Equifest of Kansas 2024

BREED GROUPS

Andalusian The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (pura raza española), is a horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as a distinct breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries. Throughout its history, it has been known for its prowess as a war horse and was prized by the nobility. The breed was used as a tool of diplomacy by the Spanish government. Kings across Europe rode and owned Spanish horses. During the 19th century, warfare, disease and crossbreeding reduced herd numbers dramatically and despite some recovery in the late 19th century, the trend continued into the early 20th century. Exports of Andalusians from Spain were restricted until the 1960s but the breed has since spread throughout the world despite their low population. In 2010, there were more than 185,000 registered Andalusians worldwide. The Diaz family are very proud of the talented Andalusian horses who are part of their family.

Stall Barn Tours each day. Thursday w 1:30 w TPEC Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase

Appaloosa The Red Hawk Family presents the Appaloosa. The Appaloosa horse breed is famous for its distinctive patterned coat. The two horses that Shane and Tashina Red Hawk ride are known as Leopard Appaloosas. The stud of these two geldings registered name is Iron Gyro , a stud from the Heritage Appaloosa Ranch in Livingston, Montana. This bloodline dates to the Nez Perce horse. The Nez Perce horse is a spotted horse breed derived from old line Appaloosa (the Wallowa herd) and Central Asians horse belonging to the Akhal-Teke breed. These Appaloosa’s fascinating spotting patterns are collectively known as the leopard complex. Any horse that displays Appaloosa core characteris tics, such as the distinctive coat patterns, the mottled skin, the striped hooves, and the visible white sclera, is a carrier of at least one allele of the dominant leopard complex (LP) gene. Compared to the Quarter Horses that were bred into the Appaloosa breed from the 1870s and onward, the Nez Perce is a longer and leaner horse with a longer back and more narrow shoulders. Overall, it is often described as looking like a “lean runner.” The Nez Perce

horse is a good long-distance horse and many Nez Perce horses have performed admirably in endurance races. The Nez Perce horses are often gaited with a fast and smooth-running walk that makes them comfortable to ride. The Red Hawk’s horses, Maza Tokala (Iron Warrior) and Akitchita Maza (Iron Soldier), are revered as relatives in the family. They are adorned by pieces of traditional Lakota Regalia that the horse and rider has earned!

Stall barn tours each day. Friday w 1:45 w TPEC Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase Clydesdale

High Limit Farm Clydesdales, LLC present the Clydesdale draft breed originated in Scotland and spread across the world in the late 1700s and early 1800s as a work ing animal. In 1975, the population of the Clydesdale breed dropped to near extinc tion. Clydesdales are making a comeback now and moved to “watch” status in America. Less than 600 horses are registered annually and it is estimated that fewer than 5,000 exist worldwide. The growing popularity supported by Budweiser Hitch and others promoting this draft breed through showing, driving and even events like barrel racing and dressage are helping grow the numbers. Stall barn tours each day. Thursday w 6:00 w TPEC w Celebrate EquiFest Parade of Horses Friday & Saturday w 9:30 w Ag Hall Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase

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