Joni was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon. A graduate of Capilano College, she has a degree in Outdoor Recreation Management.

For over 20 years, Joni has been a licensed guide for hunting, fishing, horseback, dog packing, and wildlife photography tours.

Joni has produced several outdoor video productions including two "Women in the Wilderness" videos promoting family involvement in wilderness recreation.

The first woman president of the Yukon Fish & Game Association, she was a director with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and a past director for the Yukon Salmon Committee. Joni opens her home and her ranch to work with youth-at-risk, providing a stable, wholesome, family environment with opportunities for training and a 'fresh start.'

Joni holds a record for one of the largest Alaska Yukon Moose taken with a bow and arrow. However, don't forget to ask her how she carried 621 lbs. a distance of 35 feet to win a world record in the Robin Hood Flour Packing contest.

You can contact Joni via email at Joni@YukonHorses.com