Biography

Phil grew up in Cashiers, NC on his family's horse and cattle farm - where he and his wife still live today.

At a young age, he decided to be a cowboy, and has never lost sight of that dream.  In high school, he started riding in rodeos and worked on some ranches out west.

When his bones started complaining, he happened to meet Ray Hunt and Pat Parrelli at a clinic.  He liked their ideas, and soon after that, he attended one of John Lyon's clinics.  Phil liked his ideas too, which led to the idea of training horses himself.  His weary bones approved!

Phil started his own training of horses in 1994.  After continuing to study and learn the Natural HorseManShip style of training, he conducted his first public clinic in July, 2001.

Phil says, "I am very proud of my work and want to continue learning and teaching how to have a better relationship between you and your horse - naturally.  I hope to see you at our next clinic - the coffee pot is always on and our door is always open."

Experience Phil’s special brand of North Carolina charm and common sense approach to resistance-free training and you’ll see why this former rodeo star and rancher is fast becoming one of the equestrian world’s most popular trainers and personalities.