Name: Kelly Carr Born: Louisvillle, KY, 4-16-60 Residence: Madison, IN Status: married Family: husband, Lance (team roper), daughter, Joey, son, Kash, grandkids, Skye Zuver, 4 yrs old, and Gavin Gater, 3 yrs old, both already already roping : Member of the WPRA since: 1995 Accomplishments: DNCFR qualifier, 2007 Great Lakes Circuit Finals Champion, 3 time Great Lakes Circuit Finals qualifier, won short round at San Antonio, TX and finished 4th in average

1. What do you do for a living? I own and manage an indoor equine events facility called Saddle-up Arena at River Valley Ranch. I also train barrel horses.

2. What do you enjoy doing outside of riding? I team rope with my husband and I enjoy spending time with my family.

3. How did you get started in rodeo? My mom was the first President of the Kentucky Barrel Racing Assoc. My family owned thoroughbreds, so I always have been involved with horses. When I met my husband Lance, who is a team roper, everything fell into place for me and I started barrel racing.

4. What is your horse's name? How old is he or she? One Lil Red Hot Otoe, aka April, an 11 yr old mare, Packin Ta Fame, aka Izi, a 4 yr old mare, and Packin Eyes Alive, aka Abilene, a 6 yr old mare.

5. How would you describe his/her style? I raised, broke, and trained them all. April is a free runner. Izi is a big free runner and drags her butt real nice. Abilene is a free runner and a real good working horse.

6. Does he/she have any quirks that make them unique? Not really. I am very disciplined with my horses. I am very adamant about it and I think they love me because of it. I was the mom who would give my kids a popsicle before dinner, but I'm not that way with my horses :)

7. What is your riding regiment during rodeo season? I ride everyday and keep my horses very worky. I usually ride in draw reins or a martingale. They are all very broke. I rope on them too.

8. Do you have any superstitions or quirks when competing? No, none. I believe in making my own luck through my practice during the week.

9. Do you have any hauling partners? My husband, Lance and my Chihuahua. My sister is going to go with me when I start hitting the road hard. I haul with Sheena Robbins when I go out west. Back in 2008, I was rodeoing with Sheena in California and sitting 18th in the world, when my horse got sick and I had to come back home. I told her I had to make some new horses and I would be back in 3 years. I am on track to do just that and I know my life is getting ready to change. All my hard work is getting ready to pay off and the dreams I've had since I was a little girl are getting ready to come true.

10. What is your favorite rodeo to compete at? San Antonio, TX, I love it. They treat you like a movie star, running you around in golf carts. It's just wonderful.

11. What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you? For over 20 yrs, I have sent $25 a month to St. Jude. I had a 2 yr old daughter that drowned in 1985. It changed my life, and has made me truly appreciative of what I have.

12. What is your goal for this rodeo season? I would like to win the circuit and get into San Antonio.

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