who would it be?
TM: Without a doubt, my grandpar-
ents. They were the most honorable
people I have ever known. They
loved and took care of their family,
worked hard and served others. Both
my grandparents were a huge influ-
ence in my life and were instrumental
in molding me into the person I am
today. I would love to have lunch
with them one more time.
he was a great guy that I got to call
one of my best friends. He was a
great baseball player and loved to
hunt and fish. But, most of all, he
was an outstanding person. He died
from Ewings Sarcoma Cancer on Aug.
13, 2016.
PCT: If you had to do another job,
other than the one you are doing
now, what would you do?
JB: I would be a hunting
guide. Everyone who has been
around me for any length of time
knows I enjoy all aspects of hunting,
such as the moving of stands, fill-
ing feeders, watching the game, or
just talking about hunting. I would
definitely look into being a hunting
guide.
PCT: What is your definition of “the
best day ever”?
JB: I was pretty excited to see my
name on the 2018 Bachelor of the
Year check for the Parker County
Community on Aging. Raising
$26,687.80 for charity always makes
for a great day! Thanks again to all
of my family, work family, friends
and others who helped to make it
possible.
PCT: What is the best piece of advice
you would give?
JB: Always be as kind as possible.
But, do not be afraid to fight for the
things you love.
PCT: What is the coolest thing you
have done in your life?
JB: I think the coolest thing I have
done is to go sky diving.
Teresa Miller
Teresa is co-founder and
program director of Stars and
Strides Therapeutic Stable
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Parker County Today: How did you
get into your occupation?
Teresa Miller: My daughter was
born with disabilities. I saw the
impact equine therapy had on her
physical abilities as well as her self-
esteem. After getting my certification
through the Professional Association
of Therapeutic Horsemanship
International (PATH), I began work-
ing with the same stable where my
daughter was riding. After moving to
Weatherford, I felt blessed to have
the land that we do and be able to
own horses, so I thought how cool
it would be to start a ministry that
helped others with disabilities in the
area where we live. Thus, we started
Stars and Strides Stables where I serve
as the program director.
PCT: What is your favorite novel?
TM: My favorite novel of all time
is “Little Women,” by Louisa May
Alcott. I have loved that book since I
was a child.
PCT: What do you do to decompress?
TM: I decompress by riding horses
or sitting down with my family and
watching a show or going to a movie.
PCT: What is something people don’t
know about you?
TM: I am actually related to Buddy
Holly. He is my second cousin.
PCT: What would you most like to be
remembered for?
TM: I want people to remember me
as a godly woman who loves and
takes care of her family and works
hard to serve others, especially those
with special needs.
PCT: What’s your favorite way to pay
it forward?
TM: I love to pay it forward by
mentoring others to work with our
special needs population. There is
such a great need for more ministries
and programs in this area that can
assist those with special needs and
their families.
PCT: If you could have lunch with
anyone, living or dead in history,
PCT: If you had to do another job
other than what you’re doing, what
would you do?
TM: I can’t think of doing anything
else. I am blessed to get to do what I
am doing. The smile that lights up the
faces of our riders cannot be replaced
with any other type of employment
or activity.
PCT: What is your definition of the
best day ever?
TM: That day would be spending
time with my kids and grandchildren;
watching them have fun. I also love
to see a rider succeed at something
they never thought they could do.
We have seen that many times here
at the stables.
PCT: What’s the best piece of advice
you would give?
TM: To love God with all your heart,
soul, and mind because He loves
you. Work hard and above all serve
others.
PCT: What is the coolest thing you
have done in your life?
TM: Starting Stars and
Strides Therapeutic Riding Center.
Our riders and their parents tell me
what a blessing our stables are to
them, but little do they know, I am
the one that is actually blessed to be
a part of their lives.
Ashley Woolnough
Ashley is the Shelter Manager
at the Weatherford/Parker
County Animal Shelter
Parker County Today: How did you
get into your occupation?
Ashley Woolnough: I have worked
with the Weatherford/Parker
County Animal Shelter since May
of 2015 (just over 3 years). I gained
my Bachelor’s Degree in Animal
Production and after graduating was