His parents thought that “playing cowboy” was just another hobby that would pass – until, at age 16, Loop competed and won five International Wild West Arts awards in Las Vegas. Continuing to grow in his craft Loop was spotted by Cirque Du Soleil and cast Loop to be a specialty act in the show ‘Viva Elvis’ features in Las Vegas. After a three year run with Cirque Loop continued performing at several high end events including opening for country music stars and performing for celebrities. He also produced and starred in an award winning western short film entitled ‘The Adventures of Loop & Rhett’.