By Ruthie Stewart

The best part of being a trainer is:
Being able to do what I love

If I weren’t a trainer I’d be:
Miserable

The best training advice I ever received was:
Be a horse teacher not a horse trainer

You’d be surprised that I never:
Say never

I’ve learned the most from:
There are so many but the ones that come to mind are: Doug Lilly, Jody Galyean, Doug Carpenter, Ted Turner, and Bob Avila….All GREAT horsemen.

Who was your childhood idol?
Larry Mahan

I wish I could be more:
Patient

If you looked in my closet you’d be surprised to find:
My dog Kramer – he sleeps in there quite a bit.

If I could trade lives with another trainer for a day I’d be who and why:
There are two guys I admire very much, Shawn Flarida and Todd Bergen. Shawn, because it would be awesome to know what it feels like to be unbeatable and Todd because he is so talented.

My favorite saddle is a: Bobs Custom Saddle

My show buddies are:
Troy Oakley, Pat Heeley, Jon Barry, Gil Galyean , Dustin Davis, Angie Rigdon and Mitch Adkins

The one thing I wish I’d known when I started in horses is:
It really is a roller coaster ride but I wouldn’t trade places with anyone.

I am absolutely terrified of:
Birds

My most embarrassing moment was:
When I got flipped over on at the Iowa Seven Day Run and broke some ribs (stupid move).

My proudest moment was:
My son Cole makes me very proud.

My worst vice is:
Playing online checkers

My celebrity crush is:
Robin Marsh, the local TV news reporter

You could describe me as:
A. Wild
B. Unruly
C. Peaceful
D. Intellectual
E. Other: A thinker

Favorite subject in school:
History

What’s your idea of a great vacation?
A. Skiing
B. Caribbean Cruise
C. Spa Getaway
D. Hawaii
E. Other: Loading up my colts and going riding at my friends places

Which one are you, messy or neat?
Neat

What’s your favorite pet?
A. Rabbit
B. Hamster
C. Snake
D. Parrot
E. Other: Dogs – I have three of them: Cash, Kara and Kramer

If you could have a super power what would it be?
Fly

What makes you unhappy?
Rude people

Favorite:
Movie? The Pursuit of Happiness
TV show? The Sopranos
Sport? PBR & Pro Motocross
Sports heroes? Ty Murray & Ricky Carmichael
Restaurant? Hole in the wall Mexican restaurants are my favorite
Horse you’ve ever shown? It is a three way tie between Zipp-
os Tiger Bar, Skips Special Barb and Radical Rumors
I hate: Pleasure horse trainers that drug their horses
I love: Being able to do what I do

What is something no one knows about you?
I have been around a long time; I don’t have very many secrets.