Gerhard holds a university degree M.A. in contemporary German Literature and Political Science. He is working as an entrepreneur since 1983, started IT training in 1986 and founded HorseDream in 1996 together with his wife, Karin. They both started with horse assisted leadership seminars, team training and horse assisted coaching on the market in 1998. The courses are held in English or German. The trainer certification qualifies for EAHAE membership.