Jimmy has ridden for some of the very best riders and owners in the world, starting in his junior career for Stal Hendrix, a world renowned sales facility in Baarlo, NL owned and operated by Paul and Emile Hendrix. After that, James attended Drew University where he was 2nd in the tournament of champions and 2008 Cacchione Cup National Champion. After Drew he went on to ride for Candice King and Skara Glen Stables, riding for her as she qualified for the Kentucky world equestrian games team. During his time with Skara Glen, Candice developed an extremely successful team of horses; Skara Glens Davos, Rebozo, Cartrier, Skara Glens Volton H, Toronto and Nikey. James then went on to ride for Olympic rider and USET chef de quipe Frank Chapot and Olympian Mary Chapot where he most notably rode Zealous, Elizabeth R and Starquest. With Starquest's first year of competition they were 6 year old Grand Champion at WEF and 6 year old Champion at Devon. Other notable riders and owners he has ridden for are Jane Clark, Mario Deslauriers, Carol Thompson, the Cudmores and Anne Kursinski.

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