I have been around horses all of my life. My whole family has been involved in the horse industry for generations. My Grandfather raised and raced both Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds. My parents raised Arabians, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, and Thoroughbreds. Unbeknownst to them starting me down the path of riding, training, and showing horses and eventually teaching riding lessons...
I was a member of 4-H in Klamath County (for # of years) starting in the 4 th grade showing sheep, beef, and horses. The first few years were a real learning experience for me on my Appaloosa: Plaudits Starfire "Stormy". My Mom and Dad drove my sister and I all over to horse shows getting us experience.