Entertainment abounds for those attending the largest fundraiser of the year for the equine program at the University of Arkansas - held March 28 and 29 -  at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena in Fayetteville, AR.

Friday evening kicks off the festival with a Trick Riding Clinic by Austin Anderson of the Texas Trick Riders.  This will be followed by a Cutting Horse Clinic by Professional Clinician Darrel Weise and a Cutting demonstration by Competitor Frank DePriest.  Come learn about trick riding and the exciting sport of cutting. Vendors will be open at 6 p.m. and Friday clinics start at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the festival gates open at 9 a.m.  Purchase a festival armband and receive all day admittance to the fun and excitement, including events in the outdoor arena, demonstrations in the horse barn, vendors’ booths, concessions and other outdoor activities.  Armband wearers can also enjoy performances in the indoor arena before noon.   Armbands cost $5.00 per person, children 12 and under are free.

THE ONE ARM BANDIT AND THE TEXAS TRICK RIDERS will perform in Saturday’s shows at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Indoor arena show tickets are $10 for all seats. Children under 2 are admitted free on a parent’s lap.

All proceeds from this event help fund the D.E. King Equine Program at the University of Arkansas.  For more information, visit the website for more details and schedule:  http://www.horsefestival.org/