Equifest of Kansas 2024

CLINICIANS

JERRY DIAZ Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz comes from the exciting world of Mexican horsemanship and rodeo. A true Charro, Diaz makes his living fol lowing the grand tradition of his heritage in Mexico. He performs his horsemanship skills and rope artistry at rodeos around the country, producing and directing Mexican Rodeo Extravaganzas and eques trian events for special entertainment. Jerry Diaz embodies all of the qualifications of the Charro's strict code of honor that includes chival ry, high ethics, expert horsemanship, and dedication to family and Charro traditions. He has earned the Federation of Charros' Golden Spur Award for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the Charro tradition. Famed for his expertise with the maguey rope, Jerry is a renowned crowd pleaser. Unaided by swivels or gimmicks, he spins the rope with ease while on foot, riding, or standing atop his horse. He was inducted into the Texas Trail of Fame, Cowboys of Color in Fort Worth, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Jerry’s Schedule Thursday w 2:00 w TPEC Arena w Horsemanship with the Diaz Family Thursday w 7:00 w TPEC Arena w DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW Friday w 12:15 w TPEC Arena w Equine Training Tips with the Diaz Family Friday w 8:00 w TPEC Arena w Ranch Rodeo HALFTIME Performance Saturday w 12:00 w TPEC Arena w Building a Connection with Your Horse, Diaz Family

NICOLAS DIAZ Nicolas Diaz is a fifth-generation horseman. He is the son of horseman Charro Jerry Diaz and horsewoman Staci Anderson Diaz. Horsemanship runs deep in his blood. His father, Jerry Diaz, carried him atop his first horse when he was only 3 days old. Nicolas has continued to ride ever since that day. He has been a very successful trainer and competitor. He has won over 20 national champion titles. In 2022, Nicolas was awarded the “Youth Horseman of the Year” award. In 2022 and 2023 he was awarded the “Elite Horseman of the Year” Award. He has per formed at some of the most prestigious shows and rodeos in the world. Including the National Western Stock Show, Fort Worth Stock Show, Equine Affaire, Ponoka Stampede, Houston Rodeo,

Rolex Jump Offs, and the Pennsylvania Horse Expo just to name a few. Nicolas is riding Jalon pronounced Halon, a 12-year-old black Andalusian stallion imported from Barcelona, Spain. The horse has won four national titles and has been training with Nicolas for 6 years and been performing for the past 3 years. Jalon is used for breeding at the Diaz Ranch and has produced beautiful offspring.

Nicholas’ Schedule Thursday w 2:00 w TPEC Arena w Horsemanship with the Diaz Family Thursday w 7:00 w TPEC Arena w DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW Friday w 12:15 w TPEC Arena w Equine Training Tips with the Diaz Family Friday w 8:00 w TPEC Arena w Ranch Rodeo HALFTIME Performance Saturday w 12:00 w TPEC Arena, w Building a Connection with Your Horse, Diaz Family

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