Like most good horsemen Mike has loved horses and anything equine for as long as he can remember, but he has always held a preference for the �Cowboy Way�. So while rest of his classmates were driving fast cars and playing basketball Mike was bull riding on the High School Rodeo circuit and at age 16 started his apprenticeship as a farrier. The day he graduated from high school Mike packed his bags and headed West. He landed a job in Wyoming working as a wrangler  for TA Guest Range in Buffalo. He also continued to ride bulls on the IPRA and Bud Light rodeo circuits. Then (lucky for all us horse people around southern Indiana and definitely for Mike) Elizabeth lassoed him with a wedding band and settled him down in Vincennes. Thanks to her we not only have a wonderful farrier and horse trainer we have a Rodeo �cause Mike has brought the IPRA rodeo to our very own Knox County Fair Grounds! So whenever you see Elizabeth be sure to give her a great big "Thank You"!!! Mike and Elizabeth have two little buckaroos, Katlelyn and Colton. Remember those names, they may end up being the next generation of great team ropers!