Mark grew up in the heart of fox hunting country in Pennsylvania. He started riding when he was ten years old and snuck away as a kid to watch the Devon Horse Show (which was practically in his backyard). Mark has ridden and worked for some of the greatest horsemen in the industry: Rodney Jenkins, Andre Dignelli, and Emil Spadone.

He has lived in California for almost nineteen years now. In 2003, Mark started Dry Creek Farm in Southern California training some of the top junior and amateur hunter, jumper, and equitation riders. In 2018, he joined Far West Farms.

Mark’s experience showing at the top horse shows from coast to coast has given him a competitive edge and a unique perspective when it comes to training and competing.

Mark has also traveled abroad with horses. He’s bought, imported, trained, showed, and sold numerous horses from Europe. He’s also has worked for a private Korean family. In 1996, he traveled to Sweden to help the family qualify for the Summer Olympics in Atlanta GA.