Equifest Program 2020

Schedule

Friday, March 6 th

Box Office/ Doors Open at 9:00 a.m. Vendor Hours Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ag Hall Arena 7:30 Horse Judging Competition 10:00 Opening Ceremonies: American Freedom Riders Drill Team 10:15 Special Demos & Breeds: U.S. Cavalry, MO Fox Trotters, BLM Mustangs 11:00 Sarah Track: “Equitation/Form to Function” 12:00 Laura Stimatze: “The Possibilities of a Working Cowdog” 1:00 Rake Arena 1:15 Jay Henson: “What is Ranch Versatility” 2:15 Ashley Purdin & Rhonda Martin: “Maximizing Your Horse’s Potential” 3:15 Special Demos & Breeds: US. Cavalry, Rocky Mountains, Paso Finos 4:00 Casey Hufstader: “Mule Pack String” 5:00 Laura Stimatze: “Cowdog Selection and Puppy Training” 6:15 Ranch Rodeo TeamMeeting Kenwood Hall Showcase 12:00 Purina Equine Nutrition 1:00 Dr. Dylan Lutter: Live Horse Demo: “sports medicine and laser therapy benefits for your horse” 2:00 Tucker Stewart: “Kansas Fence Laws & Ag Sales Taxes” 3:00 Dendria McLaughlin & Julie Frank: Live Horse Demo: “Equestrian Yoga for Horse & Human” TPEC Arena 9:30 Opening Ceremonies: Draft TeamHitch 9:45 Mounted Shooters: Novice Competition 10:30 Chris Cox: “Groundwork In Preparation for Riding” 12:00 Battle of Breeds: Pattern Class Competition 12:30 Mette Rosencrantz: “Thinking Outside of the Box” 1:30 Mounted Shooters: Amateur Competition 2:15 Rake Arena 2:30 Chris Cox: “Is it Me or My Horse?” 4:00 Rake Arena & Set Jumps 4:15 John Staples: “Gymnastics: Bringing Your Flatwork into Your Jumping” 5:15 Parade of Breeds 5:45 Bring in Cattle/Announcer Break 6:15 Draft TeamHitch Demo 6:30 Opening Ceremonies & Introductions 7:00 Liberty, Inc. TravAlum Ranch Rodeo Competition Workshop Rooms 9:30 Rhonda Martin: “Improve Your Horse’s Self Carriage and Comfort - Core Activation and Topline Strength Building for the Horse” 9:45 Dr. Andy Hawkins: “Equine Disposal Guidance” 10:30 Mette Rosencrantz: “The Importance of Cross Training for All Horses & Disciplines” 10:45 Michael Hook: “Old Town Abilene, 160 years in the Making” 11:30 Matt Jobe: “How to Get Involved in Mounted Shooting” 11:45 Sue Stringer: “Resources for Getting Started in Agritourism” 12:30 Jim Gray: “Head ‘Em Up! Move ‘Em Out! The Old West Texas Cattle Trails” 12:45 Casey Hufstader: “Mule Packing” 1:30 John Staples: “Bringing Your Flatwork Into Your Jumping” 2:00 4-H Special Presenter: Adrian Buckaroogirl, “The West Wasn’t Won On A Salad” 2:30 Sue Stringer: “Resources for Getting Started in Agritourism” 2:45 4-H and Open Horse Judging Awards 3:30 Jay Henson: “What is the National Versatility Ranch Horse Association?” 4:00 Sarah Track: “Equitation, Form To Function” 4:30 Andrea Caponetto: “Buying Tack Online”

DON’TMISS • Make time to see it all! • Stall barn displays • Breed show and demo horses • Competition Horses • Decorated Booths • More Equestrian Information • Fort Riley Historic Encampment • Antique Implements and Wagons Next to the Farrier Competition - Barn 2

Meet Miss Rodeo Kansas 2020 Tiffany McCaffrey and more visiting rodeo royalty!

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