Compassionate Care for Sport Horses

As the founder and president and head trainer of the Sporthorse Renewal Foundation, my mission is to provide a compassionate, knowledgeable, and ethical bridge for sporthorses in transition. Drawing from over two decades of professional experience in many disciplines and focusing on classical dressage and horse rehabilitation, I am committed to giving these horses a second chance—whether that means helping them heal, retrain, repurpose, or simply retire with dignity.

Every horse has a story. My goal is to listen, to understand, and to ensure that no horse ends up neglected, misunderstood, or discarded due to injury, training issues, or life circumstances beyond an owner’s control. I believe in training through empathy, connection, and patience—and I’ve seen firsthand how horses once written off can return to greatness with proper care and time.

Through this foundation, I aim to be a voice for those who cannot speak, an advocate for humane and ethical retraining, and a leader in reshaping how our sporthorse community views “second chances.” This isn’t a rescue—it’s renewal, with purpose.

Please learn more about our founder at 

www.rkcdressage.com

Susannah Hamlin, Vice President of the Sporthorse Renewal Foundation, is a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist with over 30 years of dressage experience. She began riding in California at a young age, excelling in jumping, vaulting, and dressage, earning her Bronze Medal by age 15. After earning a BA in Organizational Studies from UC Davis and working in marketing for Intel and several nonprofits, she moved to Florida to train under Olympic riders Michael and Sharon Poulin.

With her Grand Prix mount, Tango, Susannah was named USDF Region III Grand Prix Horse of the Year in 2005. She has since trained and shown multiple horses through FEI levels, competing at regional and national championships.

Now based near Gainesville, Florida, she is known for her classical approach to training and her ability to guide riders of all levels. Susannah also brings years of nonprofit leadership experience, including serving as President of Sun Country Dance Theatre. She is excited to combine her passions as Vice President of the Sporthorse Renewal Foundation. 

Please learn more about our V.P. AT 

www.suzannahhamlindressage.com

Andrew Schultz "Andy"
Treasurer & Secretary — Sporthorse Renewal Foundation

Andrey brings a unique blend of financial acuity, public-sector experience, and equine enthusiasm to his leadership roles at the Sporthorse Renewal Foundation. Serving as Treasurer & Secretary, Andy ensures the financial stability, regulatory compliance, and organizational integrity of the foundation’s mission to retrain and repurpose sporthorses in need of second chances.

Professionally, Andy currently works for fortune 100 company, where he’s responsible for managing service or project oversight within a corporate environment. His experience in these institutions has honed his skills in budgeting, reporting, stakeholder communication, and fiscal governance—critical to his responsibilities at the foundation.

At the Sporthorse Renewal Foundation, Andy

• Manages financial oversight, including budgeting, accounting, and compliance
• Maintains corporate records, minutes, and filings to uphold legal standards
• Collaborates on fundraising strategy, supporting grant proposals and donor relations
• Plays a pivotal role in governance, ensuring transparency and accountability.