Mike
A long long time ago, this very cute boy pulled my ponytail. Our first date was a trail ride, and 46 years of marriage later, we are still forging trails together. Some are familiar favorites; others are brand new adventures, as life marches on. Mike has been my "rock", always good-humored, he keeps his family happy and comfortable, is a hard worker and a man who is strong in his love.  I feel so fortunate to be married to Mike.

When I first came up with the idea for Perrydale Trails, of course the first person I discussed it with was Mike. He asked a lot of questions, but basically he said, "Just do it, Beck! I'll build whatever you need." And true enough, several bridges (including a 50' one across a gully) have been made by my handy husband. He's moved big logs, built ditches and gates.  

Mike's total encouragement and support was instrumental in making Perrydale Trails happen. He doesn't ride much anymore; he fishes and also stays busy in his metal fabrication shop. Yep, he still builds for me, but he has become more wily to trap.
​"Hey, Mike, I have another idea ...."
                Lana
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​ Lana Herron Filley is my baby girl. Ok, now she's a young lady, but proud mothers have license to say whatever. She, like Mike, is a very capable and level-headed person, mechanically-minded -- all these traits came from Dad. But I like to think she got her horse sense from her ol' Ma. Lana was in 4-H from age 9 to 18 and won many county and state championships. She also took home the OHSET showmanship state champion award. She's continued her winning ways in the horse show ring as an adult, with trail being her top winning class. Lana is married to a hard-working young man, Bo, and they make a loving and complementary couple. And, they've made us proud grandparents!

Lana always helps with events and is now an assistant instructor when we give trail clinics. With her business and HR experience, she advises me on marketing strategies to promote Perrydale Trails. I appreciate her expertise and                                                                                                    common sense. I've bounced many ideas off her and can                                                                                                    count on her to point me in the right direction. Moms really                                                                                                need that sometimes!
                   Reetsie
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I owe my successful horse career to my longtime pal, Reetsie Fuller. Reetsie took me under her wing when I was 15 and taught me the fundamentals of horse training and showing. I was a shy teenager; we'd always had horses and I was the typical horse-crazy girl. Through her kindness, patience and knowledge, I credit Reetsie for giving me the right start for success in the horse world.

Reetsie was the Pied Piper of the horse kids in Newberg, Oregon. Everyone wanted to be in her 4-H club; there were 60 members. We adored her and she was a mentor to countless teen-agers.

Reetsie and I did gaming and performance events when I was a kid. Later, she was the one who taught me how much fun trail events could be ... and the rewards that come from the unique bond that is created.

Several years ago, I did a bit of payback to Reetsie when I introduced her to natural trail competitions. She had always competed successfully in arena events, but this time we were out in the real elements, showing off our good trail horses. We campaigned all over Oregon, and once again we were the dynamic duo, bringing home many blue ribbons and precious memories.
Not only is Reetsie an accomplished horsewoman, she is also a talented artist. She designed my logo for Perrydale Trails.
                                                                                                   Pals forever and ever ....