CHANGING LIVES,
ONE RIDER AT A TIME
Thank you Sharon so much for a weekend full of learning. I have ridden with more than a few instructors but you are one of two I will never forget. Your message is clear and you teach it so well.
– Judy, Rhode Island
Sharon, I would like to thank you for helping me at the clinic in Klamath Falls, Oregon. You have no idea how much I look up to you and how grateful I am to have your help with my horses and to help guide my life. You are one of my idols. One of my graduation requirements is to do a report and speech about a Famous American. I have chosen to write about you.
– Alex, Oregon
I cannot tell you how much the clinic at Blackhawk College has done for my daughter Erin. She is consistent in her daily workouts, has run a few timed events and has improved every time. She and I learned so much that even I can help some of our 4-H-ers at our weekly workout. Erin’s horse, Whistle, is not confused anymore and actually looks forward to their daily rides. We look forward to seeing you in October at Sterling for the classic.
– Shelley, Illinois
I want to tell you how much your clinics have helped me and others. I went to a BTM Barrel Race in Eugene, Oregon and one of your other students was there. She won the 3D saddle at the Western Classic, and she and I both attended two of your clinics. Since then we have become friends, have encouraged each other, and have watched each other improve. It has been fun seeing other gals from your clinics at barrel races. You gave us the tools and we’re all just getting better and better.
I set goals and practice a consistent warm-up routine, and my runs are getting more consistent every time. Plus, my horse has stopped all the gate problems she was having! At the Reno Classic this year, I had three consistent runs. To my surprise, I won the Grand Championship!
If my horse could talk she would probably thank you too! You taught me to ride more consistently and now she knows what is expected. People can’t believe that I turned that crazy rearing horse into the horse she is today. In fact, several people said that most would have given up on her. I’m really glad I didn’t.
When I first went to your clinic I was ready to give up barrel racing. I had a million people telling me what to do, and I just got confused. I learned that I needed to keep on trying. I got a solid foundation and have been building on it ever since. Horsemanship skills are something that no one can ever take away from me.
I will attend another one of your clinics in the future. In fact, I might just go to one every year so that I can keep learning and improving my horsemanship skills.
– Pam, 2005 Western Classic Grand Champion, Oregon