I've had a passion for horses since I was very young - I used to sit on the floor in front of the races on television and pretend to be a jockey - and I first began reading the racing form on the set of 'The Partridge Family.'

I've always had a love for horses since I was really young. When I was 5 years old, the only thing that made me happy was when they'd take me out and give me pony rides.

My mother gave up a good part of her career to look after me.

You know I got kicked out of high school and I used to go to Hendrix concerts. I used to go see Marvin Gaye and B.B. King and so here I am on television as an actor playing the part of this really sweet wholesome all American boy. The reality was I had a much different kind of teenage life.

It's been the work that has carried me and I never wanted to rest on my laurels or go back and do what I done before.

In a very short period of time, actors can become kind of relevant and hot.

Thoroughbred racing is really my true passion. I'm living my dream.