Horse:  Godmother, auntie and horse-sitter to Maureen’s wonderful horse, Tucker.

 Family:  Wayne, my husband of 31 years, loves golf even more then I love drill.  My son, Ryan, lives in Astoria, Oregon and teaches band and choir at Ilwaco High School.  My daughter, Kelly, lives in Las Vegas and is a make-up artist for MAC, designing makeup for performers and Las Vegas shows.

 Horse History:  I started riding horses late in life when I bought a horse for my teenage daughter from a woman who would become my very closest friend.  (Now I ask you . . . what are the odds of that?)  My daughter and I shared that little quarter horse for several years, and when my daughter moved on I stuck with it.  I’m sharing a horse again, now, with that very same best friend and drill mate, Maureen, while my new young horse undergoes some training to get ready for next year.  Tucker is an exceptional horse and his temperament is a perfect match for me.  My new horse will have some large horseshoes to fill.

 Drill History:  I rode for two years with High Valley Riders out of Maple Valley in their struggling infancy in the late 90’s.  I was unable to make the time commitment in those days, but when I heard the team had merged with Rhythm and Reins and moved practices closer to me, I decided to give it another go. 

 Why I love drill:  I love working and playing with a really remarkable group of women whom I respect and enjoy.  I am inspired by Kurt Browning, our fabulous coach, to keep improving my riding skills and rising to the challenge of drill.

 Motto:  No hour was ever wasted that was spent on the back of a horse.

 Slogan:  Having lost my reputation years ago, I find that I don’t miss it.

Advice to younger ladies:  Marry for money and have love affairs, because you can’t marry for love and have money affairs.