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THANK YOU Wow, it’s our 25th Anniversary! Some of the folks on the 2022 committee have served Kansas Horse Council and EquiFest of KS throughout ALL the years. They bring wisdom and experience (and family) to the planning table. A sincere commitment to construct this signature event for Kansas Horse Council, driven by passion to make this a premier event experience for you is what drives these committee members to give selflessly as volunteers. When you see a committee chairperson, please be sure to say Thank You or Great Job! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Arena Coordinators: Billy Lane Barcus & Jakob Kessler Arena Setups: Keith Teasley & Jason Bell Arena Supervisors: Dr. Craig Barnett and Richard & Tracy McIntyre Breed Show & Special Demonstrations Coordinator: Cheryl Thomas Cowboy Church: Pastor Steve Stafford Cowboy Entertainment & Grand Finale Coordinators: Ernie Rodina and Geff & Dawn Dawson Event Executive Committee: Jim Thomas, Cheryl Thomas, Greg McDonald, & Kallie Emig Event Information & Announcements: Jen Stalder Foundation Silent Auction: Janette Coffelt Hospitality: Rosie Sweeten, Bonnie Warner, & Wendy Griffin Kansas Rodeo Royalty Coordinator: Kristi Koch KHC Booth Coordinator: Sheryl Strathman & Kallie Emig Legendary KS Horsemen’s Panel: Dr. Stan O’Neil Marketing & Advertising: Frank Buchman Official Photographers: Kirkwood Kreations Program Designer & Printer: Linda Dahl, Dahl Graphics & Printing Program Distributions: Rex Burdick Saline County Expo Center: David Flaherty II & Team Saline County Fair Board: Ken Wasserman & Keith Teasley Security: Jim Thomas and Saline County Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad Social Media: Maddy Haggard & Everything Horses & Livestock News Special Clinic- Breakaway Roping: Dr. Fred Gardner Special Competitions- Breakaway Roping: K-State Rodeo Team & Coaches Casy Winn & Wendy Winn Special Competitions- Draft Horse Races: Eli Avery Special Competitions- Farriers: Justin Holloway Special Competitions-Horse Judging: Kansas Paint Horse Association-Nancy Zenger Beneda Special Competitions- Mounted Shooting: Jana Barcus & Matt Jobe Special Competition- Ranch Rodeo: Molly Olson Stall Barn Managers: Julie Belluci and Colleen & Bob Wilson Tony’s Pizza Events Center: Susan Trafton, Kasey Hanney & Team Vendor & Sponsor Services: JoAnn McClure, Chris Kaegi Stephens, & Alisha Owens Veterinary Services: Dr. Chris Blevins & K-State Veterinary Health Center Volunteer Coordinator: Tera & Ken Benefiel Workshop Coordinators- TPEC Rooms: Jenice & Patrick McCoy Workshop Coordinators- 4H Stage & Kenwood Hall Showcase: Heather Franklin

VOLUNTEERS: To all who have volunteered for set up, event activities or tear down, on behalf of the whole EquiFest Committee, we sincerely THANK YOU for your time!

SPONSORS & DONORS: Adequan by American Regents sponsoring the Ranch Rodeo, Prairieland Partners John Deere sponsoring equipment support and grooming of both arenas, Visit Salina & Saline County for their commitment and contributions to make this event happen, Great Plains Manufacturing-Land Pride sponsoring Workshops in TPEC & the Kenwood Hall Showcase, Merck Animal Health sponsoring Kids Corral & Hospitality, Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center sponsoring the Breed Showcase & Stall Barn Guided Tours, Cimarron Trailers sponsoring the Trixie Chicks Trick Riders, Matt’s Wish sponsoring 4H Stage Entertainment, Great Life Golf of Salina supporting event staff, Rawhide Portable Corrals providing Ranch Rodeo corral, Prize sponsors include Maynard Buckles, Miller International, & Better Equine, Competitions and Special Demo supporters include C bar J, KSU Rodeo Team, Delphos Coop, Sheryl Strathman, Saline Co. Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad, Quality Structures Inc. There may be others not listed who have come along in support after this was printed. To those who join us late, we thank you too!

To these committee members, volunteers, sponsors & donors, I am truly grateful for your support for this 25th anniversary event year. THANK YOU! - Justine Staten, Executive Director for Kansas Horse Council & EquiFest of KS. 2022 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program v 5

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INSIDE EQUIFEST Box Offices are located on both the North and South side of the Tony’s Pizza Events Center (TPEC).

Tickets (wristbands) are available daily at the box office March 18, 19 & 20, 2022 from 9 am until 8 pm daily. Single day is $20, and 3-day is $50. Kids 12 & under are FREE. EquiFest Workshops & Lectures are just upstairs from the Lobby (or up the elevator if you choose). The lineup is stellar, as usual! Learn why data matters, succession planning with livestock, results of the Equine Economic Impact Survey, fundamentals of happy horse behaviors, history lessons about the Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers, stories on the horse Comanche, check out Kanopolis and Tween the Ears contest winner, learn more about Western Dressage, meet one on one with Phil Haugen, check out an equus film of equestrian adventures, learn about various equine therapy programs and of course there’s the Legendary Kansas Horsemen’s panel!

Shopping. Go East off the Lobby to the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall where you’ll see vendors filling the room. Go West off the Lobby to the TPEC Arena Concourse where you’ll see MORE vendors all around the concourse of the Main arena!

In the main TPEC Arena, come see Chris Cox, Michael Gascon, and Phil Haugen providing horsemanship help. Plus, a Western Dressage Demo with Gail Matheus and Marie Maloney will be presented.

Don’t miss the Draft Horse Feed Team Races and Mounted Shooting Finals! Come see Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guards, Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers, American Freedom Drill Team Riders and Trixie Chicks too! Experience the Friday and Saturday night Ranch Rodeo with its own kind of thrills! During the weekend the ever-beautiful Breed Showcase will prance through, exhibiting skills and traits that are breed characteristics.

You may learn something new about these horses! Right now, an incredible Grand Finale is being developed and it will be well worth your time to stay until the end!

South from TPEC, just across the street, is the Saline County Expo Center (SCEC). Check out some awesome trailers and tractors on display. If you’re hungry you’ll find food truck vendors with anything from barbeque, gourmet burgers and the list goes on! These are situated west of Ag Hall Arena and East of the 4H building. You’ll find plenty of seating for you to duck inside any exhibit building—Ag Hall, 4H building or Kenwood Hall—to sit and enjoy your food!

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INSIDE EQUIFEST From East to West at SCEC there is something in EVERY building! Starting on the East at Barn 2 you’ll see the Kansas Farriers Association’s annual competition. On Friday they will compete in Individual Forging, taking raw steel, heating it and building horseshoes, from 9 am to 3 pm. On Saturday, watch a two-man draft shoeing competition from 9 am to 10:30 am and after a short break they reconvene again from noon to 4 pm for a live shoeing competition!

Welcome to the Stall Barn. Next building over is the Stall Barn, also called Exhibition Hall, where the exhibiting horses will be on display. Check out different breeds of horses, big and small, Fort Riley’s Encampment, plus you might see a petting zoo too. Visit various breed organizations and equine businesses on display in the Stall Barn!

Then you will come to Ag Hall Arena. This is the historic brick arena building built with 1922 war bonds. It’s a nostalgic place! Come in and sit a while with your food truck goodies in hand, snacking and watching one of the great competitions that will be happening! There you’ll find the horse judging competition, a Draft Horse competition, Mounted Shooting competition, demonstrations by Trixie Chicks and a trail clinic by the Horse Guru, Michael Gascon! On Sunday, come see Phil Haugen then catch the fast action dual sanctioned Breakaway Roping competition hosted by K-State Rodeo Team!

Head on west from there to the 4H Building, or Ponderosa as we like to call it! Step inside to more retail vendors and the KHC Foundation Silent Auction.

You’ll find some top-notch vendors, clinicians and workshop speakers, stage entertainment and more. Cowboy Poetry and Music by Del Shields provides a relaxing rest amid the fast-paced activities elsewhere.

Don’t Miss Cowboy Church on Sunday with Pastor Steve Stafford and music by Geff & Dawn Dawson.

Next over is Kenwood Hall & Kids’ Corral! MORE shopping and a place for the kids to play! Interactive workshops and live demonstrations are being developed to present here. So much to see and do!

Keep your eyes open as there will be neat things to look at everywhere you go!

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE TIME

TPEC ARENA

Doors Open Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Presentation of Colors Chicks Trick Riding Trixie 9:45

9:00 9:30

TIME 7:00

AG HALL ARENA Kansas Paint Horse Assoc. Open Youth Horse Judging Contest

WORKSHOP ROOMS TIME Tony’s Pizza Events Center 9:00Legacy Group 9:00 Doors Open 7:00 Gathering Room 9:30 Live Western Music & Room 202C Cowboy Entertainment

TIME

4H STAGE Saline County Expo Center

9:45

Presented by Cimarron Trailers

KS State University Veterinary Health Center Walkadonk Mini Donkeys Michael Gascon 10:15 Gaited Work From Pace to Gait Chris Cox 11:30 Groundwork into the Saddle

10:00

1:00

Round 1 Draft Feed Team Races

2:00

KS State University Veterinary Health Center 2022 Breed Show Chris Cox Eliminate Head Tossing & Stiffness KS State University Veterinary Health Center Endangered & At Risk Breeds Phil Haugen “Foundation to Finish” Lateral Softness & Vertical Flexion for the Speed Horse Wild West at EquiFest KS Mounted Shooting Assn Final Round & Awards Bring in cattle Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Tactical Demonstration VIP Wagon & Ranch Rodeo Teams Intros, Prayer, Anthem

3:00

4:30

4:45

5:40

5:55 6:00 6:15

6:45

7:00

ADEQUAN RANCH RODEO COMPETITION 2 Events

8:00

Trixie Chicks Trick Riding Presented by Cimarron Trailers

8:15

ADEQUAN RANCH RODEO COMPETITION 2 Events

10:00

Round 1 Gambler’s Choice Draft Obstacle Race

10:00 10:30

11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00

Round 1 Draft Horse Cultivator Challenge KS Mounted Shooting Assn Wild West at EquiFest

12:00

Ron McDaniel Cowboy Coffee Talk

Speaking of Horses Equine Trivia Mark Burkdoll Better Horses Hearty Grub

1:30 Live Western Music & Cowboy Entertainment

6:00 Ranch Rodeo at EquiFest Team Meeting

2:00

2:30 STALL BARN GUIDED TOURS Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Gather at TPEC Lobby across from Kansas Horse Council booth to begin tour

11:00-12:00 1:30-2:30 3:30-4:30

Ron McDaniel Cowboy Coffee Talk

3:00 3:30

Barrel Horse World Barrel Talk Radio Talkin ’Bout EquiFest 4:00 Live Western Music & Cowboy Entertainment 4:30

Dr. Emily Weiss Good People for Good Horses The Right Horse Room 203BC 11:30 Doug Bounds, USDA Why Data Matters Room 201-203A 11:45

Deb Juhnke Friends, Forage & Freedom Fundamentals of Happy Horse Behavior Room 203BC Kristin Cloud 1:30 4 County Fires Response Room 201-203A 1:45 Dawn Miller Miracolt Assistive Device for Hippotherapy Preparations Room 203BC 2:30 Horse Judging Awards Room 202AB 3:00

TPEC ARENA & AG HALL ARENA SPONSORED BY

KENWOOD HALL SHOWCASE AT SALINE COUNTY EXPO CENTER EQUUS FILMS & MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH 9:00am-6:00pm Equus TV Theater Open 9:00am-6:00pm Equus Films Filming From EquiFest 9:00am-6:00pm Mustang Heritage Foundation Virtual Experience 9:00am-6:00pm Meet the Horses & Mules of BLM, Featuring TinMan 9:00am-6:00pm Meet Lisanne Fear from the Mustang Discovery Ride 9:00am-6:00pm Meet filmmaker and director of the 5000 Mile 5000 Mustangs Documentary Julianne Neal 9:00am-6:00pm Meet Bruce Anderson from the documentary The Edge—Natural Humanship 10:00am-5:00pm MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH KIDS CORRAL OPEN 11:00am-12:00pm PROJECT TALKS by Wild Horse Youth Challenge 1:30pm-2:30pm Chris Blevins, MS, DVM w Veterinarian, Value Added 3:00pm-3:30pm Meet the Lippitt Morgans

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SATURDAY SCHEDULE TIME

TPEC ARENA

Doors Open Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Presentation of Colors 9:45 Trixie Chicks Trick Riding

9:00 9:30

TIME 9:00 9:30

Presented by Cimarron Trailers

10:00

10:15

11:30

1:00 2:00

3:00 4:30 4:45

5:30

5:50 6:00

6:30 6:45

7:00

WORKSHOP ROOMS 4H STAGE TIME Tony’s Pizza Events Saline County Center Expo Center 9:00Legacy Group Doors Open 9:00 Doors Open 7:00 Gathering Room KS State University 9:30 Live Western Music & Room 202C Veterinary Health Cowboy Entertainment Cathie Kornacki, Center 9:30 Captain Tess Endangered & Brunstein, At Risk Breeds Captain Erin Fetzer Round 2 Gambler’s 10:00 Icelandic Riding Choice Draft Obstacle Ron McDaniel 10:30 Adventures Race Cowboy Coffee Talk Room 201-203A Round 2 Draft Horse 11:00 11:30 Leah Tsoodle Cultivator Challenge Kansas Equine 11:30 Speaking of Horses Economic Impact Equine Trivia Survey Results KS State University Barrel Horse World 12:00 Room 201-203A Veterinary Health Barrel Talk Radio Center 11:45 Marie Maloney & Talkin ’Bout EquiFest 2022 Breed Show Gail Matheus 12:30 Western Dressage 1:30 Live Western Music & Room 203BC Michael Gascon Cowboy Entertainment 1:30 Trail Work - Get Your Phil Haugen Spooky Horse to Act Catch Up 2:00 Barry Tompkins Like a Braveheart Room 201-203A Stories Michael Gascon 1:45 LTC Robert Kornacki, Trail Work - Properly 3:00 Captain Tess Preparing Your Horse Brunstein, for the Trail & Obstacles 3:30 Speaking of Horses Captain Erin Fetzer Equine Trivia Comanche Trixie Chicks 4:00 Live Western Music & KS Cavalry Horse Hero Trick Riding Cowboy Entertainment Presented by Room 203BC AG HALL ARENA

10:00 KS State University Veterinary Health Center Walkadonk Mini Donkeys 12:00 Michael Gascon Gaited Work From Trot to Gait Chris Cox 12:45 Regain Trust & Confidence in the Saddle Round 2 Draft Feed Team Races Gail Matheus & 1:45 Marie Maloney Western Dressage Chris Cox Colt Starting 2:45 Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Phil Haugen “Foundation to Finish” 4:30 One Rein Stops for the Speed Horse Cimarron Trailers KS State University Trick Riding 101 Veterinary Health Center Fundamentals of Safety 2022 Parade of Breeds & Training for Bring in cattle Professional, Extreme Fort Riley Trick & Fancy Commanding General’s Riding Skills!

Mounted Color Guard 6:00 Ranch Rodeo at Tactical Demonstration EquiFest Team Meeting Special Thanks to Our Sponsors VIP Wagon & Ranch Rodeo Teams Intros, Prayer, Anthem

ADEQUAN RANCH RODEO COMPETITION 2 Events

8:00 Trixie Chicks Trick Riding Presented by Cimarron Trailers

8:15

ADEQUAN RANCH RODEO COMPETITION 2 Events

STALL BARN GUIDED TOURS Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Gather at TPEC Lobby across from Kansas Horse Council booth to begin tour

11:00-12:00 w 2:00-3:00 w 4:00-5:00

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3:30

4:30

TPEC ARENA & AG HALL ARENA SPONSORED BY

3rd Annual Legendary Kansas Horsemen’s Panel Featuring Richard Clower, Alfred Janssen, Frank Higgs & Craig Cole Room 202AB 5:00 Back Country Horsemen of KS Quarterly Meeting

KENWOOD HALL SHOWCASE AT SALINE COUNTY EXPO CENTER EQUUS FILMS & MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH 9:00am-6:00pm Equus TV Theater Open 9:00am-6:00pm Equus Films Filming From EquiFest 9:00am-6:00pm Mustang Heritage Foundation Virtual Experience 9:00am-6:00pm Meet the Horses & Mules of BLM, Featuring TinMan 9:00am-6:00pm Meet Lisanne Fear from the Mustang Discovery Ride 9:00am-6:00pm Meet filmmaker and director of the 5000 Mile 5000 Mustangs Documentary Julianne Neal 9:00am-6:00pm Meet Bruce Anderson from the documentary The Edge—Natural Humanship 10:00am-5:00pm MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH KIDS CORRAL OPEN 11:00am-12:00pm PROJECT TALKS by Wild Horse Youth Challenge 1:30pm-2:30pm Dr. Dylan Lutter w The Veterinarian’s Crystal Ball for Equine Lameness 3:00pm-3:30pm Meet Smokey, Long Rider Horse from Canada to Brazil

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE TIME

TPEC ARENA

9:00

Doors Open

9:30

Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Presentation of Colors KS State University Veterinary Health Center Endangered & At Risk Breeds KS State University Veterinary Health Center 2022 Parade of Breeds

9:45

10:00

AG HALL ARENA

TIME

9:00

Doors Open

9:00

9:45

American Freedom Drill Team Riders Presentation of Colors

10:00

American Freedom Drill Team Riders Military Tribute Phil Haugen “Foundation to Finish” Collection for the Speed Horse

TIME

10:15

11:00

12:00 12:15 12:30

1:00

2:30

Michael Gascon Gaiting a Balanced Gait

4H STAGE Saline County Expo Center COWBOY CHURCH Pastor Steve Stafford

WORKSHOP ROOMS TIME Tony’s Pizza Events Center 9:00Legacy Group 2:00 Gathering Room Room 202C

11:30 10:15 10:30

Barrel Horse World Barrel Talk Radio Talkin ’Bout EquiFest Get Ready for Breakaway Roping

Wendy Bowles KS State Parks “Over the Ears” Photo contest Room 201-203A

11:00

11:30 Breakaway Competition 11:30 Check In/Warm Up/ Comments/Questions Trixie Chicks Trick Riding 12:00 KS State University Presented by Cimarron Trailers Rodeo Team EquiFest WPRA/WCRA Nicodemus Buffalo Sanctioned Breakaway Soldiers Roping Competition American Freedom 1:00 Drill Team Riders An American Tribute 1:30 Chris Cox Using Dressage Principles for the Western Horse 2:00 Old Fashioned Christian Cowboy Revival A GRAND Finale 6:00

Mark Burkdoll Better Horses Hearty Grub

12:30 Ron McDaniel Cowboy Coffee Talk Speaking of Horses Equine Trivia

STALL BARN GUIDED TOURS Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Gather at TPEC Lobby across from Kansas Horse Council booth to begin tour

11:30-12:30 w 1:00-2:00

TPEC ARENA & AG HALL ARENA SPONSORED BY

KENWOOD HALL SHOWCASE AT SALINE COUNTY EXPO CENTER EQUUS FILMS & MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH 9:00am-3:30pm Equus TV Theater Open 9:00am-3:30pm Equus Films Filming From EquiFest 9:00am-3:30pm Mustang Heritage Foundation Virtual Experience 9:00am-3:00pm Meet the Horses & Mules of BLM, Featuring TinMan 9:00am-3:00pm Meet Lisanne Fear from the Mustang Discovery Ride 9:00am-3:00pm Meet filmmaker and director of the 5000 Mile 5000 Mustangs Documentary Julianne Neal 9:00am-3:00pm Meet Bruce Anderson from the documentary The Edge—Natural Humanship 10:00am-2:30pm MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH KIDS CORRAL OPEN 11:00am-12:00pm PROJECT TALKS by Wild Horse Youth Challenge

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CLINICIANS CHRIS COX As one of this country’s leading horsemen and clinicians, Chris Cox has spent a lifetime learning from the greatest teachers of all, the horse.

Raised on a cattle ranch in the wilds of Australia, Chris has had opportunities that most horsemen of this day and age will never experience. With only horses for transportation, and a cattle ranch as his life, Chris learned at an early age how to appreciate the abilities and tradition of the great men and horses around him.

With his practical, straightforward approach, Chris teaches horse people how to achieve results. Influenced in his early years by both the English and Western traditions, he has implemented a proven style and technique that can be applied universally across all disciplines. Chris has travelled throughout the world doing demonstrations and clinics for nearly 30 years.

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4 time undefeated Road to the Horse World Champion of colt starting 2 time Reserve champion Reno Invitational Million Dollar Team Roping National Cutting Horse Futurity Finalist Monty Roberts Equitation of the Year 2015 inductee Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Chris Cox and his wife Barbara, daughter Charley, and son Case split their time between ranches in Mineral wells, Texas and Dubois, Wyoming where he shares his passion of horses with others.

Chris’ Schedule Friday w 11:30 w TPEC Arena w Groundwork into the Saddle Friday w 3:00 w TPEC Arena w Eliminate Head Tossing & Stiffness Saturday w 11:30 w TPEC Arena w Regain Trust & Confidence in the Saddle Saturday w 3:00 w TPEC Arena w Colt Starting Sunday w 1:00 w TPEC Arena w Using Dressage Principles for the Western Horse

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CLINICIANS MICHAEL GASCON The Horse Guru - Michael Gascon is a fifth-generation world-renowned horse trainer who is taking the equine industry by storm! He is the next big thing in the equine industry and he plans to make it to the top and stay there.

He's known for training the untrainable, riding the unridable, and doing the impossible with horses all around the world as well as being a Champion Colt Starter. Although Michael has been titled the #1 Gaited Horse Trainer in the World due to his success with the Paso Fino breed (over 50 National Championships), his desire to make a difference in the equine industry and to become the best allaround horse trainer in the world has challenged him to advance his skills and specialties to be applied to any breed. From a pony to a Percheron and anything in between, there’s no problem too big or too small, The Horse Guru can handle them all! Not only do his horse clients vary by breed and discipline, but his owner clientele varies by country, riding ability, discipline, and ultimate equine goal for their four-legged partners. He is also an equine viral video sensation and has over 300 million views on his social media videos! You can find him on his website at www.gasconhorsemanship.com or on social media to learn more about his programs.

Michael’s Schedule Friday w 10:15 w TPEC Arena w Gaited Work - From Pace to Gait Saturday w 10:15 w TPEC Arena w Gaited Work - From Trot to Gait Saturday w 1:45 w Ag Hall Arena w Trail Work - Get Your Spooky Horse to Act Like a Braveheart Saturday w 2:45 w Ag Hall Arena w Trail Work - Properly Preparing Your Horse for the Trail & Obstacles Sunday w 11:00 w TPEC Arena w Gaiting a Balanced Gait

PHIL HAUGEN Phil Haugen is a professional horse trainer and clinician based out of Weatherford, Oklahoma. He hosts the global podcast Be Your Best Horsemanship and connects with trainers worldwide through his Foundation to Finish online education platform. Phil Haugen starts with a simple, common sense approach of training horses that emphasizes building trust and understanding between horse and rider. His philosophy of Training Through Understanding has produced over $1,000,000 in Equistat earnings by performance horses that have been through his program.

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CLINICIANS GAIL MATHEUS & MARIE MALONEY As an “R” rated Western Dressage Judge, Gail Matheus also serves the Western Dressage Association as the administrator of judges and member education. She’s been recognized on SpotlighHorseShows.com for hosting the WDAA virtual shows, is a WDAA World Champion Trainer and is a graduate with distinction of “L” level in USDF as well as earned a Bronze Medal with USDF! Her credits include USEF “R” Western Dressage Judge, Judge and Member Education Administrator – Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), Owner SpotlightHorseShows.com hosting WDAA Recognized online shows, WDAA World champion trainer, USDF “L” graduate with distinction and USDF Bronze medalist.

Marie Maloney grew up riding in 4-H and when she weas 9 years old, she won an AQHA colt in a 5-H sponsored essay contest and rode him for 27 years, showintg him in all of the 4-H events. When Marie was 30 and Blaze was 20, they started their English careers and competed through Novice level in Combined Training. She then bought an Appendix Quarter Hrose off the track and competed up to Preliminary Level and showed at Horse Trials thought the Midweset as well as Regional Championships. Marie currently owns and operates Capall Stables, a boarding facility in Wichita Kansas where she teaches and trains English and Western Dressage. Maried earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medals on her late Trakehner, Lazulite, who she trained herself. Marie is a USEF Western Dressage “R” judge, a USDF “L-Graduate with Distinction,” and is a USEF “r” Dressage judge, and has started the process to work on her “R” license. She is also working towards gaining her judging license for Working Equitation this year.

Gail & Marie’s Schedule Saturday w 11:45 w TPEC Arena w Western Dressage Saturday w 2:00 w TPEC Arena w Western Dressage

STALL BARN TOURS Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Gather at TPEC Lobby across from Kansas Horse Council booth to begin tour

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

11:00-12:00

11:00-12:00

11:30-12:30

1:30-2:30

2:00-3:00

1:00-2:00

3:30-4:30

4:00-5:00

See the Walkadonk Mini Donkeys in the Stall Barn daily! Come pet these lovable little critters—they’re sure to make you smile!

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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Chris Blevins, MS, DVM

Wendy Bowles

Dr. Chris Blevins received his master’s degree from Kansas State University Animal Science and Industry in 2004. In 2006 he graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Blevins did a large animal/equine internship in Indiana at Janssen Veterinary Clinic and Purdue University Veterinary College. In 2007, he became an associate veterinarian at a mixed animal private practice in Savannah, MO. Dr. Blevins joined the faculty at Kansas State University in 2009 and is currently a Clinical Professor, Equine Field Service. His primary interest is in equine preventative care and management including equine dentistry.

Wendy Bowles is a Conservation Worker at Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, Kansas.

She has worked at Kanopolis State Park for 31 years.

Prior to employment with the state of Kansas, Wendy worked as a Field Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver, Colorado. She is a graduate of Colorado State University and has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology. When Wendy started at Kanopolis there were 1.5 miles of mapped established trails. After working with Ellen Querner and NARTC in 1992 for a NATRC ride, Wendy requested to keep the trails that she and Ellen had laid out and open them for public use.

These trails have been mowed and marked every year since 1992 giving Kanopolis 27+ miles of trail open to equestrians. This was the beginning of the equestrian trails and campgrounds in Kansas State Parks. Wendy has received approximately $580,000 in grants over the years.

Most of the grants have come from the National Recreation Trail Grants and the money used to build Rockin’ K Horse Campground, purchase equipment, purchase signs and materials and make repairs. Wendy has done private consulting on trail construction projects in western Kansas.

Wendy also serves as a Naturalist in the park. She presents nature programs to approximately 1,000 participants each year. Wendy says: “make an effort to learn something new every day and a conscious effort to learn from everyone you meet”

Friday w 1:30 w Kenwood Hall Showcase Veterinarian, Value Added

Doug Bounds, USDA Doug Bounds is the Kansas State Statistician for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. He has served in that role since 2016. Bounds was born and raised in western Oklahoma. As a child, he spent time with his grandfather at the local sale barn and feeding cattle. Many summers were spent driving trucks and operating machinery during hay and wheat harvest.

He was active in the FFA, participating in livestock shows and judging contests, eventually receiving the American FFA degree, awarded to less than one percent of FFA members annually. He is a graduate of the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science. He still owns a farm in Oklahoma and tries to get back there whenever possible. His career with NASS began in Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2004, working on crop, livestock and economic programs. In February 2007, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin, gaining additional experience with exposure to more commodities and types of operations. In September 2009, he began working in the NASS Livestock Branch in Washington, DC. He worked with several livestock commodities, spending six years as the national Hogs and Pigs statistician.

Friday w 11:30 w Workshop Room 201-203A w Why Data Matters

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Sunday w 11:30 w Workshop Room 201-203A w “Over the Ears” Photo contest

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Captain Tess Brunstein & Captain Erin Fetzer

Kristin Cloud Wife, mother, rancher, friend Friday w 1:30 Workshop Room 201-203A 4 County Fires Response

Deb Juhnke

Captain Tess Brunstein (formerly Kornacki) - Regular Army officer and presently a doctor of dentistry at Fort Leaveworth, Kansas. Tess has been a life-long horsewoman since she was old enough to walk, starting with ponies and advancing to serious horses and foxhunting.

These days she also includes eventing (as time and Army allow). She was a member of US Pony Club for most of the years of her youth. She has also served an Army tour in Korea for a year and took the opportunity while in Asia to get into the "back woods" of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines. She was always on the lookout for horses, but sometimes had to substitute an elephant. Her present horse is an off-the-track thoroughbred that she loves and has trained for cross-country and foxhunting.

Captain Erin Fetzer (formerly Kornacki) - Erin is a regular Army officer and presently a physician assistant for elements of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley. In this capacity she has served in Poland for some 10 months and traveled throughout Europe where she has also kept a keen eye out for horses. She has visited the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria and is proud of the US Army which preserved the breed in 1945, wresting the Lipizzaner horses from Russian control. She too, as her twin sister, has been a rider since she was old enough to walk, a Pony Clubber, a life-long foxhunter and is presently teaching a Thoroughbred-Shire cross the subtle benefits of dressage as well as cross country riding and foxhunting.

Deb’s passion is the advancement of equine welfare through education. Through her ongoing studies in the Equine Welfare program at the University of Guelph, Canada; membership in the International Society of Equitation Science; and study in France with Frederic Pignon and Magali Delgado of Cavalia fame, she has gained a wealth of knowledge to share regarding equine behavior. Deb is the author of papers on behavioral indicators of poor saddle fit and how young horses can become unwanted horses. She pursues an interest in equine sculpture, using her own Andalusian horses as models.

Friday w 11:45 w Workshop Room 203BC w Friends, Forage & Freedom - Fundamentals of Happy Horse Behavior

Saturday w 9:30 w Workshop Room 201-203A Icelandic Riding Adventures Saturday w 1:45 w Workshop Room 203BC Commanche, Kansas Cavalry Horse Hero

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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Cathie Kornacki

Dylan Lutter, DVM

Cathie Kornacki is a lifelong horsewoman from childhood.

Cathie has fox hunted throughout the United States and in England and has also been a judge of foxhunts through what was called the Western Hunt Challenge. She has ridden horses wherever they can be found and took great opportunity to display her skills recently while in Hungary, where she also won a contest demonstrating high proficiency with a hunt whip as a result of being a long-time foxhunt staff member. She was the first woman in US Army history to hold the title of Master of Foxhounds, in which capacity she served the Fort Leavenworth Hunt for 9 years, an organization she has belonged to since 1979.Cathie has brought many people to horse activities both through foxhunting, trail riding and earlier, US Pony Club.

Dr. Dylan Lutter is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in Large Animal Surgery and practices at the KSU Veterinary Health Center in Equine Performance Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Lutter is a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner and certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He earned his DVM from Kansas State University in 2009 and went on to an equine surgical residency, concurrent with a Master’s degree, followed by a fellowship in equine MRI at Washington State University completed in 2014. Dr. Lutter has specific clinical interest in diagnosing the cause of lameness in performance horses and returning those horses to their peak performance through the use of cutting edge and integrative therapies. His research interests include tendon/ligament injury, regenerative medicine, equine MRI, equine physical therapies, and equine spinal manipulative therapy.

Saturday w 9:30 w Workshop Room 201-203A w Icelandic Riding Adventures

Saturday w 1:30 w Kenwood Hall Showcase The Veterinarian’s Crystal Ball for Equine Lameness

Robert Kornacki

Ron McDaniel

LTC Rob Kornacki, US Army (Retired), came to serious horse activities in his mid-30s thanks to his wife Cathie.

He has judged foxhunts and fox hunted across the United States and in England where several years back he was the riding chaperone for four US Pony Clubbers, chosen nationally to foxhunt throughout England. His greatest riding thrill was being allowed to take out cross-country into the British countryside over fences, a past Grand National competitor named Alpenstock owned by the British Army military school at Sandhurst. Rob has also participated in the Abdallah Shriners' professional rodeo as a member of a wild horse riding team, winning $$ two out of three nights (and being bruised three out of three). He was also a staff member for the Fort Leavenworth Hunt for over 20 years and occasional huntsman as needed.

Ron and his wife Nancy live in NW Arkansas.

They have horses, dogs, and just enough cattle to be in constant debt to the bank. Ron works in the Equine division for Merck Health Company and day works for area ranches.

As a testament to his cowboying skills, the cow boss at Adams Cattle Company said, “Hiring Ron was like losing two good men.” Ron and Nancy actively support their church, as well as the Remount Foundation, a therapeutic facility that helps our men and women returning from combat, and the CALL which is an organization in Arkansas dedicated to not only raising awareness about the need for families to take in foster children but is run by members who are foster parents themselves. Ron is truly grateful to have made his living working in the Animal Health Industry.

Reciting poetry has taken him all over America, from Florida to Alaska. In 2015 he competed in the National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo (NCPR) and won the Humorous—

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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Rising Star division. He went back to the NCPR and won the Humorous—Silver Buckle division and the Reciter Serious—Silver Buckle division. He enjoys anything that keeps him on horseback, being with his family, and writing about himself in the third person.

Friday w 10:30 w 4H Stage w Cowboy Coffee Talk Friday w 2:30 w 4H Stage w Cowboy Coffee Talk Saturday w 10:30 w 4H Stage w Cowboy Coffee Talk Sunday w 1:00 w 4H Stage w Cowboy Coffee Talk

Dawn Miller Dawn Miller, OTR/L, received her Bachelors of Science degree in the field of Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas in 1986.

She met her husband, Gary and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she began working with the pediatric population in early intervention, customized therapeutic equipment, school systems, and private therapy clinics. She received her certification in Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) for children in 1989 and began specializing in neuro-muscular function and movement disorders. Dawn began working for Poss-Abilities Children’s Therapy Group in Merriam, KS where she continues to serve children with neuro-muscular disorders and cognitive challenges.

Recently, Dawn began a non-profit organization called Mane Motions Therapy Foundation, an outreach mobile therapy service designed to enhance the benefits of horseback riding by using a mechanical horse, the MiraColt.

This device will provide riding opportunities to children who would not have access to actual therapeutic riding experiences. She hopes to take this service to schools, therapy clinics, and therapeutic riding facilities in the four state regions to reach under-served children with special needs.

As an adjunct to actual riding experiences, Dawn hopes her services with the MiraColt will work together with current riding facilities to increase access for these children as they transition to the benefits of actual horseback riding.

Dawn plans to continue to work on growing her foundation and becoming certified in Therapeutic riding and HippoTherapy in the future.

Barry Tompkins Barrie Tompkins was born in Lexington, Kentucky, attended Lafayette High School and Eastern Kentucky University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. He’s a third‐generation farrier. He became a Master Farrier, certified by the American Farrier Association.

In 1990, Barrie started researching the Buffalo Soldiers, attending cavalry training schools to learn the 1800s cavalry maneuvers. In 1993, he moved to Kansas where he continued his work as a farrier and started doing presentations about the Buffalo Soldiers all across the nation. In 1995, Barrie founded the Nicodemus Buffalo Soldier Association. This group also does presentations across the nation. In 1997, he appeared in the TNT mini‐series movie Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, as a Buffalo Soldier where he trained the Buffalo Soldier Troop, appearing with Sam Elliott, Tom Berringer and Gary Busey. In 1998, Barrie appeared in his second TNT moving entitled The Buffalo Soldiers where he was the trainer and technical advisor as well as having the part of Rifle Commander. He appeared alongside Danny Glover, Mykelti Williamson and Timothy Busfield.

Saturday w 2:00 w 4H Stage w Stories Saturday w 4:30 w TPEC Arena w Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Sunday w 12:15 w TPEC Arena w Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers

Friday w 1:45 w Workshop Room 203BC w Miracolt Assistive Device for Hippotherapy Preparations

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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS Dr. Leah Tsoodle ltsoodle@ksu.edu Dr. Leah J. Tsoodle is the director of the Land Use Survey Office and an assistant extension professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.

Leah received her PhD from Kansas State in 2005.

She works with both undergraduate and graduate students and conducts research in the areas of land values, land rental rates, and economic development. Leah also maintains a varied outreach program designed to disseminate her research information to various stakeholders in Kansas land markets and economic development groups.

Saturday w 11:30 w Workshop Room 201-203A w Kansas Equine Economic Impact Survey Results

Dr. Emily Weiss

recognized speaker, Dr. Weiss has published extensively on topics related to applied animal behavior. She also served as the ASPCA’s VP of Research & Development, overseeing groundbreaking research related to the animal sheltering field and developing assessment tools for shelter animals.

Before that she created training programs to improve husbandry and decrease stress for many zoo animals. In all her work two central questions have driven her approach – Why? and - How do you know? These questions guide a consistent creative and scientific approach to the work of improving welfare.

Friday w 9:45 w Workshop Room 203BC w Good People for Good Horses - The Right Horse

Wayne Williams, Speaking of Horses Wayne Williams has over 40 years in radio broadcasting and uses that experience to bring folks a view into the world of horses from the perspective of many professionals through interviews.

Wayne has a vast inventory of interviews with horse professionals and celebrities in his video archives and continues to procure more for his internet show Speaking of Horses!

Friday w 11:30 w 4H Stage w Equine Trivia Saturday w 11:30 & 3:30 w 4H Stage w Equine Trivia Saturday w 1:30 w 4H Stage w Equine Trivia

ASPCA Vice President, Equine Welfare Emily Weiss, Ph.D., oversees strategic direction of the ASPCA Equine Welfare program. As an Applied Animal Behaviorist, Weiss has worked with species as varied as lions, orangutans, elephants and Komodo dragons, as well as many dogs, cats and horses. Weiss is a lifelong horse owner and trainer and has conducted research regarding adoption and rehoming of horses. Dr. Weiss leads the efforts at the ASPCA to achieve the goal of all equines having good welfare. Her work aims squarely on increasing the rehoming of horses, the development of effective safety net programming and a third focus of effective law enforcement response to cruelty and neglect. She is a founding member of Equine Welfare Data Collective and serves on the Animal Welfare Advisory board of the American Horse Council. A nationally 20 v 2022 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program

LEGENDARY KANSAS HORSEMEN Richard Clower, reƟred farrier I started shoeing horses at age 20 and graduated from Horseshoeing school in 1967. I shod horses full Ɵme for 53 years. I started out shoeing saddle bred, walking horses, and standard bred. I slowly changed to quarter horses, halter, race, and performance. I was lucky enough to work with some of the best trainers in the naƟon. I also shod dressage horses. I consulted with a number of vets in the Wichita area concerning lameness issues. The vets would email me XͲrays of horses and I would shoe the horse accordingly. My pickup was my oĸce, eaƟng estabͲ lishment, and supplied to the hilt with horseshoeing equipment. Between the years 1963Ͳ2010 as a hobby, I owned trained, and drove standard bred racehorses (troƩers and pacers). I have lived in Winfield my enƟre life and now enjoy woodworking and building Habitat houses and working in the yard when my wife makes me. My wife Sheryl and I have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. We enjoy visiƟng Branson and aƩending the grandchildren events.

Alfred Janssen, horseman & photographer My interest in livestock photography was encourage during my college deͲ gree in Ag Journalism. During our courses I used hors, farm and ranch photos to illustrate arƟcles in local, regional, and naƟonal publicaƟons. I was blessed to be able to blend my love of horses with my life as a farmer. This also alͲ lowed me to add horse photography as an avocaƟon. Beginning in the late 1960s through the late 1980s I traveled as far northeast as New York and as far northwest as Oregon taking photos of horses, horse farms and horse people. I had the good fortune to photograph some of the very top horse farms and show horses of the Ɵme. Always pursuing a dream of raising good horses, I assembled a handful of quality brood mares and was able to breed them to top notch stallions. Many of their oīspring were successful in the show ring and achieved AQHA Register of Merit and AQHA Superior and AQHQ Champion awards. The highlight of our show horses was Zan’s Tiīany Ann, 1982 Reserve World Champion 3ͲyearͲold mare, Superior Halter ROM award winner in five performance events. She was also a qualifier for the Superhorse compeƟƟon. Tiīany was by Zan Parr Bar and out of a favorite mare, Sagey Ann, AQHA Champion. Sagey Ann was the dam of mulƟple AQHA award winners. I credit the photography business for opening the doors to many opportuniƟes to become acquainted with people in diīerent parts of the country who shared my interest in good horses.

Frank Higgs, everyday cowboy of Valley Center, Kansas, has been a Quarter Horse breeder for 60 years, and is a lifeƟme member of KQHA and AQHA, former KQHA Director, and former President and DirecͲ tor of the Wichita Area Team Penning AssociaƟon. Frank has always been a hands on, do it yourself horseman, as it relates to training and exhibiƟng, and has bred, raised and trained mulƟple AQHA Champions and mulƟple State Champions. He has enjoyed compeƟng in events that include caƩle and cowboy stuī, including being a member of the Lonesome Pine Ranch rodeo team. You can look for him in the arena working to seƩle the caƩle during the Equifest 2022 Ranch Rodeo.

Craig Cole has been involved with horses his entire life. His father Eugene, who was an auctioneer, would buy horses and they would break them and sell them along with some they raised and showed. He showed horses in youth in 4­H, then Craig Cole, horse trainer, from Downs, Kansas has trained horses for many years as a teenager he started showing at AQHA horse shows! He showed and won the high point Honor roll youth stallion and is a lifeƟme KQHA & school AQHA. he Former president of the KQHA, Craig a driving Roosters Dawn member in 1967. of After high was drafted into Army andwas served his country. When he returned home he wentbehind to work for Dudley & Acre working the ranch, showing and fitting their Quarter energy starƟng the Prairie Circuit showonseries in 1989.

SƟll acƟvely compeƟng, Craig Horses! He married his wife Rosanne in 1972. He continued working for Dudley & Acre until 1974 when he decided to start his own training business on enjoys the VersaƟlity Ranch Work compeƟƟons with his horses, his kids and his grandkids. the family farm north of Downs. He continued showing and training along with running the breeding operation for Dudley & Acre. Their son Ryan was born in 1979 and showed in 4­H, Quarter Horse shows and on a college horse show team. After college, Ryan joined the training business. Craig is a past president of KQHA and a member of the KQHA Hall of Fame. He is an AQHA professional horseman and raised and showed numerous AQHA champions in many different classes. He continues to train and instruct Youth and amateur competitors in AQHA all­around and ranch competitions. Cole Training stands a stal­ lion, Farra Rey Time, and are looking to the first set of colts this spring!

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SPECIAL DEMOS The First Infantry Division (1ID) Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard is a special ceremonial unit that provides community relations and ceremonial support to the First Infantry Division, Fort Riley, and the United States Army at the local, regional, and national levels.

The CGMCG is one of only seven active equestrian units in the Army.

The mission of the CGMCG is unique because Fort Riley was the home of the US Army Cavalry School. The CGMCG helps to continue the historic tradition of the mounted cavalry through demonstrations and community engagement activities.

All horses in the CGMCG are bay colored mustangs and quarter horses. The feature, which most distinguishes the CGMCG from other mounted units, is the inclusion of an 1871 covered escort wagon in the formation. The wagon is an original, restored wagon that was used to bring rations and ammunition to resupply cavalry troopers on the battlefield in the western frontier.

Come see the CGMCG daily in TPEC Arena and at their encampment in the Stall Barn

The American Freedom Drill Team Riders from North Central Kansas return to EquiFest once again to entertain and open both arenas on Sunday.

This team, established since 2012, has traveled to the Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty, Abilene’s Chisolm Trail Days, Lawrence Christmas Parade, Scott City Rodeo, all over Kansas, up to Nebraska and over to Missouri performing at rodeos, festivals and parades.

They’ve even been known to give pony rides at these events. Some honors and highlights include performing at the Kansas State Fair in 2019 on Sept. 11th honoring America’s Veterans & Military and performing the opening ceremonies for Naval Officer Installations in Hutchinson.

The AFDTR loves riding and loves celebrating this great country and the men and women who previously or currently serve in the military! God Bless America!

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The Soldiers of the Mounted Color Guard are Fort Riley Soldiers on a two year assignment. They represent all MOSs and ranks. Though some Soldiers arrive with significant horse experience, many have no experience.

A rigorous 60-day training program ensures that all Soldiers in the CGMCG are expert horsemen prior to participation in public events.

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SPECIAL DEMOS Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Saturday March 19 at 4:30pm w Performance in TPEC Arena Saturday March 19 at 2:00pm w Stories by Barrie Tompkins on 4H Stage Sunday March 20 at 12:15pm w Performance in TPEC Arena Buffalo Soldier Memorabilia on display in Kenwood Hall

Buffalo Soldiers were African-American regiments of the Army that were created in 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. They served in peacetime Indian wars, the Spanish-American War, both World Wars, and the Korean War. “We started the Nicodemus Buffalo Soldier Association in 1995 with the purpose of bringing the African-Americans in the West to life,” First Sergeant Barrie Tompkins said.

The small town of Nicodemus in northwest Kansas Graham County was founded by newly freed slaves in 1877. Some early residents of Nicodemus served as Buffalo Soldiers who fought Indians, captured cattle rustlers and thieves and protected stagecoaches, wagon trains and railroad crews, Buffalo Soldiers from Nicodemus served in the 24th Infantry Regiment and the 9th and 10th Calvary Regiments.’

The Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Association was formed in 1995 by Commander Barrie Tompkins. Members began participating in historical re-enactments across the country. They were the first park rangers for Yosemite National Park. Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Billy the Kid, and Poncho Villa are people Buffalo Soldiers actually encountered or caught and never got the recognition.

Buffalo Soldiers had the lowest desertion rate, the highest enlistment rate, and their alcohol rate was zero because no town would serve them.

The Nicodemus Buffalo Soldier Association strives to keep their performances as historically accurate as possible.

According to Tompkins, the group wants to educate spectators on the soldiers who weren’t written about in history books. “You get a chance to actually see and meet Buffalo Soldiers in authentic uniforms on horseback,” Tompkins said. “Of course, we are not from the 1800s, but we want to do everything historically accurate as close as we possibly can, to give you that feeling.”

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history of the cavalry, including where they got their name. “The Native Americans noticed that the hair on the hump of the buffalo looked like the hair on the black man.

So they started calling them the Buffalo Soldiers, not out of making fun of them, but out of great respect for them.”

After President Truman desegregated the U.S. military in 1948, the Buffalo Soldiers’ days were numbered. The all-black units were disbanded in 1953.

Barrie Tompkins However, their legacy endures. Twenty three Buffalo Soldiers received the Congressional Medal of Honor. They’re the highest decorated cavalry regiment in all of U.S. military history.

Buffalo Soldiers helped settle the West. They strung telegraph lines. They delivered the mail when Pony Express ended. Their contributions are numerous and great.

First Sergeant Barrie Tompkins and several members of the Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Association appeared in two TNT movies. They were filmed in Teddy Roosevelt Roughriders starring Sam Elliot and also appeared in Buffalo Soldiers with Danny Glover. The Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Association presents an important part of history most never knew about.

Excerpts from an article by Frank J. Buchman, WIBW News, March 3, 2021.

Special Guests

Heather Hagan, 2022 EquiFest Cover Art Heather grew up in the Rockies of Colorado, on the back of a little buckskin pony lovingly named after her best friend.

Elementary notebooks were decorated with doodles of fantastical creatures and fair maidens. When not drawing or riding, she was entranced by the world around her.

Largely selfͲtaught, Heather began painting in 1991, under the tutelage of her art teacher and mentor. Painting became much more than just a hobby as the years went by and her talent flourished. It became a means of expressing her emotions, her dreams, and aspirations. Her art remained on the back burner as she raised a family and focused on a career based around horses. In 2010, she received her BSA in Game Design and later went on to study post graduate Photography.

Heather returned to her artistic roots in recent years and has discovered a reborn passion for painting. Fueled by half a lifetime of experiences, her work reflects her thoughtful and curious nature. Each piece, an extension of herself, reaches out and gently asks the viewer to look within.

She now resides in a small Montana mountain town and paints full time.

www.artistheatherhagan.gallery

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BREED GROUPS Gypsy Vanner

Appaloosa Best known for widely varying spotted coats. Come see Mighty Shockin’ from Run Amok Ranch in the stall barn and during the Breed Showcase.

Friday 2:00pm in TPEC Arena Saturday 12:45pm in Ag Hall Arena Saturday at 5:30pm in TPEC Arena Sunday 10:00am in TPEC Arena

Clydesdale High Limit Farm, LLC Black & White Clydesdales.

Exhibiting a breed that is at risk with only a few thousand horses present day. They have been nearer to extinction off and on in the past. In 1975, only 80 registered Clydesdales were recorded but now there are over 5,000 of which about 600 are registered in the U.S. The breed made a comeback following its stardom in the Budweiser commercials. This breed originated in Scotland many years ago. Uses include driving, agriculture work, and riding. They are among the largest breed of draft horses measuring 16 to 18 hands and average 1800 pounds.

Stop by the Stall barn and meet them up close. Catch them in the Endangered and At-Risk Breed Showcase daily.

Friday at 4:30pm in TPEC Arena Saturday at 9:30am in Ag Hall Arena Saturday at 5:30pm in TPEC Arena Sunday at 9:45am in TPEC Arena

These Gypsy Vanner or Cob mares offer a nice range of size and abilities. Traditional Cob build, sizes range from 13.3 to 14.3 hands. A big 14.3 hand Cob-built mare is a HUGE horse.

If you haven't met a big Cob in person, you really have no idea. A 14.3 Gypsy Cob is far larger than a 14.3 average American horse.

These horses are far more athletic than they get credit for. They have a willing disposition and give their whole heart to everything they do for their owners. The Gypsy has been very successful in many events to include Hunter/Jumper, Classic Dressage, Western Dressage, and even cattle work. They are smart and learn quickly. Check out the Flynt Hills Gypsy Vanners in the Stall Barn and see them daily in the Breed Showcase.

Friday 2:00pm in TPEC Arena Saturday 12:45pm in Ag Hall Arena Saturday at 5:30pm in TPEC Arena Sunday 10:00am in TPEC Arena

Friesian The Friesian horse, best known for its black color and luxurious mane, soft eyes, long flowing tail, and feathers on their fetlocks. They are the fairy tale dream horse. The temperament of the Friesian horse is one of pure kindness, curiosity, and extreme gentle disposition. Friesians are the favorite of horse trainers at exhibition shows as they learn quickly, demonstrating the clinician’s teaching skills, and allow an audience to see their capability to take on new tasks quickly. Visit the Royal Friesians of KC in the Stall Barn and watch the Breed Showcase daily: Friday 2:00pm in TPEC Arena Saturday 12:45pm in Ag Hall Arena Saturday at 5:30pm in TPEC Arena Sunday 10:00am in TPEC Arena 26 v 2022 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program

BREED GROUPS Lippitt Morgan

The Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Lippitt Morgan Horse. They register DNA and track all Lippitts. The Lippitt Morgan horse is recognized as a “rare living antique” coming from a small gene pool. Today, it has been estimated that there are fewer than 2,000 living Lippitts of which there are even fewer breedable mares. The rare Morgan family is truly endangered and teeters on the brink of extinction. The Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry, Inc. will maintain assistance in rescues as well as providing educational materials upon request. Catch them in the Endangered and At-Risk Breed Showcase daily.

Friday at 4:30pm in TPEC Arena Saturday at 9:30am in Ag Hall Arena Saturday at 5:30pm in TPEC Arena Sunday at 9:45am in TPEC Arena

Mini Donkeys

See the Walkadonk Mini Donkeys in the Stall Barn daily! Come pet these lovable little critters—they’re sure to make you smile!

Friday and Saturday 10:00am TPEC Arena Stall Barn Guided Tours Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Gather at TPEC Lobby across from Kansas Horse Council booth to begin tour Friday 11:00-12:00 w 1:30-2:30 w 3:30-4:30 Saturday 11:00-12:00 w 2:00-3:00 w 4:00-5:00 Sunday 11:30-12:30 w 1:00-2:00

Mustang BLM Mustangs have individual personalities and tend to be protective and loyal to their established people leader.

They are sturdy, hearty horses that have been toughened genetically from natural environments. Very diverse in uses, they are becoming a more sought after breed. We hope you enjoy watching the diversity of BLM mustangs at EquiFest throughout the weekend. Take time to see the natural environment on BLM lands through the Virtual Reality Trailer in Kenwood Hall brought by the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Learn about the Wild Horse Youth Challenge at Kansas State Fair. Meet the Breed Showcase horses in the Stall barn and see them daily in the Breed Showcase.

Friday 2:00pm in TPEC Arena Saturday 12:45pm in Ag Hall Arena Saturday at 5:30pm in TPEC Arena Sunday 10:00am in TPEC Arena

Paso Fino The Paso Fino horse reflects its Spanish heritage through its proud carriage, grace, and elegance.

Modern care and selective breeding have enhanced its beauty, refinement and well-proportioned conformation that conveys strength and power without extreme muscling. With its lively but controlled spirit, natural gait and presence, and responsive attitude, the Paso Fino is indeed a rare and desirable equine partner. Often considered the Cadillac of horses—one ride will show you why. The High Plains Paso Fino Horse Association was organized in the summer of 1998 with 66 members and 210 horses. One of the purposes of the formation of this new region was to have a smaller geographical territory with a higher concentration of members so we could become more involved together in the name of our Paso Fino horses. Since then, our membership has grown to over 100 members. Activities include the American Royal Show, the American Royal Parade in Kansas City, Missouri, Beef Empire Days parade in Garden City, Kansas, co-sponsoring the Gait to the Future show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, organizing a new show in Springfield, Missouri, participating in Equi-Fest, and participating in several all-breed shows. Check out the Flynt Hills Gypsy Vanners in the Stall Barn and see them daily in the Breed Showcase.

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COMPETITIONS—RANCH RODEO Adequan Ranch Rodeo Friday 7:00pm w Saturday 7:00pm TPEC Arena Don’t miss the ever-popular Adequan Ranch Rodeo Friday and Saturday nights at EquiFest. The competition is tough and exciting. Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights for who is BEST at what they do every day. This gives spectators an insight into the life of the ranch worker and some of the daily duties from roping, riding, and working as a team to bring home the beef! Grandstands fill up and t eams are different each day, so grab a seat early and enjoy the pre-event festivities. Watch for Kansas Rodeo Royalty who will be selling raffle tickets in the stands as a benefit for the Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarship Program. Get your tickets for a chance to win half the sum and know you are also supporting youth involved in the horse community who are heading to college!

TEAM SORTING: 1. Team sorts three designated cattle within a two-minute limit.

2. Time starts when a team member crosses the chalk line. At that time, the team will be given a number designating the cattle. Any or all members may cross the chalk line.

3. Any undesignated steer that crosses the chalk line will receive a NO TIME. 4. The team will receive a NO TIME if any designated cattle re-cross or come back over the chalk line.

5. The time will be called when the tail of the last steer crosses the line. A NO TIME will be given for less than 3 cattle.

SINGLE MUGGING: 1. Four-man team, all on horseback.

2. One steer will be turned out and roped within 45 seconds.

3. After a steer is roped, cowboy dismounts and ties 3 legs together and removes the loop. Animal must stay tied for 6 seconds.

4. Steer must be mugged down.

5. Two-minute time limit.

HALF TIME SPECIAL: Enjoy the Trixie Chicks Trick Riders TRAILER LOADING: 1. Trailer must be “Road Ready”.

2. Time starts with flag.

3. Trailer gate must be shut when time starts.

4. Cow/steer must be caught within 45 seconds.

5. Cow/steer must be loaded by hand into trailer.

6. Door on trailer must be shut and latched. Rope must be clear of the trailer. Trailer must appear “road ready”. All team members must be out of the trailer and in the circle before time is called.

7. Trailer will remain stationary at all time during this event. Time stops with the flag.

8. Two-minute time limit.

WILD COW MILKING: 1. Four-man team; anyone may rope; roper who catches cow must milk the cow.

2. Cow will be at end of arena; cowboys will be at opposite end.

3. When flag drops, cowboys may start.

4. Cow must be caught within 30 seconds. Rope must pass over cow’s head.

5. Muggers dismount and mug the cow; rope must be on the ground before the cow is milked. Cow must be on her feet. After milking, rope must be taken off the cow, and anyone may run on foot with the bottle in hand to the circle to stop the time, then must hand the bottle to the judge for inspection.

6. Judge must pour milk and there must be at least a “drop” out of the bottle to receive time.

7. One and one-half minutes (90 seconds) time limit.

8. Rope must be off the cow for time to stop.

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COMPETITIONS-RANCH RODEO

Jaycee Wallace Aikman is from Brookville, KS. S After graduation from El-Saline High School she served in the United States Marine Corp.

Jaycee loves to barrel race and ride with friends when she can find the time. Jaycee enjoys a new chapter of life with husband and child but makes time m to share her beautiful voice and smile with us at EquiFest once again to sing the National Anthem before the Ranch Rodeo each night.

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COMPETITIONS The 2022 Open Y Yo outh Horse Judging Competition is coordinated by Kansas Paint Horse Association and officiated by Cloud County Community College Horse Judging TTeeam and Kansas State University Horse Judging TTeeam.

Youth will observe 4 horses in several classes of Yo show in the arena and decide how to rank them, in order of “perfection”, or by “pairs”. These classes may be Halter Mares, Halter Geldings, Western Pleasure, English Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Trail, Ranch Riding or Reining.

There are typically 5 classes observed with four horses per class. Using a Scantron card participants choose in which order to place, top to bottom.

TTaaking notes on their observations and remarking on colors, breeds, gender of horse, or any other identifying marks to verbally explain who or what they saw w,, they will also note positive and negative comments about a performance and thus create their “Reasons” for placing the class how they decide. After written (Scantron) placings are completed, the youth quietly practice what they might say for their “Reasons” speech. Next, they will go before officials and provide a speech of reasons on 2 or 3 of the classes they p placed.

Awards are given to top 10 for each age division (Juniors 13 and under or Seniors 14 & over), for how they placed the classes overall, for reasons given on Halter classes and reasons given on Performance classes, as well as cumulative points for all the above. Additionallyy,, top 3 cumulative points for teams will be awarded. YYo outh have multiple opportunities for achievement. This contest builds skills of observance and communication.

KIDS CORRAL

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MUSICIANS GEFF & DAWN DAWSON

and in Washington, D.C. at The Smithsonian Institute. He was a special guest at the 2010 British Country Music Awards in London, and has also appeared at cowboy events in Australia and Brazil. He was inducted into the Western Music Association’s Hall of Fame; named both Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists several times and in 2011, he received a Wrangler Award (his third) from the National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center in the Outstanding Original Western Composition category for his song, Shortgrass from his most recent album release, Austin To Boston.

Geff Dawson and his wife Dawn bring with them some fun cowboy western entertainment with his original western music and cowboy poetry and a bit of comedy as well. His songs and poetry are true-life experiences while working on ranches in the Kansas Flint Hills that will keep you hooked to the end. They bring you into their cowboy way of life with great music, fun and laughter. They are truly unique to the western entertainment industry and whether they perform in a theater, auditorium, near a chuckwagon or campfire, you are sure to enjoy it.

Caleb Martin is known for his natural acting talent, likable personality, and outstanding work ethic which has quickly earned him a great reputation among professionals in the film industry. Caleb is a 2015 SHINE graduate of Actors, Models & Talents for Christ (AMTC) and has 17 film credits to date. He recently completed filming the SAG Feature Film, The Chickasaw Rancher by Chickasaw Nation Productions, where he plays the role of Michael Campbell, as well as Sinjar: Valley of the Shadow by Amor Domini Productions, where he plays the role of Bratford.

Caleb is an experienced and professional horseman and has been riding and training horses since he was young.

He has been competing on the rodeo circuit as an awardwinning team roper since age 9. Recently he has had the opportunity to use his horse riding and stunt skills in film projects. Some of Caleb's other skills and interests include tactical and firearms training, mounted shooting, archery, singing country and gospel music, and playing multiple instruments, including acoustic guitar, harmonica, ukulele, and concertina accordion.

CALEB MARTIN

R.W. HAMPTON R.W. Hampton is one of the leading western entertainers in America today. His fans come from all walks of life.

He’s loved by cowboys, cowgirls, ranch hands and rodeo stars, but also by people who have never seen a cow up close – or care to. R.W. is known for his patriotism, his family values and Christian beliefs. His voice and songs resonate with audiences worldwide. He is today’s voice of cowboy music.

Blessed with a wonderfully rich baritone voice, R.W. has a quality of genuineness about him that resonates when he’s on stage, in person or just through the words of his songs. R.W. has lived what he sings about, and the world of early mornings, hard work, rough horses, maverick cattle and new ranges fits him. After 22 years in the entertainment business, R.W. is still pure cowboy, singing about what he loves best. Working cowboys in today’s world are unique on their own, but being genuine in a day when even reality television programs are set up and staged is even more refreshing, and R.W.’s audiences and fans appreciate that. Along the way R.W. has performed all over the United States including The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville 32 v 2022 EquiFest of Kansas Official Program

MUSICIANS DANNY McCURRY Danny is a cowboy, rancher and award-winning cowboy poet. He runs The Wagon Rut M, running commercial cows, grazing yearlings and catching wild cattle around s o u t h w e s t Missouri. His poetry and music are based on real life experiences and he says the stories are 100% true, except the parts he makes up!

GARY S. PRATT Gary S. Pratt is an American rancher, singer, songwriter, musician and actor. In 2002, he entered the studio for the first time with a catalog of original cowboy songs and produced his first commercial album titled The Family Ranch.

That same year, he was cast in his first film production as a riding outlaw in Black Marshal: The Hunt for Dozier.

Gary continues to peruse his interests in film, landing a role in 2021 with Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Gary has gone on to produce five studio albums and in 2008 was awarded the prestigious Western Heritage Award for Outstanding New Artist by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Gary continues to run all ranching operations for the Chickasaw Nation in south central Oklahoma.

DEL SHIELDS Del Shields, a Christian, family man, horseman, musician, television entertainer, former rodeo cowboy, along with many other exploits and experiences says, "I'm just a man who loves to live the life I have been blessed with." Del has always promoted the western way of life through music, poetry, film, radio and plain old daily living. Having enjoyed the role of Featured Cowboy Singer and co-host of America's favorite trail riding show found on RFD TV, Best Of America By Horseback for the past 17 years, is now enjoying a new role. Del has taken on the show as producer and host in 2021. You will find him on horseback, behind a guitar, a microphone, a computer or a camera with family nearby supporting or working with him. Del speaks at various civil events and equine affairs promoting trails and the equine world. His favorite times of entertaining are with his cowboy friends, highlighting the western heritage he loves. He gives all the glory to God and much thanks to his wife, Shevawn, along with his children and grandchildren who always renew his strength to move ahead.

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Special Grand Finale 2:30pm Tony’s Pizza Events Center Arena.

A one-of-a-kind Old Fashioned Christian Cowboy Revival, featuring a Liberty horse act with special appearance by the modern-day horsemanship trainer, Patrick Sullivan, set to contemporary Christian music, along with RW Hampton & Gary Pratt singing some old-time gospel hymns, hearing the Word with Pastor Steve Stafford of Risen Ranch Cowboy Church and Riley Olson of Agape Ranch.

Enjoy uplifting testimonies of faith by some amazing friends of EquiFest.

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3 Horse Ranch Wildrags...................................... Wildrags...........................................................................................................

Abby Wimer Sales............................................... Farm Bureau Financial Services - Mike Losik Agency & Finish First Equine Supplements.......................................................................................

Adequan® i.m - American Regent, Inc................ Ranch Rodeo Sponsor.......................................................................................

Alpaca Creations................................................. All things made with alpaca fiber.....................................................................

Amber Waves Wild Rags..................................... Hand-dyed wild rags, accessories, handmade Pendleton wool fabric bags, handmade jewelry & more..............................................................................

American National Insurance.............................. Home, auto, agriculture, commercial, & equine insurance..............................

Area VI Shetland Pony & Mini Horse Breeders Association......................................... Information about Shetland Ponies & Miniature Horses - shows & more........

Armar Boutique................................................... Trendy fashions with accessories to match.......................................................

Art By the Redhead............................................. Horsehair pottery & ceramic sculptures...........................................................

Back Country Horsemen of Kansas..................... Promoting & maintaining equestrian access to trails on public lands...............

Barrel Horse World.............................................. Your one stop classifieds site of all things for barrel horse folks......................

Best of America by Horseback............................ RFD TV program capturing the beauty of America by horseback....................

Better Equine....................................................... Feed, tack, clothing, treats, supplements & BE saddle pads.............................

Better Horses Network........................................ Equine advertising, radio, TV, digital & print publications..............................

Broken Wing Ranch Ministries, Inc.................... Equestrian mentorship......................................................................................

Bruce Anderson, Nature's View Inc..................... Bruce Anderson's method of Natural HorsemanshipTM is used for building a mental foundation for horses and humans......................................

Buckaroo Fringe.................................................. Wild Rags, slides, cowls, halters & more..........................................................

Buildex, LLC....................................................... Lightweight aggregate arena blend...................................................................

Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Program................................................... Promoting adoption for wild horses & burros...................................................

C & L Saddles...................................................... Saddles, tack, handmade jewelry and more......................................................

Cactus Jacks........................................................ Smoked meat sandwiches, gourmet burgers, brats & beef dogs.......................

Capo Custom Saddles.......................................... Western saddles. rawhide tack, leather tack, and show blankets.......................

Chris Cox Horsemanship..................................... Clinician...........................................................................................................

Cimarron Trailers................................................ Cimarron Trailers..............................................................................................

Connolly Equine Sales........................................ Western tack, harness, leather & show clothing................................................

Country Graphics Design.................................... Western tees for the entire family......................................................................

Cowgirl Commodities......................................... Women & Men's apparel and accessories: Ariat, Roper, Kimes, RockNRoll CSI Saddlepads................................................... Saddle pads, Renapur, groom ninjas.................................................................

Dakota Wild Rags................................................ 100% silk wild rags, handmade knives & sheaths, handmade leather goods....

Dana Voorhees Jewelry........................................ Sterling silver & gemstone jewelry...................................................................

Dazzle for Days................................................... Jewelry, clothing, purses, and snap jewelry......................................................

Double Bar One Farrier & Equine....................... Farrier Supplies................................................................................................

Earth Delights...................................................... Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry...................................................................

Equine Gestaltists- Susan Bloom & Kim Beer.... Gestalt helps access the horse's gift of healing on a whole new level...............

Equus Film & Arts............................................... Premier showcase for equestrian domestic/international film, art/literature.....

Everything Horses & Livestock.......................... Digital Print Media & Podcast Promotions.......................................................

EZE - Latch......................................................... EZE-latch, EZE-loc, swift hitch backup cameras, trailer accessories.............

Flynt Hills Gypsies.............................................. Gypsy Vanner Breed Display............................................................................

Great Plains Manufacturing-Land Pride.............. Grounds maintenance equipment, tractor mounted implements.......................

Hatman Jack's...................................................... Get the perfect fit and style for the one and only you........................................

Hay Box Automatic Feeders................................ Automatic hay feeders......................................................................................

Heather Hagan Art............................................... Wildlife and equestrian oil paintings, commissions available..........................

Hometown Outdoor Power.................................. Outdoor power equipment................................................................................

Horse Logic Professional.................................... Direct to barn professional quality products.....................................................

Horslic Brand Supplements................................. Supplements.....................................................................................................

Saving men & training wild Mustangs for BLM-adopting out wild horses......

Hutchinson Correctional Facility (BLM Training & Adoption Center).................. Providing leadership, education, direction, promotion & advocacy for the ICT Tack.............................................................. equine industry in KS.....................................................................................

Jammin Jamaican Cuisine................................... Grooming supplies, footwear, equine clothing, eventing & dressage items.....

JR Hatters............................................................ Jerk chicken, jerk chicken nachos, pork burgers and more...............................

Kansas Department of Wildlife........................... Hats, t-shirts, jewelry, home décor....................................................................

Kansas Horse Council......................................... Kansas State Parks with equestrian trails and facilities information.................

Ken N Barbie'z Rollin Diner................................ Fajita burrita, Barbie burger, philly, chicken bacon ranch, pulled pork fries, fajita fries, chicken strips etc ..........................................................................

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BOOTH GPMCH G33 GPMCH G87 L12 GPMCH G69,G70 A27 GPMCH G34 STALL BARN GPMCH G93 GPMCH G29 L10 4-H P4 4-H P8 A29,A30 4-H P24 STALL BARN KENWOOD K18 TPEC Concourse A22 L2 KENWOOD K20 4-H P10/11,P12/13 Food Truck A28 L5,L6,L7,L8 GPMCH G35,G36,G37 OUTSIDE B8 A6 A4,A5 GPMCH G3,G4 GPMCH G68 GPMCH G77,G78 GPMCH G6, G7 GPMCH G8,G86 A10 GPMCH G92 KENWOOD K26-28 A31 GPMCH G91 STALL BARN L1,OUTSIDE A14,A15 GPMCH G9,G10 A19 GPMCH G62,G74 GPMCH G40,G51 GPMCH G97 GPMCH G83 4-H P1,P2 Food Truck 4-H P14,P15,P16,P17 GPMCH G75,G76 LOBBY L3,L4 Food Truck

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Kirkwood Kreations............................... Photography - Official photographer of EquiFest of Kansas 2022.............. 4-H P18-P22 Krazy Bling............................................ Western & Hippie tees and accessories: XS - 4X......................................... A21 Lester's Happy Feet LLC........................ Equine foot product..................................................................................... GPMCH G30 Life Data Labs, Inc................................. Nutritional supplements: Farrier's Formula, Life Data Hoofclay etc…....... GPMCH G5 Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry............... Breed registry to re-establish the endangered genetics of this breed............ STALL BARN Mane Motions Therapy Foundation....... Mobile therapeutic riding services............................................................... GPMCH G80 Mark Enterprises Inc.............................. Liquid gel insoles for relief of foot and back pain........................................ GPMCH G14 Merck Animal Health............................. Equine pharmaceuticals............................................................................... GPMCH Michael Gascon & Trixie Chicks........... Clinician & entertainment............................................................................ GPMCH G15 G16,G17 MMM Nuts............................................. Cinnamon roasted nuts................................................................................. A1 Moore Water Treatment.......................... Offering a 4 wheeler giveaway..................................................................... KENWOOD K8 Mustang Heritage Foundation................ Education, promotion & placement of BLM mustangs across the USA...... KENWOOD K21-K25 Native Asiry Treasure............................. Llama wool ponchos & jackets, dream catchers, native design jewelry....... GPMCH G18 N American Trail Ride Conf Region 6... Competitive trail riding................................................................................ GPMCH G94 Old Sarges Jerky..................................... Prepackaged jerky & snacks........................................................................ GPMCH G1,G2 Olivia Danielle Photography, LLC......... Equine photographer.................................................................................... A3 Open Range Trailers............................... Cimarron trailers.......................................................................................... OUTSIDE B5,B7 Outlaw Feed, LLC.................................. Flax-based supplements for equine and other animals................................. GPMCH G104 Paso Fino Breed Display........................ Paso Fino breed display................................................................................ STALL BARN Phil Haugen Horsemanship.................... Training/Clinician........................................................................................ 4-H P25 Pops Kettle Corn.................................... Kettle corn and cheese corn with pop & water............................................. 4-H P9 PrairieLand Partners John Deere............ John Deere Tractors, Equipment & Implements.......................................... LOBBY L9 Preifert Mfg. for Farm Ranch & Rodeo.. Livestock handling equipment since 1964, a leader in the industry............. A20 Purseman................................................ Purses, wallets, & leather goods.................................................................. A12,A13 R Bar B................................................... Saddles, tack, clothes, boots, shoes, purses, accessories.............................. GPMCH G41-50,G52-61,G71-73 Ranch Wife Pretties................................ Color Street dry nail polish.......................................................................... 4-H P6 Rebel Rose Designs by Brook................ Genuine leather & wood accented jewelry & accessories............................ A7 Risen Ranch Cowboy Church................ Pastor Steve Stafford.................................................................................... 4-H P23 Royal Friesians....................................... Royal Friesian breed display........................................................................ STALL BARN Run Amok Ranch - ApHA...................... Appaloosa studs for breeding-Appaloosa breed display.............................. STALL BARN Rustic Arrow Boutique........................... Retail clothing, shoes, accessories............................................................... GPMCH G31,G32 Saddle Up Clothing Co........................... Saddle Up branded apparel.......................................................................... A16,A17,A18 Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad................................... Sheriff's Posse of Saline County.................................................................. GPMCH G98 Sharp Enterprises................................... Copeland Insurance and Sharp Family Farm Products................................ GPMCH G89 Slidin R Western Outlet.......................... Western apparel, cowboy hats, cowboy boots, new/used saddles, $20 hats.. GPMCH G81, G82 Soldier Solutions LLC............................ Veteran-owned & patriotic apparel/merchandise......................................... A11 South Central Stock Horse Assoc........... Horse show materials................................................................................... GPMCH G67 Speaking of Horses................................. World of Horses from industry professional perspectives on radio & TV GPMCH G12 Spurs N' Style......................................... Dusti Rhoads nail polish & accessories, custom stall signs......................... GMPCH G88 Standlee Products & Dealers.................. Premium western forage.............................................................................. 4-H P7 Stay Tuff Fence Co................................. High tensile fix knot fencing........................................................................ 4-H P5 Suite Stall Mats, LLC............................. Suite Stall Mats are portable, durable and easy to clean............................... OUTSIDE B6 Tailored Remodeling.............................. Specializing in bathroom remodeling projects............................................. GPMCH G13,KENWOOD K6,K7 There's No Taste Like Home.................. Wizard of OZ theme - comfort foods with a twist........................................ Food Truck Three Bull Heads Equine........................ Appaloosa stallion, standing Bright White Brother...................................... STALL BARN True Betty Boutique & Gifts.................. Women's apparel up to 3XL, boots, shoes, gourmet food, gifts, jewelry... A24,A25,A26 United Mosquito and Fly Control........... Automatic fly control systems..................................................................... GPMCH G66 USDA..................................................... Future equine census promo........................................................................ GPMCH G105 Valley Vet Supply................................... Animal health products and supplies........................................................... GPMCH G63,G64,G65 Vet Health Center at KSU...................... Providing veterinary health services for all your equine needs.................... L11 Weird Hippie Designs............................. Stickers, shirts, original art works, & jewelry.............................................. GMPCH G79 WHH Ranch, Inc.................................... Jellies, salsas, condiments, & dips............................................................... GPMCH G90 Whispering Pines Embroidery................ Custom embroidery...................................................................................... A23 Wild Horse Youth Challenge.................. Youth project ground training BLM Mustangs, exhibiting at KS State Fair... KENWOOD K19 Wild Rags by Laurie............................... Wild rags and sliders.................................................................................... A8,A9 Wild Wild Rags...................................... Original design silk wild rag scarves........................................................... GMPCH G84,G85 Woods Trading Company....................... Custom straw hats, original leather purses, western home décor................. GMPCH G27,G28,G38,G39 Wut A Nut............................................... Candied nuts & fudge.................................................................................. OUTSIDE B10 (Inside Ag Hall)

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TPEC Concourse

3 Horse Ranch Wildrags...........................................................GPMCH G33 Abby Wimer Sales....................................................................GPMCH G87 Alpaca Creations..............................................................GPMCH G69,G70 American National Insurance...................................................GPMCH G34 Armar Boutique........................................................................GPMCH G93 Art By the Redhead..................................................................GPMCH G29 Cimarron Trailers.....................................................GPMCH G35,G36,G37 CSI Saddlepads....................................................................GPMCH G3,G4 Dakota Wild Rags....................................................................GPMCH G68 Dana Voorhees Jewelry.....................................................GPMCH G77,G78 Dazzle for Days....................................................................GPMCH G6,G7 Double Bar One Farrier & Equine......................................GPMCH G8,G86 Equine Gestaltists- Susan Bloom & Kim Beer................................GPMCH G92 EZE - Latch..............................................................................GPMCH G91 Hay Box Automatic Feeders...............................................GPMCH G9,G10 Hometown Outdoor Power...............................................GPMCH G62,G74 Horse Logic Professional.........................................................GPMCH G97 Horslic Brand Supplements..............................................GPMCH G40,G51 Hutchinson Correctional Facility (BLM Training & Adoption Center)....................................................................GPMCH G83 Kansas Department of Wildlife........................................GPMCH G75,G76 Lester's Happy Feet LLC..........................................................GPMCH G30 Life Data Labs, Inc.....................................................................GPMCH G5 Mane Motions Therapy Foundation.........................................GPMCH G80 Mark Enterprises Inc................................................................GPMCH G14 Merck Animal Health.......................................................................GPMCH Michael Gascon "The Horse Guru" & Trixie Chicks ................................................................................GPMCH G15,G16,G17 Native Asiry Treasure...............................................................GPMCH G18 North American Trail Ride Conference Region 6....................GPMCH G94 Old Sarges Jerky...................................................................GPMCH G1,G2 Outlaw Feed, LLC..................................................................GPMCH G104 R Bar B.....................................................GPMCH G41-50,G52-61,G71-73 Rustic Arrow Boutique.....................................................GPMCH G31,G32 Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad ................................................................................................GPMCH G98 Sharp Enterprises.....................................................................GPMCH G89 Slidin R Western Outlet....................................................GPMCH G81,G82 South Central Stock Horse Association....................................GPMCH G67 Speaking of Horses..................................................................GPMCH G12 Spurs N' Style...........................................................................GMPCH G88 Tailored Remodeling................................................................GPMCH G13 United Mosquito and Fly Control.............................................GPMCH G66 USDA.....................................................................................GPMCH G105 Valley Vet Supply.....................................................GPMCH G63,G64,G65 Weird Hippie Designs..............................................................GMPCH G79 WHH Ranch, Inc......................................................................GPMCH G90 Wild Wild Rags................................................................GMPCH G84,G85 Woods Trading Company.................................GMPCH G27,G28,G38,G39

Amber Waves Wild Rags.........................................................................A27 Better Equine...................................................................................A29,A30 Capo Custom Saddles..............................................................................A28 Country Graphics Design..........................................................................A6 Cowgirl Commodities.........................................................................A4,A5 Earth Delights.........................................................................................A10 Everything Horses & Livestock..............................................................A31 Hatman Jack's..................................................................................A14,A15 Heather Hagan Art...................................................................................A19 Krazy Bling.............................................................................................A21 MMM Nuts...............................................................................................A1 Olivia Danielle Photography, LLC............................................................A3 Purseman.........................................................................................A12,A13 Ramblin Rose Wild Rags........................................................................A22 Rebel Rose Designs by Brook...................................................................A7 Saddle Up Clothing Co............................................................A16,A17,A18 Soldier Solutions LLC.............................................................................A11 True Betty Boutique & Gifts....................................................A24,A25,A26 Whispering Pines Embroidery.................................................................A23 Wild Rags by Laurie............................................................................A8,A9

Kenwood Hall Bruce Anderson, Nature's View Inc...................................KENWOOD K18 Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Program.............................................................KENWOOD K20 Equus Film & Arts.....................................................KENWOOD K26-K28 Moore Water Treatment.......................................................KENWOOD K8 Mustang Heritage Foundation...................................KENWOOD K21-K25 Tailored Remodeling.....................................................KENWOOD K6,K7 Wild Horse Youth Challenge.............................................KENWOOD K19 Lobby Adequan® i.m - American Regent, Inc....................................................L12 Back Country Horsemen of Kansas.........................................................L10 Buildex, LLC.............................................................................................L2 Chris Cox Horsemanship...........................................................L5,L6,L7,L8 Great Plains Manufacturing-Land Pride..................................L1,OUTSIDE Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University...............................L11

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4H Building Barrel Horse World.............................................................................4-H P4 Best of American by Horseback..........................................................4-H P8 Better Horses Network......................................................................4-H P24 C & L Saddles..............................................................4-H P10,P11,P12,P13 ICT Tack........................................................................................4-H P1,P2 JR Hatters...................................................................4-H P14,P15,P16,P17 Kirkwood Kreations..................................................................4-H P18-P22 Phil Haugen Horsemanship..............................................................4-H P25 Pops Kettle Corn.................................................................................4-H P9 Ranch Wife Pretties............................................................................4-H P6 Risen Ranch Cowboy Church...........................................................4-H P23 Standlee Products & Dealers..............................................................4-H P7 Stay Tuff Fence Co.............................................................................4-H P5

Outside Cactus Jacks.................................................................................Food Truck Connolly Equine Sales............................................................OUTSIDE B8 Jammin’ Jamaican........................................................................Food Truck Ken N Barbiez.............................................................................Food Truck Open Range Trailers..........................................................OUTSIDE B5,B7 Suite Stall Mats, LLC..............................................................OUTSIDE B6 There’s No Taste Like Home.......................................................Food Truck Wut A Nut............................................OUTSIDE B10 (Just Inside Ag Hall)

Stall Barn Area VI Shetland Pony & Mini Horse Breeders Association Broken Wing Ranch Ministries, Inc. Flynt Hills Gypsies For Riley CGMC Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry Mustangs Paso Fino Breed Display Royal Friesians Run Amok Ranch - ApHA Three Bull Heads Equine Walkadonk Mini Donkeys

ABOUT KHC

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Matt’s Wish In April 2019, Ernie Rodina, Matt’s father, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia.

After witnessing his father’s battle with this devastating disease, Matt wanted to do something to help the 1.4 million individuals and their families who are battling this life altering affliction through donations to be directed to research for a cure.

Ernie has been empowered by these circumstances, Lewy Body Dementia and the early death of his son, Matt, to share the Word of our Savior Jesus Christ, giving praise for the time we have been given and urging others to seek Him. Ernie’s message:

“Don’t wait, because you never know what tomorrow will bring”.

October 21, 1999– March 15, 2021 Matthew Rodina Son of Ernie & Connie Rodina Gone too soon

Nick O’Dell Cutting Horses Whispering Grace Chapman Investments Brent Wright Reining Horses Many Anonymous Friends

Arena Werks Flat Tail Ranch Linaweaver Ranch Gala Catering Purina Dealers

Friends of Ernie Rodina and Supporters of Matt’s Wish, in search of a cure for Lewy Body Dementia, come together at this 25th Anniversary celebration of EquiFest of KS Ernie has been a key figure with EquiFest since it’s beginning.

This year will be very special as we honor and remember Matt, bring awareness to Matt’s Wish, and present incredible talent on the 4H Stage throughout the 3 days of EquiFest, including a comfortable Cowboy Church ministry on Sunday morning.

Then, to wrap it up in a Grand Finale, the Message will be shared in an exciting arena format with Liberty Riding, motivating music and memories being made at a Good Old Fashioned Christian Cowboy Revival!

Bring your friends and family out for this one of a kind event, as we bring Matt’s Wish and Ernie’s Message forth to all

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Advertiser Index Adequan by American Regents......................56

K-State Veterinary Health Center..........................................52

Allen's Pony Express......................................51

Matrix Therapy Products Corp..............................................51

Back Country Horsemen of Kansas................31

Matt's Wish Consortium........................................................45

Bell Bucking Bulls...........................................47

Merck Animal Health.............................................................50

Bellbottom Farm.............................................49

Perry and Trent LLC.............................................................53

Best of America By Horseback........................49

Prairie Land Partners John Deere........................................55

Blackhawk Horse Camp LLC..........................54

Rawhide Portable Corrals.....................................................46

Cimarron Trailers............................................46

Salina Farmers & Ranchers..................................................44

Cowgirl Commodities......................................49

Saline County.......................................................................43

Dahl Graphics & Printing.................................51

Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad.....48

Dana Benjamin Team - Reece Nichols............52

Speaking of Horses..............................................................51

EquestriSafe, LLC...........................................53

Tractor Supply......................................................................47

Everything Horses & Livestock News.............47

United Mosquito and Fly Control...........................................46

Great Life Golf.................................................51

Valley Vet Supply..................................................................48

Great Plains Mfg Land Pride.............................2

Visit Salina............................................................................42

Kirkwood Kreations.........................................50

Windmill Monogrammed Halters & Dog Collars....................48

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