Sport Horse Experience - Private consulting for horse purchases for diverse client base, traveling to Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, as well as Ireland for sales. - Training and conditioning including behavior modification. - Active in driving, fox hunting, and steeplechase racing. - Train hunter jumpers, dressage, and 3-day event horses to National Level Thoroughbred Training Experience 1987-1990 Head Trainer, Aldila Farms, Brookville, New York. Won races at Hialeah, Gulfstream, Cadler, Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga Racetracks. 1987 Head trainer, Winning first race at Gulfstream Park, Florida. Won for Aldila Farms, Brookville, NY. Purchased yearlings from Keenland Falls Sales for Aldila Farms. 1979-1987 Assistant Trainer to Don Combs, Trainer of Kentucky Derby Winner: "Dust Commander" Assistant Trainer for Mr. Combs' 2nd String Trained in New York, Kentucky, Florida, California & South Carolina for 20+ head of horses Oversaw complete daily training operation of thoroughbreds including the management and supervision of all staff on back stretch, exercise riders, grooms, hotwalkers, etc. Started yearlings in Lexington, Kentucky for Spendthrift Farm and other thoroughbred outfits Exercised "Seattle Slew" and "Hawaii" as sires to maintain fitness during off-breading season.
