Bob Keen, Sr. - Owner/Founder Circle K Ranch
 Bob
Keen is a retired Lieutenant with the Burlington Police Department.
He is a graduate of the New York School of Criminology and was appointed
by Governor Martin to the North Carolina Board of Corrections.
Bob
established Circle K Ranch as a second and sometimes third job in
1960. Bob has been an Open Show Judge for 40 years and was also a
Judge for the Appaloosa Horse Association for over 10 years.
Bob
continues to travel all over the United States and Canada judging
shows. He is especially interested in helping youth to become knowledgeable
and successful in the horse show arena and often presents at clinics
for 4-H and other youth groups. He is also active in college Internship
programs for student seeking a career in the horse industry.
Bob
still rides, trains and shows horses but mainly he “drives
the bus” at Circle K Ranch by overseeing all of the day to
day operations. The number of trophies in his office and his professional,
personal, and equine history portrayed in photographs posted on his
office wall is extensive and impressive. Stop by and visit…..
Anne Keen, Owner
Anne has been a critical care nurse for over 10
years, specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery. After being diagnosed
with cancer in 2005, Anne changed her career direction and became
Division Nurse for the Division of Plastic Surgery at UNC Hospital,
Chapel Hill, NC concentrating in reconstruction for breast cancer
patients.
One thing that has never changed is her love for
kids, horses, dogs and cats. She teaches riding lessons mainly to
kids age 5-19 and is a firm believer that riding is not just about
horses….it’s
about life!
 Anne concentrates on teaching children (and sometimes
adults) patience, courage, responsibility, respect and work ethic
along with a love for the sport. Anne has been an instructor for
over 10 years in both English and Western riding. She also participates
in clinics for 4-H and other Youth organizations.
Anne was North
Carolina 2001 Rookie of the Year in Halter and led her halter horse
Genuine Contender to be ranked 9th in the World.
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Circle K Ranch is excited to have James Curtis
as their Trainer. He has a natural, patient way with horses that
is hard to find. He bonds easily with the toughest horse and has
a quietness about him that is soothing. 
