Dirk Fogg

Dirk Fogg

This is Fogg's first year at the helm of the Roger Williams University Equestrian Team. Fogg brings more than 25 years of professional experience in the equestrian industry, coupled with over two decades of collegiate coaching and teaching expertise.

Fogg joins Roger Williams following an accomplished tenure at Johnson & Wales University, where he served as Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Riding in the Department of Equine Studies since 2003. He also led the JWU Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Hunter Seat Team, transforming the program from a club sport into a varsity-level team. Under his guidance, JWU produced regional championships, reserve championships, and multiple individual qualifiers for zone and national finals.

In addition to his academic and coaching background, Fogg has extensive experience managing and training competitive show jumpers, hunters, and dressage horses at renowned facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe, including Spruce Meadows and Grande Farms. His international exposure also includes working with the Verband Hannoverscher Warmblutzüchter in Verden, Germany, where he gained insights into breeding and sales operations.

Fogg holds a Master of Business Administration in Global Business Leadership and Organizational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Skidmore College. He is also a certified trainer and instructor through the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the Certified Horsemanship Association, holding advanced credentials in both English and Western disciplines.