Equifest Program 2019

Be sure to go visit the horses and their humans at their stalls!

Don’t miss the displays and décor in the stall barn. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to visit! Just up the ramp by the warm up arena and to your right! We have the KSU Veterinarians on site…think you want to be a vet? Feel free to visit! There are some panel pens in the stall barn where meet and greets will be arranged. Watch the schedule which will be posted in front of the pens. For example, there will be some Jumping Mules to check out around 3:00PM on Friday! Come see the Carriage and Driving Society of Greater Kansas City on display with their rigs and their color- ful attire. See everything from a miniature horse to a large almost 20 hand Percheron! Learn more about this fun filled sport. Ask your questions about the various types and sizes of carriages you’ll see on display. Visit with the Top Horse competitors, many who are professional trainers. Ask them questions and learn from their tips and tricks! Don’t miss Duni the amazing Painting Horse and mascot for Shooting Star Equine Rescue. You’ll also find the Breed Showcase Display where we have 10+ breeds you won’t want to miss. Come see them up close and talk to those that know most about the breeds represented! Here you’ll find the Founda- tion Morgan, rare Akal Teke & Caspian, Gypsy Vanner, Friesian, Saddlebred, Missouri Fox Trotter, Gaitway Pleasure Tennessee Walker, BLM Mustang, Miniature Horses, and Gaited Mules! Keep walking down the stall barn aisle to see the Equestrian Drill Teams-Saddle & Sirloin and American Freedom Riders. But, that’s not all! Don’t miss the Kansas Farriers Association Competition with 40 farriers demonstrating their skills on Friday and Saturday. Bleacher seating so sit a spell and warm yourself by their fires! On the West side, the Kip Rosenthal Jumper Clinic Demo Riders, coordinated by Equiventure Farm- Brandie Holloway and Crooked Post Farm- Kathy Childs. Come say hello to Amanda Traphagan, Ainslee Bolejack, Kylie Fowler, Rachael Brauer, Erin Higgins, Lauren Schiller and Kendall Pray. Stall Barn Area Domer Arena Stalls Come see the Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard in Domer Arena. Check out their set up and visit with them about their events and competitions. Learn history of the U.S. Cavalry!

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