Sue Fenner
I have had a passion for horses since I was born. I was raised on
an active TWH breeding and training farm where chores and after-
school riding was the norm. We would spend our summers traveling
around the country to various horse shows and spend our winters
going to expo’s, teaching our horses new things or planning our next
summer’s show schedule.
As a starving college student at Virginia Tech, I paid my tuition by
becoming a professional rider. That simply means, “Keep your mouth closed
and ride the horse exactly how the trainer wants you too.” I learned a lot about riding balanced
with still hands, solid core and strong legs for all types of breeds of horses. Unfortunately, college
eventually ended with degrees in Business, Marketing and Pre-Veterinary Science, so I gave up
my professional rider status and went searching for a “real” job. I did not look for long and Ford
Motor came calling. I have spent my entire professional working career at Ford in many different
positions. Starting salaries really do not allow paying for much of anything at first, so I had to
leave my horses behind at my parent’s farm for a few years. During that time, however, I earned
my Masters of Business from Central Michigan University and traveled to Europe a few times.
As they say, once a horse girl – always a horse girl. It was not long before I ditched vacationing
in faraway lands and went back to riding and competing. This time, however, I brought my
daughters (Gabby and Ally) along with me. With my husband Jim (and our bulldogs Dozer and
Sadie), we have made breeding, training, and showing our horses a family affair. I could list the
awards, accolades, titles, and other such honors, but they are just they icing on the cake. For me
and my family, it really is “all about the ride” and giving our absolute best with honor and integrity
no matter where we are or who we are with.
Glenda Levin
I was raised in Northern Kentucky on a farm and started riding at
age 4. I’ve never outgrown my love for the Tennessee Walking Horse.
I started showing horses at the age of 13 through the 4 H program
in Boone County, Kentucky and have been blessed to have Champion
and Grand Champion flatshod horses including being the recipient
of WHOA Pleasure Horse of the Year in 2010 with Generator Sundevil.
The beautiful Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee is where I call home
and now spend my days selling real estate and riding our beautiful trails.
NWHA National News / August 2019
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