I am a third generation Virginia horseman.

I grew up where we showed…raced…evented…fox hunted and played polo.

In the early ‘70s I moved to Europe to ride and work with Dougie Bunn, Ray Howe, Allison Oliver, Lars Sederholme, Willie Leahy and Paul Doyle, among others.  I competed and taught clients at the National and International Level in Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventing and Showing.

In the mid ‘80s I returned to Virginia and started Rock Ridge Farm in Middleberg.  Rock Ridge was selected as one of the best teaching centers in the world by “W” Magazine.  I am or have been on the Board of the Middleberg Classic, Warrenton Horse Show and the Virginia Horse Center.

Over the years I have worked with George Morris, Joe Fargis, Tony Workman, J. Arthur Reynolds, Bucky Reynolds, Jane W. Gastone, Bobby Burke, Thom Hardy and Rodney Jenkins.  My horses and clients have been Champion or Grand Champion in the Equitation, Juniors, Ponies, Adults, First and Second Year and Working Hunters.

In the jumper ring I have ridden, trained or sold horses that have won at the Pony, Junior/Amateur and Grand Prix levels.

My continuing education includes attending clinics and teaching classes and I am currently working with a sports psychologist to assist my students.

I employ a traditional and classical approach in my method of teaching, riding, and care of my horses.