Prior to marrying Annette, Mark had no experience working with horses....His famous last words when they became engaged were ….”I will help you build a barn, but I have no interest in riding or caring for horses.” The son of an agricultural extension agent, Mark is very knowledgeable about farm/feed/crop/pasture management.

After attending his first horse show, as groom, Mark quickly decided that he needed to learn to ride.  Mark has become a very accomplished rider.  He enjoys competing in the adult amateur division and hopes to one day compete in the Amatuer Owner division.  He helps extensively with the breaking of all of the young horses at Carousel Farm.

In addition to riding, Mark helps to handle the stallions for breeding.  Mark also handles all of the farm billing.  He helps extensively with the farm maintenance and manages hay making.