Did you know that FEI has just made online coaching possible on its website? Now FEWI has begun to allow riders at the top levels to submit rides to the top selected 5* judges for evaluation and comments. Naturally, this works well if you are an elite rider, but what about the rest of the […]

AMY GANCI: BUYING AND SELLING HORSES FOR SPORT. Privately published, 2019. “Don’t believe a thing you hear and only half of what you see” Certainly the most jaded buyer in the equestrian industry would agree with this sage advice my grandfather once offered me. However, when it comes to big money investments such as acquiring […]

David Schmutz is a current enthusiastic Board member and supporter of the Horses and Humans Research Foundation’s mission – funding the studies which aid in our understanding of horses and humans. Dave has observed the wondrous effect of the horse on humans through many years in the equine industry as a barn owner (of some […]

Professional Interviews : David Schmutz USEF ‘S’ Dressage Judge and FEI 4* Para Dressage Judge Reprinted by permission from Horse Professionals Network HPN interviews David Schmutz, a USDF ‘S’ Dressage and  FEI 4* Para Dressage Judge.  As the former owner and manager of “The Paddock Riding Club“,  David gives his thoughts on the sport he […]