Craig Schmersal

30 Years Training
35 Years in Reining
30 Years Riding Instructor
2 Years Current Location
4 million dollar rider and 3rd all time leading rider. Craig is located in beautiful, sunny, Scottsdale Arizona, Craig trains out of his very own state of the art facility completed in 2018- The farms 150 x 300 covered arena offers perfect training conditions 365 days a year. Specializing in open caliber derby and futurity prospects for all ages of riders. Craig trains each horse as an individual. Call Craig to see how he can help get you and your horse become a champion!
31011 N. 136th St, scottsdale,
580-222-9565

Types of Student Riders

  • Advanced Rider
  • Beginner Rider
  • Intermediate Rider

Types of Lessons Provided

  • Open
  • Non Pro
  • Green/Entry Level
  • Youth
  • Rookie

Professional Services Offered

  • Colt Starting
  • Open Horses (7 year old and older)
  • Category 1 Horses
  • Futurity Prospects (2-3 year olds)
  • Derby Prospects (4-6 year olds)
  • Clinics Provided

Professional Horseman / Accreditations

  • AQHA
  • APHA

Official Judge

  • USEF/FEI
  • USEF/FEI
  • USEF/FEI
  • NRHA
  • USEF/FEI
  • NRHA

Languages Spoken

  • English