Phil Jr. has been raised around horses since the day he was born! When Phil was 11 yrs old he had the opportunity to ride one of the smoothest horses in the world, a Paso Fino. From that day on, he knew what he wanted to do! He started showing that same year at age 11, continues to do what he loves. The talent, knowledge and passion for horses that he has are amazing!

Phil’s style and approach combine keen insight into the needs of each individual horse and rider with inspirational delivery of guidance and direction. He quickly assesses development areas and offers results-driven exercises to strengthen horse and rider from the greenest to the most advanced levels. His hands-on supervision and care of each horse includes the highest attention to detail. Horses in his care are happy, gleaming and fit.

He has had the opportunity to train horses with some of the world’s finest horse trainers located in central Florida. He knows what it takes to produce a quality Paso Fino ride for the show. He is also pursuing a business degree.