Leading Executives in Horse Riding, Stables
William (Bill) Moroney
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , US Equestrian (USEF)
CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation since January 2016, he’s led growth, tech upgrades and welfare/safety initiatives across all U.S. equestrian sport.
Ingmar De Vos
President, FEI; President, ASOIF (from 2025) , Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
Global head of the FEI since 2014 and, since Jan 1, 2025, President of ASOIF and an IOC Member—central to policy, welfare and Olympic governance for horse sport worldwide.
Sabrina Ibáñez
Secretary General, FEI , Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
FEI’s first female Secretary General (since 2015); also chairs ASOIF’s Diversity & Gender Equality group and serves key roles in Para sport governance.
Murray S. Kessler
Chief Executive Officer, Wellington International , Wellington International / Equestrian Sport Productions
Former USEF President now running the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival after the venue’s Nov 2024 ownership change—tasked with showgrounds expansion and multi‑discipline growth.
Michael Stone
President, Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) , Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) / Wellington International
Veteran organizer who has presided over WEF operations for years; continues to lead ESP’s 40+ weeks of horse shows in Wellington.
Mark Bellissimo
Managing Partner / Principal, WEP & TEP , Wellington Equestrian Partners; Tryon Equestrian Partners
Entrepreneur behind PBIEC/WEF’s transformation and the Tryon International Equestrian Center; led the 2024 buy‑back of Wellington International with partners.
Jeremy Smith
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , Desert International Horse Park (Thermal, CA)
Leads the West Coast’s largest hunter/jumper venue and related development plans (Thermal Ranch) to expand stabling, rings and community infrastructure.
Linda Southern‑Heathcott
President & CEO , Spruce Meadows (Calgary, CAN)
Olympian turned venue chief who oversees one of the world’s premier jumping facilities and a Rolex Grand Slam Major—driving sport, fan, and hospitality innovation.
Roby Roberts
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , World Equestrian Center (Ocala, FL & Wilmington, OH)
Founder and face of WEC’s resort‑style show venues; under his leadership WEC hosts major jumping and dressage events with expansive on‑site hospitality.
Peter H. Englehart
President & CEO , HITS Horse Shows
Media and events veteran brought in by Traub Capital Partners to modernize the U.S. hunter/jumper show producer across its national venue portfolio.
Matt Morrissey
Event Director & Partner (Morrissey Management Group) , Traverse City Horse Shows (Flintfields Horse Park)
Long‑time show manager and partner behind the growth of Traverse City’s 13‑week summer circuit and new six‑figure equitation championships.
Christophe Ameeuw
Founder & CEO, EEM , EEM (Longines Masters)
Creator of the Longines Masters ‘Grand Slam Indoor’ series and a pioneer of luxury, city‑center show jumping formats spanning Europe, Asia and the U.S.
Whitney Allen
Executive Director , U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA)
Long‑time USHJA leader elevated to executive director in 2024—now steering governance, programs and partnerships for the sport’s largest U.S. affiliate.
Rob Burk
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , U.S. Eventing Association (USEA)
Former USDA advisor now leading the national eventing affiliate, with a focus on safety, pathways and championships in partnership with USEF.
Stephan Hienzsch
Executive Director , United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
USDF’s longtime executive director overseeing membership, education and the US Dressage Finals, plus national sponsor relations.
Roxane Durant
Executive Director , Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA)
Co‑founder who scaled IEA nationwide so grade 4–12 riders can compete without owning a horse; driving tech upgrades and partnerships for youth growth.
Peter Cashman
Executive Director , Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA)
Decades‑long collegiate sport leader who continues to expand IHSA opportunities and industry partnerships while serving as executive director.
Kathy Alm
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.)
CEO since 2014 guiding standards, credentialing and education for equine‑assisted services across hundreds of centers worldwide.
Teresa Woods
Executive Director , United States Pony Clubs (USPC)
Exec leading the nation’s best‑known youth horsemanship education program; championed wider access, convention growth and IEA collaborations.
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