Rose was born & raised on the family dairy farm in the lower mainland and managed the herd for 35 years. She has served on many boards as Chair, director, secretary or treasurer with HCBC, Outdoor Recreation, BCHBC & various agricultural associations.
Horses have always been a large part of Rose’s life. She was a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Wilderness Guide Instructor as well as CHA English/Western Level 2 Instructor. She co-owned a business that taught trail riding and camping skills.
Currently residing in Salmon Arm, Rose still enjoys trail riding and packing, the sport of Mountain Trail Horse and continues to volunteer through the BCHBC for many trail access and preservation projects with BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails.
