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- Where are you from?
- I am orginally from Grand Rapids, Ohio but being in the military and be married to a military member we move often but we are now settled in Hodgenville, KY
- When did you start barrel racing?
- I started in 1994 in Germany of all places.
- Are you involved in any other equine events?
- I use to start horses when younger and showed western pleasure and driving, now mostly just barrel race.
- Who or What got you started barrel racing?
- I was at a Rodeo in Germany and thought hey I can do that. LOL
- On the road things sometimes happen. Do you have an unusual or funny
story?
- The very first time I went around a barrel was at a Rodeo in Germany, I fell off at the first barrel. Guess wasnt as easy as I thought.
- What was the name of your favorite horse and tell us a little about it.
- Tell us a little about it. I would have to say Odie, he was a little gray arab that taught me playday events and polebending. I bought him in 1996. Sold him to little girl that did very well on him.
- What are some of the events that you have won (or races that stand out in your mind)?
- When in Germany in 94 I placed 4th over all in the barrel racing in the ERCA, not bad for someone who didnt have a clue.
- Over the years have you noticed any changes in barrel racing what are the good or bad you've seen?
- I really like the larger money shows even though I dont go to very many because they seem to be mostly in OK, and TX.
- What is do you think of an equal pay out 4d?
- I like it being a 3d/4d rider, sometimes 2d but not often. I can see where 1d riders get upset but we pay just as much as they do to barrel race.
- Do you think of yourself as a professional barrel racer?
- NO! LOL.
- If your not a professional barrel racer what do you do for a living?
- Right now I am a full time student working on a BS in Accounting plus do a workstudy with the VA.
- Who is your favorite barrel racer or barrel racers?
- I have so many but really enjoy watching Jordan Peterson
- Do you have any advice for anyone just starting out in barrel racing?
- Get help from someone who knows barrelracing and dont buy a horse you are not ready for.
- Do you think barrel racing should be limited to women only?
- No I get my butt kicked by men of all ages here in KY.