What are the most important qualities you look for when picking a prospect to make a rodeo barrel horse?
First I look for good conformation and disposition; second, I look at breeding.
What are the 3 most important things you do during the year to keep your horse sound and working all year long?
Correct shoeing, a consistent feed program, and regular exercise.
What is the one item in your tack room or barn that you would never want to be without?
Probably my simplicity bit, Wanda loves it.
Give us the rundown on your horse
Bit: Goostree Simplicity
Headgear: none
Saddle: Lynn McKenzie Wide Fit
Protective boots: usually polo wraps
Feed (hay, grain, supplements): grass/alfalfa mix, Woody’s Summer Heat, Oxy-Gen, Silver Lining Herbs
What is your horse’s greatest strength? Her tight turns
What is the most unique habit or behavior your horse has?
She has a nervous dance she does before she runs or if you take Dyna away from her.
What horse(s) are you going to be riding at the Circuit Finals? Wanda
If you could make a run on any other horse in the Montana Circuit what horse would you choose and why?
Probably Dyna, she is so talented and crazy fast.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself that we may not know (a special talent, hobby, interest, etc.):
I love to cook, not sure how good I am at it, but I enjoy it!
What is your occupation (how do you fund your barrel racing/horsey habit)?
I am currently in school, I wish it paid money to fund my horse habit.
Who or what event has been the biggest influence in your rodeo career? My stepmother Shelley and my Dad,
they have given me the opportunity to compete and Shelley has taught me a great deal of what I know today.