Johnny was barely 5 years old when he started riding and 9 years old when he started winning World Titles.  He was featured in an in-depth, AQHA Journal article for this work with Ranching Heritage Bred, Young Horse Development Program filly, Sanjos Nifty Angel -“Lucia”.  Johnny is an AQHA VRH WORLD TOP 10ner, a Certified AQHA Professional Horseman, Clinician, and Horse Trainer. He has found a passion for education and gained global recognition for his articles and his clinics are rising in demand.

Johnny has devoted himself to developing his horses through the time-tested traditions of the old Vaquero ways. He’s started, worked with, and shown breeds such as Mustangs, Appaloosas, Gypsy Vanners, Arabians, and Quarter Horses.

 

In November of 2023, he won the Futurity Open Ranch Trail (4 and Under) and the Open Ranch Riding Freestyle with Lucia.  They also performed a Garrocha demo at the West Coast Ranch Horse Night of Horse to a huge dinner crowd.  Another influential horse in Johnny’s string, is Draco. He was an older “project horse” that sat in his stall for 8 years before going off to a rescue for 2 more years. Draco was about 10 when he finally found his way to Johnny in November of 2017. A 16.3H grade, varnish roan Appaloosa with a past took 3 years of consistent and patient work in Johnny’s program. They went on to win the 2020 EXCA World Championship in the Intermediate Division. Draco remains a fan favorite for his heart and beauty and currently helps Johnny start colts.

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As a showman, Johnny loves to spread the art of the Garrocha and Ranch Riding.  Johnny enjoys educating the public on the classical maneuvers of the Garrocha used by the Doma-Vaquera riders of Spain as well as the versatile demands of the Ranch Horse. His passion for spreading education has amassed over millions of views across his social media and world-renowned articles.

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As braider, he has braided bosals for elite horsemen! Johnny is self-taught and sought after by professional and casual horse owners alike. 

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As a clinician, Johnny has traveled the nation giving Horsemanship and Ranch Horse Clinics. He's also given international webinars and continues to help many with in-person and virtual lessons.  He is always humbled to work with horses, to listen to their feedback, to gain their trust, and to develop them into confident partners. It is a privilege and a blessing from God to work with horses.