Born in February and raised as an only child in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, as a young child I was always surrounded by many animals. My parents owned "Winchester Ranch", and at that time we owned over 20 head of horses, dogs, cats, cattle, chickens, etc. Before I was two years old my parents had me in lead-line classes, showing English & Western on my two ponies, Shadow & Pepperpot. My parents bred and trained many horses and I was always around for the excitment!
In the last few years I have been able to get back into riding, thanks to some great friends, that is when time permits. My daughter has also aquired the "love" of horses. (How I do not know!) She did two years with the Mini Hooves of Sarasota 4-H group, and now all she wants to do is ride the big horses!!!!! With her enjoying the horses and all of the animals, it has gotten me back in touch with old friends and to make a lot of new friends.
The big question that everyone keeps asking is: "What made you decide to do this store"? Well, all I can say is that this I feel has been in my blood from day one. My love of all animals, nursing abandoned kittens, baby mice, sick calves, etc............. In my opinion there is nothing better than being back in the saddle and using the knowledge that was instilled in me at an early age. I have always felt that I have had a special bond with animals and a mutual understanding of communication with them. I felt that Sarasota was missing this type of unique store of atmosphere, products, etc.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all of my wonderful friends and family for the possitive words of encouragement, and also for my precious daughter helping me from day one and expressing her great ideas for the store. I hope that by my taking on this venture I have given my daughter knowledge in knowing that you can do anything that you set your mind out to do. Anything can be possible if you are willing to at least try and give it your best shot! The main goal for "Animals by Nature" is to be active in the community, get information out on all of the great reasources that are available to all of us, to help pet owners and their animals bond, understand one another, sit and relax, enjoy nature and find happiness and harmony in those surroundings and to find peace in their hearts!
Best Wishes & Love To All!
Marne