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Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr

Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr., Heove ve 'keso (Yellowbird), is a traditional Northern Cheyenne Chief, champion rodeo cowboy, award-winning recording artist, storyteller, and old-style grass dancer. A two-time Indian National Finals Rodeo World Champion and the first PRCA European Tour Champion, he has been recognized internationally for his horsemanship and cultural contributions, including his Medicine Wheel Model to Natural Horsemanship. His music and stories, such as the acclaimed Spirit Seeker CD, celebrate Indigenous traditions, while his community work—organizing events like the Fort Robinson Spiritual Breakout Run and Little Bighorn Commemoration Run—empowers youth and honors ancestors. Through his teachings, writings, and advocacy, including a published call in The Guardian to end genocide, he continues to elevate Indigenous resilience, horse medicine, and intergenerational healing.

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Friday January 23

2:00pm Workshop Bison Room: INTRO to Horse Medicine Wheel-Foundation and Philosophy of the Spiritual Approach for Natural Horsemanship

3:30pm Ex Hall Round Pen: Example in Action- Horse Medicine Wheel demo with young horse

7:00pm Landon Arena: Special Evening Celebrate EquiFest

Saturday January 24

1:15pm Domer Arena: Example in Action- Horse Medicine Wheel demo with seasoned horse

3:00pm Ex Hall Round Pen: Example in Action- Horse Medicine Wheel demo with young horse

Sunday January 25

1:00pm Ex Hall Round Pen: Example in Action- Horse Medicine Wheel demo with young horse

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Chris Cox

As one of this country’s leading horsemen and clinicians, Chris Cox has spent a lifetime learning from the greatest teachers of all, the horse. Raised on a cattle ranch in the wilds of Australia, Chris has had opportunities that most horsemen of this day and age will never experience. With only horses for transportation, and a cattle ranch as his life, Chris learned at an early age how to appreciate the abilities and tradition of the great men and horses around him. With his practical, straightforward approach, Chris teaches horse people how to achieve results. Influenced in his early years by both the English and Western traditions, he has implemented a proven style and technique that can be applied universally across all disciplines. Chris has travelled throughout the world doing demonstrations and clinics for nearly 30 years. Four- time undefeated, Road to the Horse World Champion of colt starting, 2-time Reserve champion Reno Invitational Million Dollar Team Roping, National Cutting Horse Futurity Finalist, Monty Roberts Equitation of the Year, 2015 inductee Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Chris Cox and his wife Barbara, daughter Charley and son Case split their time between ranches in Mineral Wells, Texas and Dubois, Wyoming where he shares his passion of horses with others.

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Friday January 23

11:15am Landon Arena: My Horse Won’t Stand Still

2:30pm Landon Arena: My Horse Won’t Slow Down

Saturday January 24th

11:00am Landon Arena: How to Make a Hard Mouth Horse Soft

2:00pm Landon Arena: Building Rider Confidence Through Mental and Balance Techniques

Sunday January 25th

10:15am Landon Arena: What Groundwork Exercises Benefit Riders

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Cole Cameron

Cole has dedicated his life to understanding the horse. He is a Champion colt starter, Champion steer wrestler, and competitive in many disciplines including cowhorse. He travels the world hosting clinics and demonstrations following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Craig Cameron. Cole’s approach to preparing a horse and rider for a versatile career is unparalleled. His horsemanship methods focus on building a foundation utilizing focused pressure and release to produce the desired result.

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Friday January 23

9:45am Landon Arena: EXCA Invitational Competition

12:45pm Domer Arena: Introduction to Ranch Riding

4:00pm Domer Arena: EXCA Obstacles Clinic with Cole & Craig Cameron

7:00pm Landon Arena: Special Evening Celebrate EquiFest

Saturday January 24

9:45am Landon Arena: Intro to Roping

2:45pm Domer Arena: Beginning Cow Work for Competition

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Craig Cameron

Craig Cameron grew up a true Texan, first riding horses at age two on his grandfather’s ranch before spending two formative years in Japan, where his gift for communication shone even across language barriers. Back in Houston, he excelled as both an athlete and musician, playing football, and bass guitar alongside Billy Gibbons, later of ZZ Top. Talented in many areas, his deepest passion was always for the outdoors and horses. After studying agriculture in college and becoming a ranked bull rider under the guidance of Jim Shoulders, Cameron managed his family’s ranch in Giddings, Texas, where he discovered his extraordinary ability to connect with horses through patience and trust rather than force. His gentle training methods gained widespread acclaim, leading to demonstrations, seminars across North America and beyond, and publications in horsemanship journals. In 1994, he founded the Double Horn Ranch in Bluff Dale, Texas, where his clinics continue to attract students from around the world, cementing his reputation as a cowboy and master horseman whose artistry blends tradition with a rare gift for understanding horses.

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Friday January 23 ONLY

9:45am Landon Arena: EXCA Invitational Competition Judge/Emcee

4:00pm Domer Arena: EXCA Obstacles Clinic with Cole & Craig Cameron

7:00pm Landon Arena: Special Evening Celebrate EquiFest

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Daniel Dauphin

Raised in Louisiana, Daniel had a passion for horses from an early age. Not being born into a family with horses, he rode with a childhood friend’s family regularly before he finally earned and saved enough money to buy his own horse at the age of 16 without his parents knowing about it. Attending La Tech University, Daniel graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science in ’99. 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 riders as young as 2 to those up into their 70’s. He’s also worked with many different breeds and riders of all 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 reviewed and received and is even being used as a teaching tool in over 25 Equine Sciences/Studies programs in various US universities.

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Friday January 23

10:30am Maner Confernce Bison Workshop Room: The Bit Course Overview

2:00pm Ex Hall Round Pen: Let's Talk A Bit

4:00 Landon Arena: Bits of Knowledge

Saturday January 24

12:00pm Ex Hall Round Pen: Let's Talk A Bit

4:00pm Ex Hall Round Pen: Let's Talk A Bit

Sunday January 25

10:45am Ex Hall Round Pen: Let's Talk A Bit

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Geno Middleton

Geno Middleton is a nine-time World Grand Champion horse trainer and a 2021 inductee into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Raised around horses and inspired by family horse shows, he began training professionally at age 11 and became the youngest trainer to win a World Grand Championship at 18. Based in Pomona, Missouri, Middleton has spent over four decades developing champions in the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association and other gaited breeds. His innovations include custom tack designs and a gaited horse training video sponsored by Manna Pro. A respected clinician and mentor, Middleton continues to share his expertise nationwide, helping riders build lasting partnerships with their horses.

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Friday January 23

10:30am in Domer Arena: Gaits that Define the Breeds

5:00pm in Landon Arena: The Art of Shoeing Gaited Horses

Saurday January 24

11:00am Domer Arena: Mastering Gaits with Your Horse

2:30pm Ex Hall Round Pen Bitting the Gaited Horse

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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.

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Friday January 23

12:15pm Domer Arena: Diaz Family Demo

2:15pm Landon Arena:Diaz Family Demo

7:00pm Landon Arena; Special Performance Celebrate EquiFest

Saturday January 24

2:15pm Domer Arena: Diaz Family Demo

6:30pm Landon Arena: Special Roughstock Event Halftime Performance

Sunday January 25

10:30am Ex Hall Round Pen- Meet & Greet

1:00pm Ranch Rodeo Halftime Performance

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Marcelo Guzman

Marcelo Guzmán is an internationally recognized horseman and trainer, known for his Heart to Heart Horsemanship philosophy that unites feel, balance, and cultural tradition. A Master-level Working Equitation competitor, accredited Al Dunning trainer, and FEI-level rider, Marcelo has represented the Chilean Horse around the world and now trains and performs across the United States. His teaching bridges classical principles and modern sport, inspiring riders to build true partnership and purpose with their horses.

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Friday January 23

1:45pm Domer Arena: Horsemanship is Horsemanship- Working Equitation – Ease of Handling Phase

7:00pm Landon Arena; Friday Night Special Event- Celebrate EquiFest

Saturday January 24

4:00pm in Domer Arena: The Universal Art of Mastering Cattle on Horseback- Learn how to read, position, and control cattle through timing, feel, and partnership — the essence shared by cow work traditions around the world, from Chilean rodeo to Working Equitation cattle trials.

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Nicolas Diaz

Nicolas Diaz was born in New Braunfels, TX and is the son of accomplished horseman and horsewoman; Jerry and Staci Diaz. He continues to follow in his parents and grandparents footstep, now 5th generation horseman. His young horseman career started when he was only three days old. When his father carried him in his arms atop a horse for the very first time. Nicolas has been riding horses ever since that day. At a young age, Nicolas has accomplished many achievements that take many a lifetime to fulfill. At the age of 12, Nicolas during the Rolex, Grand Prix, Million dollar Jump off. Showcasing a solo performance, at the Kentucky Horse Park on his main trick horse. Performing all across the U.S.A. and Canada alongside his parents. He has been to many prestigious shows; such as “The Devon Horse Show”, “Equine Affaire”, “Ponoka Stampede”, in Canada, “National Western Stock Show”, “Houston Rodeo”, “Fort Worth Rodeo”, and the “San Antonio Rodeo” just to name a few.

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Friday January 23

12:15pm Domer Arena: Diaz Family Demo

2:15pm Landon Arena:Diaz Family Demo

7:00pm Landon Arena; Special Performance Celebrate EquiFest

Saturday January 24

12:30pm Landon Arena: The Art & Skill of Dressage

2:15pm Domer Arena: Diaz Family Demo

6:30pm Landon Arena: Special Roughstock Event Halftime Performance

Sunday January 25

10:30am Ex Hall Round Pen- Meet & Greet

1:00pm Ranch Rodeo Halftime Performance

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Robert Eversole, "The TrailMeister"

Robert Eversole, known as “The TrailMeister,” is an internationally recognized clinician, keynote speaker, and author of The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping. A former corporate professional and US Marine Corps veteran, he founded TrailMeister.com, the world’s largest guide to horse trails and camps. Drawing on decades of experience, Robert empowers equestrians of all levels through clinics, columns, and instruction focused on practical horsemanship and outdoor skills. His mission is to help riders overcome fear, gain confidence, and safely enjoy the great outdoors. He shares his adventures with a mule named Ruger and a dog named Boo.

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Thursday January 22

Cinch Making Clinic- Pre Registration Required (Maner Workshop rooms)

Friday January 23

9:30am (Maner Workshop rooms)The ABCs of Trail Riding

4:30pm (Maner Workshop rooms)Front Country Horse Camping, What to Know BEFORE You Go

Saturday January 24

9:30am (Maner Workshop rooms)The ABCs of Trail Riding

4:00pm (Maner Workshop rooms)A Fine and Pleasant Misery – The How's and Why's of Backcountry Horse Camping

Sunday January 25

10:30am (Maner Workshop rooms)When the Sh@t Hits the Fan

2:00pm (Maner Workshop rooms)What Really Happens When You Press SOS

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Sally Batton

Sally Batton was the head coach of the Dartmouth College Division I Varsity Equestrian Team for thirty years, coaching dozens of riders to regional, zone and national titles. She is the past Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Steward and in 2013 was presented with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions and leadership within the organization. In 2020, Coach Batton was inducted into the inaugural class of the IHSA Hall of Fame. Sally currently travels all over the US, including Alaska and Hawaii, teaching clinics to riders of all ages and levels. In 2023 her training tool invention the Sally Batton Pommel Blocker was launched by Correct Connect, the industry leader in rider training aids. Batton is the author, along with co-writer Christina Keim, of The Athletic Equestrian and Equicize both Horse & Rider Books publications. An avid polocrosse enthusiast, Batton is a past board member of the American Polocrosse Association (APA), past member of the United States Pony Club Polocrosse Committee, a certified APA Polocrosse Coach and the author of Polocrosse: Australian Made, Internationally Played. Batton is a certified instructor with both the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the American Riding Instructor’s Association (ARIA); in 2008, she was named ARIA Instructor of the Year. She is the Founder and President of the Athletic Equestrian League, an organization which offers horsemanship education and competition opportunities to riders from first grade through adult. She is also the host of the Athletic Equestrian Riding in College Podcast. Batton is currently working on her first fiction novel set in Ireland and featuring Connemara Ponies. Batton holds an Equestrian Studies degree from Lake Erie College and a master’s degree in Communications from Fairleigh-Dickinson University.

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Friday January 23

1:00pm Landon Arena: Judge's Perspective and Clinic for English Flat & Fences

Saturday January 24

12:00pm Domer Arena: Equicize

Sunday January 25

9:15am Landon Arena: Teaching Tools to Improve Your Position in the Show Ring

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Staci 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, trick riding and Stunt doubling in several movies. Passed 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.

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Friday January 23

12:15pm Domer Arena: Diaz Family Demo

2:15pm Landon Arena:Diaz Family Demo

7:00pm Landon Arena; Special Performance Celebrate EquiFest

Saturday January 24

2:15pm Domer Arena: Diaz Family Demo

6:30pm Landon Arena: Special Roughstock Event Halftime Performance

Sunday January 25

10:30am Ex Hall Round Pen- Meet & Greet

1:00pm Ranch Rodeo Halftime Performance

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Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr

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Chris Cox

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Cole Cameron

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Craig Cameron

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Daniel Dauphin

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Geno Middleton

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Jerry Diaz

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Marcelo Guzman

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Nicolas Diaz

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Robert Eversole, "The TrailMeister"

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Sally Batton

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Staci Diaz

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