Equifest Program 2019

Billy Allen was born into a family of farmers who had working horses, not show horses. He grew up dream- ing of being a world champion roper and he rodeoed for awhile, but in his mid-20’s he started training horses instead. Since he started competing in AQHA, Mr. Allen has earned 11 World Championships in halter, heading, heeling, reining and working cow horse. In 1976, he campaigned 3 different horses to year end high point titles in reining, tied down roping and team roping. In addition to training horses, he established the Billy Allen Feed Company. Mr. Allen is a 30-year breeder and a longtime judge who taught at the judges’ seminars. He is past president of Kansas Quarter Horse Association and will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association this March of 2019! Come hear stories from Mr. Allen. Bring your questions too. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the man who made so famous a bit mouthpiece, now com- monly used!

Billy Allen Kansas’ Legendary Horseman

Best of America by Horseback: Tom & Pat Seay with Best of America By Horseback will cover their travels and experiences, and recommendations, plus they will likely do some live broadcasts from EquiFest. Best of America By Horseback is the longest running program aired on RFD TV. Come and meet them and ask them questions of recommendations on where to travel with your horse or how best to pack for that horse adventure! Best of America by Horseback

Dr. Christopher Blevins has been a part of the Kansas State University Veteri- nary Teaching and Research family for many years. From his Bachelors, Masters and DVM, and currently the Associate Professor of Equine Field Service, Dr. Blevins is known by many. Dr. Blevins’ clinical interests include equine dentist- ry, reproduction and preventative medicine. At EquiFest, Dr. Blevins with share his knowledge of the anatomy of the horse’s mouth and how bits and bit pres- sures work. Christopher Blevins, DVM

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