Celebration of the Horse
This event is free to the public, there are no charges to enjoy the arena events, browse the vendor areas or observe at the educational booths.
This event is free to the public, there are no charges to enjoy the arena events, browse the vendor areas or observe at the educational booths.
9am to 1pm: Veterinarian assisted services
- Freeze branding by AJ Neal. Veterinarian on hand to administer sedative as desired.
- Coggins and vaccination clinic by Dr. Laura Mobley
9am - 5pm: Other equine services
- Equine Sports Massage Therapy by Kirk Davis, Certified
- Saddle Fitting by Steve Jones
- Equine Nutritionist Lisa Evans
*Any fees for services are set by service provider. Appointments may be necessary.
Arena events, exhibits and clinics
Time | Event | Professional |
9am | Steve Jones Horsemanship “From the Ground to the Saddle” 10 volunteer horse/rider teams |
Steve Jones |
11:30 – Noon | Bullseye the Rodeo Clown Entertainment / Intro. To Schep K9, Inc., therapy dog training and outreach, crowd mingling and photos |
Kirk Davis & Jester |
12:00 - 1 | Live Music Intermission / Lunch / Vendors | Rodger King |
1 – 1:20 | Flag Ride in honor of American Service men and women (military, search and rescue, fire department, police, etc.) | Chicks N Spurs Drill Team of Mountain Home, AR |
1:20 – 1:40pm | Saddle Fitting Demonstration BF Smith and Sons Saddlery - celebrating 134 years in business |
Steve Jones |
1:40 - 2:10pm | Equine Sports Massage Therapy
|
Kirk Davis, Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist |
2:15 - 3pm | Cutting Horse Demonstration with Winchester Performance Horses (cutting buffalo)
|
Rusty and Lori Winchester |
3 - 4pm | Competitive Trail Horse Competition
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Kay Carmody, ACTHA Ride Host (intros) J Bar K Ranch, Hartman, AR Kirk Davis, ACTHA Judge (judge and critique) |
4:00 - 4:30pm | Working Cattle Dog Demonstration
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Winchester Performance Horses & Stock Dogs |
4:30-5pm | Q/A Audience participation session with opportunity to ask questions regarding day's events or in general from panel of presenters | Steve Jones Kirk Davis Lori Winchester |
5pm | Event Conclusion - Closing Ceremony involving youth horse owners | Equine Quick Response |