The Ride Podcast Ep. 139: Gina Schumacher on International Competition & Building a Reining Program of Her Own

This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Gina Schumacher is brought to you by Farnam

From growing up riding reining horses in Europe to becoming a successful competitor on the international stage, Gina Schumacher has experienced the sport from nearly every angle. The $2 million rider has built an impressive career as a non-pro competitor, while also finding success in open competition, including earning top finishes against some of the industry’s most accomplished riders.

In this episode of The Ride, Schumacher discusses her unique journey through the reining industry, beginning with her first competitions as a young rider in Europe and the growth of the sport across the globe. She shares how European and American reining scenes differ, what she believes each side brings to the sport and how competing internationally has shaped her as a rider and horsewoman.

Schumacher also opens up about making the transition to the United States, building a training and breeding operation in Texas and stepping into the role of developing horses from the ground up. She talks about the challenges of taking on more responsibility, the lessons she has learned while training her own horses and the rewarding moments of seeing her program continue to grow.