Equifest Program 2020

TPECWorkshop Presenters

Adrian Brannan Adrian is a Billboard charting singer-songwriter who is equally at home in the branding pen, on stage, or a bucking horse. Her critically acclaimed fourth album “Desert Dwelling Mama” was released this winter to a massive response. Her cowboy music roots and outlaw-old school country feel seem to touch old timers and newcomers alike. Hailing from an off-the-grid cabin in the mountains, Adrian splits her time between touring, writing, performing, chopping wood, and taking care of her cows.

Andrea Caponetto Andrea has been selling tack since 2007. She runs an internet-based consignment shop and a custom saddlery. Andrea uses her communications and marketing education fromThe University of Kansas to expertly communicate with potential buyers. Come learn how to market your items like a professional during Andrea’s workshops. Erin Glassman Erin is a mother of two girls and an avid trail rider. She has competed when possible in endurance for 14 years and competitive trail for 15. She manages endurance rides at Kanopolis and Sand Hills State Parks. Her

distance career so far includes 2 Tevis Cup completions and nearly 2,000 competitive miles total between the two sports. She competes on Arabians and half-Arabians and co-owns a small breeding operation called Prairie Sylvania Arabians to produce distance horses where she trains horses alongside her boyfriend, Lucas Willhite. Erin became involved in trail advocacy around 2010 and has since been involved with being an advocate for horsemen to maintain access to our trail heritage. She is now stepping up to fill some big shoes in taking over the Kansas Trails Chair from JimThomas for the Kansas Horse Council, and after being involved with Back Country Horsemen of Kansas from its inception will continue to serve as a liaison between the two groups. See workshop schedule on page 8-9.

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