Paul began riding at the age of 16 after getting bored sitting on the sidelines watching his sister Andree ride. After graduating from high school, Paul moved from Redding to Santa Rosa, California to train full time under the instruction of Yves and Christine Sauvignon at Oakridge Training Stables. Paul experienced many successes as a Young Rider on his horse, I Love Paris, including winning the John. H. Fritz trophy at his first CCI*. I Love Paris also gave Paul his early Advanced level experienced before moving to the East coast.

Paul moved to the East coast to pursue his goals as a rider and continue his education. Paul purchased a young 4-year old Irish Sport Horse, Connor II, from Ireland and brought him through the levels to conclude a successful career at several CCI*** before selling him to an adult amateur. Paul has competed at all the major CCI* and CCI**, on numerous horses, including I Love Paris, Garth Rax, Duncan III, MP II, Cool Connection, Willie, and Two in the Teepee.

After moving to the East, Paul worked with Jessica Ranshousen in dressage and Jimmy Wofford for jumping. Since moving east, Paul has also been able to train from time to time with the O’Connor's and Mara Dean. Paul's experience at Oakridge and his work with these top trainers on the East Coast has shaped his training and teaching philosophy. Paul believes that a team atmosphere is not only more productive, but also more fun. He encourages everyone he coaches to work together and support each other as a team. With the combination of West and East coast influences, Paul believes that there are fundamental concepts that both horse and rider much adhere to, but within those concepts he is flexible to work with the different personalities of horses and their riders. Paul obtained his Instructors Certification Program (ICP) level III certification in May 2010.

Supported by the team at Champagne Wishes Farm, Paul has developed many successful horse and rider combinations. The farm has riders and horses at all ages and levels, with a heavy concentration of Young Riders. These combinations range from the Beginner Novice level to the Advanced, including multiple medals at the NAYRC, and placings at all levels of the American Eventing Championships (AEC). In 2006, Champagne Wishes Farm had riders in all but one of the levels at the AEC's.

In addition to riding, Paul is also an accomplished tri-athlete who completed his first Ironman distance triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.3 mile run) in September 2006 and his second Ironman at Lake Placid in 2008. He is currently training for another Ironman in August 2010. He also encourages all of his students to pursue other physical activities outside of riding to stay in shape.