Tisa Penrod Mrs. Insurance Broker, LLC

BY NATHANIEL LOOMIS

IIf you ever find yourself around any local horse races, chances are you might have heard the name Tisa Penrod at one point or another. She’s a well-known racehorse trainer who also happens to be the owner of Mrs. Insurance Broker, LLC, out in Plain City.

Tisa had become an insurance broker because of her involvement as a racehorse trainer. One day she learned she wasn’t actually covered on her property, but her premiums had kept increasing and she’d trusted her agent. After discovering that, she decided not to simply take matters into her own hands, but to help, guide, and teach others the importance of insurance policies, what they cover, and why. She knows the significance of being part of her clients’ lives, and treats them like she would her own, “At Mrs. Insurance Broker, LLC, we give you the best customer service because we know how important you are." To find out how much you can save, call 866-8011971 for a free auto or homeowners quote with us today. Mrs. Insurance Broker opened their doors in May after Tisa felt a lack of growth with her old company, ultimately deciding to start her own. She now has quick-fill forms on her website for home or auto insurance quotes, but also offers personalized quotes for equine mortality, farm and ranch, and has begun expanding into commercial as well. Whatever your needs might be, Mrs. Insurance Broker can help.

Kylie Martinez AH-HA Riding School

BY ANN PARK

AA talented barrel racer and member of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association, Kylie Martinez began teaching riding lessons in 2014. As soon as she graduated from High School, she began running AH-HA Riding Lessons full-time.

Kylie holds riding lessons and hosts summer riding camps, giving students the opportunity to spend three days learning how to ride and how to care for the horses. This popular camp books up quickly, but there are still some openings left for this summer.

Kylie’s riding students are both kids and adults, many of whom have little experience with horses. “We start with the basics,” Kylie says. “With a long-term goal of teaching them to barrel race.” She holds competitions for her students to give them a chance to show off what they’ve learned and to teach them how to ride under pressure. If they decide later to get their own horse and compete, they’re very well set up for success. Learning to ride has many benefits. “The biggest thing I notice is how much my classes help kids increase their confidence.” Students also learn self-discipline, and how to control emotions. “If you’re calm, then the horse is calm. Learning to work with animals helps kids learn how to work with people. If you’ve never ridden before, schedule a lesson and try it out!”