Amy Gumz

Amy is the owner and manager of Gumz Farms and wears many hats- from laboratory technician to noted clinician and everything in between.  Stallion management and behavior modification are her specialty. 

After a full show career that included both Congress and World Championships, now running the farm and exploring new technologies is her main concentration.

Chris Snyder
Stallion Manager

Chris is a graduate from Ohio State in Horse Production and Management.  He brings great experience from McDuffy Quarter Horses , Fossil Gate Farms  and The Sanctuary.  Chris does an amazing job keeping our stallions in show conditioning and managing their collections.

Gail Mitchell
Office Manager

Gail brings a life time of breeding and showing experience from Twin Oaks Farm and Mitchell Training Center.  She is a member of APHA Professional Horseman Committee and Professional Horseman’s Membership Approval Panel.  She is the friendly voice on the other end of the phone call when you inquire on your mare, mare and foal or order semen shipments.

Renee Higginbotham
Breeding Manager

Renee is a graduate from Findley College.  She brings a variety of experience from Ohio State, Craig Ferguson Quarter Horses, and Rocky Mountain Warm bloods.  She does an incredible job overseeing the mares and their reproductive success. 

Marsha Marks
Foaling Manager

Marsha brings a lifetime of foaling and breeding experience to our foaling barn.  She has great experience from farms such as Vanity Fair Farm, Colaparchee Quarter Horses, Pegasus Arabians, and Springwater Arabians.  She is dedicated to a pleasant and positive foaling experience for the mare, foal and owner. 

Lindsay Mattson
Breeding Assistant

Lindsay is a graduate from Lake Erie College in Equine Facility and Stud Farm Management.  She brings experience from DeGraff Stables and Veterinarian Services Inc.  Lindsay is instrumental in managing the many mares and foals at the farm.