In this photo from a recent tour of Oakwood Farm, Dr. Edith Kennedy is in red and Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District conservation specialist Beata Coss is on the right in white.

Name:  Edith Kennedy.

Born:  Atlanta, Texas.

Current residence:  Catharpin.

Family:  Parents, brother, sister-in-law, nephew.

Pets: Three cats, one dog.

Horses: Four.

Occupation: Professor.

How did you become interested in working with the Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District? I responded to an ad in their newsletter offering assistance to horse owners who had a mud problem.

What is your “claim to fame”? None.

Hobbies: Horseback riding.

Philosophy on life: Work hard to achieve what you want.

Best horse advice ever received: How to pony horses. This allows me to work two at the same time.

What would people be surprised to learn about you? There is nothing surprising about me.