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- Whare are you from?
- McGregor, Texas
- When did you start barrel racing?
- I started barrel racing at the age of 9.
- Are you involved in any other equine events?
- Not at this time. At the Age of 6 I started riding a pony named Blondie in local horse shows in Western Pleasure. At 7 I moved up to a big horse and started participating in local Playdays, in all of the events western pleasure, cloverleaf and straightaway barrels, pole bending, flag race. At 9 I started riding Western Pleasure at Quarter Horse and 4-H shows. I also showed Horsemanship, showmanship at the 4-H shows. But at the current time the only equine event I am involved in is Barrel Racing.
- Who or What got you started barrel racing?
- My Mom & Dad got me started in riding horses, and from there I started barrel racing.
- What was the name of your favorite horse and tell us a little about it.
- I have been very fortunate to have several nice horses since I have started riding, just to list a few Cowboy Barshone and Beth’s Doc Solano both Western Pleasure Horses . Some of my most recent favorite horses are Royal Quick Maid, Tee’s Windy Lynn which are the two mares I am currently hauling. I guess I listed all of the above due to I have done most of my winning on them.
- What are some of the events that you have won (or races that stand out in your mind)?
- 1st Western
Pleasure District 4_H Horse Show, 9-12 All Around Champion Central Texas Horse
Show, 1St Place 7-12 Western Pleasure Open State Horse Show, 1998
Top 25 Novice Horse CTBRA, Top 5 Novice Horse Division CTBRA 1999 & 2000 , 2001
Reserve Champion Novice Horse CTBRA, Sept. 2002 Won 3-D D & G Waco , Oct. 2002
Won 3-D D & G San Antonio. 2002 Top 10 Open CTBRA, 2002 Top 25 Novice Horse
CTBRA, 2002 D & G Year End 3rd in 3-D.
- Over the years have you noticed any changes in barrel racing what are the good or bad you've seen?
- The good changes that have been made over the years is all the added money.
- What is do you think of an equal pay out 4d?
- I like the equal payout in the 4-D
- Do you think of yourself as a professional barrel racer?
- No.
- If your not a professional barrel racer what do you do for a living?
- I am a Lending Assistant at Extraco Banks, NA in McGregor, I have been in employed with Extraco Banks for 11 years.
- Do you think barrel racing should be limited to women only?
- no.
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