Mini Mag Feb 5 2021

‘Premier All-Breed Horse Exposition’ Is Equifest Of Kansas At Salina By Frank J. Buchman

Just about everything anybody would want to know about horses is set for Salina. It’s the 24 th annual Equifest of Kansas, according to Justine Staten, executive director of the Kansas Horse Council (KHC). The “Kansas’ Premier All-Breed Horse Fair & Exposition” will be at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Expo Center March 5-6-7. “No stretch of the imagination there’ll be educational and fun activities for everybody with the slightest affection for horses,” Staten assured. “Equifest serves as the main fundraiser for the KHC serving all levels and interests of horse enthusiasts.” Featured clinicians are Chris Cox, Robin Groves, and Jackie Jatzlau. “We are so excited to have such a top lineup of clinicians,” Staten pointed out. However, probably anticipated most of all is the wall-to-wall shopping for anything to do with horses and the Western way of life. Silent auction of donated artwork, tack and horse-related specialties will be ongoing as an additional KHC fundraising. Also, on the tightly packed three-day schedule will be the second annual Legendary Kansas Horsemen’s Panel along with cowboy poetry and music. Tom and Pat Seay representing Best of America by Horseback will present one of several special workshops.

Justine Staten is executive director of the Kansas Horse Council sponsoring the Equifest f Kansas at Salina March 5-6-7.

The Nicodemus Buffalo Soldiers Association formed in 1995, by Commander Barrie Tomkins, plans to present re- enactments. “Everybody anticipates the Breed Challenge,” Staten said. “There’ll be horses of all sizes and colors with an educational and fun review of their breed history.”

Children are the future of everything horses and with that in mind the Kid’s Corral is an annual attraction.

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Competitions seem to highlight interests of horse enthusiasts so a number of special events are being planned. Included are state 4-H horse judging, draft teams, light horse and pony driving, ranch rodeo, horseshoeing contests, and barrel racing. The Grand Finale of Music and Horses is an anticipated Equifest climax on Sunday. “As a leading clinician, Chris Cox has lifetime learning from the greatest teacher of all, the horse,” Staten said. Influenced by both English and Western traditions, Cox has implemented a proven style and technique applicable to all disciplines. “With his practical, straightforward approach, Chris teaches horse people how to achieve results,” Staten added.

Chris Cox will be a featured clinician at the Equifest Of Kansas in Salina.

Having successfully competed in riding and driving disciplines, Robin Groves is a two-time national champion in combined driving. She was a member of combined driving teams competing at world championships in Poland and Italy. “Both Robin and husband Wilson compete at the advanced level in combined driving,” Staten said. “They are knowledgeable in dressage, eventing, jumping, competitive trail, endurance and pleasure show driving.”

With nationwide success in driving competitions, Robin Groves will share her knowledge at the Equifest Of Kansas.

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Jackie Jatzlau is a two-time National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifier winning nearly a half million dollars barrel racing.

“With her husband Lane, their kids and many horses, they have a podcast called Married With Horses,” Staten said. “It connects everyone with rodeo greats and highlights key equine nutrition and helpful product information.”

Training her own horses, Jatzlau gained the nickname “Wild Child” for her NFR riding style rating first place several times. Jatzlau will share her expertise in a private clinic on Thursday, March 4th, before Equifest with participants invited back for a barrel bash on Sunday.

Complete schedule and details about the Equifest of Kansas can be found at www.equifestofks.com.

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World-renowned professional barrel racer, Jackie Jatzlau is to be a clinician at the 24th annual Equifest Of Kansas.

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Kansas Pioneer Chicken Piccata Serves 4

2 lb. 3 T.

Chicken breast tenders or 4 chicken breasts

Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste

4 T. ½ c.

Butter

Chicken Broth Minced garlic

1 clove

1 or 2

Fresh Lemons 1 juiced (1 sliced if desired)

2 T

Capers (Optional)

2 T. Chopped Parsley Heat Olive Oil in a well-seasoned iron skillet. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Sauté chicken in olive oil until nicely browned. Remove chicken from skillet. Add Butter and garlic to skillet and sauté until butter melted. Do not cook to long as garlic will burn. Add chicken broth, lemon slices, capers and cooked chicken. Stir to coat chicken with sauce. Turn heat down to simmer. Cover with a lid for 10 min. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve. Note: We really like the lemon flavor and use extra lemon. If you only have 1 lemon, you can zest it and juice it to flavor your sauce instead of the lemon slices.

Employment Makes Good Life

“I have too much to do, so the customer will have to wait.” That comment was heard twice last week sending cringes up the back both times. Many people so wish they had a job of any kind, yet others complain because there’s too much to do It just doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. When one is hired for a job, then do it and be appreciative for being employed. Admittedly sometimes the work load seems like there is no end in sight. Experience proves one must continue working and the task will eventually be completed. Certain folks have never had a high work ethic, honestly being just plain “lazy.” Coronavirus issues accompanied by incomprehensible government stimulus payments have made the situation much worse. Uncertain the statistics but several times it’s been heard that people make more on unemployment than working a regular job. It makes sense to take whatever the government wants to give. Advertisements on an expanding basis promote so many things are “free.” Daily several times the telephone rings with an offer “no interest,” “no payments,” “everything’s free.” Actually, believe it or not sometimes there are food lines in which recipients don’t have to pay a single penny. Still, most of those receiving the “free” food don’t even say “thank you.” Still as emphasized on numerous previous occasions, “there is no free ride.” Whatever it is, somebody must pay the bill. Not the most knowledgeable about government programs, one doesn’t have to be too smart to figure out everything costs. Taxes on all levels were established by forefathers and continue to increase with modern public voting approval. Plain and simple, yet really quite complex, taxes, which everybody is supposed to pay, provides funds for “free” handouts. While unemployment checks are being dished out generously, false claims are being liberally filed in many businesses. Actually never entirely unemployed in seven decades some unknown stranger falsely filed such a claim. Some are caught and many are not; more spending money that isn’t really there. Never has any personal employment been considered an unwanted job rather romance, excitement, and enjoyment anticipated helping others. Reminded of Ecclesiastes 9-12: “There’s nothing better to do than have a good time and get the most we can out of life. Make the most of your job. It’s God’s gift.” +++ALLELUIA+++ XV--5--1-31-2021