Rider Contacts Name: Kimberly Adamic Age: Still 40 Occupation: Sales & Marketing Horse: email: kimnaustin@aol.com How'd you get involved? My Husband bought me the cutest yearling next door for my Birthday, he just happened to be a Reined Cow Horse! And I thought he was just a Quarter Horse! They made me promise I would have him trained and taken to the Snafflebit Futuritiy...Okay??? Well that was my first Cow Horse experience, needless to say I've been completely hooked ever since. How long have you been riding? I rode a POA as a Teenager and competed in our local Gymkanas for a few years then went off to College and had not ridden since. Fun facts about you or your horse: Well as you can imagine, I was tired of sitting on the bench (or fence) watching everyone else ride, so I got lucky and bought Earl on March 26th. On the 27th I was at Russell's Ranch for a Clinic & Horse Show.  Did I mention that I hadn't ridden in 20 years? Okay, the fabulous trainers Russell, Tommy, Mark, Doug & Rodger... whom I had the luxury to learn from their skills and advice, had me so well trained I was running Mach 1 down the arena attempting a sliding stop, or something like it. Yes I worked (or should I say I was worked) cows that very same day! So I thank you Rodger for letting Russell know that Earl knew how to work a cow so I'd be okay. and thank you Doug for realizing that no matter how many times a cow runs me back and forth across the arena that the 3 1/2 minutes extra were because I looked like I needed the practice. and Russell, for pointing out the fact that if I was going to fall off, today was the day! You guys are my inspiration and the reason that when I ride into that show arena I am never afraid! Bring it on! name-IZZY PASKOWITZ ~Rancho Carrillo (near San Juan Capistrano) age- forty something occupation-Surf camp owner, operator horses name-Smokin Fast Colonal(simon) How did you get involved in reined cow horse- my wonderful, beautiful wife fun fact about you and horse- We have the same laid back personality,  he has taught me a lot and Im looking forward to learning more with him for the show pen. We also ride with the Tortugas and I even ride him in the swallows day parade. I love my horse, he will be my next tatoo! Paskowitz Family Izzy, Dannielle and Baby Eli listen at a Green as Grass Clinic Name: Karen Reed    Porterville, Ca Age: 43 Occupation: 3rd grade teacher Horse’s name: Gypsys Tonic AKA Gypsy & Sliden in the Rien AKA Amilli Contact Email:reeds@clearwire.net How did you get involved in Reined cow horse? I bought a cutting through Russell & Tanna Dilday and started taking lessons with Russell. I decided that I should try reined cow horse since that is what Russell does and that is where I could get the most help. How long have you been riding? Since age 8, wow 35 years Fun fact about you or your horse? I got involved in horses because my second grade teacher had horses and invited me to her house to see them.  I asked (begged) my mom if could have a horse.  She and my step dad said that I could have one if I could find one for $50.00 (I am sure this was their way of thinking that they were going to get out of buying me a horse.  Ha Ha)  I found a horse the very next day that came with a saddle, bridle, and the place to keep it for $50.00. Lesson to parents don't underestimate your kids.  As for my horses, what can I say, they are my life second to my people family.  I bought Gypsys three years ago.  She had been shown a little as a cutter when she was young.  Then she was a brood mare for a few years.  She was not a reined cow horse.  I went to a few cuttings, but decided that I wanted to do reined cow horse events instead.  So I started working on lead changes, spins, and stops with the help of Russell, because she really didn't know how to do any of the reinning.  She is still not the best reiner, but we get by.  Gypsy is going to be seventeen this next year.  She still has a lot to learn and to teach me.  Amilli is my three year old mare by Topsails Rien Maker.  I bought her from Russell & Tanna as a two year old.  She is coming along nicely and I am hoping that she will make me a nice Non Pro horse.  I am looking forward to showing her very soon. Quotes or other information? Greener Than Grass is a great place to get started.  Eventhough, I have been riding for many year in other events, I didn't know anything about reined cow.  It is so different from anything else I have ever done.  Greener Than Grass gave me the confidence to compete at my comfort level. Name: Lori Sanders Visalia, CA Contact Email: TheWebWrangler@aol.com Age: 40 Occupation: High School Teacher Horses 1997 AQHA Gelding Sure A Lenas Jewel "Rocky" and 2005 AQHA Mare The Money Shot "The LLAMA" I have two goals: First ~ STAY ON my horse! Second~ STAY ON COURSE!       Rider Contacts Name: Judi Boschi  Turlock, California Age:  old 57   Occupation:  Domestic engineer  Horse’s name:  C1 Justa Lenas Spark Contact Email:  boschi@mindspring.com How did you get involved in Reined cow horse?  I worked for a couple who trained reined cow horses, cutting horses, pleasure horses and trail horses. How long have you been riding?  My grandfather was a trainer (english).  I was almost born on a horse because my mom showed horses.  First horseshow was when I was 6 yrs. old. (over fences). Fun fact about you or your horse?  Showed English all of my youth (Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Gaited horses and Tennessee Walking horses).  I was afraid of a western saddle because of the horn!   Best Judi Quote: "We all ride for the same TEAM"   Name: John Boschi Turlock, California Age: not as old  56 Occupation:  Irrigation system engineer/installer/repairman Horse’s name:  Tangys Shinner (I wish they had spelled that S-H-I-N-E-R). Contact Email:  boschi@mindspring.com How did you get involved in Reined cow horse? My son Clay How long have you been riding?   Grandfather and father both rodeoed.  Almost born on a horse. Fun fact about you or your horse?    I rodeoed for 25 years.  I thought that horseshows were silly.  The first time I spun a horse, I almost fell off!  I developed a whole new respect for the sport.     Name:Terry Kennedy ~Salinas, CA Age:40 Occupation:Mom to 3 kids, 4 including my husband! Horse’s name:Play N Lena, aka Moe, but shopping for next year Contact Email:bugoff4mk@aol.com How did you get involved in Reined cow horse? I wanted to learn how to work a cow; found a trainer and reined cow horse happened to be her specialty.  I didn't know anything about the event at the time. How long have you been riding? Been riding a few years - 1st yr. showing. Fun fact about you or your horse?Moe likes to have a good time at shows and kick up his heels every now and again!  Would it be legal to show in hobbles?!  Terry Kennedy, PLay N Lena and Mark Matson   Name:  Laura Rene' Johnson  ("Rene") Tehachapi, CA  Age: Old enough to know that Age is relative ...   Occupation:   Research Attorney  Horse’s name:   Cherokee Desert Star ("Star")  Contact Email:  kewpalace@yahoo.com  How did you get involved in Reined cow horse?   Was learning to work cows with my Trainer & saw a cowhorse show and thought, "I could do that!"  :-)  How long have you been riding?   6 years.  Fun fact about you or your horse?   My horse is 1/2 Arab and loves her some cow! Mark VanBlankenstein riding Right Quick Like in Watsonville Name: Mark VanBlankenstein   Tulare, CA Contact Email: kramernabby@hotmail.com Age: 40 something Occupation: Farm/Ranch & Equine Insurance Agent Horse’s name: Right Quick Like, aka "Jewel" How did you get involved in Reined cow horse? Wanted to be a better rider, started taking lessons, went to watch the NSHA Futurity in Fresno, came home with the raffle filly and have been hooked ever since!!! How long have you been riding? Only about 6 yrs, in my 2nd year showing... I'm not that good yet, but I am having a blast!!! Fun fact about you or your horse? She's a full sister to NP Futurity champion "Nicolena", her favorite snack is whatever I am eating, she's very curious & her best friend is the neighbor dog. Quotes or other information? Cow horse people are some of the nicest people on the planet!!!