Academic Credentials:
Master of Arts in Education from The University of Findlay
Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maine
Associate of Arts in Equestrian Studies and Business, The University of Findlay
Additional Information:
Mark has been an instructor in the
Western Equestrian program since the Spring of 2004. He grew up on the coast of Maine
and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Maine.
He then attended Findlay College and earned an Associates of Arts in
Western Equestrian Studies and Business Administration. He is married
with two daughters.
Mark has been a professional horse
trainer for 28 years and has shown primarily Paint Horses. He and his
wife managed several private breeding/show farms before starting their own business. They operated Mark Smith Training Center for 13 years in
Pennsylvania, specializing in All-Around horses. Some of
their accomplishments include: World, Reserve World, National and
Reserve National Championships. They were also in the Top Ten Honor Roll in the
nation in 11 different events, earned over 55 Superiors in six different
events, and coached many youth and Amateurs to Top Ten and National titles. Mark has also trained, shown and achieved​ 33 APHA Champions.
Mark continues to train and show horses and has the pleasure of doing this with his family. He also holds Judges cards with APHA, Ptha, NSBA, IBHA and PHBA. He has given numerous clinics and looks
forward to teaching and working with others as he continues to be
involved in the horse industry.