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Guy McLean

Guy McLean

Guy McLean started his life and subsequently his career with horses by working at his family’s 1660 acre Homestead Resort in the Queensland Bush, where he would be responsible for 50 plus trailing riding horses. From training horses to becoming suited trail horses for guests with no riding experience to being head trail boss looking after horse and rider on 2.5hour rides through the bush. Guy’s dream was to share these amazing animals with a larger audience, but how would this shy boy do that? An opportunity presented itself when Guy’s father, Norm, found out about Guy’s love for bush poetry and wanted him to recite the ‘Man from Snowy River’ poem for 100 travel agents that were going to be staying at the Homestead. Guy only agreed to it if he could have his horse with him, which gave him the strength and confidence to make it his own. So, Guy’s entertaining career began with riding his stallion, Nugget, bridleless and saddleless, into the middle of his father’s restaurant, reciting poetry for 1hr for 100 people at a time. The word had gotten out about the ‘Horseman from Susan River’ on his Stallion, and they soon started performing at festivals, on music stages, and leading street parades. Since then, Guy now has three amazing liberty performance teams on two continents, demonstrating his complete and utter dedication to everything that is ‘Horse’. They have been featured at many major Australian, USA, and Canadian events such as Royal shows, Equitana Asia Pacific, Dressage Festivals, International Rodeos, World Cup Showjumping Events, World Equestrian Games, NY Central Park Horse Show, and also performing with his 4 Australian Stock Horses live on stage for Australia’s Got Talent, which was televised on Channel 9 in 2016. Although Guy has always identified himself as a Horseman, first and foremost Guy's talents with Bush Poetry have seen him twice being crowned Australian Bush Poet Champion, in 2002 and 2006, along with the great honour of being named an official 'Ambassador of the Outback. His awards don’t stop there though and his most treasured triumphs are winning 2 World Championships of ‘Road to the Horse’ in 2012 & 2013 and an Australian Champion at Equitana Australia’s ‘Way of the Horse’ in 2005. His most recent title has been being named the first Official Australian Stock Horse Ambassador, which is one of the most honoured appointments of his career thus far. Guy’s performances are known for being inspiring, educational, and above all entertaining for both young and old and for both the horse enthusiast and the uninitiated alike. Guy has taken Australia to the World through his horsemanship, bush poetry, and double-handed stockwhip cracking with his Team of Australian Bred OG’s, USA Born equine family members, and his 2 World Champion legends, by his side packing out 5,000+ seat arenas to watch their demos on what it is to be a Lifetime Horseman and a proud Australian Stockman. With all these achievements under his belt, Guy wants to continue to share what a shy boy from a small country town can achieve with passion and desire. Guy wants to be able to inspire and educate people from all walks of life from around the World on his many tours. It is his ongoing desire to create shows to inspire the younger generation, as they are so crucial to our future for our equine and agricultural industries as it is they that will be the next great horsemen, stockmen, cowboys, and farmers across all countries.

Schedule

Thursday March 14

10:30am TPEC Arena, Young Horse Start; First Ride

3:30pm TPEC Arena, How Skills of Australian Stockman May Help Your Horsemanship Goals

7:00pm TPEC Arena, DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW

Friday March 15

9:30am TPEC Arena, Young Horse Start Day2, Growing & Developing the Young Mind

2:30pm TPEC Arena, Inspire to Educate, Both Horse & Rider

Saturday March 16

10:45am TPEC Arena, Young Horse Start Day 3, Introducing Young to FInished, Modeling How to Be RIdden

12:30pm 4H STAGE, Coffee Talk Discussion

2:00pm TPEC Arena, Lasting Impressions, Making the Last Work Session the First Work Session Next

8:00pm TPEC Arena, Ranch Rodeo HALFTIME Performance

Clinicians

Jerry Diaz

Jerry Diaz

Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz comes from the exciting world of Mexican horsemanship and rodeo. A true Charro, Diaz makes his living following the grand tradition of his Heritage back in Mexico. He performs his horsemanship skills and rope artistry at rodeos around the country, producing and directing Mexican Rodeo Extravaganzas and Equestrian Events for special entertainment. Jerry Diaz embodies all of the qualifications of the Charro's strict code of honor that includes chivalry, high ethics, expert horsemanship, and dedication to family and Charro traditions. He has earned the Federation of Charros' Golden Spur Award for his outstanding contributions and commitment to the Charro tradition. Famed for his expertise with the maguey rope, Jerry is a renowned crowd pleaser. Unaided by swivels or gimmicks, he spins the rope with ease while on foot, riding, or standing atop his horse. He was inducted into the Texas Trail of Fame, Cowboys of Color in Fort Worth, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Schedule

Thursday March 14

2:00pm TPEC Arena, Horsemanship with the Diaz Family

7:00pm TPEC Arena, DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW

Friday March 15

12:15pm TPEC Arena, Equine Training Tips with the Diaz Family

8:00pm TPEC Arena, Ranch Rodeo HALFTIME Performance

Saturday March 16

12:00pm TPEC Arena, Building a Connection with Your Horse, Diaz Family

Clinicians

Julie Goodnight

Julie Goodnight

Julie Goodnight established a connection with horses at a young age, and after a successful run as a youth rider on jumping horses, she galloped her way through college riding racehorses. For nearly four decades, she’s been at home in the Colorado Rockies, pursuing wilderness sports and riding cow-horses. Founding her training business in 1985, Julie’s reputation as a horse trainer grew far and wide. In 2008, she began producing Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, a popular how-to horse training series that aired weekly for more than a decade, with 260 episodes. She now travels the world to produce compelling horse TV, and educates horse owners everywhere through her online training programs at JulieGoodnight.com/Academy

Schedule

Thursday March 14

9:30am 4H STAGE, Horses Are the Journey, Not a Destination

11:45am TPEC Arena, The Natural Ride Part 1, Balance  & Rhythm in the Saddle

1:00 pm 4H STAGE: Coffee Talk Discussion

4:30pm  TPEC Arena, The Natural Ride Part 2, Cueing, Communication & Control 

Friday March 15

10:45am TPEC Arena, Riding to the Next Level Part 1, Nose to Tail Body Control

12:30pm TPEC WORKSHOP ROOM, Find Your Dreamhorse

3:30pm TPEC Arena, Riding to the Next Level Part 2, Collection  & Lateral Movements

Saturday March 

9:30am TPEC Arena, Out of Control? Gaining Authority & Compliance from your Horse

1:30pm 4H STAGE, Life Lessons That Horses Teach

3:30pm TPEC Arena, Expect the Best from the Ground (Round Pen Work)

Clinicians

Nicolas Diaz

Nicolas Diaz

Nicolas Diaz is a fifth-generation horseman. Son of horseman “Charro Jerry Diaz” and horsewoman “Staci Anderson Diaz”. Horsemanship runs deep in his blood. His father Jerry Diaz carried him atop his first horse when he was only 3 days old. Nicolas has continued to ride ever since that day. He has been a very successful trainer and competitor. He has won over 20 national champion titles. In 2022 Nicolas was awarded the “Youth Horseman of the Year” award. In 2022 and 2023 he was awarded the “Elite Horseman of the Year” Award. He has performed at some of the most prestigious shows and rodeos in the world. Including the “National Western Stock Show”, “Fort Worth Stock Show”, “Equine Affair”, “Ponoka Stampede”, “Houston Rodeo”, “Rolex Jump Offs”, and the “Pennsylvania Horse Expo” just to name a few. Nicolas is riding Jalon pronounced HA-LON. A 12-year-old black Andalusian stallion. Imported from Barcelona, Spain. The horse has won 4 national titles and has been training with Nicolas for six years and been performing for the past three years. Jalon is used for breeding at the Diaz Ranch and has produced beautiful offspring.

Schedule

Thursday March 14

2:00pm TPEC Arena, Horsemanship with the Diaz Family

7:00pm TPEC Arena, DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW

Friday March 15

12:15pm TPEC Arena, Equine Training Tips with the Diaz Family

8:00pm TPEC Arena, Ranch Rodeo HALFTIME Performance

Saturday March 16

12:00pm TPEC Arena, Building a Connection with Your Horse, Diaz Family

Clinicians

Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan

At 26 years old, Patrick took his first horsemanship lesson in March 2015. He did not grow up around horses, nor was he passionate about them until much later in life. Patrick grew up in Dallas, TX but was not involved with horses, instead had a passion for soccer. He played high school, collegiate, and professional soccer. Patrick coached collegiate soccer for 4 years starting in 2011 and was the head soccer coach for a high school. In 2015, Patrick graduated with his MBA in International Management from the University of Houston- Victoria. Once Patrick found horses in 2015, he was hooked. He was constantly learning and wanting to develop his skills. Over the past 8 years, he has accomplished as much as he could have ever imagined in such a short period of time. He has developed a passion for liberty horsemanship and the power it has to transform the horse-human connection. During the 8 years, Patrick has done the following: Studied and interned with Ryan Rose, professional Brooklyn, WI. Worked with Dan James, of Double Dan Horsemanship from 2019 to 2021. Since then, he has competed in the Mustang Makeover (TX), finishing Top 20 and 2nd in the newcomers. Finished Second in the Freestyle Pro Division in the ILHA Championships 2020. Started a non-profit called Gamilah Unbridled that helps provide liberty horsemanship to youth and rescue horses. Through Gamilah Unbridled Patrick accomplished the following: Riding 2500 miles from California-Kentucky completely bridleless. Visited 20 non-profits. Rescue Horse Project – transforming 7 of the toughest rescue horses in the country using only liberty techniques. The Extra Mile – turning some of the most challenging rescue horses into advanced liberty horses. Upon completion they were working in 4 horse liberty teams Earned the Grand Champion title in the 2022 Appalachian Trainer Face Off professional division.

Schedule

Wednesday March 13

9am to 3:30pm, Ag Hall Arena, Auditor Opportunities Available $25

Thursday March 14

1:00pm TPEC Arena, Intro to Bridle-Less Riding

6:45pm TPEC Arena, DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY PERFORMANCE!

Friday March 15

4:30pm, Ag Hall Arena, Intro to Liberty

Saturday March 16

12:30pm 4H STAGE, Coffee Talk DIscussion

4:30pm TPEC Arena, Working on Advanced Liberty & Bridle-Less

Clinicians

Sally Batton

Sally Batton

Sally Batton was Director of Riding at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH and head coach of the Varsity Equestrian Team for 30 years. She was named the American Riding Instructor’s Association 2008 Instructor of the Year, was awarded the 2013 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Lifetime Achievement Award, was inducted in the 2020 IHSA Hall of Fame class and is the Founder of the Athletic Equestrian League. In 2022, Sally Batton’s book, The Athletic Equestrian was published. Whether competing in the show ring or riding at home on the trail, every rider wants to be more secure and balanced in the saddle. This innovative guide uses highly effective exercises honed over Coach Sally’s 35 year coaching career.

Schedule

Thursday March 14

1:00pm 4H STAGE, Coffee Talk Discussion

5:30pm TPEC Arena, Rider Training Tools 

4:00pm 4H STAGE, Riding in College

Friday March 15

11:45am 4H STAGE, Coffee Talk Discussion

2:15pm Ag Hall Arena, Perfect the 2-Point

Saturday March 16

1:00pm TPEC Arena, Equicize




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Staci Anderson Diaz

Staci Anderson Diaz

Staci Anderson-Diaz has entertained audiences all across the U.S. at some of the most prestigious shows. She has performed in her Father’s Wild West Shows, Rodeos, Fairs and Circuses since she was three yrs. old. Third generation performer and artist mostly known for her Roman Riding six up team of horses, driving horses in Tandem while standing atop the back team, dancing horses, trickriding and Stunt doubling in several movies. Pass down through generations, Staci comes from a family who has a history with Liberty and Dancing/ High Schooled trained Horses both her parents and grandparents were equine and animal trainers and performers. Watch Staci interact with this beautiful Black Andalusian Stallion Conquisto while working at Liberty. With their thundering hooves and flowing manes, horses are one of God's most Majestic creatures. The Horse’s beauty unsurpassed, strength and immeasurable grace unlike any other.

Schedule

Thursday March 14

2:00pm TPEC Arena, Horsemanship with the Diaz Family

7:00pm TPEC Arena, DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW

Friday March 15

12:15pm TPEC Arena, Equine Training Tips with the Diaz Family

8:00pm TPEC Arena, Ranch Rodeo HALFTIME Performance

Saturday March 16

12:00pm TPEC Arena, Building a Connection with Your Horse, Diaz Family

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