Naomi Gauruder

Naomi (Mickayl) Gauruder has been a familiar face on the show scene for many years, as she successfully campaigns on the East Coast Hunter Circuit.

Naomi has been a show secretary since 1994 and formed BHC Management in 2004. Currently, BHC Management coordinates approximately 150 shows on the East Coast. Shows range from low-key schooling shows, One-day USEF “C” and “B” shows and on up to “A” and “AA” rated USEF shows.

In 2007, USEF named Naomi as the top Hunter/Jumper show secretary in the country.

Naomi holds her USEF “r” judges license in Hunters, Equitation,  her "R" in Jumpers, and is also a "r" steward as well.

Naomi is also actively involved politically within the horse world. She serves as a Director for the National PHA, and sits on their publicity committee & National PHA Medal committee. In the Fairfield-Westchester PHA Chapter, Naomi holds the positions of Treasurer, Horse Show Chairman and High Score Awards Program Chairman. In addition, Naomi is a member of the USEF Show Management Committee, USHJA Show Management Committee, USHJA B/C/Local Horse Show Task Force, the USHJA Affiliate's Committee, the USHJA Show Regulations Committee Task Force, and serves as Treasurer of USHJA Zone 1 Hunter Committee.

In addition to the horse world, Naomi has served the community in various Emergency Responder roles. Currently she is an Auxiliary Police Officer for the Town of Redding, CT. She has served the Redding Community since 1996 in positions of Auxilary Police Officer, EMT and Emergency Dispatcher.

Naomi graduated First in her class from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has held previous positions as a Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Intervention Counselor in Bridgeport CT, and as a Claims Investigator for Progressive Auto Insurance.