I have competed in rodeos since I was 14 years old, earning my PRCA card in about 1975 and remained active for about 10 years. 

I began shoeing horses in 1968 which has been the main source of income for me along with riding colts.

I worked at the Pitzer Ranch in Nebraska for several years shoeing and showing their great quarter horses, home of Two Eyed Jack.  I also worked several years at Floyd Moore's 6-J Paint Horses, home of Delta Flyer in Texas.  I succeeded in placing in the top ten at both AQHA and APHA World Shows.

My life has been very blessed in all aspects as far as my learning curve as a horseman, or just in life.  I have had the influence from many great people too numerous to mention, but none more significant than Ray.  It was after meeting Ray and Carolyn in 1982, I was better able to discern and appreciate the good influences and insights I had been receiving all my life.  I have been married to my wife Debbie for 42 years, we have 2 children and 6 granchildren.