Mark Jensen and Keith McDonough
Mark Jensen and Keith McDonough started Willow Creek Farm in Washington more than 20 years ago. They currently own Palm Desert Quarter Horses in California, where they train all-around horses and coach non-pro riders for AQHA competition. Jensen is shown here riding multiple NSBA World and Congress champion Lope The Line, owned by Gracelyn Galyean.
Master the Pinwheel
When done properly, a pinwheel obstacle within a trail pattern should look effortless. The reality is that the pinwheel is one of the more challenging obstacles you’ll see in a trail class. But it should only be done after you’ve gone through basic trail obstacles and have given your horse time to get comfortable navigating over multiple poles.
