I am the Barn Manager at Talisman Therapeutic Riding. I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and have lived here most of my life. Growing up my mother always had horses. As a child, I remember playing in the pasture, riding horses, and hooking up the miniature pony, Dusty, to his cart and steering him around the yard with friends. I even watched a foal being born at our home barn. As a teenager and adult, I was more into other activities, but I can remember always being trusted to take care of the animals by my mother and her friends.

I attended the University of Maryland at College Park and studied Computer Science. Soon after, I entered the restaurant business and operated stores, kept books, and served as an area-coach. I changed my career in 2018, and was lucky enough to find a staff opportunity at Talisman. Very quickly I realized that I was in no hurry to return to business and computers. I enjoy working with my hands and with the animals.

My responsibilities at Talisman include maintaining the barn and facilities, tending to the herd, helping with events, and more. My goals have always been to feel a sense of pride in what I am doing while helping others. That sense of pride is easy to find at Talisman.

I am very much a simple man and enjoy watching movies, playing video games, roller blading, waterfowl hunting, and watching my girlfriend’s son play baseball. My girlfriend and I currently have a house on a farm in Chestertown, Maryland.