Coach Peggy Gauger has been a professional horse trainer, instructor and competitor for over 15 years. She is now in her third year coaching the University of Rochester equestrian team, and is a professional member of the Syracuse PHA Association. During the 2007-2008 season, the University of Rochester made Top 10 (placing 10th) for High Point team awards, and also took 3 students to Regionals, one onto Zones. In the 2008-2009 season, U of R once again made Top 10 for High Point team, placing 9th in the region and also qualifying 5 riders to Regionals.

Born in raised just outside of Rochester, Webster N.Y. she began riding as a child at the age of 7. Peg rode with Micky Way and Guy Kaplin at Way Farm in Penfield N.Y.

In 1992 began riding with Mark Frohm at Highview Farms in Pittsford N.Y. competing in the Syracuse PHA circuit. Successfully shown in the Adult Medal, Adult Amateur 3' to the Amateur Owner 3'6 qualifying for Zones.

Peg currently resides in Ontario N.Y. with her husband of 16 years, son Jacob, and dog Molly. She has a 17.1 horse named Big Ben that she rescued from Fingerlakes Racetrack. He is successfully showing in the 3' Childrens and Medal. Her latest projectisPicturesque, a 4 year old Oldenberg.