Photo by John C. Hutchins

Years of horse experience: 37

Role at Westmanton: Training, teaching, coaching, competing, sales, feeding The Donald (his barn cat)

Key professional achievements: International competitor with the USET Three-Day Team for 17 years, USDF Gold and Silver medalist

Trained with: Jessica Ransehousen, Sandy Pfleuger-Phillips, Pam Goodrich, Jan Ebeling, Conrad Schumacher, Jack LeGoff, Bruce Davidson

Dressage philosophy: “There is an answer for every horse and rider. You just have to find it.”

Clients say: “Grant kicks butt – with a smile.” “What’s with Grant and that cat?”

On the personal side

Favorite movie or book: Gladiator and Road Warrior. Historical novels

Other interests: Football (Denver Broncos), cross country skiing, ping pong, a new HD TV

Horse treat I’m most likely to eat myself: Carrots and apples