Heidi Arvidson
arvidsonreiners@msn.com, 405-527-3922
Heidi, husband, Todd, an NRHA professional and judge, and new son Gage (1) live in Purcell, Oklahoma where they own and operate Todd Arvidson Reining Horses. In addition to helping Todd with the business side of things, Heidi also runs a breeding and foaling operation, oversees the care of the 75 head of horses they are responsible for, and shows in the non pro when time permits. Heidi is looking forward to helping OKRHA continue to flourish.
Jody Brainard
jeanbrainard@yahoo.com, 405-760-7017
Jody has more than 30 years experience in the reining horse industry. He and his wife, Jean and their son, Vance, operate a training business at Big Lake Ranch located in Mulhall, Oklahoma. Jody is a top 50 NRHA money earner and multiple major event champion. He is a coach to many OKRHA non pro members and leads a mean congo line.
Sherman Lauder
Sherman has two grown children, Ryan and Stacy, and three grandsons. Sherman lives in Leedey, Oklahoma and is a retired school administrator. He was an AQHA judge from 1986-1997 and has been involved in the horse industry since the 1960s. He enjoys raising wheat, cattle and a few horses. He looks forward to meeting more OKRHA members.
Paula Pidcock
pspidcock@sbcglobal.net, 918-527-7813
Paula Pidcock and her husband, Howard, and children, Boone and Jessi, live in Sand Springs, OK. Paula has raised horses all of her life and got into reining 10 years ago. They raise and show paint reiners. Paula works at Laureate in Tulsa as the Utilization Management Coordinator for the Eating Disorders Program. She also is the leader of the Tulsa County 4-H Horse Club and teaches Sunday School at Unity Center of Tulsa. She really enjoys working with children and is dedicated
to building the youth program for OKRHA.
Laura Robinson
llrobinson@matrixae.com, 917-724-4668
Laura has been an original member of OKRHA since October of 2002 when she served as reporter. Since then she has held the office of VP, President, Past President and Board member, and is looking forward to getting back in the pen with her Great Kid mare. She is married to OKRHA Secretary Billy Robinson and has four incredible kids, Abby, Anna, Chris and Alli. She is an Executive Assistant to the President of MATRIX Architects Engineers Planners, Inc.
Steve Saunders
RICROBSAU@aol.com
Steve and his wife Robin have 2 grown children and 5 grand children and live in Tuttle, Oklahoma. They purchased a reining horse in 1991 for our youngest daughter who has moved on to raise her family. Steve started riding 8 years ago and thoroughly enjoys it. Steve has worked for Chevrolet in the service industry for the last 40 years and is employed by Hudiburg Auto group, Robin is employed by Southwest Airlines as a reservation agent for the last 13 years. Steve wants to donate his time and energy to the growth of OKRHA.
Mary Beth Sellers
rasellersjr@cox.net, 918-227-1171
Mary Beth and her husband, Dick, have four grown children, three granddaughters and live in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The Sellers family owns and operates an oil production company, a gas gathering company and Southwest Farms in Drumright, OK. Mary Beth’s daughter, Stephanie, and daughter-in-law, Myrna, ride and own cutting horses. Granddaughter, Danielle, is an experienced trail rider and granddaughter, Sara Walton, is training to participate in youth reining events. Mary Beth is very excited to have the opportunity to serve on the board and to benefit all OKRHA members, creating an environment where OKRHA can grow its fullest potential.
Myrna Watson
okreiners@gmail.com
Myrna is retired from 30 years in the insurance business, where she attained the level of Vice President of a major company. She is also a licensed Realtor. She is married to Ron Watson who is also a retired insurance executive. Myrna has been showing reiners since 1999, and is currently in the Limited Non-Pro. Ron also enjoys showing in Green Rider. They have recently relocated to Cashion, Oklahoma, after living in Coweta for 12 years. "The most important thing to do in reining is get a horse that fits you, and get a good trainer that is also a fit for you."
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