Spent most of his formative years in the outdoors and is an accomplished horseman. Has nature awareness and survival skills that he brings to the Patagonian table. Along with his wife Caitie, runs a grassroots training business in north Texas specializing in the versatility of horses. Can be often be found on the road sharing his expertise and knowledge in the cowhorse, reining, and ranch versatility disciplines. A competitor and judge in the International Liberty Horse Association; feels the Gaucho Derby is an exciting opportunity to use his unique combination of skills.