Horses: Boo, Mia
Member Since: 2006
Position: President, Director, Drill Officer, Rider
Sponsor: Heart of Texas Equine Clinic
My name is Michele. I have
been riding with the drill team for 3 years. I am employed at the
Department of Veterans Affairs as a Decision Review Officer. My
husband, David and I have been married for 20 years, and we have two
daughters, Paige and Emilee. Our horses play a very important rule in
our lives. As a family, we enjoy spending quality time together, not
only when performing with the Drill team, but also hauling our girls to
compete in competitive barrel races.
I enjoy riding with the Cowgirls because of the bond we have formed with
each other and for the love of our horses. My daughter, Emilee, also
rides on the team with us. Not only do we get to spend quality time
together as mother and daughter, she has also formed a relationship with
the other riders that will last a life time. Drilling is hard work and
long hours but the outcome is phenomenal! Not only are we doing what we
love to do, but we look good too! Together the Cowgirls can achieve
anything!
Name: Lacey
Gillentine
Horses: Bud, Cat, & C.C.
Member Since: 2006
Position: Vice President, Director, Drill Captain, Rider
Sponsor: Basic Bits Leather Co, Standard Hat Works
My name is Lacey Chapman Gillentine and I grew up in the Waco area. My father, Jerry Chapman, has always fostered my interest in horses through his race training programs and paint horse breeding in the past at Chapman Ranch. We still work very closely together running quarter horses, thoroughbreds, and paint horses from Los Alamitos to Sam Houston Park.
I currently call West my home with my loving and charming husband David. We have been married for 2 1/2 years and we have a darling puppy name Maximus who travels everywhere we go. David and I opened Basic Bits Leather Company, a complete retail equestrian store, in 2006. We recently celebrated our 4 year anniversary within the Waco community. In addition, I hold a doctorate in Applied Sociology and currently teach senior level Social Psychology and Death and Dying at Baylor University. I have taught on the collegiate level for about 7 years. Most recently, David and I became the proud parents of our new little boy, Evan Gillentine in 2010. We can't wait to encourage his interest in these beautiful horses!
I have two beautiful paints, Bud and Cat, and C.C. a palomino quarter horse, I trailer all over Texas to entertain crowds with the Heart of Texas Cowgirls. I have ridden drill for 8 years and I was fortunate to be apart of the founding group who created HOTC. I have found many wonderful friends who share the same passion for horses through HOTC. I simply ride with the Cowgirls because I enjoy the thrill of being apart of a wonderful group of ladies who ride speeding horses carefully choreographed to music. It is all beauty, grace, and entertainment!
Horses: Pac-man & Spunky
Member Since: 2006
Position: Treasurer, Director, 2nd Drill Sergeant, Rider
Sponsor: Bob Berg Buckles, Longhorn Contractors, Quail Haven Farms, Lightning Video
My name is Jenna Beth Blair or as most people call me "JB." I have been riding horses my entire life and this is my 3rd drill team. I currently work at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX as certified surgical technologist for cardiac/thoracic surgery and a member of the heart/lung transplant team.
"I ride with the Cowgirls because I enjoy the excitement and thrill of fast horses while having the confidence to ride and work with other ladies as a team. The horse is your partner and it is awesome to communicate and know their every mood and emotion. Riding our performance requires much work and effort, but at the end of the day, all of the hard work pays off with a smile and the satisfaction of a job well done!"
Horses: Ratchet & Jag
Member Since: 2006
Position: Secretary, Director, Drill Officer, Rider
Sponsor: MarathonNorco Aerospace, Dr. Everett Watson
Hello there, I am Deanna, but most call me “D” for short. I work at MarathonNorco Aerospace in the Sales and Marketing department which keeps me on the road quite a bit. I also serve this great country in the Navy Reserves as a Medical Unit Storekeeper . Sooo, when I’m not traveling for my work or for the Navy I relax by riding God’s great creation, The Horse. My first time riding was with my Stepmom on one of those follow-the-leader trail rides back when I was 5 years old. I’ve been hooked ever since. Okay, now if you really want to do the math, I have been riding and working horses for over 35 years.
Riding with the cowgirls has provided me with some of my most memorable experiences and taught me so much about being part of a fantastic organization. I have been with these wonderful ladies since 2006 when the HEART of TEXAS COWGIRLS started and I enjoy it immensely. Whether I am riding during one of our performances or on the ground pushing everyone in the pen, it is such an exciting time. When the music starts and we enter the arena to perform its funny how all the outside stresses wash away. You know it is you, your trusted steed (or Ratchet), and the rest of the seasoned performers. All eyes are on us so we proceed to kick butt and all the ladies look great doing it. Now let’s cowgirl up and ride the fur off these horses.
Horse: Jazz
Member Since: 2008
Position: Director, Rider
Sponsor: McGregor General Store
Horses: Hawk, Fred, and Cat (sometimes)
Member Since: 2006
Position: Drill Lieutenant, Rider
Hi! I’m Emily and I’ve been drilling with the cowgirls for 3 years. I just finished two years at McLennan Community College and will be transferring to Texas A&M in the fall to get a degree in equine science.
I ride with the Cowgirls because I love riding fast horses and getting dressed up and entertaining! There’s nothing better than being in a pen full of real cowgirls who share my passion for horses and rodeo!
Name: Chantel DuBois Boswell
Horses: Frank, Tuff, & Peanut
Member Since: 2006
Position: First Drill Sergeant, Rider
Sponsor: Jose Photography
My name is Chantel and I have been riding drill for 4 years. I work at Central Texas Pathology as a Histology Technician. I am the wife of a police officer and the mother of 3 amazing young adults.
"I love riding with the Cowgirls because my passion in life has always been horses. Drill is a way to express that love, and spend time with my daughter and other ladies that mean the world to me. So Yeehaw! Saddle up and Ride em Pretty!!"
Horses: Jitterbug & Surprise
Member Since: 2008
Position: Medical & Drill Officer, Rider
Sponsor: The Griffey Gang, 360 Solutions
My name is Brandy and I have been riding with the cowgirls for 2 yrs. I'm the crazy one out of the bunch and I keep everyone laughing or at least smiling! I am married to a wonderful & very supportive man name Terry Pullen. We have been together for 14 yrs and we have two boys Tyler (11) & Torii (6). Our horses are a big part of our every day life, if it's not going to a rodeo for the drill team, we are either roping, barrel racing, or hauling our boys to local play-days. I am a LVN and a Asst. Officer Manager at a local Vet Clinic, where I have worked for over 11yrs, which I truly enjoy because working with animals has always been a passion for me and it is something different everyday!My family and I are active members of a local Baptist church. So when we count our blessings we always count our horses twice!!!!
Riding with the Cowgirls is a blessing and truly a honor!!!!!!!! We are a strong group of ladies who share the same passion and bonding a close friendship. We work hard to create a "dance" on horse back to entertain the crowds and look sexy doing it!!!!!! We are driven by the excitement of performing, & the need for speed. So saddle up grab your lip gloss and rid-em like you stole em!!!!!!!! YEEHAW!!!!!!!!!!! CHIN UP AND SMILE!!!!!
Horses: Della & Texas
Member Since: 2006
Position: Prayer Leader, Rider
Hello my name is Sandra Miller and I have been riding with the Cowgirls since its inception summer 2006 as I am one of the Founding Members. I own and operate Southwest Funding Branch 671 in Waco, Texas and have a satellite office in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I am in the business of Mortgage Lending which consists of originating loans for homes for purchases and refinancing as well as new construction, and I am able to do FHA, VA, CONV and USDA programs. I am the proud Mother of two wonderful children and proud to call myself a Marine Mom to my son Ln CPL Matthew Gurule. My Daughter Rheanna Gurule has made me proud to call myself Grandma to my wonderful Granddaughter Alyssa. I live outside Robinson, Texas and have my little horse farm where I stand my Stud, Texas descendant of King. My horses are part of my life and along with my family keep me very busy.
Horses: Indian & Gracie
Member Since: 2006
Position: Rider
My name is Emilee and I am the daughter of Michele. I go to school at West Middle School. I have been riding since I was five and I am fourteen now. I love riding with the drill team because I get to spend more time with my pony, Indian, and my four year old mare, Gracie. In addition to riding on the drill team, I am a barrel racer. Barrel racing is a blast! When drilling, or when barrel racing, I get to spend time with my friends and family. I love drilling and I love barrel racing. My goal is to ride at the National Finals Rodeo one day. Riding with the Cowgirls has taught me that I can achieve what ever goals I set my sights on.
Horses: Taylor & Miss Lucky
Member Since: 2008
Position: Rider
Sponsor: Dance-N-T's
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My name is Lisa and this
is my 3rd year riding with the Cowgirls. I am a Vet
Tech and have been working at a vet Clinic for 4 years.
Animals are my passion, especially horses. I enjoy
riding with the Cowgirls and being able to entertain the
crowd, it really is a great rush as we come flying out
of the pen.
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Horses: Frank, LaCoda
Member Since: 2007
Position: Rider
Hey everyone, my name is Kristie Tilton and I am 16 years old. I have been riding with the H.O.T. Cowgirls for nearly three years. I enjoy spending time with my mom and the rest of the girls. I also love to hang out with my family and friends when I am not drilling.
I could never ask for such a wonderful hobby!
Besides drilling with the Cowgirls, I also like to go on trail rides and show horses. Hope to see you all soon at a rodeo!
Member Since: 2006
Position: Rider
Hello, I am Tiffany. I have just graduated from Midway High School and will be leaving for Marine Boot Camp in August. Most of my time with the Cowgirls is as an assistant during Parades, or performances I run around to make sure these ladies are ready to shine.
I have been riding and working with the Cowgirls since 2006, when the HEART of TEXAS COWGIRLS started. Riding and working with these ladies has taught me so much, from improving my riding ability, to working as a team. I am on the ground crew a lot because of my school schedule but I have enjoyed it very much and will miss these ladies when I leave for Military duty. But I will be back soon.
Horse: Girlfriend
Member Since: 2010
Position: Rider
Sponsor: JoCo Builders
I have enjoyed getting to know all the Cowgirls. I'm proud to be part of such a great group of ladies!!!!
Name: Brenda Fread
Horse: Willie
Member Since: 2010
Position: Rider
Hello, I am
Brenda, the newest member of the Cowgirls. I have rode horses for
as far back as I can remember. I have previously rode with 2 other
drill teams
for a total of about 3 years. I joined the HOTC's because of their
sense of
TEAM work. When we say "Together Everyone Achieves More", we mean
it. It take
a very cohesive group to be able to execute such a beautiful drill to
the sound
of fast music. It is truly a TEAM effort. This is one of the
nicest group of
ladies that I have had the honor to work with. They all have been
very gracious
in accepting me in as part of their team and making me feel welcome.
My husband Ray and I live in Gatesville with our two children. I
am a
Registered Nurse. I work the past 17 years for University of Texas
Medical
Branch-Correctional Managed Care. The last few years as a Clinical
Educator. I
enjoy my job, but of course I love my off time when I get to do thing I
enjoy
most.......riding with the H.O.T. Cowgirls!!!