In 1976, he accepted the job as head trainer for Lucille Markey's Calumet Farm where he remained until late 1982. He then trained horses for John W. Galbreath of Darby Dan Farm plus Brian's Time for Jodie and Wally Phillips, Galbreath's sister and brother-in-law.
From 1976 to late 1982, he served as head trainer for Lucille Markey's Calumet Farm. After that, he trained horses for John W. Galbreath of Darby Dan Farm, along with Brian's Time for Jodie and Wally Phillips, who were the sister and brother-in-law of Galbreath.