Liberty Cunningham, a 14-year-old professional trick and Roman rider from Louisburg, Kansas, is a third-generation rodeo cowgirl whose dynamic performances blend horsemanship with dance and aerial artistry. Riding since infancy and competing in youth rodeos by age five, she quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the youngest contract act entertainers in the PRCA at age 12 and winning titles such as the 2021 Dusti Dickerson Youth Trick Riding Champion. Known for her fearless, fast-paced style, Liberty incorporates acrobatics, flips, and handstands into her acts with her three paint horses, captivating audiences nationwide and on The Cowboy Channel. Beyond rodeo, she is also a decorated dancer and aerialist, balancing her school life with performing as a Principal Aerialist for Cirque de l’air Cascades Company, while continuing to inspire as a versatile and gifted young horsewoman.

Dougie Hall graduated from the University of Montana Western, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Horsemanship. He also has two associate degrees, one in Natural Horsemanship and in Equine Management. Dougie qualified for the High School National Finals Rodeo, the College National Finals Rodeo, PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals and was the Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc Rider in the Big Sky Region. Dougie has been featured on various TV shows including the Real Winning Edge, Special Cowboy Moments, and Flint Rasmussen's Outside the Barrel. Dougie is also a professional stuntman, he will be appearing in Kevin Costner’s upcoming movie, Horizon. Dougie has been featured in a number of podcasts, including 'According to Flint' with Flint Rasmussen and 'The Luke Branquinho Show' with Luke Branquinho. Since graduating from college, Dougie has been a sought-after motivational speaker and he founded Good Medicine Bucking Horses, LLC. In 2021 he was the recipient of the Legacy of the West Gala Difference Maker of the Year award. Today, Dougie resides in Montana where he owns a bucking stock herd and breeds bucking horses with some of the best bloodlines in the world, purchased from his uncle Mouse and aunt Joy Hall. Dougie still rides broncs in the PRCA.

Dave “Showtime” Meyer, a rodeo clown and entertainer from Jonestown, Pennsylvania, rose to prominence after winning the IFR46 Comedy Act Showcase Champion during the IPRA finals in Oklahoma City. Known for his high-energy, original acts and popular YouTube characters like “Jacob the Amish Man” and the “Horse Screamer,” Meyer blends physical comedy with relatable everyday experiences. Though he began his rodeo journey riding bulls in his late teens, he transitioned to clowning in 2013 and quickly built a reputation for creativity and crowd engagement. Today, he performs across the U.S. on tours such as Bullride Mania, backed by sponsors like Kimes Ranch Jeans and Nod Big Apparel, while also drawing inspiration from life on his family’s farm with his wife Becky and their two children. With a growing fan base and nearly 50 shows annually, Meyer continues to pursue his ultimate goals following in the footsteps of legendary rodeo entertainer Flint Rasmussen.

Participants show their Breyer model horses in the same way a person might show a real, living horse. The BreyerMidwest Youth & Novice show is the perfect place to dip your toes into the world of model horse showing. Plus, Workshops at BreyerMidwest offer participants a fun, hands-on way to participate in the model horse hobby. And don't miss the Swap Meet & Artisans’ Gallery will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 7pm to 10 pm

Ron McDaniel and his wife Nancy live in NW Arkansas, where they have three kids and four grandkids. They were also foster parents having fostered teenagers for 5 years. They have horses, dogs and just enough cattle to be in constant debt to the bank. Ron works in the Equine division for Merck Health Company and day works for area ranches. As a testament to his cowboying skills, the cow boss at Adams Cattle Company said, "Hiring Ron was like losing two good men." Ron and Nancy actively support many charitable organizations, including REMOUNT, CALL, & Ride Prosperously. Ron has quite a talent of reciting cowboy poetry and entertaining many with his quick wit. Ron has won the National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo, winning the Humorous Rising Star division and Reciter Serious Silver Buckle division. He enjoys anything that keeps him horseback, being with his family and writing about himself in 3rd person!

Founding Pastor at Risen Ranch Cowboy Church, Carthage, MO, he's been serving for over 30 years, including Cowboys for Christ, and Rodeo Cowboy Ministries, traveling the Midwest and helping to start cowboy churches in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Illinois, Hawaii and Oklahoma. Pastor Steve has many friends who he calls family, that are a big part of EquiFest of Kansas!