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Coffee Talk

Join Ron McDaniel on the 4H Stage Friday for Coffee Talk, a casual but entertaining exchange with special guests.
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Friday March 21: 

10:00am to 10:30am, Ron's Coffee Talk Time with Tik, 4H STAGE

6:45pm, Tribute to Some Horsemen, TPEC ARENA

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Daniel Dauphin

Daniel Dauphin: Horsemanship/Podcaster: Adult Onset Horsemanship & The Bit Course: Understanding Why & How Bits Function. Raised in Louisiana, Daniel had a passion for horses from an early age. Daniel spent about 6 years, in total, apprenticing under 3 different Cutting Horse trainers and to date has started horses amassing winnings of well over $1 million in cutting including finalists in major aged events, and the only horse from Louisiana to ever make the NCHA World Championship Futurity Finals. Daniel passionately uses his knowledge and experience to help others become safer, smarter, and more comfortable and confident in their own horsemanship. He has worked with worked with many different breeds and riders of all ages & disciplines, from beginners to college equine behavior and training classes, to world champs, and even continuing education for pros at large lesson barns. Daniel spent 3 years making a 5-and-a-half-hour video on bits and bitting. It has been very well received and is used as a teaching tool in over 25 Equine Sciences/Studies programs in various US universities.
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Friday March 21:

1:45pm to 2:45pm, A Bit  of the Bitcourse Part 1, 4H STAGE

Saturday March 22: 

1:45pm to 2:45pm, A Bit  of the Bitcourse Part 2, 4H STAGE

Sunday March 23: 

10:15am to 11:15am, TPEC ARENA, Bits of Knowledge Arena Clinic

1:15pm to 2:00pm, AG HALL ARENA, Let's Talk A Bit Arena Clinic


Clinicians

Dr. Dylan Lutter

Mastering Movement: Keeping Horses Happy, Healthy & Performing Don't miss this live horse demonstration in the 4H Building, covering chiropractics and rehab.
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Saturday March 22: 

10:00am, Mastering Movement: Keeping Horses Happy, Healthy & Performing, covering chiropractics and rehab. Don't miss this live horse demonstration in the 4H Building !!! 

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Ifa Simmonds

Ifa Simmonds is a certified fitness performance coach for equestrians with over a decade of experience and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA). He empowers riders through holistic fitness and wellness programs to enhance their performance in the saddle. His primary goal is helping riders improve their riding fitness with greater stability, suppleness, strength, and stamina in the saddle. He's trained a host of disciplines, from trail riders to competitive professional dressage, eventing, western pleasure, reining, hunter/jumper riders, and their riding coaches. Ifa brings his expertise in functional fitness, yoga, and pilates to EFA through education and certifications. He is a clinician, writer, and presenter who's been on the speaking circuit at Equine Affaire Ohio and Mass. He also enjoys working with different organizations and is featured on multiple podcasts. EFA is the leading holistic fitness coaching program for equestrians in English and western disciplines dedicated to enhancing balance, position, and athleticism.
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Friday March 21 - Sunday March 23: *Schedule a Personal Assessment/Personal Training Plan with Ifa 

Friday March 21:

9:30am TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM, Perfect 5 Minute Mobility Routines

Saturday March 22:

9:30am TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM, Best Mental and Physical Exercises to Become More Balanced

3:00pm  TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM, Take the Reins- Mastering Mind, Body & Saddle Connection

Sunday March 23:

11:00am TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM, How to Overcome Balance & Stability Issues

12:30pm 4H STAGE,  Ifa- About Ifa Fit

2:30pm  TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM, The 8 Best Exercises That Build Strong Core & Stabilize Your Position


Clinicians

Janelle Dobbins

Formerly our KS Equine Liaison, Janelle is now the Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Evergy. Janelle is a born and bred Kansas farm girl who is passionate about helping the ag and livestock community enhance their energy efficiency. She and others at Evergy work to contribute to economic growth, lower utility bills, and a reduced need for energy production.
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Saturday March 22:

11:30am to 12:15pm, Janelle shares some energy efficiency ideas for your farm and ranch! TPEC WORKSHOP ROOMS, UPSTAIRS


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KS Farriers Assoc. & Ground Control

Watch a live horse shoeing and learn about these new all terrain shoes in fun colors.
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Friday March 21: 

11:30am to 12:15pm, Join presenters from the Kansas Farriers Association and Ground Control Horseshoes for this interesting and informative live horse shoeing to learn about these fun colored all terrain shoes, in the 4H BUILDING!!!

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Legendary KS Horsemen Panel

Catch stories and memories from some outstanding KS equine industry contributors!
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Saturday March 22:

1:45pm TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM (see bios) 

Go to Legendary KS Horsemen under Attractions page

Clinicians

Rhonda Levinson

Join Rhonda as she discusses what Clubs & Associations need to know about 501c management. Rhonda entered the University of Kansas as a National Merit Scholar and recipient of the prestigious Watkins-Burger Scholarship in 1985, awarded to the top 6 freshman entering KU. Following law school graduation, Rhonda clerked for the Kansas Court of Appeals between 1993 and 1995, before beginning practice in the areas of criminal and civil law, including equine and agricultural law. Rhonda remains an active equestrian and has assisted a variety of equine organizations with both legal organization documents and liability issues.
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Saturday March 22

3:00pm TPEC WORKSHOP ROOMS, Upstairs

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Saddle Clubs Unite

Join Kyle Smyth of Newton Saddle Club in hearing updates on HPA, & KS Animal Health Regs, and then visit on various topics among KS Saddle Clubs. All KS Clubs and Associations Welcome!
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Saturday March 22

4:15pm TPEC WORKSHOP ROOMS, Upstairs

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