Equifest Program 2019

Travis Calderwood & Belle I rode bulls for over 20 years. I own an overhead garage door company and own C4 Ranch where I sell and train horses. I love starting horses and dealing with horses that have some is- sues. I really enjoy working with mustangs, ( and own 4 of them ) the challenge of taking a horse that you can’t even touch to something that wants to please you and wants to learn is what drives me. I have been riding horses ever since I could walk. I have been working with colts since I was 8 years old. My mare Belle is a 9 year old gray mare that has done it all. She is an accomplished cow horse and we compete in the UHCA. I have started doing mounted shooting off of her and plan to compete with her this season. Lee Chapman & Dear John My wife and I live on a farm in Linn County, Kansas and operate a small cow/calf operation. I work in the telecom industry for Heartland Midwest in Olathe, KS. I’m riding Dear John a 7 year old quarter horse (No Guns Please x HH Suzie Tucker). I have and ride several different horses from straight up ranch horses to QuarAbs to perfor- mance horses. I compete in UHCA, EXCA, NRHA, USTPA, and MRHA, AERC and several other organization. I’ve served on the UHCA board for several years and I’m very proud of UHCA. I’ve won or been reserve in several state titles in EXCA and won the Amateur division of UHCA. I’m also member of Kansas Horse Council and Back Country Horseman. Johnie Clem & Cali National cutting horse association super stakes champion limited open National cutting horse association reserve national champion American quarter horse Association multiple world finalist Extreme cowboy association reserve world champion futurity Extreme cowboy Association national champion and reserve Champion multiple times I am a professional horse trainer for 30 years competing and training all over the world doing clinics in Australia ,Canada, Italy, Germany, Austria, and the US . Jorge Moser & LK Did compete on the UHCA circuit 0n LK around 2012, 2013,2014 did pretty good most of the time , due to my work schedule haven’t been able to compete on the UHCA circuit and also trying to diversify my dreams as a rider I starter to compete on the IRHA, FQHR,MWRHA, and the ASHA. I think I have done pretty good on all those circuits. I think LK adapts himself to what i point him to . Calli Newman Calli hales from Lenapah Oklahoma. She competes in all as- pects of competition. As a kid, if it involved a horse Calli wanted to learn it!! She raises and trains her own horses and keeps several babies on the ground. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting while working toward her CPA certification as well. Calli’s accomplishments include 2017 Miss Rodeo Oklahoma. Won 3 world titles on EXCA in two years, Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge Invitee, and many saddles, buckles and other awards within the rodeo events.

Ashley Purdin & Cinco Out of Louisburg Kansas: Ashley Purdin is Equus Curito Equine Center’s head Trainer. Ashley was reserve champion of Top Horse 2017. Top five in 2018 EXCA Futurity. Top 10 in 2018 EXCA PRO. And reserve champion in both Colt and Open in UHCA in 2018. Ashley pri- marily trains cowboy racing and versatility horses and coaches riders to reach their goals. With over 100 students in several states Ashley teaches weekly lessons and classes in addition to traveling for clinics. Ashley is back for a third time to EquiFest Top Horse this time on a five year old quarter horse gelding named Cinco. She looks forward to the competition this year and always enjoys the challenge of this versatile event! Runt Rageth & Rooster I am Runt Rageth and I live in North Central Missouri in the small town of Harris with my wife Machelle. We own and oper- ate Rageth Versatility Horses where we train and sell various types of horses. I compete in Extreme Cowboy races, ranch rodeos and horse shows. I have been a pickup man at the am- ateur rodeos as well as a competitor for the last twenty years. I enjoy every aspect of the horse industry and any competition that involves horses. Horse: AC Smart G Blue aka Rooster He is a five year old registered quarter horse. He is a very tal- ented young horse with a willing attitude and fun personality. Josh Rushing & Buck I am a 3 time EXCA World Champion. I have multiple UHCA titles in pro and colt divisions. I enjoy training and developing young horses. I love the idea of a practical, versatile, all around type horse. It is for that reason I love competing in events like Top Horse because it highlights multiple disciplines. Alongside my wife Holly Rushing and two kids, Rhyder and Addisen we own and operate Shoe-n-R Horsemanship and Farrier service. I will be riding a horse we call Buck owned by Bob Sullivan. I have had the opportunity to have Buck in training over the last year. Buck and I are the 2019 EXCA World Futurity Champions. He is a really athletic horse. He has a good honest heart and always looking to do his best. I’ve used him primarily in obstacle competitions but he knows what a long day on the ranch is all about and we’ve managed to get to a few cattle sortings with our friends at EC Equine Center. Magen Warlick & Coaly Professional Clinician and Trainer since 2009 Competed in 3 Day Eventing, EXCA, Barrel Racing, Team Roping. EXCA World Champion 2017 Pro and Futurity EXCA National Champion 2018 Pro and Futurity Calgary Stampede Reserve Champion 2017 Calgary Stampede Champion 2018 Horse: TSU Hickory Cash 12-year-old AQHA Gelding Only horse to have won the “Triple Crown” of EXCA.

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