Gary Lee Martinson was born and raised in Independence, Iowa, where two great stallions were trained and earned their fame. Gary and his wife, Janet, have three daughters and resid...ver maisGary Lee Martinson was born and raised in Independence, Iowa, where two great stallions were trained and earned their fame. Gary and his wife, Janet, have three daughters and reside in Laporte City, Iowa, where they enjoy outdoor activities and renovating their home. Allerton and Axtell: The Rush is his second book.ver menos