Began horseback riding at the age of 9 and currently owns two horses, Famous Policy (Fame) and TJO Firewater Okie (Kermit).
Was featured on an episode of the Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) when he first moved to Los Angeles in 2015.
Formerly a professional barrel racer, Ben traveled the country competing on various circuits: the National Barrel Horse Association, Better Barrel Races, the Northern Region Futurity and the United Barrel Racing Association.
Although he mostly rides horses for pleasure now, Ben remains a fitness aficionado. He has become a professional fly boarder, certified yoga instructor and is a SoulCycle enthusiast.