Congratulations to Katie, and her sale horse George (Jordan Valley) for finishing 2nd in Open Beginner Novice-C this past weekend at the Maryland Horse Trials. This was George’s first time out competing in over a year and a half, and he went around like a pro, finishing on his dressage score of a 28. This is one seriously nice horse for a junior rider or adult amateur! Be sure to come out and see him!
This past weekend, two of Katie’s students competed at the Seneca Valley Pony Club Schooling Horse Trials in Poolesville, MD.
Tara McShane rode Nature’s Melody and finished in 11th place in the Beginner Novice 2 division. And, Sabrina Morris riding BFF Cypher finished in 9th in the Beginner Novice 4 division. Way to go!
Congratulations to Katie’s student, Sabrina, who finished 9th in the Open Training division riding Irish Reunion at the Seneca Valley Pony Club Spring Horse Trials this past weekend!
Congrats to Katie’s student, Sabrina Morris, for her 5th place finish in the Beginner Novice horse division on BFF Cypher, at the Waredaca Starter Trials yesterday!
*PS- If you are looking for more assistance, or want to be in the top placings at events, Katie is available to help! She is available for lessons at your farm or hers. Contact Katie today at: wherleyk@gmail.com. Also, she is holding a cross-country clinic on June 28th at the Woodstock Equestrian Park for riders of all ages and levels. Email maragret@mythiclanding.com to sign-up today!
Jordan Valley (George) is a 9-year-old 15.2h Thoroughbred gelding. He is a lovely mover with an honest, scopey jump. On the flat he catches the dressage judges eye with his flashy trot and consistent, relaxed connection. Over fences George is incredibly careful and brave with lead changes each way. He goes in a rubber, happy mouth bit in all three phases.
George has also foxhunted in all three flights. This fun, safe, and straightforward boy is an easy ride and wants to please. He is the complete package for an adult amateur or junior rider.
Asking $12,500
Video of George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kCmJBdD5v0
Contact Katie today to come meet him!
Congratulations to some of Katie’s students who did very well this past weekend at the Maryland Horse Trials Starter #3!
-Sabrina Morris with Lisa Reid’s BFF Cypher was 5th in the Beginner Novice-A division.
-Kristen Motz with Spring Hollow Merlot was 4th in the Novice-D division.
-Demery Schriver with Athena was 7th in the Novice-B division.
Nice job everyone!
In case you missed it, Katie was interviewed for the Southeast Equine Magazine’s April “Ask the Pro” edition! Check it out:
In case you haven’t heard, Katie and Mr. Indiscretion (“Trip”) had a great weekend at the Fair Hill International April Horse Trials (held in Elkton, MD). The pair finished 11th in the CIC2* and Katie was thrilled with how Trip went and only seconds away from placing in the top ten. Way to go Katie & Trip!
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
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.
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.
Also, another clinic rider Louisa Woodville, finished 6th in Beginner Novice-C with her mare, PL Lucky Empress.
Nice job everyone!