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!!
Sending a special congratulations to student Hannah Belski who placed 10th in the Open Novice division on Garrison, at the Full Moon Farm Horse Trials this past weekend!! Way to go!
Congratulations to Katie’s students for a great weekend at The Maryland Horse Trials Starter #3.
Jenn Dolan riding Reginald was 10th in the Novice-B division and Tara McShane riding Nature’s Melody finished 2nd in the Elementary-C division. Nice job riders!!
Congratulations to Katie’s students who did very well this past weekend at events!
At The Virginia CCI1*, CIC2* & Horse Trials held in Lexington, Virginia, student Sabrina Morris competed and rode wonderfully! With Alloutte, Sabrina finished in 2nd in the Open Training-B division. Riding Irish Reunion, she finished 6th in the Preliminary Rider-A division. Nice job!
In Maryland, Hannah Belski competed in the Waredaca Fall Horse Trials held in Laytonsville, Maryland. She rode her horse Garrison in the Junior Novice division and finished in 4th place. Way to go Hannah!
Tara McShane with Nature’s Melody also rode and finished 3rd in the Elementary Horse division. Nice job Tara!!
This past weekend, one of Katie’s students and dear friend, Sabrina Morris, rode at the Waredaca Farm Fall Horse Trials.
Riding Katie’s Absolute Addiction, aka “Gus, ” Sabrina had solid rides in the Training Horse division until a slight mix-up of jumps got the pair a technical elimination on cross-country. However, Gus was behaved in dressage scoring a 36.4 and was very brave jumping in both stadium and cross-country.
Riding Irishreunion, Sabrina finished 13th in a very competitive Open Preliminary division with a dressage score of 34.6.
Way to go Sabrina!
Have you seen the latest edition of The Equiery? If not, check out this great photo of Katie & Trip from Richland Park, featured on page 52:
Katie took six students to the Maryland Horse Trials Starter Trials on October 20th. The event was held at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland, and it was a huge success.
Hannah Belski rode Garrison in the Junior Novice A division and came in 7th place! Congratulations Hannah!
Jenn Dolan rode to a top 5 placing in the Novice A division on Reginald! Way to go Jenn!
Emmy Botz competed on Solo, riding a great dressage test and stadium round, but unfortunately the pair had a silly parting of ways on cross country. But that’s okay, they’ll get ‘em next time!
Tara McShane had a successful event with Nature’s Melody, winning 7th place in the Elementary A division! Yay Tara!
Congratulations to Jill Mikash for winning 4th place in the Beginner Novice C division on Harvey!
Last but not least, Sabrina Morris rode No Easy Answer to a 7th place finish in the Beginner Novice D division!
Everyone rode wonderfully and the horses performed well! Congratulations to all for a very successful weekend at the Maryland Starter Trials!
Welcome to the news section! Due to Katie’s current pregnancy, she is taking a break from riding and focusing all her efforts on teaching, so we will be posting the results of her students as she continues to coach them!!
All, we are really excited about launching our new website. Our goal is to keep you informed and make it easier for you to follow and communicate with us. Share with us what you think!