February 12-14, 2010
Wichita Kansas Coliseum

Exhilarating equine entertainment, a terrific trade show and first-class clinicians, will highlight EquiFest of Kansas 2010. This celebration of horses, now in its thirteenth year, will run February 12 through 14, at the Wichita Kansas Coliseum.
Daily presentations by world-class clinicians and trainers will feature Ken McNabb presenting Discovering the Horseman Within; Kay Meredith schooling riders in Dressage; Al Dunning teaching Reining and Cutting; Linda Allen conducting Hunt Seat & Jumping clinics; Scot Hansen with Trail Riding and Horse Training tips; and TV and Radio host and author Rick Lamb providing a series of horsemanship lectures.
For the first time, EquiFest of Kansas will present two exciting new events: the Ultimate Horsemens Challenge, presented by Boulevard Beer, on Friday evening, and a Ranch Rodeo presented by Hunn Leather Products, held Saturday evening at EquiFest. Spectators can root for their favorite competitors in these fast paced, high action events that will test the training, skills and athletic abilities of horses and riders.
“We’re anticipating a super 2010 EquiFest of Kansas” said Pattie Stalder, Administrator for the Kansas Horse Council. “We have a wide range of equine entertainment, education and excitement lined up, providing the perfect Valentine’s Day weekend for everyone who loves horses!”
The horse festival is loaded with a wide variety of activities for horse lovers, including daily demonstrations, lectures, workshops, a fashion show for equine enthusiasts, the Stallion Review, Breed Demonstrations, equine entertainment and a Judging Contest. And the Easy Rider Drill Team from Missouri, will feature precision rides by the award-winning youth drill team. Riders from the therapeutic riding group Horse of Hope will give daily demonstrations that are sure to warm spectators’ hearts. Special events for youth include the Kid’s Corral, providing fun activities for families with young children, and for the first time, EquiFest will offer a special event for Girl Scouts. Scouts will have an opportunity to earn their Junior Horse Fan Badge, through a series of demonstrations, lectures and special activities, held Saturday morning at EquiFest. Pre-registration is required to complete the Girl Scout badge.
Horse enthusiasts can take in the giant equine trade show at EquiFest, with commercial shopping booths selling tack, horse trailers, feed, gifts, home décor items, clothing, equipment, plus much more!
For more details about clinics or activities, please visit the Equifest Web site.













