Dr. Lew Sterrett is a renowned equestrian clinician and motivational
speaker.  Specializing in leadership training, he uses the horse as a live
illustration of relational principles.   For more than thirty years he has
traveled extensively through the United States, Canada and many other
nations featuring such programs as Leader’s By H.E.A.R.T., L.I.F.E.
Journey, and Sermon On The Mount.  His audiences include equestrians, coaches, athletes, families, universities, and corporations.
Dr. Lew has worked with a multitude of horse breeds at every level of
training.  When possible he brings with him his own expertly trained
stallions to give evidence of the final results of such training which make his techniques even more understandable.
Beyond his doctorate in Leadership Training, Dr. Lew is also a certified
counselor and a licensed minister.  He has received many national honors and awards for his leadership expertise.  He and his team work under the title of Sermon On The Mount Inc and are headquartered at Ransom Wind Ranch in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

Kaleigh Marie is an international entertainer and clinician who grew up riding horses and loving animals of all kinds, and developed her skills as a trainer working with horses, donkeys, mules, and oxen. Her time spent working with different species of animals paired with influences from trainers from across the globe has led her to use her experiences from traveling, teaching, and performing internationally to develop her own unique approach to training. Her program focuses on using the principles of connection to help humans and horses discover emotional and physical development through liberty work, bridleless riding, and dressage. Through inspiring performances with her horses and effective tools that she shares with her students through in-person clinics and lessons, as well as her online academy, she embodies the belief that a strong connection is the key to working successfully with horses so matter what our aspirations are, and that working horses at liberty helps us to become who our horses need

Brendan Wise and his magnificent horse Lyric are challenging the world’s opinion on what is seen as impossible as they take bridleless riding to a level never before seen. Brendan believes that bridleless riding is not just for tricks and exhibition, but can also be a viable system for competition. Lyric and Brendan are the first in history to compete at the upper levels of show jumping bridleless, entering competition against bridled horses and competing as an equal alongside them. They have competed to the National Grand Prix level, and aspire to show the world that the impossible is indeed possible! Brendan’s philosophy and method of horsemanship is influenced by his extensive experience in many disciplines including Show Jumping, Eventing, Dressage, Reining, Working Equitation, and Racing. Drawing wisdom and tools from all these disciplines has helped Brendan develop a unique skill set that helps him approach horse training in a very open minded way. Keeping the integrity of the mind and body of the horse, and building them up as athletes is extremely important to Brendan, along with finding a deeper connection with these amazing animals.

My name is Mary Kurtz, horses have been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I love working with horses under saddle and at liberty. I train horses for other people and also give riding or liberty lessons. I've always been fascinated with liberty work with horses and am always amazed at how our relationship with our horses can reflect on our relationship with God. Often God speaks to me through horses and I'm so thankful he created such an amazing animal that we get the opportunity to connect with here on earth.

The Smalltown Riders are a western style drillteam from Mt. Hope, Ohio consisting of 8 cowgirls and their horses. What started 11 years ago as young cowgirls having fun, turned into a dedication and working towards better horsemanship while creating strong friendships and having fun in the process. They have performed at rodeos, county fairs, parades and charity events.

Rider grew up as a 5th generation cowboy he was competing in Youth and Little Britches rodeos as far back as anyone can remember. He won his first buckle when he was just 5 years old.                                                He was given a Will Rodgers trick roping kit for Christmas when he was nine. Rider would push the living room furniture back and watch instructional videos over and over until he mastered each trick. He started performing locally that next summer. He than began performing in professional rodeos by the time he was eleven.                                            Rider continues to practice the cowboy skills of trick roping, gun spinning, and whip-cracking daily.                                     

In the early days of rodeo was held as a competition at the many of the largest rodeos in the nation. Rider competes at the international competitions in trick roping and gun spinning.

At age 28, he has already 2X World Champion All Around Western Performer, 4X World Champion Trick Roper, and 2X World Champion Gun Spinning titles. Rider has performed all 50 states. Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Oman, Dubai, Lebanon, and France. Rider had been featured 7X NFR, 9X Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cavalia, Prairie Circuit Finals, California Circuit Finals,

Gizmo McCracken, the "2017 Comedy Act of the Year" has been entertaining crowds across the Country for many  years. He became a member of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) in 1992. Since that time the list of accomplishments has grown beyond belief. Working 19 PRCA Circuit Finals Rodeos in 10 of the 12 circuits, 2023 NFR OPEN, Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Nominated "Coors Man in the Can" 3 times, Nominated "Clown of the Year", 2017 Comedy Act of the Year, Nominated for Comedy Act of the year 11 times, voted onto the short list for the Wrangler National Final Rodeo Barrel Man in 2017 and a feature act at the 2005 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Gizmo takes pride in the fact that his humor is good, clean, family style comedy. Gizmo travels the country from Canada to Texas, from the East Coast to the West Coast logging thousands of  miles a year through dozens of states. Gizmo started his career as bullfighter and moved into stand-up comedy on a show in Branson, MO. Gadgets and gizmos that went sour were often part of his routine, hence the name "Gizmo, The World's Greatest Inventor." Clowns today are changing fast but Gizmo holds on to the core of the Rodeo Clown as it was designed years ago. Gizmo will work your rodeo from start to finish. No one in the industry works harder at making your event everything it can possibly be than Gizmo. He has a wide variety of acts to suit any need and can provide variety if you desire by using multiple act at your event. He supplies a Character and that is just what he is. Many of Gizmo's Characters will  find their way into your town and your arena. "I like to keep people looking for me and  wondering what I am going to do next." said Gizmo. The acts share a high energy, clean , family oriented feel which adds a fresh new atmosphere to any rodeo he is a part of. Gizmo is the Best Comedy Entertainer that this sport has to offer. Regardless of whether you have  seen him before or this is your first experience I am confident that you will leave laughing.

Susan Regina Glick is an equine enthusiast and liberty trainer from Paradise, Pennsylvania. Her work with horses is focused on Connected Horsemanship and Relationship Based Training, specifically at Liberty. Susan believes a good relationship with our horses starts by having a personal relationship and connection with God, the source of all connection, and recently, her mission has become one of sharing faith through a message of connecting with horses. Susan and her mare Sundance travel to different equine expos and events to teach and perform at Liberty, and to share their story. 

Erma Mast from Walhonding,Ohio grew up loving horses and dreamed of someday being able to ride after ending up in a wheelchair when she was a little girl. She will be sharing how God used a special horse to draw her closer to him and how she was inspired and found a purpose to share her story and be a light for Jesus after being reunited with her beloved horse Misty.

Sadie Fisher started her business of Unbridled Equine after becoming John & Josh Lyons certified in 2013. She trains horses of various breeds. Breaking out colts, trailer loading, driving, problem solving, trick training, and more. She uses practical leadership methods that create a fun and safe horse. Sadie also does clinics, private lessons, gives demos, hosts girls camps, and travels with her roman riding team at events. Thus creating the moto "From training to entertaining"   

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Evening Performance kickoff 6:00-6:45pm 

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Fred Win is a  Burmese American who  was born only with a partial right leg. Despite that, his disability does not define who he is today. He holds multiple championships in various equestrian disciplines and is known as the king of freestyle. Fred Win is a highly sought leading international clinician and equine entertainer at many prestigious events such as Equine Affaire, MidWest Horsefair, ILHA Liberty Festival, Stampede &  Rodeos events and many more. He is also a successful attorney at law and speaks multiple languages. An Equestrian Performance Advisor and stunt rider at films. Back in his native country of Burma, he was  a champion of Ancient combat mounted technique and riot control, show jumping and  mounted parade competitions. When he was in college, the Head of Burmese government awarded him with the nation's highest honorary athlete award at the Royal Equestrian Festival and hired him as a professional Equestrian of the government's Ministry. When he was studying European Union Law in Madrid, Spain and  in Vienna Austria,  he learned the art of Doma Vaquera to the highest classical dressage movement  "capriole'' meaning Airs above the ground. When he is not competing or coaching, he plays polo and trains horses to do advanced liberty and classical ground works such as piaffe, levade, courbette, capriole, pirouette.His ability to connect with horses is unique,  unlimited and second to none.

Chris is a 3rd generation horseman who specializes in colt starting, problem-solving and building confidence in horses or all disciplines. He has worked extensively with horses from multiples breeds and disciplines

A team of Cowgirls of all ages ranging from 5-18  years old,who also love to share their love of Jesus through song & motions!! Be ready to be inspired!!

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