Officially retired… took two years of counseling to be able to say “retired”. Chasing grandkids comes first.
Currently competing in Stock Horse of Texas events on my American Quarter Horse, “Why So Serious”. Currently Advisory Chairperson for the Ride on Center for Kids, and Board of Directors of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
Betsy Price, a Fort Worth native, was elected in 2011 as the 44th mayor of the City of Fort Worth. In 2017, Price was re-elected for her fourth two-year term. As the 16th largest city in the U.S., Fort Worth remains one of the fastest growing large cities in the country.
Dena Kirkpatrick is a professional horse trainer, world-renowned clinician, and wife to calf-roping horse trainer and rancher, Cliff Kirkpatrick. Dena attended New Mexico State University on Presidential Scholarship majoring in Accounting. She is the mother of 2 girls, Sarah & Hannah.
With over 25 years of marketing experience in the Western Industry, Billie Bray offers a unique perspective of vision and knowledge. Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for Equibrand Corp., Billie has been instrumental in the growth of the company’s brands including Classic Rope, Rattler Rope, Classic Equine, Martin Saddlery, and Cashel.
Donene Taylor, WPRA World Champion, intimately understands that often the one thing standing between athletes and their bold goals is their mental game. She not only understands it, but after 20 years of relentlessly trying to become a world champion she discovered the “secret sauce” that separates good athletes from great ones.
My name is Kim Lindsey and my husband, Matt, and I own and operate Lindsey Angus in Dickens, TX. I am also the Director for the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. I was raised on a ranch in New Mexico and have been a horse back since I can remember. I grew up rodeoing as a kid and that is how I went to college was on a rodeo scholarship.
Tracy Sheffield has been active in Texas horse racing since moving to the state in the 1980’s. She began her career in racing galloping and training running Quarter Horses for a private farm in the Rio Grande Valley. During this time Tracy worked actively to make pari-mutual wagering legal again in the state of Texas.
LeAnn was born in South Louisiana in 1980. She was raised rodeoing and working hard growing up on a dairy farm always dreaming about being a cowgirl.
Amanda Kimes is the Vice President at Kimes Ranch Jeans and was raised in southern Oregon. Amanda Kimes has roots that run deep in the Western industry. With a family background in ranching, she grew up showing and competing with American Quarter Horses.
Where I am from, the Giant Sequoias wave hello from the ridge line, as the Sierra Nevada‘s and foothills proudly display their colors. Rich in history, it is my sacred land that holds a wealth of sources, a thriving environment and significant geological features.
Jessica Kristianna Haas is the first female speed painter in America and the fastest speed painter in the entertainment industry. Since her recent win of ABC’s Gong show, Jessica currently holds the following records of performing the fastest painting on national television, the first female performance painter to paint on national television, and the first + fastest award winning female speedpainter to win on a national television network.
Stephanie Lynn is the Executive Director of the National Snaffle Bit Association. A horse trainer for over 35 years, Stephanie was a judge for NSBA, AQHA and APHA before taking her position with NSBA.
Sarah Dawson, along with her husband Chris, resides in Perrin, Tx where they operate Dawson Performance Horses. She is a top 15 open rider in the the National Reined Cow Horse Association.
Debbie Frapp, co-founder of the popular Matters of Influence podcast and MattersOfInfluence.com shares her coaching expertise across all industries from business to sports. Her holistic approach allows her to teach how to advocate for your goals and dreams, both personally and professionally.
Jeye Johnson’s passion for horses and the equine industry both professionally and personally shine through with her own horses and in her role as Director of Marketing at EquibrandProducts Group, LLC., a family of five horse sport brands along with, EquiMedia, a media management provider.