A long long time ago, this very cute boy pulled my ponytail. Our first date was a trail ride, and 40+ years later, we are still forging trails together. Some are old familiar favorites; others are brand new adventures as life marches on. Mike has been my "rock", a person who is strong where I am weak, who strives to keep his family happy and comfortable, is a hard worker and a man who is strong in his love.
Mike makes me happy.
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." Mike's total encouragement and support was instrumental in this endeavor. He too is very pleased at the enthusiastic turn-out we've received. He is even coming up with obstacle ideas, although I am expecting this gem: "Hey, let's have them do some casting while horseback!"
Mike makes me happy.
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." Mike's total encouragement and support was instrumental in this endeavor. He too is very pleased at the enthusiastic turn-out we've received. He is even coming up with obstacle ideas, although I am expecting this gem: "Hey, let's have them do some casting while horseback!"
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 was only able to compete for one year in OHSET, yet took home top area awards as well as earning the showmanship state championship. Today, Lana is married to hard-working young man, Bo, and they make a loving and complementary couple.
Lana, with her business and HR experience, advised me on the best 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!
Lana, with her business and HR experience, advised me on the best 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!
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 ifor 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 all adored her and she was a mentor to countless teen-agers.
Reetsie and I did gaming and performance events when I was a kid. 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 introduced Reetsie to trail competitions. Meaning, the real kind held outdoors in natural scenery. It was my turn for payback. Reetsie and her horses had enjoyed many successes in the show ring. She was a little dubious at first about these kinds of events, but she and Misty are such naturals, she immediately continued her winning ways. You've probably seen Reetsie and me competing at Oregon trail challenges.
Pals forever and ever ....
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 all adored her and she was a mentor to countless teen-agers.
Reetsie and I did gaming and performance events when I was a kid. 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 introduced Reetsie to trail competitions. Meaning, the real kind held outdoors in natural scenery. It was my turn for payback. Reetsie and her horses had enjoyed many successes in the show ring. She was a little dubious at first about these kinds of events, but she and Misty are such naturals, she immediately continued her winning ways. You've probably seen Reetsie and me competing at Oregon trail challenges.
Pals forever and ever ....