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Eddie Federwisch serves as Director of Equestrian Studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), leading its equestrian program since 2013. Previously, he directed the Equine Studies program at Virginia Intermont College (1995–2013), expanding enrollment from 32 to over 150 students and establishing majors in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and pre-veterinary studies. He holds a B.B.A. in Management and Mass Communications from East Tennessee State University.
His research interests focus on curriculum development for equine professionals, competitive equestrian program management, and the integration of equine-assisted therapies into academic frameworks. Federwisch pioneered the VIC Classic USEF 'A' Rated Horse Show, generating $75k+ annual revenue while providing hands-on learning for students.
Awarded the 2014 IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award, he led Virginia Intermont to three IHSA Collegiate Cup National Championships (2004, 2005, 2007) and their first-ever regional title and national qualification (1995). He has been a licensed U.S. Equestrian Federation judge since 1993 and has owned/trained horses at Silver Lake Farms since 1984.
Active in IHSA governance, he served as Zone 4 Director (1998–present), Region President (1994–2001), and Hunter Seat Committee Chair. His work combines academic leadership with practical expertise in equine competition, education, and organizational management.
