Chad joined Empress Arabians in December 1995 and their training program has grown significantly since this talented trainer joined the organization. Chad is versatile in a variety of disciplines, whether it be English Pleasure, Driving, or Hunter and he offers this expertise in both training and showing at National levels. "I joined Empress because of the tremendous quality, talent, and potential of their horses," Chad reflects, "as well as the quality, talent, and potential of the Ruscittos themselves."

Chad & EA Mybey Berry, 2006 U.S. National Champ. Country Pleasure Driving (also AOTD w/ Marla Ruscitto)

  Besides working with the Ruscitto's and their horses, Empress maintains a select number of outside horses and amateurs. With the help of Asst. Trainer, Jonathan Ramsay, they are able to devote special focus & emphasis to each & every horse & rider.

As English trainer Jim Lowe was quoted, "Chad's presentation, his horsemanship and his care of the Arabian horse are second to none. Everything is done the way it's supposed to be. He is clear about his technique and he tries to treat each horse as an Individual."

Chad Judy & Rocket Man, 2001 Unanimous National Champion Half Arabian Park

The net result of this intelligent beginning is a show contender with talent, confidence and longevity, and a raft of glowing testimonials from trainers who've ridden after him.

Chad’s advice to anyone who would like to be in the National ribbons in 2007 is to “put the best interest of the horse first. If a decision is based solely on the wish of a client, the goal of a ribbon or for the money, I have found that it is usually the wrong decision. Instinct and ‘gut feelings’ mean a lot. A horse must be not only physically ready but also mentally ready to perform. If it is not, you will be showing an animal which is not happy doing its job and that will be reflected in the horse’s performance at every level.”