Visitor Center Theater | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

In this lecture, Liz will walk the audience through the process of figuring out which model you have, determining its age, valuing the piece, and more. Collectibility is a component in model horse showing, and knowing what you have in your herd is an asset! Liz will also touch on research, documenting your collection, and (if the time comes) best practices when liquidating a collection.

Visitor Center Theater | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Are you new to showing and intimidated by the thought of making breed documentation for your models? Are you an experienced shower wanting to make your documentation more competitive? With so many breeds, colors, rules, and different programs for formatting and printing, it can be difficult to know where to start. Join hobbyist and documentation enthusiast Sarah Pavolko for a look into which models and breed assignments need cards, what information to put on them, how to find the information and photos you need (and give proper credit!), and how to create the cards themselves in a few common computer programs!

Visitor Center Theater | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Learn about this legendary, Depression-era hero with Cheryl L. Eriksen, author of a new biography about this incredible horse who went from underdog, to national hero, to legend. He was unbeatable like Man O' War, had record-breaking speed like Secretariat, and was a hero to the people like Seabiscuit. He was Greyhound, the greatest racehorse that time forgot. Foaled in Lexington, KY in 1932, Greyhound was an ugly, awkward, largely unwanted yearling when he went through the sale ring in 1933. By 1934 he was the top two-year-old in the nation and by the time Greyhound retired from racing in 1940, he held 25 World Records, including the fastest trotting mile--a record which stood for over 30 years! This talk includes lots of photos and some rare film clips of the greatest trotter of all time. The legendary Greyhound!

Visitor Center Theater | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Step into the world of the Pryor Mountain wild horses with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and longtime observer Ginger Kathrens. Drawing on decades of time spent on the mountain, Ginger shares stories of the powerful mares who shaped the herd and the generations that followed. From legendary horses of the past to today’s foals exploring the range for the first time, this presentation offers an intimate look at the family bonds, traditions, and enduring legacy of one of the West’s most celebrated wild horse herds.

Sorry, this seminar has been cancelled.

Visitor Center Theater | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Nina Schreefel, one of the founders of The Norwegian Stables, works closely with breeders in Norway and has helped to bring the Dole horse to the United States as a part of a broader effort to preserve this historic Scandinavian breed. In this informative talk, Nina will cover the historical background of the breed, its role in Norwegian society, its post-World War 2 decline, and the preservation efforts that are currently underway to restore the breed’s population. You can also catch the Norwegian Dole horse live in the Covered Arena during the day, the schedule for which will be released in June.