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My familys ranch has been a source of enjoyment and simplicity of life for generations. My great-grandfather was a dentist in Pittsburg, but wanted to raise his family where he could teach them a work ethic,
Christian morals, and family values. He purchased our current 1500 acre ranch and
the land that surrounds our ranch where other family members live today. In
his time he created a working horse ranch with draft horses. My grandfather after
him found it best in his time to have a crop and dairy farm. Currently my father(aside
from being an international Captain for Continental Airlines and a General in the Marine Corps) raises natural
beef and crops with our land. We also breed and train Quarter horse and Paint
horses, and import,breed, and train well bred Border Collies.
That spring I
enrolled in Penn States Business program and attended my first semester. At summer
time I accepted a job for Paul Newmans Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in rural Connecticut. I worked there as the Therapeutic Equestrian Specialist. Our camp works with critically ill children. If you would
like to find out more about it please visit www.holeinthewallgang.org
When I returned
to Penn State I tried out for the equestrian
team and made the cut. For the first time in my life I found myself in an English
saddle. My first and only year in English I have many 1st place ribbons
to show, a placing at nationals, and more great friends and experiences.
After that
year at school I decided to take after my father who is an overseas Captain for Continental and a Colonel for the Marine Corps. I enrolled in the number one aviation school in the nation, University of North Dakota. At UND I obtained my Pilots ratings. While attending UND for two years I
was able to find a great trainer and boarding stable. Working with Krista Montgomery,
I have been able to improve my breaking and training skills.
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