I got my first horse when I was 12 years old. She was a beautiful bay King Bred Mare named Tommy. My Dad taught school with Mr. Joe Kent of the Flying JK Ranch in Mead, Washington, and he offered to lend us the mare for the Summer to see if this Horse-Crazy Kid was as serious about it as she said. That was over forty years ago, and the horse poop is still stuck to my boots. Currently, my husband Rick and I own five horses and a pony ranging in age from 3 to 34, with the addition in May of 2003 "Fritz' MegaBucks" our gorgeous bay colt out of our AQHA Mare "Megan Mint" and by McBride Quarterhorse's stallion" Sunglow's King Fritz." He is a beauty and he is now in training with Ann Kirk. In fact don't miss his first time to saddle at the Expo with Ann, and check out his schooling in our Trainer Spotlight Series. I now have 34 rides on our other Filly out of Meg, "HoneyMoon Too" and she is going to be one great horse!! Our Senior horses Jazz (34) and Goliath the Pony (34) still run the place and still keep surviving our Winters up here on the Prairie. It's got to be the incredible "secret mix" my husband Rick has developed that keeps those two oldies going!! Two weeks after the Fall 2004 Expo, we lost my incredible horse Midnight (38) the black bay mare with colt pictured here...she died the same day Christopher Reeve died, and the only way I could deal with it was to say in my mind that Superman needed a SuperHorse in Heaven...that was a tough day.
My other "career" was in Marketing and Promotions, Radio and TV, including 10 years at Citadel Broadcasting primarily with Cat Country 94. The combination of the two created my true passion "Ride The West". This Expo is the culmination of years of horse ownership combined with knowledge of producing spectacular events.
Add to that, many family and friends who have added their expertise and input and you end up with a quality event that will teach and inspire all who have the same love of the horse that I do. We are continually searching and researching the newest developments in horse care, training and equipment to bring you a quality show. We hope you enjoy "Ride the West", thanks for your support!
Susan Rae, Event Manager
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This show is dedicated to my beloved Brown Sugar (1978-2002)
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My Mom & Dad: Russ and Helen Inman, my first and best support team.
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My Husband Rick - he's the best part of my good life!
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