What are the most important qualities you look for when picking a prospect to make a rodeo barrel horse?
The qualities that I look at are confirmation and bloodlines.  I like a horse that is put together well and is attractive to the eye.  I also like to see some bloodlines that are known to run whether they are the hottest thing going or past proven bloodlines.

What are the 3 most important things you do during the year to keep your horse sound and working all year long?
I keep my horse in top shape, keep his mind by roping off him, and  I keep him fed up so he feels like running.

What is the one item in your tack room or barn that you would never want to be without?
My vet bag

Give us the rundown on your horse 
Bit: Ed Wright Pretzel
Headgear: Over the ear headstall with rope tie down.
Saddle: Custom made Hamley barrel racing saddle
Protective boots: Sports Medicine bell boots and splint boots on the front.  Polo wraps on the back.
Feed (hay, grain, supplements): Whole oats with 747 supplement.  Alfalfa, grass mix hay.

What is your horse’s greatest strength? His greatest strength is that he is also my rope horse.  
He is my breakaway, head and heel horse.

Biggest weakness?  His biggest weakness is that he can be lazy.

What is the most unique habit or behavior your horse has?  He has no unique habit or behavior.

What horse(s) are you going to be riding at the Circuit Finals?  Lad.

If you could make a run on any other horse in the Montana Circuit what horse would you choose and why?
I would chose Teresa Walter’s great horse Licorice. Licorice is truly a great horse that make barrel racing look
easy and looks like she would be a thrill to ride.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself that we may not know (a special talent, hobby, interest, etc.):
I like to remodel houses.  

What is your occupation (how do you fund your barrel racing/horsey habit)?  
I am a school counselor at Jefferson High School in Boulder.

Who or what event has been the biggest influence in your rodeo career? 
The biggest influence in my rodeo career was going to the Dodge Circuit Finals with my family as a child when it was in Pocatello, Idaho.  After watching the Dodge Circuit Finals it influenced me to have the goal to make it someday.  
Also, having a great horse that has stayed sound has been a huge influence to rodeo in the Montana circuit and
travel more than I ever have.