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Katie's equine background :
Present- Owner, Trainer & Instructor of Dragonfly Farm, Sandisfield, MA.
2005-06 - Consultant for the reconstruction and development of barns & cross-country courses, for Town Hill Farm in Lakeville, CT. Organizer of their USEA schooling and sanctioned competitions
Massachusetts licensed instructor #4510. Fully insured.
2004 United States Eventing Association certified instructor Level II, (through Preliminary CIC*).
1997-Present- Freelance instructor, Trainer & Judge (USDF"L"). Several students have gone on to the USEA Young Riders, USDF Junior Young Riders Championships, United States Pony Club through upper levels, as well as many adult riders beginner- FEI.
1997-Chelsea Equestrian Center New York, NY. Responsible for the evaluation and purchasing of 34 horses of varied levels and disciplines for Chelsea’s school horse program.
1988-Present- Shannon Equine Imports, Importation and sales of Quality Irish Sport Horses. Partner Linda Downes-Creegh Kilrush, County Clare Ireland
1993-Graduated with Distinction From the United States Dressage Federation "L" Judging program.
1983-1997-Owner,Instructor,Trainer & Manager of Still River Farm, Winsted, CT
24-Horse Dressage & Eventing facility, offering training, boarding and instruction. Competed in Dressage through Prix St. Georges, schooled through Grand Prix. Founded Mad River Pony Club. Joint D.C. Lakeville Pony Club.
1981-1983- Manager/Trainer of Mountain Valley Ranch, Sharon, CT (division of Mountain Valley Equestrian Centre, South Britain, CT). Responsible for the care, training and showing of young Hunter/Jumper prospects. Managed the breeding and foaling of Thoroughbred and Warmblood mares as well as handling and breaking of foals.
1979-1981-Operated lesson/training facility in Ashley Falls, MA, specializing in Dressage & Eventing.
1973-1979 Member of the Whip & Willow Pony Club, Great Barrington, MA. USPC "B", Competed through Preliminary level in Eventing.
1968-1973 Student of Emerson Burr at the Fairfield County Hunt Club, Fairfield, CT
Equitation divisions: Short Stirrup through Mini Medal.
Trainers Katie has worked with:
Kathy Connelly
Kim Walnes
Joy Congdon
David O'Connor
Michael Page
Pam Goodrich
Max Gahwyler
Eric Horgan
Axel Steiner
Sally Swift
Emerson Burr
John LaSala
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