DRESSAGE

The Olympic sport of dressage is derived from the French term meaning "training" and its purpose is to strengthen and supple the horse while maintaining a calm and attentive demeanor. The Pyramid of Training offers riders a progressive and interrelated system through which to develop the horse over time.

2018 “Making them strong over their back, soft in the hand, and more active from behind makes them easier to steer and keep straight,” she says.  “That is super important for a really good rider to know, and we work on that all the time as well as lots of jumping.”  But of all Kat’s horsey hobbies, her favorite thing is to be with the horses on off days: “I love going to the barn on off days and just to play with them, and pet and walk my ponies; enjoying their company is my favorite thing.  My mini Nutter Butter is too small for me to ride anymore, but I’ve had him since I was one and have trained him to jump.  He’s always going to be one of my favorites.”

  • Dream Girl

    Kat & Dream were both 12 years old partnering in 2020, gaining international YR stardom to present. Awarded among others, USET Hermes Trophy, 4 Gold NAYC medals, qualified 3 USA Euro Teams, to include Nations Cup Bronze, 5th at CHIO Aachen, 2nd CDI LeMans among multiple USEF Festival of Champion titles and 2nd in FEI World Ranking Feb25.

  • Bon Ami 36

    Bon Ami 36

    2016 Oldenburg of Bon Coeur, dam J’Adore by Jazz, qualified ‘25 Euro Team Tour for US, competing at USEF Festival of Champions.

  • Toto Django

    Toto Django

    A delightful young 2017 Hanovarian, son of famous Totilas, born to move in P&P, competing at Developing PSG while Kat training him the 1 & 2 tempis. A real show performer, “Toto” loves to get his photo taken.

  • Rigoletto

    Rigoletto

    Kat & Rigoletto danced their first Grand Prix to 69.890, then Kat 16 years old, and finishing the one tempis on then ten year old “Reggie”, and riding GP movements bareback at home for fun!