Peter is a veteran of the United States Air Force, and while stationed in Texas developed his love for horses. Since moving back to the Northeast that love of horses has kept growing. Before MLES, Peter would volunteer his time at various horse rescues around New England. Looking at the number of horses in need and the shortage of equine sanctuaries Peter decided to establish Maple Leaf Equine Sanctuary. A place where horses are given a second chance at life and their spirit lives on.