Eloquent comments from the lady herself:

"Never in million years would I have suspected that I would receive the Horse Woman of the Year Award.  I go around in my own little world and think that nobody knows me anyway.  What an honor!  One that I am not so sure I deserve.  There are so many more out there that know so much more than I do and work so hard.

One think I do know – there is no one out there that loves their animals any more than I do.  The ponies are my identity and my life.  I am lucky enough to have Christmas twice a year.  Once in December and then again when the babies start hitting the ground in the spring.  Each one is like its own Christmas package all wrapped up in a big surprise.  I just can’t wait to see what they are going to look like.

I also have the blessing of having all my girls.  Each one is like my very own.  I watch them grow and mature and learn just like the baby ponies do, and to know that I had something to do with that makes my life seem worthwhile.

Then there is the granddaughter.  What can I say?  When someone in the family calls her “Little Dianne”  I have to admit my head does begin to swell.  What fun we are having!

She nor the rest of the girls may never be a top medal contender or an Olympic star but by golly they have been taught to be good sports and to work hard for what they want!

I hope it has made a difference that I have been here.  Thank you again for a night I will always remember!"