- Graduated from University of River Falls Wisc., under the supervision and instruction of Larry Kasten for 4 years.
- During college assisted teaching the colt class during the last 2 years.
- Interned with Jack Brainard while attending college for 3 years, starting 20-30 colts each summer.
- Worked for Joe Hayes for 2 1/2 years as his assistant trainer.
- Worked for Craig Johnson for 2 years as his assistant trainer.
- Worked for Scott McCutcheon for 1 year as his assistant trainer.
- Worked for Bar S Quarter Horses for 2 years as head trainer.
- Have attended numerous clinics, Bob Loomis, Doug Milholland & Ray Hunt to name a few.
- Taught a reining course at Cooke County Community College for one semester.
- Have given clinics and judged horse shows.
- Have shown and won many reining events see the 2006 wins below and look for this list to be updated soon with 2007 wins and 2008 as the year progresses.
- 2006
Katy, TX –- Open Reining – 1st place & Intermediate Open Reining- 2nd place on Dottie Diamond
Stephenville, TX – Limited Open Aged Event – 5th place & Intermediate Open – 2nd place on Dottie Diamond
Glen Rose, TX – Intermediate Open – 4th place on Dottie Diamond
NRBC – Open Warm Up Jackpot – 1st place & APHA Senior Reining – 1st place – Dottie Diamond; Intermediate Open – 6th place on Chics Sug - 2007
Tulsa, OK – Champion Intermediate Open Reining – Dun Like A Twist
Katy, TX – NRBC Reserve Champion Intermediate Open Reining – Dun Like A Twist
Waco, TX – Champion Limited Open – Dun Like A Twist
Broken Bow, NE – Reserve Champion Intermediate Open – Dun Like A Twist
Topeka, KS – Champion Limited Open – Ikes Top Sail
Topeka, KS – Champion Novice Horse Open – Dun Like A Twist - 2008
Ft. Worth, TX – Reserve Champion Novice Horse Open – BR China Rose
Katy, TX – NRBC Reserve Champion Intermediate Open Reining – Chexx A Roanie
Graham, TX – Champion Open & Intermediate Open – Chexx A Roanie
