987, the Kansas Farrier’s Association (KFA) is the 39th Chapter of the American Farrier’s Association (AFA). Through the years, KFA has provided continuing education for members by hosting numerous clinics, demonstrations and contests. They will be in the Stall Barn at EquiFest all weekend long to tack on shoes and talk to patrons about the art of their trade. They will be building shoes throughout the weekend to show everyone the art of their trade. Come see the Farrier’s Contest where these skilled smiths compete to lay claim to the title of champion craftsman. Compeetition Friday and Saturday with a Q&A panel Sunday at 10:15 am in the Stall Barn. Drop by for an up close look at their blacksmith talent and skills!

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Kansas Horse Council Foundation Silent Auction You’ll find some great bid opportunities and know you are contributing directly to the 2018 scholarship awards that will be presented to applicant winners in June! KHCF has been actively funding scholarships for graduating high school students and continuing college students since 2006 and has awarded over $114,000 since then, primarily funded by the Silent Auction at EquiFest. Please make a tax deductible donation to the 2018 Silent Auction. We welcome monetary donations, as well as auction items, 22 v 2018 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program

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2018 ANNOUNCERS

Horse Judging Contest

Kory Keeth

The Horse Judging Contest allows students to learn evaluation procedures used to select horses for various disciplines. The contest will provide a combination of both English and Western disciplines such as, but not limited to, Western Pleasure, Western Riding, Reining, Western Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, Hunter Under Saddle, and Hunt Seat Equitation. Students will also evaluate Halter classes where they will determine the placing of the class based on the conformation of the animal. They will also be asked to give sets of reasons, which are a formatted explanation of their opinion which justifies their placing. Awards will be given for both divisions for Individuals and Teams. Registration will begin at 7:30 and the awards will be at the conclusion of the contest in the afternoon.

Kory Keeth will be calling the action inside the Kansas Expo Centre. Kory is from Conway, Missouri. While growing up, he participated in youth rodeos, sports, working around the farm, hunting and numerous outdoor activities. However, he felt the passion to use the microphone.

With the continual growth of his passion for rodeo, Kory realized his desire of pursuing a rodeo announcing career. Kory obtained his Associate’s degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College where he majored in Agriculture. Currently, Kory is continuing his education at NEO through Missouri State University’s pathways program. Kory has been blessed with the opportunity of having announced the 67th Annual Cavalcade Rodeo, the American Royal Youth Rodeo, Kansas State University and Fort Hayes Rodeo.

Additionally, he has announced a PBR event. His lifelong dream is to announce on rodeo’s biggest stages all while ministering and singing at cowboy churches along the way. He also wants to have a ranch and run cows. Kory says that without God he would be nothing and that his absolute favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, which says, “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”

Friday w 7:30 am w Domer Arena

Garrison Panzer Garrison has been rodeoing all his life and is proud to be a third generation cowboy from Hugoton, KS. “The best way to remain involved and promote the great American sport of rodeo is by calling the action in the announcer's stand or from horseback,” says Garrison.

Talking with and explaining to the crowds why this is such an amazing sport is what Garrison loves to do. This year, Garrison will be announcing for more than just rodeo when he is inside Domer!

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Top Horse Versatility Challenge The R Bar B Top Horse Versatility Challenge will have TOP riders competing in five exciting events.

Our competitors are men, women, amateurs and pro riders. Who will you cheer for this year??? We start off on Friday with a fun Mounted Shooting class then we change arenas for "Gambler's Choice" jumping class. Saturday's classes start with the ever popular Obstacle Course with a twist followed

by Cattle Work in the afternoon which is very fun to watch. Each cowboy and cowgirl will create their own course to see who can gather the most amount of points in an allowed time. Sunday brings the finale, the Freestyle to Music!! There was a packed house last year to see who could dazzle the judges and who will bring the house down. I'm sure these riders will bringing their "A" game, along with skillful riding and excitement to the arena again this year. Please plan on joining us for three fun filled days watching the R Bar B Top Horse competitors at their finest.

Calli Newman , Vinita, OK Calli Newman was most recently the 2017 Miss Rodeo Oklahoma. Her true passion lies with her horses competing in many different events in the equestrian world. She has won numerous saddles and buckles in barrel racing and pole bending, three Extreme Cowboy Racing Association World titles, but her biggest accomplishment was an invitation to compete in the Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge in 2017.

Dwight Bilyk, Cedar Vale, KS From deep Arizona ranching roots, to 25 years spent on their Osage County, OK, ranch raising three sons to grazing the southern Flint Hills of Kansas, the love of everything ranching has never wavered. His horse, Mr. Steel, a Smart Little Lena grandson, is a 5-year-old gelding. We got him as a yearling, started him at 2 years old and he’s been earning his keep on the ranch since.

This little sorrel horse is very smart, has lots of try and sure wants to please.

Joshua Rushing, Hume, MO 34-year-old professional farrier and horsemen. 2-time EXCA Pro Division World Champion 2010 and 2016, 2016 Calgary Stampede’s “Cowboy Up Challenge” reserve champion, 5-time UHCA colt class champion 2009 and 2013-2016, Top Horse Reserve Champion 2016, Top Horse Champion 2017. His horse Raylan (MCR Panda Tivio), 2012 AQHA, Owner: Holly Rushing.

Raylan has an all business attitude with a strong sense of self preservation. Good all-around horse but starting to stand out as a good trail and ranch horse.

Johnie Clem, Springfield, MO NCHA Superstakes Limited Open Champion, NCHA Reserve National Champion, AQHA World-Twice world finalist, EXCA National Champion, EXCA Reserve World Champion, EXCA Hall of Fame Rider. Horse: Quick Resolve, 2016 EXCA Pro Reserve Champion, 2016 EXCA Cowboy Classic Champion, 2016 EXCA Missouri State Champion Chris Redden, Ravenwood, MO Two time National EXCA Pro Champion, EXCA Hall of Fame Rider, 7-time Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge Competitor. During his off time from raising horses, Chris is the Recycle and Hardscape Supervisor for Northwest Missouri State University.

Annie Chance, Joplin, MO Annie Chance is the first woman to have won a World Championship in the Futurity division, as well as being the only rider to have won the Extreme Cowboy Race Nationals twice in the Green Horse division. Annie has received the coveted invite to ride at the Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge where she placed 5th on Electric Scooter in 2015. Known for her easy going nature and willingness to help any rider whatever their level or experience is, she brings laughter and kindness to the arena as well as her competitive nature. Annie’s training facility is locat-

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ed in Joplin, MO where she trains horses, works as a clinician, and helps riders to reach their goals and dreams.

Runt Rageth, Harris, MO Runt lives in North Central Missouri in the small town of Harris with his wife Machelle. They own and operate Rageth Versatility Horses where they train and sell various types of horses. He competes in Extreme Cowboy races, ranch rodeos and horse shows. He has been a pickup man at amateur rodeos as well as a competitior for the last 20 years. Horse: AC Smart G Blue aka Rooster, 4-year old registered Quarter Horse. He is a very talented young horse with a willing attitude and fun personality.

Ashley Purdin, Olathe, KS Ashley is the head trainer at Equus Curito or EC Equine Center, a state-of-the-art facility in Louisburg, KS. Ashley trains horses for western performance, trail riding and extreme cowboy racing.

As an instructor, her style bridges the gap between horse and rider communication building trust and understanding within the team. As a trainer, she is able to achieve high level performance maneuvers while preserving the mental and physical balance within the horse. The horse Ashley is riding is a 7-year-old AQHA gelding named Jesse. Make sure you come and see her at her booth: Equus Curito Equine Center.

Lee Hart, Topeka, KS Born and raised in Kansas, Lee’s hard work earned him recognition as a WRCA World Champion Bronc Rider and Top Hand. But vast experience underscored the importance of achieving proper balance between horse and rider. Based on this approach, Lee developed a comprehensive training philosophy known today as “Cowboy Logic.” To communicate with a horse in a way they understand with consistency, positive reinforcement and feedback are the basis for a line of communication that culminates in building a willing, trusting, and confident partner. Lee holds more than 20 grand and reserve championship national and world titles in multiple horse disciplines including rodeo, extreme cowboy racing, shootouts, and colt starting.

Shane Irvin, Cleveland, MO Shane Irvin is an experienced horse trainer from Cleveland, Missouri where he operates Shane Irvin Horsemanship and lives with his wife Grace and their daughter Amelia. He has been training horses professionally for 11 years and has been competing for the past 6 years in multiple obstacle organizations and associations. He specializes in problem horses and colt-starting.

Shane was the EXCA World Futurity Reserve Champion in 2014, the UHCA Open Division Champion and Reserve Champion in 2015, was a Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge Invitee in 2015, and is the Two-time AHCA National Futurity Champion for 2016 and 2017, as well as the 2017 AHCA National Green Horse 1 Champion. Shane is competing on Texas Whoopi, a 6-year-old American Quarter Horse mare. Shane and Texas Whoopi were recently named the 2017 AHCA National Open Division Reserve Champions.

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DAVE “SHOWTIME” MEYER Dave “Showtime” Meyer is a YouTube personality who perpetuates exaggerated physical comedy. He takes an ordinary situation and shows us the humor in it! When will we see Dave?…the answer is, all the time and everywhere! Dave will pop in and out of the arenas between clinicians. He will make his way through the vendors in the Exhibition Hall and the Mall of EquiFest, he will likely make his way through the Heritage Hall exhibit too! Dave will be EVERYWHERE! Make sure to ask him for some advice about your horse!

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COWBOY POETS Del Shields

Tim Keane

Del is a western music singer, song writer, entertainer and Nashville recording artist, as well as an awardwinning cowboy poet. Along with being the cowboy singer on the top rated television show, Best of America by Horseback, Del is also the co-host of the show which has been airing now into its 11th year. He was trail boss on a trail ride that led 46 riders from Mexico to Canada in 2009. There are five cruises to His credit on which he entertained both on and off the ships in locations such as Alaska, the Yukon, Belize, on the steps of the Mayan Temples and Caribbean Islands. Del has recorded five CDs of which he has had a song stay number 2 on the charts for three quarters of a year and two other of the albums in the top ten. His poetry skills have landed him runner up at the Echoes of the Trail Competition and People's Choice Award, and Humor Award at the Kansas Cowboy Symposium in Dodge City, KS. Del is regularly featured in numerous magazines and on radio shows across the country. He still loves spending time training and shoeing horses at his home, The High Trail Ranch near Humboldt, KS where he and his wife Shevawn spend time nurturing the surroundings to make them grandchild friendly. They are the parents of five children who have in turn given them seven grandchildren. Along with the many avenues pursued, Del also has a background in ministry and preaches as a fill in for the Church of Christ in Iola, KS where he and his family attend. CoHost of Best of America By Horseback on RFD-TV.

Tim Keane is Professor of Landscape Architecture, Distinguished Graduate Faculty, and Director of Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design at Kansas State University where he has served since 1984. His research involves the study of rivers, creeks, gullies and erosional/depositional processes. While this all sounds quite pretentious, he attempts to remain pragmatic, half-handy, and on occasion, entertaining. Tim has been attempting to write “cowboy poetry” for 20 years or more. In 2014 and 2017, Tim was named “Champion” in the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest and in 2016 he was Reserve Champion at the National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo (NCPR). In 2017, he walked away with the Championship Silver Buckle titles both in Poet Humorous and Reciter Serious. Keane lives with his wife Sharon and a couple of bird dogs in northwest Wabaunsee County, KS.

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Geff & Dawn Dawson Geff Dawson was one of the featured cowboy western entertainers at Silver Dollar City's Salute to the Great American Cowboy in 2007, 2008 and 2012. He is the 2006 Silver B u c k l e Champion and Best of the Best winner at the world’s only Western Legends Roundup Cowboy Poetry Rodeo in 2006. Iin 2009, he won the Best of the West Shootout. Most recently he was honored as a 2012 inductee into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Dawn Dawson co-hosts the show Better Horses Radio with Ernie Rodina which is a nationally syndicated radio program. Geff and wife, Dawn, recently teamed up to create a unique cowboy music sound and they perform cowboy poetry, western music and lots of cowboy comedy and entertainment suitable for the whole family.

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Bobby Kerr, Clinician.................................................

Boot Barn...................................................................

Brad Lund, Clinician...................................................

Briggs Auto Group....................................................

Briggs Auto Group....................................................

Brushy Creek Lodge & Valley Springs Foxtrotters.....

Brute Ropes................................................................

Bull & Sandy's Bits & Spurs.......................................

Bureau of Land Management......................................

Byte Em Snax.............................................................

Charleigh & Co...........................................................

Cleary Building Corp..................................................

Click Heat...................................................................

Click It Hot.................................................................

Connelly Equine Sales................................................

Copeland Insurance....................................................

Cornelius Saddlery......................................................

Cowboy Country Church............................................

Cowgirl Tuff...............................................................

Crooked Arrow Cowhides...........................................

Cross Crazz.................................................................

Crossroads Cowboy Church.......................................

CSI, LLC.....................................................................

Dana Benjamin Team Reece Nichols Realtors............

Dancing Star Ranch..................................................

Dave “Showtime” Meyer............................................

DC Creations..............................................................

Dechra Veterinary Products.....................................

Derby Fence Co..........................................................

Diamond D Ranch of MN...........................................

Diamond D Ranch Saddlery........................................

Double Bar One..........................................................

Douglas County Trail Riders......................................

Dry Creek Buffalo Co Chuck Wagon..........................

Duncan Carriages.....................................................

Earth Moves Vibershield.............................................

Eastern Kansas Arabian Horse Assoc & NATRC Region 6....................................................................

EC Equine Center.....................................................

Edward Jones..............................................................

Equine Gifts Galore....................................................

Equine Mechanix........................................................

EZE-Latch For Trailers...............................................

Fiber Energy Products, LLC...................................

Freelance Design USA................................................

Front Door Catering....................................................

Chaps, sweaters, capes, ponchos, gemstone jewelry...........................

Radio..................................................................................................

Event center........................................................................................

Tractor implement..............................................................................

Equine rescue.....................................................................................

BCHA organization/membership.......................................................

English show clothes, tack and supplies.............................................

BBQ....................................................................................................

Bemer equine veterinary equipment...................................................

Cowboy church...................................................................................

Total feeds, roping dummies, ropes, tack & Priefert fence supplies...

Radio, TV, podcast, print media- all forms of communications...,,,,,,, Home décor.........................................................................................

Clinician Mustang Makeover & Entertainer.......................................

Western clothing.................................................................................

Clinician Western Reined Cowhorse and Performance Classes.........

GMC...................................................................................................

Dodge.................................................................................................

Equine resort, training & breeding Missouri Foxtrotters....................

Ropes, lunge lines, cross ties, reins, halters, loading ropes, high lines..

Custom bits, spurs, black iron.............................................................

Mustang Burro Program.....................................................................

Snacks, rubs, sauces and stuff.............................................................

Kids, babies, toddler clothes...............................................................

Customized post frame buildings.......................................................

Reusable instant heating pads.............................................................

Reusable instant heating pads.............................................................

Saddles, bridles, cowhides..................................................................

Insurance............................................................................................

Custom leather products.....................................................................

Cowboy church...................................................................................

Western clothes, saddles.....................................................................

Custom cowhide creations, rugs, awards, bags, accessories...............

Wire crosses........................................................................................

Rodeo bible camp and church promotions..........................................

Saddle pads, tack, supplements, boots, etc.........................................

Horse property & farms......................................................................

Clinics, riding, boarding, lessons........................................................

He’s Everywhere................................................................................

Western wear - hats, belts, tops, caps, purses......................................

Equine Pharma...................................................................................

HDPE ranch fencing...........................................................................

Horse tack and western gifts...............................................................

Custom saddlery.................................................................................

Farrier & blacksmith supplies.............................................................

Trail group..........................................................................................

Bison burgers, brisket tacos................................................................

Carriage services................................................................................

Wellness jewelry for animals & people..............................................

EH-O8-9 Atrium Atrium EH-I5-6 EH-F14 EH-F5 Mall of EquiFest Food Truck BHRP-7 EH-K19 EH-A16-18 BHRP-22-23,26-27 Mall of EquiFest BHRP-9 EH-G30 BHRP-33 EH-C1-3 EH-D1-3 EH-M6-7 EH-F15 EH-L10 EH-I18 EH-N10 BHRP-34 EH-I8 EH-P4 EH-M13 EH-F12-13 EH-P8 EH-A13 EH-F4 EH-N5-7 EH-G28,H18 BHRP-46 EH-K11 EH-I3-4 EH-O2-3 NA EH-F1,BHRP-14 EH-M18-19,L19-20 BHRP-17 EH-I7 BHRP-20-21,24-25 BHRP-31 EH-P1-2 EH-A15 Food Truck Atrium EH-A12

Breed organization..............................................................................

Equine event center.............................................................................

Investments, insurance.......................................................................

Toys & clothing for children...............................................................

Proper saddle fit..................................................................................

Livestock trailer accessories...............................................................

Pine shavings......................................................................................

Equine décor & garments...................................................................

Sandwiches, salads.............................................................................

EH-K16-18 BHRP-16 EH-G29 EH-N12-13 BHRP-29 EH-O12 BHRP EH-I11-12 Food Truck

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EH - Exhibition Hall BHRP - Better Horses Radio Ponderosa Room

VENDOR

DESCRIPTION

Gaitway Horse Association, Inc..................................

Gallaher Performance Horses.....................................

Glenna Cain...............................................................

Greater Kansas Racing Alliance.................................

Greg Darnall................................................................

Guard Sales...............................................................

Memberships education......................................................................

Horse training, riding clinics & lessons..............................................

Face painting......................................................................................

Promoting greyhound and horse racing..............................................

Master Bit Maker................................................................................

Heaters, steamers, pressure washers, detailing supplies, dealer supplies, flags, banners and gifts.......................................................

Water purification system...................................................................

Horse and human energy work, crystals and essences........................

Custom cowboy hats...........................................................................

Pain relief rub......................................................................................

Full service vet hospital......................................................................

Therapy riding....................................................................................

EH-N8 BHRP-30 Kiddie Corral BHRP-55 BHRP-32

Stop gap pantry for horses & horse owners in need............................

Information on Paso Fino horses.........................................................

Hands free drink holder.......................................................................

English Emphasis saddles, tack, outerwear, boots & Myler bits.........

Horse self fed supplements.................................................................

Back on track clothing, boots, purses & horse supplies......................

Art gallery...........................................................................................

Art gallery...........................................................................................

Hunter Jumper Clinician, Quail Run Horse Centre, Elkhorn, NE.......

Horse show club..................................................................................

Cowboy dressage association.............................................................

Kansas State Park permits...................................................................

Breed organization..............................................................................

Voice of agriculture.............................................................................

Rodeo association for youth................................................................

Safety, governance information..........................................................

Discipline association.........................................................................

Paint horse breed association..............................................................

Philly steak, breakfast, parm chicken..................................................

Art gallery...........................................................................................

Kansaas Scenic Photo Journalism.......................................................

Arena & stable needs, footing, dust control, fencing, hot walkers, Macro air fans...................................................................................

Honey, skin care, natural fly repellent for horses...............................

Skincare..............................................................................................

Horse feed and building supply...........................................................

Leather chaps, handbags, etc...............................................................

Clinician, Gaited Horses.....................................................................

Kettle Corn, walking tacos, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit and more...

Beauty health care...............................................................................

Insurance for Kansas campground owners.........................................

Steel buildings....................................................................................

Wood post frame buildings.................................................................

Lip gloss..............................................................................................

Bareback saddles, braided rope headstalls, reins................................

Art gallery...........................................................................................

Bug repellant & novelty signs.............................................................

Clinician, Cowboy Dressage...............................................................

Young Living......................................................................................

Horse and dog supplements................................................................

Gel insoles..........................................................................................

Saddles, tack, supplies........................................................................

Wagon, stagecoach..............................................................................

Show clothes, hats, handbags, casual wear & jewelry.........................

Clinician, Classc Dressage..................................................................

EH-M11 EH-M10 EH-N4 EH-O14-19,N14-19 EH-O1,N1 EH-H1-2 Heritage Hall Heritage Hall BHRP-2 BHRP-11 BHRP-12 EH-M4-5 EH-M3 Kiddie Corral EH-I19-20,H19-20 BHRP-40 BHRP-3 BHRP-6 Food Truck Heritage Hall Heritage Hall

Hague Quality Water...................................................

Hathahorse..................................................................

Hatman Jack's..............................................................

Healpains Real Time Pain Relief.................................

Heartland Equine Hospital..........................................

Heartland Therapeutic Riding, Inc..............................

Helping Horses Foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Pantry for Horses in Need......................................................................

High Plains Paso Fino Horse Assn. Inc.......................

HOLSTRit...................................................................

Horsey Habit Saddlery & Tack Inc..............................

Horslic Supplements...................................................

Jagged Edge ...............................................................

Jenny Forge.................................................................

Jim Clements Art.........................................................

Jim Urban, Clinician...................................................

Kansas Buckskin Horse Assn......................................

Kansas Cowboy Dressage Assn................................

Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks - Kanopolis............

Kansas Draft Horse and Mule Assn.............................

Kansas Farm Bureau................................................

Kansas High School Rodeo Assn................................

Kansas Highway Patrol...............................................

Kansas Hunter Jumper Association.............................

Kansas Paint Horse Assn.............................................

Ken N Barbiez Rollin' Diner........................................

Kim Taggart................................................................

Kirkwood Kreations Photography...............................

Kiser Arena Specialists...............................................

Koelzer Bee Farm.......................................................

La Vie Marketing........................................................

Lansing Lumber & Running Horses Feed...................

Larocque Chaps...........................................................

Larry Whitesell, Clinician...........................................

Laurieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Short Stop North............................................

L'Core Paris.................................................................

Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality Insurance.............

Legacy Steel Building.................................................

Lester Building Sysems LLC......................................

Lipsense by Kelsie......................................................

Little Joe Handmade Horse Gear.................................

Lori Day Gustafson.....................................................

Lucky Snipe................................................................

Lyn Ringrose Moe, Clinician......................................

Main Body Works.......................................................

Majesty's Animal Nutrition.........................................

Mark Enterprises.........................................................

McCracken Saddles & Tack........................................

McGilvray Farms........................................................

McLaughlin Western...................................................

Mette Rosencrantz, Clinician......................................

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VENDORS

EH - Exhibition Hall BHRP - Better Horses Radio Ponderosa Room

VENDOR

DESCRIPTION

Mill Iron V...................................................................

Morton Buildings, Inc-Holton....................................

Mustang Metals..........................................................

Mystique Accessories.................................................

Native Whisper Arts....................................................

Nelson Manufacturing Co...........................................

Next Step Design........................................................

NuSound Hearing Center............................................

Old Sarges Jerky..........................................................

Ortho Equine, LLC.....................................................

Painted Pony Package.................................................

Palomino Horse Exhibitors of Kansas........................

Paydro & Lena's Catering & Concessions..................

PBS Corrals/Pro-Bound Sports...................................

Pegasus Airboots, LLC...............................................

Perry & Trent, LLC.....................................................

Pink Zebra...................................................................

Pony Up Horseback Excursions..................................

Purina Animal Nutrition..............................................

Purseman....................................................................

Quality Structures Incorporated..................................

Quilt Ranch.................................................................

R Bar B.......................................................................

Rockin J Equine..........................................................

Sandbur Tack and Western Wear.................................

Scribble Horse Designs...............................................

Sea Cay.......................................................................

Shanan Realty Group-Keller Williams...................

Sharon Connaway.......................................................

Shawnee County Sherriffs Posse.............................

SofTub Inc..................................................................

South Pointe Jewelry...................................................

Sprint..........................................................................

The Blue Horse...........................................................

Portable buildings, sheds, greenhouses.............................................

Post frame buildings..........................................................................

Metal décor and signs........................................................................

Jewelry & accessories.......................................................................

Flutes, gifts, accessories....................................................................

Horse waterers...................................................................................

T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops................................................................

Hearing protection & hearing aids.....................................................

Packaged jerky...................................................................................

Saddle pads, tack, supplements, boots, etc........................................

Subscription box service for horse crazy irls....................................

Palomino breed association...............................................................

Mexican-American fun foods............................................................

Metal works.......................................................................................

Airboots.............................................................................................

Equine attorneys................................................................................

Home fragrance, wax melts, shades, jewelry.....................................

Trail rides and weekend excursions, parties and reunions.................

Animal feed promotions....................................................................

Over 600 handbags, wallets & accessories........................................

Post frame buildings..........................................................................

Quilts.................................................................................................

Tack clothing trailers.........................................................................

Horse stalls........................................................................................

Western wear and tack.......................................................................

Unique horse designs on wearables...................................................

2 in 1 pet brush..................................................................................

Realty group......................................................................................

Art gallery..........................................................................................

Mounted patrol..................................................................................

Hot tubs spas.....................................................................................

Equestrian themed jewelry................................................................

Cellphones and accessories...............................................................

Stainless steel, sterling silver & fashion jewelry, handbags, Manley long hair grooming, Hay Chix hay nets, apparel, gifts........

Tack & gifts.......................................................................................

Cinnamon roasted nuts - almonds, pecans & cashews.......................

Cinch hooks.......................................................................................

Country western décor.......................................................................

Olive blends.......................................................................................

BBQ...................................................................................................

Horseshoe art.....................................................................................

Farm supply store..............................................................................

Trailers..............................................................................................

Producing local ag shows and broadcasting statewide......................

Sheds.................................................................................................

Fly control systems............................................................................

Horse care, supplements, grooming & tack.......................................

Supplements and medications...........................................................

Vet care..............................................................................................

Trail riding and wedding venue.........................................................

Western clothes..................................................................................

Handmade bits, spurs, saddles...........................................................

Gourmet canned goods - salsa, pickles, jellies & relishes..................

Onsite embroidery, apparel, horse themed gifts and décor................

Engineered post-frame buildings.......................................................

Windows, siding and doors................................................................

Framed art, custom hats, jewelry, purses, sunglasses, clothing, home décor.......................................................................................

The Haughty Horse.....................................................

The Nut Place..............................................................

The Original Cinch Hook............................................

The Store Next Door...................................................

The Tasteful Olive.......................................................

Tod's BBQ...................................................................

TR Custom Western Products.....................................

Tractor Supply Company.........................................

Transwest Truck Trailer & RV.....................................

Trinity Marketing Group, LLC...................................

Tuff Shed....................................................................

United Mosquito & Fly Control..................................

Valley Vet Supply........................................................

Vet Supply Source.......................................................

Veterinary Health Center at KS State University..

Von Holton Ranch.......................................................

Western Horse Company LTD....................................

Western Tack Exchange..............................................

WHH Ranch Co..........................................................

Whispering Pines Embroidery & Sewing...................

Wick Buildings...........................................................

Woodbridge Home Exteriors......................................

Woods Trading Company............................................

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WE’RE not

HORSIN’ AROUND

2018 AMERICAN ROYAL

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UNSOLVED HOMICIDE

$37,000 Reward Facebook: Answers, Prayers and Support for Lori Heimer and Family Wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor, teacher, and more. Lori was also an animal lover, especially dogs and horses. Everyone who knew her would tell you she was an amazing woman. This remains an unsolved murder with unanswered questions. The family and friends of Lori Heimer, along with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Saline County Sheriff’s office are asking for the public’s assistance for information in reference to her murder on June 25, 2016 in her rural Saline County home. The person or persons who brutally killed Lori are still at large, and Lori’s family would not want anyone else to go through the pain and nightmares they have had to endure.

Family and friends have worked diligently to raise funds in hopes that someone will come forward with information. Descriptions of vehicles of interest are posted on their Facebook page, as well as other information about her family’s faith and their search for answers.

Please visit the Facebook page and join Lori’s family and friends in prayer, and help in any way your heart leads you to help solve this murder.

To share information in reference to this incident please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (24 hours a day) at 1-800-KSCRIME

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On June 25, 2016, at 7:48 pm, Salina EMS and Saline County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 10525 W Hopkins Road in rural Saline County in reference to a possible death at the residence. Once at the scene, Salina EMS pronounced Lori J Heimer (57) deceased.

LORI HEIMER

CRIME SCENE

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was contacted to assist the Saline County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation, and they responded with agents and their Crime Scene Response Team. During the investigation, two vehicles of interest have been developed. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the vehicles.

They are: An older flatbed pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet, which is “beat-up”, maroon in color, white front bumper, silver grill, wide-style side mirrors, with a driver that is 50 years of age or older, with “salt and Pepper” hair. An older-style, small pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet S-10, two-tone – dark blue on top and bottom with light blue in the middle, the back bumper is silver, but the tailgate is blue (like the body of the truck) and is newer or appeared to have minimal damage when compared to the body of the truck the remainder of the vehicle is described as “beat up” and “scratched up.” There may be two animal cages or crates ini the back. The driver of the vehicle was described as a white male approximately 40 years of age with shoulder length hair, wearing glasses.

The investigators are also seeking any other information the public could offer about the victim. Specifically, investigators are seeking: Anyone that came into contact with Lori Heimer on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th. Anyone who has had an appointment with Lori Heimer in reference to her dog business during the month of June 2016.

To share information in reference to this incident, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (24 hours a day) at 1-800-KSCRIME or the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (785) 826-6500 during business hours.

https://www.facebook.com/KansasMissingAndUnsolved

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Quality Horses & Tack Joe Connolly • Katelyn Hood 816.392.3904 • 785.313.0396 Bonner Springs, KS

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28th Annual

4-J Land & Cattle Co. PRODUCTION HORSE SALE Saturday • 11:00 am March 31st, 2018

Selling Over 70 HEAD of OUR OWN HORSES! Missouri Fox Trotters, TN Walkers, Spotted Saddle Horses, TOP TRAIL RIDING Horses, Broke Riding Geldings, Broodmares Bred to TOP Stallions, Nice Yearlings

TACK AUCTION • MARCH 30, 2018 • 7PM Free Home-Cooked BBQ Dinner after Sale on March 31 for All Visitors!

ONLINE CATALOG AVAILABLE EARLY MARCH AT WWW.4-J.NET

Find us on Facebook at 4-J Horse Sales for videos and pics of the horses we have for sale!

Come Ride with 2018 Us in 2018!

• Shaded Campsites • Covered Box Stalls • Modern Restrooms • Nightly Entertainment • AND MUCH MORE! Join us for a nice relaxing vacation on horseback and enjoy the beautiful scenery, warm hospitality, and delicious home-cooked meals! Outdoor fun for the entire family!

For more info visit us at www.4-J.net or on Facebook at 4-J Big Piney Horse Camp

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Advertiser Index 4-J Land & Cattle Co............................................59 Allen's Pony Express............................................56 Alpha Media.........................................................43 American Royal Association.................................49 Arena Dragon.......................................................53 Blackhawk Horse Camp LLC................................49 Blue River Traders................................................55 Boot Barn.............................................................49 Briggs Auto Group, Dodge/GMC..........................44 Bureau of Land Management...............................55 Brushy Creek Resort/Valley Springs Foxtrotters...38 Capitol Plaza Hotel...............................................45 Cloud County Community College........................36 Connolly Equine Sales.........................................58 Dechra Veterinary Products..................................50 Downunder Horsemanship...................32-33,60-61 Duncan Carriages................................................54 Equine Mechanix..................................................52 Equus Curito Equine Center.................................53 Fiber Energy Products, LLC.................................54 Frontier Farm Credit.............................................64 Gloria Duffey....................................................50,56 Guard Sales...........................................................2 Hill View Farms.....................................................48 Horse'n Around.....................................................22

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Kansas Expocentre..............................................47 Kansas Farm Bureau...............................................54 Kansas Farriers Association....................................46 Kirkwood Kreations..................................................56 Kiser Arena Specialists.........................................41 KWHA......................................................................26 LittleJoe Handmade Horse Gear.............................48 Matrix Therapy Products Corp.................................58 Midcontinent Livestock Supplements......................62 Minnesota Horse Training Academy........................56 New Generation Feeds (HorsLic)............................39 Omaha Equestrian Foundation...........................40,52 Orange Slow Feeder................................................63 Painted Pony Package............................................57 Perry & Trent LLC....................................................53 R Bar B....................................................................50 Reece Nichols Real Estate Inc................................51 Saddle & Sirloin Club...............................................57 Shanan Realty Group-Keller Williams.....................55 Shawnee County Sheriff..........................................58 SK Horses, Ltd.........................................................48 Tractor Supply Company.........................................52 Transwest Truck Trailer & RV...................................37 Tuff Shed.................................................................41 Veterinary Health Center at KS State University......57

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