An equestrian professional with more than 40 years of experience, he specializes in horse behavior, training, and equestrian accident analysis, supported by extensive hands-on work across a range of riding disciplines and operational environments. His background includes both Western and English riding, with experience in eventing, dressage, cross-country jumping, and show jumping, as well as breeding, driving, and horse care. Over the course of his career, he has trained young and performance horses, retrained problem horses, and delivered a high volume of riding instruction, while coaching riders at multiple levels of competition and preparing horses and riders for advanced performance.

In addition to training and instruction, he has owned and managed equestrian facilities, riding programs, and camp operations, overseeing horse care, lesson programs, competitions, and staff management. Since approximately 2010, he has provided expert witness services in matters involving horse-related accidents, behavior, and facility operations, including consultations, depositions, arbitration, and trial testimony. His work focuses on analyzing equestrian incidents, identifying contributing factors, and explaining horse behavior and riding dynamics in legal contexts for both plaintiff and defense matters. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. He also holds a Lifetime California Community College Instructor's Credential in Horsemanship, reflecting both his academic background and long-standing commitment to equestrian education and instruction.