Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Draft Horse Races Major Attraction At EquiFest

Teams came from three states for the draft horse races featured in five divisions of competition at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina.

Winners were announced by Justine Staten, executive director of the Kansas Horse Council, EquiFest sponsor.

Reverse psychology: Tristan Musa, St. George, driving Cindy and Claire, 3.16.69; Clay Sharp, Stilwell, driving Duke and Dan, 3.28.44; and Tifani Lee, Royse City, Texas, driving Dolly and JP, 3.36.12.

Right of passage: Roger O’Neil, Junction City, driving Mike and Cap, 1,13.34; Aschzer Musa, St. George, driving Daisy and Ricky, 1.18.91; and Keenan Musa, St. George, driving Dillon and Lincoln, 1.20.75.

Double jeopardy: Clay Sharp, Stilwell, driving Duke and Dan, 2.45.85; Tifani Lee, Royse City, Texas, driving Dolly and JP, 2.47.53; and Tony Garrett, Douds, Iowa, driving Travis and Hope, 2.50.19.

Feed team: Tony Garrett, Douds, Iowa, driving Travis and Hope, 1.12.78; Eli Avery, Westmoreland, driving Pete and Gordy, 1.13.03; and Branden Harp, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, driving Alice and Queen, 1.14.41.

Feed team competition was a highlight of the draft horse races at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina. (Kirkwood Kreations Photography)

Gambler’s choice: Clay Sharp, Stilwell, driving Duke and Dan, 2.41; Tristan Musa, St. George, driving Cindy and Claire, 2.37; and Brian High, Krum, Texas, driving Mavrick and Rooster, 2.4.

One of five divisions in the draft horse races was gambler’s choice at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina. (Kirkwood Kreations Photography)

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