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Experts share valuable advice, skills B RA NDY ST EV EN SON Owns and operates a horse and human training business in north Texas, Last Frontier Ranch. She hosts educational programs, such as Cowgirl Camp, which helps riders build foundational skills and achieve their riding goals. Stevenson conducts retreats across the country to help horses and their handlers form stronger partnerships. She focuses on helping riders gain confidence in their own skills as well as their horses innate abilities. At this year’s event, Stevenson will host demonstrations on topics, such as effective groundwork and dressage for the ranch horse. F R I DAY 10:15 a.m. - noon Effective Groundwork, Large Arena 1:45 - 3 p.m. Get off the Ground and in the Saddle, Large Arena SAT U R DAY 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Building Confidence in your Horse, Large Arena
COLTO N M I KKE LSO N KAT H Y KLI X Cortez area resident Colton Mikkelson will host a stock dog training demonstration for younger attendees showcasing the intelligence, energy and herding skills of his Border Collies, Liam and Squirt. Mikkelson will answer questions and offer training advice for attendees. The young trainer enjoys competing in competitions and trials with his Collies, and he has a little over five years of experience working with his dogs. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about training cattle and sheep dogs with Mikkelson. F R I DAY 9 - 10 a.m. Youth Stock Dog Demonstration, Large Arena 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Youth Stock Dog Demonstration, Large Arena SAT U R DAY 9 - 10 a.m. Youth Stock Dog Demonstration, Large Arena 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Youth Stock Dog Demonstration, Large Arena
3:30 - 5 p.m. Give your Horse a Job, Large Arena SU N DAY 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Dressage for the Ranch Horse, Large Arena 1:45 - 3 p.m. Stopping, Steering and Enjoying the Ride, Large Arena
10 H FOU R STAT ES AG R I CULT URA L E XPOSITIO N E VE NT GUID E
Farrier and animal chiropractor, Kathy Klix, is passionate about improving the quality of life for animals. Over the years, she has worked as a trail guide and in veterinary hospitals before becoming a farrier. While working through training programs with animals, Klix noticed the remarkable benefits of chiropractic care for large animals and livestock. In 2018, she graduated from Logan University with a doctorate in chiropractic care for animals. Klix will be available during the threeday expo to demonstrate how she performs an evaluation and discuss her treatment style.
MAR K & MAR D I ANSO N Owners of 4ABelgians, Mark and Mardi Anson, bought their first team of Roan Belgian horses in 2011. Their sons, Grady and Garrett joined the family business as owners in 2020. The family breeds, raises and trains Roan Belgian draft horses and participates in stock shows and contests around the nation. The family uses draft horses to feed cows and entertain others with familyfriendly wagon rides. Catch the owners of 4ABelgians at Four States Ag Expo, where they will offer advice on what they have learned since beginning this journey in 2011.
F R I DAY 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Horse Chiropractic Demonstration, Equestrian Barn
F R I DAY 9 - 10 a.m. Horse Care, Harnessing and Driving Draft Horses, Grounds
2 - 3 p.m. Horse Chiropractic Demonstration, Equestrian Barn
SAT U R DAY 9 - 10 a.m. Horse Care, Harnessing and Driving Draft Horses, Grounds
SAT U R DAY 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Horse Chiropractic Demonstration, Equestrian Barn 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Horse Chiropractic Demonstration, Equestrian Barn SU N DAY 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Horse Chiropractic Demonstration, Equestrian Barn 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Horse Chiropractic Demonstration, Equestrian Barn
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2 - 3 p.m. Horse Care, Harnessing and Driving Draft Horses, Grounds SU N DAY 9 - 10 a.m. Horse Care, Harnessing and Driving Draft Horses, Grounds 1-2 p.m. Horse Care, Harnessing and Driving Draft Horses, Grounds
