I’m going to take this opportunity to share his bio from the RCF website. I’ve shared it before when his name has come up on these threads… because I find the disconnect between his bio, and the fact that no one in the horse community knows anything about his pre-River Chase history except for the fact that he’s a convicted sex offender… well… I find that telling.
Anyway, people can make of the bio what they will
“Tom Navarro has 30+ years of experience in almost every aspect of horsemanship. He has started more than 300 horses under saddle, worked with top competitors on the Hunter-Jumper circuit, and manages a premier barn and business with exceptional care as the first priority. Tom has successfully trained and assisted horses and riders from beginners to Grand Prix Jumpers, from local schooling to AA and 5* competitions.
Tom emphasizes strong classic equitation with his passion for jumpers. Formerly, a professor at George Mason University for course PRLS 1120; Intro to Horsemanship, he now devotes most of his time trying to improve the local horse industry and return it back to that “Fun with Horses mentality.”
Tom’s goal for River Chase Farm is to promote a family-friendly atmosphere that establishes strong ties to the community, emphasizing the well-being of each horse and rider while continuing to train and compete top horses and riders at the national and international levels.”