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 worked as head trainer at Calumet Farm under Lucille Markey. He then took on training horses for John W. Galbreath at Darby Dan Farm, including Brian's Time for Jodie and Wally Phillips.