Bill  was raised in LaVeta, Colorado, on his parents’ ranch. He day labored for ranchers in the area, rode colts, and rode bareback horses from 1976-1985. In 1986 Bill was hired by T Cross Ranches, Colorado Springs, Colorado, to start their colts. He worked there for 7 1/2 years. Bill met Bruce Nauman during his time at T Cross and they became lifelong friends. In 1994 Bill moved to Las Madres Ranch in Santa Rosa, N.Mex., to manage a ranch for Bruce and start a horse program of their own. Today Bill lives on the ranch with his wife, Laurie, daughter, Taylor, and son Tyler. They raise a few horses and run a herd of commercial Angus cross cows. When time permits, Bill puts on a few clinics at the ranch, or will do a private clinic for interested parties.

For more information visit his web site at www.rigginsquarterhorses.com