Clinic Testimonial…thanks Louisa!

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Missed out on Katie’s latest clinic? Check out what one of the participants had to say:

“Katie’s clinic the day before the horse trials was so helpful for me and my mare. At the event at Loch Moy, I drew from Katie’s great advice: rhythmically ride the hind end, show-jump the fences to keep my mare Empress in a package, and funnel the tempo and energy forward and upward throughout.

With the clinic schooling under my belt the day before, the morning of the show I was actually able to look forward to competing, as opposed to battling my usual butterflies! It was a great day in large measure because of Katie’s helpful clinic. A huge thank you to Katie. She is an awesome instructor!” -Louisa

Great weekend for Katie and her students!

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What a great weekend for Katie and her students! On Saturday, she taught a “mini-clinic” at Loch Moy and everyone had fun while learning. On Sunday, she competed Absolute Addiction, aka “Gus,” in the Novice-D division at the Maryland Horse Trials starter #2 and finished in 2nd on a dressage score of 24.50! Baby Gus is really coming into his own.

Also, some of Katie’s students competed as well and did great:

Kristen Motz rode Spring Hollow Merlot and finished 9th in Novice-C.

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Dominique Guimond (one of her clinic riders) rode Astar and was 9th in Junior Novice-B. Jill Mikash rode Harvey and was 5th in Beginner Novice-C. Sabrina Morris riding Allouette finished 4th in Preliminary/Training and rode BFF Cypher finishing 13th in Beginner Novice-C.

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Also, another clinic rider Louisa Woodville, finished 6th in Beginner Novice-C with her mare, PL Lucky Empress.

Nice job everyone!

 

Results from The Fork Horse Trials

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This past weekend, Katie competed at The Fork Horse Trials in North Carolina and did well! She and Mr. Indiscretion (“Trip)” competed in the CIC2* division and placed 12th out of over 25 riders, with only two rails in show-jumping and a little time on cross-country. It seems that Trip is getting into the swing of things again and we are excited for their next competition!

Also, Katie and everyone at Katie Wherley Equestrian, sends their condolences to all of those people who were connected to Andrew/Powderhound and Will/Conair. Our thoughts are with you.

“Mini-Clinic” at Loch Moy Farm, April 12th

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Start at the stadium course and then work your way around the cross-country course with Katie’s expert guidance!

Whether you competed in the first Maryland Horse Trials Starter Trial and it didn’t go as planned, or this is your first event of the season, let Katie help you prepare for a successful event!

Top professional Katie Wherley will be teaching a “mini-clinc,” followed by a coursewalk at Loch Moy Farm in Adamastown, Maryland in preparation for the Maryland Starter Trial #2 on Sunday, April 13th. This is the perfect time to get in a last-minute schooling before the show!

Katie, a graduate “A” pony clubber, has trained and competed horses to the Advanced-level of eventing, and has significant experience in the jumpers, hunters, and dressage.
To learn more about Katie, visit www.katiewherley.com

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Saturday, April 12th
Loch Moy Farm Adamstown, Maryland

Approximate start time: 1:00pm

Mini-Clinic Fee:
$75 per rider

$10/rider for the coursewalk
(To happen after the clinic, all levels welcome!)

2-hour group sessions (6 riders maximum)

First Group: Intro/Elementary levels
Second Group: Beginner Novice/Novice levels

To sign up …
e-mail margaret@mythiclanding.com

Carolina International and Maryland Starter #1 Results

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What a great first weekend back for Katie at the Carolina International & Horse Trials! She finished 6th with Trip (Mr. Indiscretion) in a tough Open-Preliminary division, and guided her catch ride, Calliope, around her very first Training-level course.

Also, on the home front, Laura Barbour with Dirty Dancing finished 6th in Novice-B division at the Maryland Horse Trials Spring Starter #1.

March 9th “Think Spring” Clinic!

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It’s  no surprise that this winter has been horrible. Many people haven’t been able to ride consistently, let alone work on goals they had planned for this winter. If you are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin to prepare for show season, this clinic is for you! Come get your feet wet and have Katie help you set your goals for spring!

Lesson fees:
$70 per 45-minute private lesson
$55 per small group lesson (no more than 3 riders)

$5 Discount for current Pony Club members!!

To sign up …
e-mail margaret@mythiclanding.com

New Year, New Name and NEW BABY!

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Exciting news for Katie so far in 2014! As you know, her business name is now Katie Wherley Equestrian, at Rock Solid Training. Also, you are currently on her brand new website! Take some time to check it out!

Most importantly, we are proud to announce the birth of Katie and Andrei’s first child! Nikolai Brooks Marinenko born 1/01/14 @ 11:09 am weighting 7lbs 8oz and 18.5 inches long. Congratulations to the brand new parents!!

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