Brian Thornton has over 28 years of experience working with horses, specializing in western-style training, including reining, cow horse, ranch versatility and team sorting. He has extensive show experience in each discipline and has spent nearly 20 years refining his colt-starting skills.

Brian is an experienced coach, working with riders and competitors across non-pro, amateur, novice and youth classes. He also ran his own breeding program for over a decade, where he bred and raised numerous proven winners. Additionally, Brian is a money earner, winning over $30,000 in team sorting events.

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Brian spent much of his career working on ranches and with cattle operations across the Midwest. He relocated his business to Southern California in 2022.