Recognized as a qualified judge in Class "A" USEF Equestrian shows in the United States and Canada, with an "R" status in the Morgan division, as well as a Recognized Judge for the United Mountain Horse, and for the Oregon Horseman's Association in many of their divisions.

2010 Horse Shows Judged

• 2010 Humbolt Bay Open Show in Eureka, CA

• 2010 Open Show in Salt Lake City, Utah

2009 Horse Shows Judged

• 2009 The McKenzie River Classic Miniature Horse Show in Eugene, OR

• 2009 United Mountain Horse World Championship in Lexington, KY

2008 Horse Shows Judged

• 2008 Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Utah

• 2008 Oregon Horse Center Silverado All Breeds Show in Eugene, OR

• 2008 Summer Showcase USEF Show in Eugene, OR

2007 Horse Shows Judged

• 2007 Pacific Gaited Showcase in Eugene, OR

• 2007 Kandi Klassic Spring Show in Sauk Centre, Minnesota

2005 Horse Shows Judged

• 2005 Treasure State Open Show, Bozman, Montana

2003 Horse Shows Judged

• 2003 Summer Classic Horse Show in Camrose Alberta

• 2003 Oregon State Fair, Morgan Horse Division

• 2003 Treasure State Open Show in Missoula, Montana

2002 Horse Shows Judged

• 2002 Lippett Country Show (28th Annual) in Tunbridge, Vermont

• 2002 Kandi Classic Class A Morgan Show in Minnesota

• 2002 Franklin Classic in Salt Lake City, UT

A self motivated professional, precisely trained and highly educated in the standards and requirements necessary to achieve championship status both by horse and rider. Knowledgeable and well trained in every phase of equestrian management.

Professional Experiences:

Owner and operator of Aranaway Farm and Training Stable. A training and breeding facility with over fifty head of show horses, broodmares, and breeding stallions. Aranaway Farm is a full service facility providing artificial insemination (AI), fresh cooled semen transport, and current entering into frozen semen transport. Aranaway Farm was established in 1952.

Trainer of Morgans, Saddlebreds, Arabians, National Show Horses, Pintos, Paints, and other breeds. Entered the show ring as an exhibitor at the age of five, and currently continues to successfully compete locally, regionally, and nationally.

Knowledge and expertise of the Morgan horse resulted in a request for services by the Morgan Horse Club of Germany in 1989. Judged the first Morgan horse show in Germany, trained German riders, and presented clinics on equestrian management.

Over 20 years experience in training novice riders in all areas of horsemanship; many have gone on to win grand champion titles, locally, regionally, and at the national level.

Coordinator and speaker at clinics and symposiums providing instruction in all phases of training, equitation, show ring grooming, attire, and general rules of the horse show world. Clinician at judges seminars, training future judges, as well as keeping current judges advised of rules and procedures.

Competed successfully in the show ring handling my own horses as well as client's horses. I ride Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat and Western, also show Harness horses, and compete in the "In Hand" division.

Marketed show and breeding horses on a national level. Exported Morgan horses to Germany and Canada.

A successful participant in the relatively new field of frozen semen and fresh cooled semen transport, AI, and broodmare management.

Education:

1981

Graduate of Oregon State University. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Majored in areas of animal nutrition and reproduction, production, and management.

 

1974

Received State Farmer degree in Future Farmer's of America (FFA). First woman in this county to ever achieve such an award and first to win with a horse project.

 

1970-1974

Member of 4-H and FFA state judging teams

 

1986-Present

Continually attends USA Equestrian Judging clinics and seminars. Attends training seminars on horse training and riding instruction.

Professional Affiliations:

• USA Equestrian Association
• American Morgan Horse Association
• Oregon Horseman's Association
• Morgan Horse Association of Oregon
• Siskiyou Mountain Morgan Horse Club
• Southern Oregon Horse Activities Club
• Morgan Pleasure Horse Society
• American Andalusian Horse Club