Chris has been training and showing
cutting horses and training Non Pro riders for over 30 years. During this time,
Chris has contributed to the success of the Sonoma County horse industry by
focusing his efforts on local riders, their horses, and cutting associations.
Chris has trained many local champion horses and riders. He was one of the
original founders, past President, and a life time member of the Vintage
Cutting Horse Association. He has been an approved NCHA AAA rated judge and
judged many cutting competitions.
Chris is originally from Australia where he spent 8
years as a jackaroo (an agricultural intern) in the Outback learning ranch
operations. In 1972, he came to the United States to expand his knowledge of
the training and breeding of American Quarter Horses. During his travels in the
U.S., he was bit by the "cutting bug" when he accepted employment and learned
the cutting trade from Leon Harrel - one of the cutting industry's top trainers
and showmen and a two time National Cutting Horse Association Futurity
Champion. |
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After a few years, Chris opened
his own cutting horse training facility on a 16
acre ranch on Sonoma Mountain in Santa Rosa where he overseas ranch operations
including training. Chris has won many championships
and trained many champion riders and horses. Awards
 In 2012, Chris received
the Sonoma County Horse Council
Equus
Award for his dedication to teaching and advancing the discipline of
Cutting in Sonoma County.
On June 9, 2016, Chris received the 2016 Best of Santa Rosa
Award in the Horse Training category by the Santa Rosa Award Program. The award
is given annually to honor the achievements and accomplishments of local
businesses throughout the Santa Rosa area. Recognition is given to individuals
or organizations that enhance the positive image of small business through
service to their customers and the community. Winners are determined based on
information gathered by the Santa Rosa Award Program and provided by third
parties. |
