Horse Insurance Specialist

Markel horse insurance specialist since 2025

My passion for horses began at the age of five when I first rode a pony, and it has only grown since. I started riding Hunter/Jumper at nine and continued riding over fences for many years. During my teenage years, I guided rides at Neskowin Beach Stables, often riding for over eight hours a day while also saddling, unsaddling, and caring for the rental horses. Those long days were filled with joy as I rode up and down the beach, meeting incredible people from all over.

As an adult, I have continued to ride and show horses. My husband, Robb, introduced me to Arabians, and I have since ridden in Hunter and Western Pleasure disciplines. One of my most cherished partners was X-tra Special Edition, aka Scout. Our journey began when she was a weanling, and together we traveled across the country and into Canada, competing in local, regional, and national shows. Scout, who passed away at 20 due to cancer, was a once-in-a-lifetime horse with numerous regional and national wins.

In addition to showing Reiners and dabbling in cutting, Robb and I have bred half-Arabians and are now focused on breeding Quarter Horse Reiners and Working Cow Horses. I am fortunate to work for Markel, where I bring my lifelong passion for horses to my role as an insurance agent. With 26 years of experience owning my advertising agency, I am committed to providing the same level of client service and communication that my agency clients have come to expect. Continuing the legacy of my late husband Robb, I am dedicated to growing his agency, Rocking W Insurance. My goal is to share our love of horses by helping equestrians with their insurance needs, ensuring they have the protection and support they deserve. Having met many of you at shows, often at the Markel booth with Robb, I look forward to meeting more of you.