Wylie recently returned from the National Cutting Association- Western National Finals where he finished third place in the Open Class on his trusty mount, Whiskey. Wylie was the highest placing Non-Pro rider.
In 2005 Wylie was the champion in the 20K Non-Pro and reserve champion in the Non-Pro at the annual competition for top western area regional riders held in Ogden Utah. Irish Whiskey Sugar (aka Whiskey) is an 8 year old AQHA gelding raised and trained by Wylie and Kimberley at the Cross Three Ranch in Dusty, WA.