Danny remembers always being involved with the horses right from when he found his first pony in the house by the Christmas tree; he was only 4 years old. This started a life long involvement of working with horses and competing.

Danny enjoyed caring for the horses and doing chores while he attended school. He also knew that Broadleaf was where his heart was and he enjoyed the farming and Guest Ranch lifestyle.

After graduating from high school in 1978 Danny drove a log truck for Vernon in the summer. In September that year he started work for CNR. Working the '4-12' shift enabled Danny to remain active and involved in Broadleaf. Even though Danny always found time to help out at Broadleaf, he always knew that he wanted to come back full time; he did this after 4 years with CNR. Danny and Phyllis were married in 1979. In 1983, when Danny's parents turned the business over to their children, they moved into the farmhouse to operate the tourism business for several years.

In 1983 Rodeos began throughout the Maritimes. Danny became very involved with the Maritime Rodeo Association and competed in three rodeo events; bare back, bull riding and calf roping. In 1986 Danny won the All Round Cowboy award and received a Ford Half ton truck as top prize.

Between 1989 and 1992 Danny competed on the Maritime Barrel Racing Circuit. The horse he competed with was Mr. Super Okie (Willie) who is now 21 years old. Danny's children still enjoy competing on Willie and it is Willie that Phyllis rides today.

With the expansion to year-round accommodation for Broadleaf in 1996, Danny & Phyllis became the Managing Directors for the newly opened Mountain Chalet until the restructuring of the family business in 2000.

The sport of Cattle Penning has now spurred Danny's competitive edge and he is currently enjoying competitions through out the Maritimes, Quebec and the United States. When the trailer is loaded for a Cattle Penning show there are always about 8-10 horses and family members that team up to compete in these competitions. Broadleaf is host to some of the largest Cattle Penning competitions in the Maritimes. Danny enjoys teaming up with his children and other family members in this sport for all ages.

Over the years Danny has been involved with the forestry aspect of Broadleaf. From running the skidder to hauling the logs by tractor-trailer.
Today, Danny is operating one of the three E & S Hudson tractor-trailers hauling wood for Downey Lumber. Phyllis is working as secretary at The Albert County Hospital and part time as a Paramedic with Maritime Emergency Medical Services.

Phyllis and Danny have three children: Justin, 20 - works at Downey Building Supplies and operates their boom truck but his interest remains in the farming aspect of Broadleaf; Laura, 16 - loves working her summers with the horses, traveling and improving her French: Matt, 14 - whose goal is to become a horse trainer and who is already training his own 2 year old.