GOPHC "Spot" Light Member
Kathy Crane
Kathy Crane and "SkyBar"
2006 Pinto Congress Amateur Barrel Racing Champions
Kathy has been showing
horses since 1976 in both Paint and Pinto events.
She decided to purchase a breeding in the Land Rush Stallion Service Auction.
In 1985 Kathy had her first baby, she named him "Sky Bar". As a 2 yr old,
he injured himself on a gate latch, his injury was on his side, therefore, a
standard
cinch could not be used. "Sky" was trained in an antique McClellan saddle with
a center fire rigging. He was broke to the cart to continue his training until
his side was completely healed. Kathy and "Sky Bar" has competed in Trail,
Pleasure, Western Riding, all of which was done before Kathy realized "Sky's"
heart was in Speed events. Kathy enjoyed her time with "Sky Bar" so much,
she continued practicing Speed events where she knew he was the happiest.
Kathy & "Sky" won a Reserve title in Flag Racing at the 2002 PtHA World Show.
In 2003 PtHA offered Team Penning at the World Show after several hours of
practice, Kathy and "Sky"competed on a team with fellow GOPHC members Eric
Short and Rusty Roberts, the team's hard work paid off, they won the World.
Kathy works full time as a Occupational Therapist, she particpated in the 1999
Amateur Judging Team and Hippology contest, placing in the Top 5 at the PtHA
World Show. She served on the Oklahoma Pinto Club's Amateur Board for several
years and served several terms as president. Kathy is an active member of OPtHA and GOPHC's club secretary.