About Gabel Acres
Gabel Acres has an interesting history. Susen Shumaker, formerly Susen Holt, designed and built this quaint facility some 30 years ago. After a 23 year stint with Gabel Acres in South Dakota, Susen has come full circle to re-establish Gabel Acres here in NC. During this period, Susen has expanded her experience, knowledge and network.
Her main interest currently is breeding quality Warmblood athletes. She often jokes that she is a “recreational professional”; however she takes all things horse very seriously. Susen’s intention with Gabel Acres is to provide excellent care for her clients’ horses, instruction for those who want a solid eye on the ground, finding good equine partners for those who want help, and to continue with her excellent breeding program.
Although her beginnings were with the hunters and jumpers, Susen has both ridden and coached for IHSA. She has taken the ICP’s for USEA and is certified with USDF. Other accomplishments include:
- Regional director for ARIA
- Board Member Central States Dressage and Eventing Association
- Regional liaison NADWA
- Founder of Sioux Empire English Riding Association
- Organized multitudes of horse shows and clinic
Susen Shumaker
13400 Mayes Rd
Huntersville, NC
gabelacres1@gmail.com
605.231.0858
Her main interest currently is breeding quality Warmblood athletes. She often jokes that she is a “recreational professional”; however she takes all things horse very seriously. Susen’s intention with Gabel Acres is to provide excellent care for her clients’ horses, instruction for those who want a solid eye on the ground, finding good equine partners for those who want help, and to continue with her excellent breeding program.
Although her beginnings were with the hunters and jumpers, Susen has both ridden and coached for IHSA. She has taken the ICP’s for USEA and is certified with USDF. Other accomplishments include:
- Regional director for ARIA
- Board Member Central States Dressage and Eventing Association
- Regional liaison NADWA
- Founder of Sioux Empire English Riding Association
- Organized multitudes of horse shows and clinic
Susen Shumaker
13400 Mayes Rd
Huntersville, NC
gabelacres1@gmail.com
605.231.0858