Just can't stay away.

Not that I particularly try to stay away, but I just get so busy IRL that it's hard to keep up with EV and be as competitive as I'd like on here.

Anyway, a lot of you already know me, I'm Kate. I've been on EV for ages and ages and was even formerly a moderator when I had more time and energy to dedicate to being here.

In real life I'm the assistant trainer at a busy training and sales barn that specializes in jumpers and dressage horses. I have a wonderful dog who is like my child. Here on EV I've specialized in everything from Belgian Drafts to Arabians and more, but I'm currently focusing on Dutch Warmbloods (though I would die to get Holsteiners on this game).

I don't know what else to really say, so here's some pictures!


A 6 y/o I ride and show for a client. This image is from a symposium last fall (August 2015) just after he'd turned 5.


A sales horse I showed in the 1.20m/1.25m jumpers.


Schooling one of the younger dressage horses at home. I showed him as a 5 y/o in training level and now, coming 7 this year, he'll be making his 3rd level debut and hopefully will do 4th level this fall.

KATEEEEEE!!!!!

*runs and tackles*

I love seeing your photos on facebook!! =D

Welcome back.

Lovely horses.

It's a pity that mostly incorrect dressage gets scored better the higher up in levels you go... Kind of disgusting really. I can't wait until we get people who actually know what to look for (or at least how to score by the regulations) in the judge's seats...

kimtiaaaaa ♥

@Vos: Thank you! Dressage judging, don't even get me started, lol. It's a topic I could wax eloquent on for hours. Ultimately, my heart lies in the jumper ring, but it's so important that I have a very thorough dressage education as well and I enjoy bringing the young dressage horses along and getting to show them as well!

Yes proper balance and such are important in every discipline. I love a good dressage base. So glad my boy shows interest in popping cross rails XD

OMG KATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -glomps-

I"M BACK.

At least for a little while. Until my job eats me alive again.

lol Kate, keep on truckin sista :P

Love seeing your stuff on IG ♥

I know the feeling! Just returned from what ended up as a 6 month hiatus as my business has kept be BEYOND busy!

@Noto - xDD I'm ready for my boss to go to Florida for six weeks so I can have at LEAST a break mentally, even if I still have a ton to do here at home!

@rox - But at least business is busy and good! That's great!

Really cool! It was nice to read about you :)