Equifest of Kansas 2024

BREED GROUPS Percheron

KB Breeding presents Percheron Stallions. The Percheron draft breed originated in France. Usually gray or black in color, Percherons are well-muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work. The current United States Percheron registry was created in 1934. In the 1930s, Percherons accounted for 70% of the draft horse population in the United States but their numbers declined substantially after World War II. However, the population began to recover and as of 2009 around 2,500 Percheron horses were registered annually in the United States alone.

Stall barn tours each day. Friday w 9:45 w Ag Hall Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase Friday w 5:00 w TPEC Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase Saturday w 9:45 & 5:00 w Ag Hall Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase

Peruvian Paso The Peruvian Paso originated from horses brought over to the Americas by the Spanish conquistadors who were typically mounted on Andalusians, Barbs and the now-extinct Jennet. The Jennet breed of horse is perhaps the most important part of the Peruvian Paso bloodline as the Jennet was known for its unique four-beat ambling gait. The horses who traveled west across South America to Peru stayed isolated in that coastal country caught between the Pacific and the Andes. The Peruvian Paso has a four-beat ambling lateral gait that is very smooth to ride. In Peru, the Peruvian Paso was being bred specifically to cover long distances on mountain trails, creating a smooth-riding horse with a big, ground-covering stride (this breed also developed termino, or the outward swing of the front legs.) This differs from Paso Fino gaits which developed into smooth and quick-moving strides while maintaining the distinct four beats. Peruvians are a rare breed. There are only about 20,000 in the United

States, compared to roughly 5 million registered Quarter Horses. Only about 50 purebred foals are born each year in the U.S. They’re the ideal choice for the rider who appreciates the depth of character, willing disposition and ultra-smooth glide over whatever terrain you choose to conquer. For more information and to find Peruvians near you, visit the North American Peruvian Horse Association online. You can see more of the Peruvian horse at the Heartland Peruvian Classic horse show in Topeka May 25-26.

Walkadonk Mini Donkey Walkadonk Acres has been raising mini donkeys for over 20 years in Brighton, Missouri. See the Walkadonk Mini Donkeys in the Stall Barn daily! Come pet these lovable little critters—they’re sure to make you smile!

Stall barn tours each day. Thursday w 9:45 w TPEC Arena w Breed Showcase Thursday w 6:00 w TPEC Arena w Celebrate EquiFest Parade of Horses Friday w 11:00 w Ag Hall Arena w Breed Showcase Friday w 12:00 w TPEC Arena w Breed Showcase Saturday w 4:45 w Ag Hall w Breed Showcase

Stall barn tours each day.

Royal Friesians The Friesian horse is best known for its black color and luxurious mane, soft eyes, long flowing tail and feathers on their fetlocks. They are the fairy tale dream horse. The temperament of the Friesian is one of pure kindness, curiosity, and extreme gentle disposition. Friesians are the favorite of horse trainers at exhibi tion shows because they learn quickly, demonstrating the clinician’s teaching skills, and allow audiences to see their capabilities to take on new tasks quickly. Stall barn tours each day.

Thursday w 10:00 w TPEC Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase Thursday w 6:00 w TPEC Arena w Celebrate EquiFest Parade of Horses Friday w 11:15 w Ag Hall Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase Friday w 4:30 w TPEC Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase Saturday w 5:00 w Ag Hall Arena w Breed & Demo Showcase

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