He was determined to make horses a lifetime career, so he sought out any piece of education and experience possible. He got a start by attending the equine program at LCCC in Cheyenne, Wyoming. However, being fortunate enough to ride with some of the horse training greats accelerated his knowledge and experience. These things have allowed Mike to professionally train horses for more than twenty ye
ars. Mike concentrates on foundation to finished horses using natural and traditional methods to create a relationship between horse and rider. His focus is solid horsemanship with a love for Ranch Horse Versatility. Not only does he understand how to get horses to the level they need to be at, but he makes sure riders reach those achievements with their horse. Mike is a local and national clinician helping others with a variety of topics from basic, common sense horsemanship to show techniques. Only second to horses, he has a passion to help people. He appreciates the “ah-ha” moments a student finds that allows them to move forward to creating a better relationship with their horse. Mike is a proud Sponsored Rider for Nutrena Horse Feeds, Arenus, and a Greeley Hat Works ambassador. He helped as an Equine and Location Consultant on the esteemed documentary American Mustang. He is honored to be a repeat presenting clinician at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo and always enjoys meeting fellow horse enthusiasts. Mike also enjoys a bit of competition, competing in Ranch Horse Versatility competitions. In 2014, Mike was devastated by some news he and his family thought would end his horse career. He was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Through faith and an amazing medical staff, he is now in remission. Instead of losing his horse career, the Leukemia brought him to a new level with his horses. They were a major part in helping him heal mentally and emotionally. That battle has also helped him work with people on overcoming their own fears. Mike lives in Fort Lupton, Colorado with his wife, Laura, and their three children. He has built his life around horses and the best horsemanship possible. Mike looks forward to working and riding with you, and as always hopes you “Ride safe!”
