The 2010 Schedule of Events
EquiFest is a festival of horses with fun for the whole family! The main arena showcases the amazing variety of horses and horse activities you’ll find in the area. The Kiddie Corral and Vendor Fair are open all day, and you’ll find experts on hand to answer your questions about horse health and nutrition. Wholesome food will be available on site, and we have a free shuttle to/from downtown Madison. Admission and parking are free.
Kiddie Corral
What child can resist hand painting – especially when asked to help create a live Painted Pony! This is just one of the delightful activities you’ll find at EquiFest 2010 – a celebration of rural life. New this year is Farmville, a special place just for toddlers. In the education center, kids will learn about horses and other farm animals. In our craft center, they can paint horse shoes and build a stick pony. Free pony rides throughout the day. Bring your child to EquiFest 2010 and create a memory they’ll never forget.
Arena
The action in the main arena at EquiFest 2010 will be non-stop. From the opening ceremony lead by the Silver Creek Sparklers drill team to the last Parade of Breeds, you’ll be amazed and delighted by the variety of things local horse people do with their horses. Compare the agility of western Reigning horses to the elegance of english Dressage horses. Watch as both minis and draft horses demonstrate their skills at driving. Enjoy trick roping demonstrations, and admire the beautiful costumed riders. There’s something for everyone in the main arena at EquiFest 2010.
Parade of Breeds
Local breeders will be on hand to showcase the incredible variety of horse breeds in the greater Madison and Lake Country area. From A (Arabian and Apaloosa) to P (Paint, Percheron and Peruvian Paso) – there’s a type of horse for every function and style. We’ll even have rare breeds on display, like the Nokota – a heritage breed from the American west. You’ll see these horses on display in the area, plus have an opportunity to visit with the horses and their breeders back in the barns between performances. Learn more about your dream horse at EquiFest 2010.
Ask the Expert
Have you ever wondered how often horses change their shoes? Or see the dentist? Or what types of hay and feed are best for your horse? Do horses benefit from a visit with the chiropractor? Or enjoy massages? Learn about all this and more at EquiFest 2010, where we’ve assembled a team of experts to share their knowledge about all things horse-y.
10:10 Kim Raines, LMT: Similarities & Differences Between Human &
Equine Musculature and the Benefits Both Receive from Massage.
11:30 Dr. Marcus Harden: Realizing Your Horse's Full Potential through
Veterinary Chiropractic
1:00 Lucy Ray, Extension Agent, Jasper County: Poisonous Plants in
Horse Pastures:ID, Prevention & Recognizing Poisoning
2:30 Dr. Marcus Harden: Techniques and Benefits of Quality Equine
Dentistry
Vendor and Exhibitor Fair
What would a day be without shopping? At EquiFest 2010, we’ve assembled a group of product and service providers to show you their latest offering. Thinking about purchasing land or a horse farm – meet our experts. Looking for a group to ride trails with – find them here. Interested in learning more about horse rescue organizations? Saddle clubs? Breed groups? At EquiFest 2010, you’ll find an incredible variety of people assembled to share their experience and products with you.
2010 Schedule of Events
10:00 Silver Creek Sparklers
10:15 Dressage Demo (Adam Lastowka)
10:30 Parade of Breeds
10:45 Reining Demo (Carla Brown)
10:55 Marc Chancey
11:10 Icelandics (Katrin Sheehan)
11:25 Rocky Mountain Demo
11:35 Break (Trick Roping snipit)
11:45 Mustang Makeover (Eric Gray)
12:15 Suffolks Punch Driving
12:25 Big horse in Hand Driving (Alexa Peacock)
12:35 Big horse in Hand Driving (Stacie McCoy)
12:45 Mini Driving (Terry)
12:55 Break
1:00 Mini Driving (Danielle)
1:10 Break (Rescue demo)
1:25 Puruvian Demo
1:35 Friesian Demo (Nicole Mesik)
1:45 Dressage Demo (Alexa Peacock)
1:55 Gypsy Vanner (Rhonda Cofer)
2:05 Roping Demo (Lauren Warren)
2:15 Tennessee Walker Demo (Eric Gray)
2:25 Jumping Demo (Danielle Crist)
2:35 Arabian Demo (Stephanie)
2:45 Parelli Natural Horsemanship (Nancy Faulconer)
3:00 Break (Silver Creek Sparklers)
3:15 Trick Roping/Western Demo (Rusty Wright)
3:45 Mounted Shooting/Extreme Cowboy (Stacie McCoy)