Lisa Eggerling
President
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Lisa Eggerling has truly found her “home” with Cowboy Dressage. She knew after attending her first Cowboy Dressage clinic, she had found her passion.
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“Cowboy Dressage offers so much for so many disciplines, and it gives me such a useful tool to help riders become better horsemen and strengthen the relationships with their horses.”
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Lisa is a Cowboy Dressage Level 1 Recommended Clinician and Learner Judge. She is dedicated to the growth of this discipline and is honored to serve as president of Nebraska Cowboy Dressage of Nebraska and making a difference for the group.
Cindy Togstad (former Vice-President)
Vice President (open)
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Cindy has always had a love for horses since she was very little. She got a horse at the age of 48 and now has two quarter horses. In the past, she has done herd work, cutting, reining, ranch pleasure, limited working cow horse, ranch riding and speed events. She was a 4-H leader in the past and loved working with the kids. Cindy started doing Cowboy Dressage in 2015. She attended a Cowboy Dressage Judge’s Boot Camp with Lyn Ringrose in 2016. This boot camp was very informative. Cindy believes Cowboy Dressage is a good way to learn softness, harmony and partnership with your horse, and it’s also a great training tool.
Marty Cruikshank
Secretary
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As a youngster I read every horse book I could find and wished for a horse of my own. When I was eight years old my great aunt bought two spotted Welsh ponies for our family. I named them Jocko and Blaze and my love affair with horses was truly on! For 14 years I worked at the Lancaster County Extension office. I was in charge of the 4-H horse program working with kids and horses…it doesn’t get much better than that! I am recently retired and want to start riding again. I became interested in Cowboy Dressage because it’s fun, it offers comradery with other horse lovers and whatever you and your horse’s abilities are, it has something for you!
Kendra Ronnau
Treasurer
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Kendra Ronnau's been fortunate enough to have horses and livestock her whole life. She’s so excited to be a part of the Nebraska Cowboy Dressage group. She hopes you come and see what this fantastic group is all about!
Karen Cooper
Acting Treasurer, Member at Large
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I have been riding horses consistently since I was in Middle School. I asked my Parents if I could have a horse and they said ‘”sure, if you pay for it”. Of course, we lived in town so I couldn’t just keep one in my backyard. So I got a paper route and made a deal to clean stalls at a barn to help pay for board and I brought home my first horse! … I was only 14 so my folks had to drive me to the barn every day! I have grown and learned and met many good horse people along the way.
Of course, when John & I had our girls they didn’t ask for horses, they were riding before they were walking. As they grew through 4H & FFA they rode and showed, and I just got to haul them around.
Now that they are both grown and have lives of their own, I have decided that it is my turn again. So, my dear friend Kendra helped me find Ettey and she has been a Joy to remember how to ride with, to re-learn with and learn new things.
I thoroughly enjoy the Cowboy Dressage group! I appreciate all the support and encouragement that we share. I love that Kindness is Our Brand and I really enjoy sharing this group with old & new friends.
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Kari Mullen
Member at Large
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I was born, raised and lived most of my life in the SC corner of MN. I relocated to Blair, NE where I live and work at the beautiful Double Diamond Ranch starting colts and training horses for sale to the public. We breed and raise Azteca horses and Irish Black cattle and have trained and sold our horses all over the US and Canada.
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My horse, Azul, and I enjoy spending time together while working with other horses and cattle and experiencing new sights and ideas. We are passionate about the Vaquero traditions and teaching and developing a handy bridle horse.
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A few years ago, we were introduced to Cowboy Dressage. We've enjoyed very much meeting and spending time with members and the philosophy behind CD. If my horse loves it, what more can I say?!
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Hope Lewis
Member at Large
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I was raised in Northern California and grew up riding with my grandmother all over the hills of west Marin. The western lifestyle has always appealed to me, but I didn't like the fussiness and cutthroat competitiveness that was common at Western shows there.
When I was still in California, I lucked into a senior Arabian gelding who loved trail riding and endurance, and when he retired after we'd moved to Nebraska I found a cousin of his; but Shutan didn't seem like a good fit for endurance. Finding Cowboy Dressage - a discipline rooted in partnership with the horse - felt like coming home for both of us. We both love the communication, precision, and partnership. In 2023 I purchased another cousin as a short yearling, and hope to develop him into a cowboy dressage horse too!
I'm passionate about Cowboy Dressage and growing this club through outreach and event development, and I'm excited to be here for the clinics, the practices, the shows, and the camaraderie!
Linda Witfoth
Member at Large
I have been riding (and learning) with Dominic since he was six months old (now going on 19)! Attending clinics, connecting with other horse riders, trainers, farriers and riding groups has been such a positive journey. Finding Nebraska Cowboy Dressage has been such a pleasure. There is encouragement, goals setting, events and opportunities to grow in connection to the horse and with people.
I support keeping the website running.
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