• 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969: Elementary Schools in: Brevard County Public and Holly Trinity Parish School -Melbourne Beach, FL; DuPage county school district #68, Goodrich and Meadowview Schools in Skokie and Woodridge, IL.
• 1970: Academic year: St. Mark's School - San Isidro and riding lessons at: The Jockey Club, Buenos Aries, Argentina.
• 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975: Summer Camp - and riding lessons - 4 wks: Camp Gay Venture, Ontario, Canada.
• 1976: Summer School and riding camp - 6 wks: The Orme Preparatory School, Myer, AZ.
• 1977: Summer Camp - 6 wks: Long View Riding Camp, Lexington, KY.
• 1971, 1972: Middle School - Jefferson and O'Neil Junior High Schools, both in Woodridge and Downers Grove, IL.
• 1978: Graduate of Downers Grove South High School, Downers Grove, IL
• 1980: Summer school at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
• 1982: Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Agriculture in Animal Science with a minor in Agriculture Business and Economics from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.
• 1982: Certification in the collaborate research support program in small ruminate animals, Lima, Peru.
• 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989: Course studies in Horticultural, Soil Sciences and Entomology provided by the Ciba-Geigy Corporation -Agricultural Division.
• 1986: Credits towards Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN.
• 1992: Commercial pesticide certification, MN Dept of AG. Scored 92%.

• Read, write and speak Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1977: Busy Bee Bakery, Downers Grove, IL.
• 1977 : Model for Wiebolts Department store, York Town Plaza, IL and for Cameo Modeling Agency.
• 1977 through 1982: Self-employed "Macro –Weavings" Hand made by Cathy Sheets, woven wool wall tapestries.
• 1981: Student worker at Southern Ill. University Farms, the poultry, swine, dairy, beef, horse and feed barns.
• 1981: Cashier for Godfathers Pizza, Carbondale, IL.
• 1982: Assistant campaign managers for Richard Garcia’s run for Attorney General, Phoenix, AZ.
• 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992: Sales Representative for the Ciba-Geigy Corporation Greensboro, NC - Agricultural Division.
• 1987 General contractor - building our home and barn, including all aspects of building such as, architectural drawings,  purchasing, sub-contracting and acquiring/meeting building guidelines.
• 1988 to Present:  A seasonal business, providing horticultural nursery stock and bedding plants for re-sale, including landscaping design and consultation.
• 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998: Customer Service Specialist for the American Cyanamid Company, Wayne NJ –Agricultural Division.
• 1996 to Present: Self-employed "Hill View Farms â  LLC "Proven Products for Horse and Rider". Store, Catalogue, Web site, print media, author, photography, video productions, ordering, marketing, manufacturing, contracting and all aspects related to self employment are performed in-house and solely by Cathy Sheets Tauer.

HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS, ACHIEVEMENTS:

• 1970:  The Canadian Red Cross Society Junior Swimmer and  Illinois State Piano Recital - 4th place.
• 1971:  The Canadian Red Cross Intermediate Swimmer and  Illinois State Piano Recital - 4th place.
• 1972:  Completed  Junior level in Trampoline Skills and  Illinois State Piano Recital - 4th place.
• 1973:  Completed Junior level Archery Skills and Canadian Red Cross Senior Swimmer and  Illinois State Piano Recital - 4th place.
• 1974:  Completed Canadian Red Cross Survival Swimming  and  Level II  Trampoline Skills and  Ontario Camping Asson. Program  and  Junior level canoeing.
• 1977:  Marksman, Pro Marksman and Marksman First Class in firearms.
• 1978:  National Red Cross Advanced Life Life and Water Safety and  Completed National YMCA Skin Diver Course.
• 1978:  Hand Writing Workshop at Downers Grove Public Library, IL.
• 1978:  Published first poem.  The Calliope, Downers Gove, IL.
• 1976, 1977 and 1978: Professional tap dance studies, Downers Grove, IL
• 1980,  1981 and 1982: Active member of the Block and Bridle Club – Southern Ill. University, Carbondale, IL.
• 1980,  1981 and 1982: Member of Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honorary Society.
• 1980,  1981 and 1982: Member of Golden Key National Honor Society.
• 1982:  Graduated with University honors from Southern IL University, 3.54 of 4.0, Carbondale, IL.
• 1983 to Present: Memberships in several local saddle clubs, as well as the following organizations: MN Trail Riding Assoc., National Association of Competitive Mounted Orienteering, MN Endurance and Competitive Riders Assoc., and the MN Horse Council.
• 1983 to Present: Memberships in various horse breed associations: American Quarter Horse Assoc., Ponies of America, Fox Trotter Association, Paso Fino Assoc. and the Peruvian Paso Association.
• 1984: Recipient of Ciba-Geigy National Pacesetter award for outstanding sales achievement.
• 1986: AAUW, New Ulm Chapter of American Association of University Women, New Ulm, MN.
• 1986 to Present: Member of the Minnesota Aquarium Society
• 1986 to Present: Member of the New Ulm Pantry Food Buying Coop, New Ulm, MN
• 1987: Recipient of Ciba-Geigy National Pacesetter / Top 100 award for outstanding sales achievement.
• 1988: Recipient of Ciba-Geigy National Pacesetter / Top 100 award for outstanding sales achievement.
• 1990: Recipient of Ciba-Geigy National Pacesetter / Top 100 award for outstanding sales achievement.
• 1991: Recipient of Ciba-Geigy Regional award for outstanding sales achievement.
• 1995: President of the New Ulm Pantry Food Buying Coop., New Ulm, MN.
• 1996: President of the New Ulm Pantry Food Buying Coop., New Ulm, MN.
• 1996  to Present: Hill View Farms â LLC  Proven Products for Horse and Rider.  A Saddle and tack business including storefront, over-the-road, mail order and web site.  Morgan, MN.
• 1997:  Top Dealer sales award for outstanding achievement Ortho-flex Saddle Co. Nevada, MO.
• 1998: Top Dealer sales award for outstanding achievement Ortho-flex Saddle Co. Nevada, MO.
• 1998: Certified ESMT, Equine Sports Massage Therapist, from "Equassage" Round Hill, VA.
• 1999: Top Dealer sales award for outstanding achievement Ortho-flex Saddle Co. Nevada, MO.
• 2000: Top Dealer, Ortho-flex Saddle Co. Nevada, MO.
• 2002: National distributor and manufacturer representative for American Saddles, Ehndorf, Germany.
• 2003: National distributor and manufacturer representative for American  Saddles, Ehndorf, Germany.
• 2004: National distributor and manufacturer representative for American Saddles, Ehndorf, Germany.
• 2005 to Present: Publisher, author, producer, director and editor, Hill View Farms â LLC Publishing .
• 2005-06: National distributor and representative for Eldorado Saddle and Tack, Freeport, IL
• 2007 to Present: Hill View Farms â  LLC a licensed DSB Dealer in the State of Minnesota.  Authorized Brenderup â  Real Horse Trailer Dealer.
• 2007 to Present:  Evolutionary Saddlesä  by Hill View Farms â LLC and Tauer Manfacturing LLC

• Horses, camping, horse camping and riding - Obsession.
• Orchids, and tropical fish   maintaining dozens tanks -   Hobby.
• Home canning, putting up approximately 400-500 units everything from apricots to zucchini. - Passion.
• Seamstress, everything from wedding attire to socks. - Passion.
• Cooking and cake decorating - Passion.
• Photography and Cinematography Hobby.
• Reading scientific and wildlife releases/reports/journals - Passion.

 GREATEST  PRIDE & JOY:

• 1986 to Present: Her family.