I went through some other horses when I was in highschool. When I was 16, there was a girl keeping a horse at the same place I boarded who was neglecting her horse. It was what you would see the SPCA pick up. I told her I was going to call the authorities on her, or she could sell me the horse for $80. She took the deal and I fattened the little mare up and traded her for a saddle. I didn't have one back then and had to ride everywhere bareback.
In 1999, I won the Mesquite Dodge Finals and was NBHA State Reserve 1D Champion, riding Rocky. In 2000, we won the NBHA State 1D Championship and the D&G year end 1D championship. In 2001, we won reserve at the D&G. In 2002, we traveled all over this great country and won some go rounds at big rodeos and won Albequerque, NM. I was the first big rodeo I've won. Making the Summer Tour Finale in Dallas was a great thrill. It's a fun rodeo because of it's fast pace. I loved meeting the kids after the rodeo and signing autographs. My next move is the NFR. I still can't believe I'm really getting to go with Rocky.