Jen Wintjes
What is your Horses Name, Age, Breed?:
My Boy; a 7 year old reg. quarter horse... little guy at 14'2" but can he move and do I ever love his stop and turn into the big circle!
How many years have you been riding?:
I have been riding since I was about 6 when I started taking lessons in North Vancouver. I have always wanted 'a pickup truck and a horse' so made my dreams come true by moving to the Cariboo in 1993.
How many years have you been with the Cariboo Cowgirls?:
2012 will be my third year with the Cowgirls! First year I rode grand entries and anthems with Brandy! We have matching black horses and it was awesome!
What other equine activities do you do outside of the Cariboo Cowgirls?:
I used to show english and enjoy jumping. Right now I am training an Arab Api cross and she is much taller than My Boy; I'm enjoying riding dressage on her. When its cow season I love going out and helping John and Brandy bring in the herd! Having my daughter Melanie practice and ride with me is very special too.
What do you like best about being in a drill team?:
I'm really enjoying going to practices and all of us having a great ride! One practice was pouring rain but we ran our best drill in it! It's great working as a team; we are a family:-)
I love riding with the Cowgirls! I saw drill teams years ago when I was a little girl and thought `WOW, I would love to do that!`` Now, after seeing them at the indoor show in 2010 I am hooked! I am a teacher as well, and kids and horses have a lot of similarities!
