My name is Deanna Lonsberry,

Born Dec/8/85, I reside in Bonnyville Alberta, situated approximately 2.5hrs NE of Alberta’s Capital-City Edmonton. I completed my Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 2010 through Athabasca University/Lakeland College.

I have always been horse crazy, since the day I was born. As a youngster I took Lessons in both English and Western disciplines focusing mostly in western. Throughout my life I have been very fortunate as to be exposed to top Horsemen all around the country. I was an active member in a very strong Light horse 4-H club for 9 years… building skills that would take me down the line and progress into a confident rider. I have taken many Clinics from skilled horsemen/women such as Colin Balan, Gary Cooper, Dale Dodd, Max Hanson, Darrel Schmidt, J.P. Forget…… Just to name a few. I have had the opportunity to train under Top Horsemen/women such as: Jim Babcock, DVM Dr. Khris Crowe – Breeding intern 04’ Babcock Ranch, B.J. Ribero – Riding Intern 04’ Babcock Ranch, Jason Hanson, Max Hanson, Elvin Kopp (Both Horses & Dogs) & Gaugler’s QH’s/Colin Balan.

I have also had the pleasure of riding with a very talented Non-Pro Mano Angers of Lacombe Ab, Whom I Purchased Miss Cody Acre from. “Cody” is my superstar ….

I am also very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend the summer of 2008 & 2010 working for Elvin & Jan Kopp. This experience has been a fantastic one for both me and my animals (Horses & Dogs). Thank you for having the patients and believing in me!


Each experience has left a lasting impression on me, and helped me get a step closer towards my goal of raising, training, and showing top performance horses!! I hope that I can one day be compared to on the same level as the people I have listed above. They are my mentor’s and guides into the horse industry.

I also need to make a special thanks to a few other people who have influenced me when it comes to horses!!  Last but not least my biggest thanks is too my 4-H leader and mother, Donna Lonsberry for always exposing me to true horse people!! She her-self was a student of arguably Canada’s greatest horsemen Bill Collins.

Thank-You so much for all you have done in my life!! For those who have faith in me, pushed me to always become better at what I do and help to keep me motivated when I get discouraged! For those who help make my goals seem that much more obtainable!! -I am forever in your debt!!!