Determined, accomplished, respected, hard working and classy are the first things that came to mind when I wrapped up a phone interview with 22 year old Alexa Lake. It is amazing to see young women going out into the world …
Dream Big
In Barrel Racing and In Life- Never Give Up!
My favorite quote, by Sandra Bullock, comes from my favorite movie, Hope Floats. It goes a little something like this, “Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it’s what’s in the middle that counts. So when you find yourself …
Arena Talk with Victoria Williams
Who: Victoria Williams What: Arena Talk by Channing Boone When: March 25-28, 2015 Where: Silver Spurs Arena Kissimmee, FL The Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR) has found a new home at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, FL. What …
Dirt
There are often many questions that go unanswered regarding a rodeo, the ground conditions and other amenities that we often like to know to be better prepared for the haul and competition. Arena Talk, created by Mary Jane Carpenter and …
Diamonds and Dirt
Who: Carrie Thompson What: Arena Talk When: March 9-15, 2015 Where: Brazos County Expo Complex (Bryan, TX) The payouts and placings have been finalized and Diamonds and Dirt Barrel Horse Classic has wrapped up its fourth annual open and futurity …
Open Up Your Gift
I called Mary Jane Carpenter about six months ago regarding transfer papers I needed for a horse she had owned before me; Morgan’s Squeak Toy, a handsome bay, who holds a very special place in my heart and now carries …