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Competitions
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Kids Coloring Contest
Kansas Horse Council Foundation and Colby Community College Equestrians Association present the 2026 Kids Coloring Contest
Schedule
Submit artwork by December 15th to shanda.mattix@colby.cc.edu. See rules for more information. Art will be displayed at Kids Corral at EquiFest. Winners announced Saturday afternoon.
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Over the Ears Photo Contest
KDWP Annual Photo Contest at EquiFest!
Submit Entry by December 15th to wendy.bowles@ks.gov.
See photo submissions displayed at KDWP Booth.
Cast your vote! Winner Announced Sunday January 25th at 11:00am at the KDWP Booth.
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Ranch Rodeo
Don’t miss the ever-popular Ranch Rodeo Sunday afternoon at EquiFest. The competition is tough and exciting. Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights for who is BEST at what they do every day. This gives spectators an insight into the life of the ranch worker and some of the daily duties from roping, riding, and working as a team to bring home the beef! Grandstands fill up and teams are different each night, so grab a seat early and enjoy the pre-event festivities.
Schedule
Sunday January 25th: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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Youth Horse Judging
Youth can participate in this quality open horse judging contest that introduces the next generation of horse exhibitors and judges to current industry standards through a process of class evaluations and oral reasons. Ages 9 to 19 can compete. There are 2 age divisions and 2 skill divisions making more opportunities to compete at an appropriate level from entry to advanced. Teams of 3 or 4 contestants may compete. Individuals may compete. It’s a great practice contest for those in FFA, 4H or a breed association, but you are not required to be a member of these to compete!
Schedule
Friday January 23rd
Check in opens at 7:45am
Rules meeting at 8:15am
Live judging at 8:30am to 10:30am
Reasons at Shawnee Rooms in Maner Conference Center following Live Judging
Guest Speaker at time TBD at contest
Awards at time TBD at contest
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