Gerry Hansma is a true, Canadian treasure. Specializing in cutting horses, Hansma has been inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and Canadian Cutting Horse Association Rider Halls of Fame. Along with his wife Sandy, he is also a 2007 Canadian Supreme inductee into the Stallion Breeders Hall of Fame. Hansma possesses $1.89 M in Equi-Stat earnings, has coached numerous non-pros to championships and has been fortunate to bring many horses up through the ranks to major victories.

Western Horse Review had the opportunity to have a fireside chat with Hansma at the 2024 Horse Expo, where he conducted three days of cutting clinics for the public.

Here, Hansma shares insight for prospect shopping, the future of the horse industry and much more!