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Cathy Lee Fransen, President and Publisher, is a Social Science graduate of The University of California, Irvine. She has for 15 years operated her own Design & Marketing Firm, is a licensed General Contractor and Mortgage Broker. Cathy Lee has been involved in the horse industry for over 25 years, owned multiple National Champions and has a true passion for promoting the breeds.

A resident of Corona del Mar, California, Cathy Lee enjoys the beach and has fond memories of riding one of her first quarter horses there often. She enjoys sports and loves the "Outdoors Life".

Kelly Barnes, Graphic Designer, has been an extremely successful graphic artist for over 15 years. She has a strong backgound in all forms of print media and specializes in new business development. Her creative talents come as no surprise since her father was a graphic artist for Disney. Kelly displays her God given talents beautifully through her work in the Equestrian Industry. You will find many examples of her work in "The Quarter Horse Journal", "The Paint Horse Journal", "NSBA The Way To Go", "The Equine Chronicle" and other fine publications.

Kelly now resides on the East Coast with her three children, six horses, three cats and "Spot", her year old, 250 pound Great Dane. Her love for life and animals is apparent in all she does.

Susie Flenniken handles web site maintenance and updates as well as other website duties. Owner and breeder of reined cow horses, cutting, reining, and rope horses, Susie has competed many years with her quarter horses. A knowledgeable horsewoman, having ridden with the likes of Bob Avila, Stan Fonsen, and Richard Shrake. As a youth Susie captured several prestigious horsemanship and reining titles.

The Flennikens operate a Quarter Horse and Paint breeding farm in Sisters, Oregon.

Robin Witt needs no introduction to the equine web industry, this talented and award winning site designer brings her unique talents to Cowboy Heaven and we are proud to include her in our lineup of professionals.

Robin owns and operates Witts' End Ranch in Washington State. She raises quality quarter horses and you'll find a paint, appy, or warmblood or two in the their sale barn as well. She is dedicated to good horses, and professional websites that showcase those great horses too.

Amanda Fransen, Staff Photographer, started riding horses at the age of two. Her first National Championship Show was at the young age of seven where she placed first in two events. She now resides in Tuscon, Arizona where she is owner/operator of Fransen Paint Horses.

Amanda has a true talent for equine photography. Her love and understanding of horses shines through as she captures their personalities with her photography. You'll find Amanda at equestrian events accross the United States. If she's not in the show arena with one of her beautiful Paints, you'll find her with camera in hand!