Equifest Program 2022

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 distinc- tion 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 11:00-12:00

SATURDAY 11:00-12:00

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

1:30-2:30 3:30-4:30

2:00-3:00 4:00-5:00

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

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