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Battle of the Breeds at Equifest of Kansas 2012!
This year Equifest of
Kansas hosted a Battle of the Breeds competition to showcase the much-vaunted
claims of versatility among many types of horses.
Seventeen horse/rider
teams stepped up to the challenge. We hosted breeds including: American
Shetland, Percheron, Clydesdales, Morgan, Connemara, Paso Finos, Paint, Pinto,
Quarter Horse, Mustangs, ½ Arabs, Gypsy Vanner, and Thoroughbred. Only women
riders answered the call, ranging from 11 years to …very mature(over 70 years).
To truly test their abilities each team competed in 6 classes: English
Pleasure, Gambler’s Choice Jumping, Speed Event, Driving Class, Stockhorse
Pattern and Trail.
It was a crowd pleasing event with cheering for
favorites and many surprises -- didn’t know a Clydesdale could run barrels
anywhere near that fast!
The competition was tough and when it came down
to it the top 5 were separated by 1 point each! The Reserve Champion was the
gorgeous Connemara Stallion, Sir Lancelot, shown by Dehlia McAfee and Grand
Champion was won by Walking Windchester, a beautiful dapple grey Quarter horse
owned by Kristin Goin.
Join trail riding enthusiasts on the beautiful Elk City Lake River Trail
(open to horseback riders only twice/year). NOT recommended for beginner or
inexperienced riders or horses; rocky and moderate-to-steep inclines. Horseshoes
recommended.
(7 miles NW of Independence, KS, on Hwy 75 or 4 miles south
of Hwy 400/75 jct. Turn west on 5400 Road and follow road toward dam and outlet
camp.)
Friday, April 27 Campers may arrive at outlet area. Pit toilets,
water hydrant, primitive camping, Shelter House w/electricity. NO CAMPING FEES!
7 pm Meet at Shelter House for potluck dinner. Bring dish to share and your
own drink. Table service provided.
Saturday, April 28 9 am Riders leave
camp. Pack your own lunch. Return to camp about 4 pm. (Options for earlier
return available.) 6 pm Dinner at Shelter House catered by C&S Traveling
Kitchen. Door Prizes by Classic Equine, Cashel, Martin Saddlery, R Bar B
Saddle/ Tack/Trailer, and Kansas Horse Council.
Sunday, April 29
7:30-8 am Biscuits/gravy at Shelter House. 9 am Riders leave camp. Return
noon.
Ride limited to 75 riders.
Pre-Registration and payment of
$25 required for ride and meals by April 21. Register online:
ww.kansashorsecouncil.com
**Out-of-State Riders, please have Coggins
papers**
Many barns and stables have encountered theft in recent months. To help facilitate identification and recovery of horses and tack, we have created the Stolen Horse & tack Page. You can share your report of stolen horses and tack with others across Kansas by clicking the button below and sharing your information with us. We will place your information on the Stolen Horse and Tack web page for a period of one year.
We at the Kansas Horse Council would love to hear any questions, comments or suggestions you might have, and we are always looking for items to add to this web site. To send us such a message, click on the button below!
Homes for Horses!
This is a monthly feature that will provide the picture and contact details
for a horse adoption in Kansas. Please contact the equine rescue or
adoption service directly. Thanks!
Meet Trey!
Third time is a charm for this lovely mare. Trey was among nearly 70 equids
that were placed into new homes by following their seizure from a Kansas rescue
due to severe neglect concerns. Just over a year later her new owner decided she
was no longer desirable and Rainbow Meadows was alerted to her plight. Now in
her third home, Trey is searching for her final and forever home. She is nearly
12 years old and stands at 15h2”. Trey is broke to ride and will do best with an
advanced beginner rider. She is a very proud and elegant mare and moves with
great power. You can see her being ridden at
this link. For more information about Trey or any of Rainbow Meadows’
rescues, go to
www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com or call 620-725-3402.
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