If you have an equine question, she's the one to talk to. If
she isn't able to answer your question, she has many
experts to call upon to get all of your questions answered.
Amanda has been involved in the horse world for almost
20 years! She began riding at the age of 4 years old, and
has been hooked on the sport ever since!
Despite the life of being an Army brat, from move to move,
she's always found a way to be involved with horses. The
experiences of living in many parts of the country have
given her the opportunity to work with many trainers whose
techniques and styles varied dramatically. Working with
these many trainers has shown Amanda that one way isn't
always the only or right way to train or ride a horse. It has
also shown her that one never stops learning about the
beautiful world of horses!
Along with training horses for riding and driving, she has
volunteered for breeding farms and animal rescues.
Amanda rides both Western and English styles, and has
competed in Hunter/ Jumper, Eventing, and Endurance
competitions throughout the East Coast and Mid-West
areas.
She is currently competing in 25 and 50 mile Endurance
Rides with her off-the-track Standardbred (Strider). She
also owns two other horses: an off-the-track Thoroughbred
(Gus) and a Palomino Quarter Horse (Rio).
If you have a livestock question, he's the one to talk to. If
he isn't able to answer your question, he has many experts
to call upon to get all of your questions answered.
Gary has gained most of his agricultural knowledge
through his agricultural education studies, being a part of
FFA and his 3-years-experience working at R.E. Skillings.
His livestock experience began when he started raising
and showing Dairy Feeders and Turkeys for the Clark
County Fair. His love and passion for animals can be seen
with the many awards he's received:
- The American FFA Degree Award
- General Livestock Judging Award
- Rural Soil Judging Award
- Chapter Degree Pin
- State FFA Degree
- Dekalb Award
- AG III Leadership Award
- Outstanding Achievement Award
The following are some awards he's received showing:
- Dairy feeder Showmanship Overall Grand Champion
- 1st in Class Dairy Feeder 345 Weight Class
- 1st Place Dairy Feeder 495 Weight Class
- Champion in Division for Dairy Feeder 345 Weight
Class - Reserve Champion in Division for Dairy Feeder 495
Weight Class - 3rd Place Dairy Feeder Showmanship
Gary is currently the President of the Tecumseh FFA
Boosters Association.
