Susann Regalmuto owns and operates Regal Equestrian Center, located in beautiful Shadow Hills, LA, Southern California. Ms. Regalmuto started her riding career in her hometown of Karlsruhe, Germany, under classical master: Egon von Neindorff. She studied with Von Neindorff exclusively for six years, learning the basics of dressage. At age fifteen, Ms. Regalmuto expanded her already large body of experience by studying show jumping at the famous Rosenhof barn, where she successfully completed her "Reiterabzeichen" -- Bronze certification -- qualifying her to compete in dressage as well as jumping classes levels A-L. Moving to Berlin in her early 20s, Ms. Regalmuto continued studying dressage with Mr. Neindorff and began show jumping with the eminent Guenther Till. At twenty-five, Ms. Regalmuto began working with dressage horses in classes A-M at the world-renowned Dietrichsmeier barn, successfully completing her "Reiterabzeichen" -- Silver certification -- which enabled her to compete in the highest levels of dressage and jumping in Europe.
In 1995, Ms. Regalmuto relocated to Maui, Hawaii, where she was a founding member of the Hawaii State Dressage Society. In 1996-1998, Ms. Regalmuto organized and participated in dressage symposiums with Lilo Fore and Max Gahwyler. Ms. Regalmuto brought her talents to California in 1999 where she has taught and trained ever since. Basing her Regal Equestrian Center in Temecula/Murrieta, she is active in the Temecula chapter of the California Dressage Society. Always dedicated to continuing her education, Ms. Regalmuto participated in the USDF Instructor's program and has been a certified USDF trainer and instructor since 2000. Ms. Regalmuto also worked with highly esteemed trainer Jutta Scott for 3 years; Jutta is a German Bereiter and Reitlehrer FN (the highest level of equestrian education one can achieve in Germany) who studied for over 7 years with Arthur Kottas, the chief rider at the Spanish Riding School.
In addition to working with Jutta, Ms. Regalmuto continues her education by attending seminars and educational programs throughout the Western United States. Since 2001 Ms. Regalmuto has attended every USDF National Level Trainer's Conference, studying with international trainers and coaches like Conrad Schumacher, Kathy Connelly and Hank Van Bergen. Ms. Regalmuto also trains occationally with Olympians Steffen Peters and on a regular basis with Kathleen Raine.
Ms. Regalmuto conducts clinics in the Western United States and Hawaii and, as a member of APTI -- the California Association of Professional Trainers and Instructors -- she participates in their annual seminar. She achieved her USDF Rider Performance Awards for Training, First and Second level. She is also a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist. Ms. Regalmuto also competes on the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association circuit and since 2006 won several Regional and National Championship titles and numerous USEF Horse of the Year Awards.
Susann can be reached at (951) 515-7133 (cell phone). Her email address is s.regal@juno.com.
