"I trained and drove standardbred harness horses for over 15 years before an on track accident ended my career. I always had an interest in bucking bulls. I used to go with my vet to a farm to treat bulls for one of his clients and they always intrigued me. I have followed bull riding for many years. I recently partnered with the Jaynes Gang on five yearling prospects.
I have seen livestock training from both ends of the fence. The owner and trainer relationship Billy has initiated is very similar to the relationship I had with my owners as a horse trainer. I assisted my owners in purchasing or claiming race horses. I charged my owners a monthly training fee and a percentage of the purse. In many instances I partnered with owners with a similar percentage structure to the one Billy uses. I enjoyed interacting with my owners and provided additional amenities like Billy does to make them feel a part of my racing family. This is the standard used in the horse racing industry and Billy has brought this model to the bucking bull industry.
All of my race horse owners did not have their own farm or land to stall, train or turnout their horses. I did this for them via my barn on the race track as well as a training farm and track I maintained. Billy is doing the same for his owners and partners.
Billy has created tremendous mainstream interest in owning bucking bulls and breeding stock. He is opening the industry to a large amount of new and eager owners. Just because one wasn’t born into an industry nor has a ranch should exclude them from having a passion to participate in the sport.
No one understands the risk of purchasing and training livestock like I do. I'm fully aware of the percentages of success. I trust Billy, feel comfortable with his vision and approach to the industry and look to continue to partner with him."
