What are the most important qualities you look for when picking a prospect to make a rodeo barrel horse?
Conformation, pedigree and the feet are extremely important!

What are the 3 most important things you do during the year to keep your horse sound and working all year long?
My horseshoer is key, veterinarian, and making sure they have good hay in front of them. I also like to give them a good break after a long season.

What is the one item in your tack room or barn that you would never want to be without?
My horses would say treats but for me its my junior cow horse bit. I use it on everything.

Give us the rundown on your horse
Bit: Cervi medium shank three piece
Headgear: None
Saddle: Coats flex tree
Protective boots: Classic Equine
Feed (hay, grain, supplements): grass/alfalfa, whole oats and platinum

What is your horse’s greatest strength? He keeps his forward momentum in all kinds of ground

Biggest weakness? sticky dirt

What is the most unique habit or behavior your horse has? He tries to nibble at me every time I saddle him.

What horse(s) are you going to be riding at the Circuit Finals? Scooten Ta Fame, Hollan Cash backup

If you could make a run on any other horse in the Montana Circuit what horse would you choose and why?
Carmel’s horse Sweetheart she has a gritty way about her

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself that we may not know (a special talent, hobby, interest, etc.):
I used to team rope a lot more than barrel race and won the MJRA in team roping as a heeler.

What is your occupation (how do you fund your barrel racing/horsey habit)?
Secretary

Who or what event has been the biggest influence in your rodeo career?
My family had race horses when I grew up and I enjoyed the speed and excitement of watching a fast horse.