Expert in bushcraft and primitive survival techniques.
Studied for a Masters in Equine Science. Studied Buck Brannaman and Monty Roberts, "horse whisperers," in equine behavior and training. Chad has also studied farrier and blacksmithing methods.
Won gold medals for both the Golden Gloves and the Jr. Olympics for Boxing at age 12.
Was a bull rider as a teenager.
Singer song-writer, plays guitar.
Chad grew up with "Uncle Jim" (James Rosenquist, the world-renowned pop artist).