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.”