Matt grew up with horses in Reno, Nevada, and spent his teenage summers as a backcountry guide in the Mammoth Lakes, California area. He had his first experience shoeing horses and mules there. Prior to veterinary school, he attended farrier school with Gene Armstrong, CJF. Throughout veterinary school at UC Davis, Matt maintained his interest in anatomy, lameness, and podiatry. After his internship at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, he worked in private practice in Washington. He completed a yearlong fellowship in cardiology and ultrasound at New Bolton Center in 2001, and then practiced at Steinbeck Equine until January 2022. He became board certified in the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2015, and joined Platinum Performance in 2023 as a technical services veterinarian. Outside of work, Matt and his wife are beekeepers, and enjoy traveling and cooking. One day, Matt will get his first vehicle back on the road: a 1941 Chevy pickup.