Donna Irvin
Donna Irvin resides in Galva, Illinois with her husband John Irvin, a farrier specializing in Performance Horseshoing. Donna is a Professor of Equine Science at Black Hawk College in Kewanee, Illinois.
Donna recently returned from an educational sabbatical with the Sharon Camarillo Program. During this time we collaborated to strengthen our educational material and delivery. Donna's background in education bought our program to the point that I can comfortably say is the best learning centered clinic in the Performance Horsemanship industry.
at the 2007 Dodge National
Circuit Finals Rodeo
Donna utilized my rodeo experience and performance coaching skills during her sabbatical to take a step toward accomplishing her personal goals of professional competition. Based at my home in Lockeford, California, Donna was able to compete at several California rodeos under my critical eye and performance review. Donna's outstanding background in equitation and reining has allowed her to transfer her knowledge to success in the sport of barrel racing. Donna is an AQHA Professional Horsewoman, three-time Great Lakes Circuit qualifier in barrel racing, and recently qualified to compete at the Dodge National Circuit Finals in Pocatello, Idaho. Although Donna's ultimate goal is to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo, her Professorship at Black Hawk College limits her ability to travel.
Donna is a talented horse trainer in her own right. Her focus is to develop a solid foundation in her barrel prospects enabling them to develop the confidence to compete at upper level competition.
Our websection, In Pursuit of Excellence, features a series of articles by Donna called Run the Plan to provide insight into the pitfalls of competition and how to strengthen your personal performance.