Dirk Fogg
Associate Professor
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Faculty Since 2003
Dirk Fogg teaches theoretical and practical classes on a wide range of equine-related topics, including horse farm business planning, horse show management, course design, equine physiology, equine behavior and training, careers in the equine industry, breeds, practical stable management skills, and practical and theoretical riding skills.
Fogg serves as an advisor to more than 40 students and coach to the 25+ member Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) team. (In addition, he oversaw the team’s transition from club sport to full varsity team as part of Â鶹¹ÙÍø Athletics.)
He has served as the acting president and board member of IHSA (Region I, Zone I) since 2005. Since 2015, he has been the faculty leader for the annual Â鶹¹ÙÍø Study Abroad summer trip to Germany.
Education
- MBA, Global Business Leadership, Â鶹¹ÙÍø & Wales University
- B.A., Skidmore College
Scholarly Interests
Equine Behavior and Training, Sport Horse Breeding, Equine Facility Design and Operations, German Equine Training System, American Forward Riding System, Course Design - Hunter Seat and Show Jumping, Coaching Â鶹¹ÙÍø IHSA Team
Courses
- EQN 1001 Introduction to Equine Studies
- EQN 3030 Equine Competition Management and Course Design
- EQN 3350 Equine Facility Design and Operation Management
- EQN 4050 Horse Farm Management
- EQN 1200 Introduction to Combined Training
- EQN 1310 Fundamentals of Hunter Seat Equitation
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) 1989-present
United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 2005-present
United States Hunter Jumper Association Certified Trainer 2014-present