I have been fortunate as a musician to write for organizations including the Ronald McDonald House of Denver, the One Day Foundation (works with children with AIDS and their families) and various non-profit groups such as the Women’s Bean Project in Denver or the Denver Safe House. I also wrote children’s music for Viacom’s Discovery Zone. The most memorable moments came when performing with legendary players – Chuck Rainey, Dean Parks, Harvey Mason, Jerry Peters, Anton Fig and Bernard Purdy. Being recognized and respected by my peers was greater than any accomplishments attained.

The only thing more powerful than my passion for music is my passion for horses. Only a horse could replace my enthusiasm and commitment without giving pause or regret.

I come to this business of Arabian horses new. But, I bring persistence and hope that is old, endearing and willing to learn. I look forward to learning about breeding that beautiful Arabian type. But more, I look forward to creating as many opportunities as possible for my horses so they have the chances to succeed, chances that I was given.

I would like to thank Robin and Brookville Arabians for taking such great care of my girls. And, for introducing me to the “man” of my dreams, Cane. I'm still smiling!

I never imagined owning such splendid horses – much less Arabians! I would have never thought I would be learning and working around the likes of an Ames Charisma or Raisin Thee Cane.

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and experience – for listening and responding patiently to my numerous questions – and for always making me feel welcome, at home and part of the Brookville family. Your love of these horses is apparent and deserving of respect.

Brookville is a beautiful, beautiful place – a special place – a place where attention is in the details – a place where every horse is special – where every client is special. So, I salute you and Sandro; Matthew and Chris; and, Manny and the gang – for a job well done.

I look forward to many more nights of music and conversation; karaoke and dancing (all of us could stand a lesson or two from Matthew and Annabella); barbecues, margarita’s, sunsets and coyote serenades.

A day in the life of a nine year old farm girl...

Pinto Bean. My pinto pony, my beach ball on legs – a Cadillac ride with soft, warm seats.
Lightening. My brother Trey’s Shetland pony – 250 pounds of pure, stubborn evil who didn’t’ do

The race was on for that day to make it to the lake first. Pinto Bean and I flew thru the fields. We had to run between two trees to cut off our challengers. Lightening was true to his name and it would take some maneuvering to catch them.

Early lessons from a nine year old:

1. Just because a horse is free doesn’t make it a good deal (i.e. Lightening)
2. The permanent tattoo under my nose that the wire left is better than the alternative had I not ducked
3. We never rode with saddles unless adults were present
4. A horse should effectively demonstrate the ability to “WHOA” prior to any outings
5. Please, practice safe farm management: Remove all unnecessary wires and just because the Shetland pony is small does not make it safe for kids.