Painted Dressage Farm
Painting the path for all breeds in dressage
About Kate
Kate and “Into the Cosmos”
Quarter Horse x Gypsy Vanner
Kate and “Moonlit Truffles”
Fell Pony
"Dearly Delightful PD"'
APHA x Arabian
Kate is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist based in Brooksville, Florida. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Florida, as well as a Master of Science in Psychology. Kate blends her expertise in dressage with a strong foundation in behavioral science to provide a structured, step-by-step training approach that promotes clarity, consistency, and confidence for both horse and rider.
Kate's specialty is working with ponies and small horses, and she is thankful to her first pony, Watson, for helping open this amazing niche into her life. Kate has developed a particular love for Gypsy Vanner x Quarter Horses, and is excited to eventually campaign her own stallion prospect— Ford’s Peregrin Took (aka Pippin). Kate’s main mount, “Into the Cosmos,” is an exceptional 6 year old Vanner x QH that she hopes to take into the CDI arena in a few years.
Kate and "Rhamnus"
Swedish Warmblood
Kate and "My Dear Watson"
Grade Paint Horse
Kate and "Lassie's Fling"
Clydesdale x Shetland Pony
“Into the Cosmos”
Achievements
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2013- Rider Performance Award- Training Level
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2013- Rider Performance Award- First Level
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2014- Rider Performance Award- Second Level
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2014- GAIG USDF Regional Championships- 1st Level (3rd place) - Riding My Dear Watson
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2015- USDF Bronze Medal- earned riding My Dear Watson
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2015- GAIG USDF Regional Championships - 3rd Level and 3rd MFS - Riding My Dear Watson
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2017- USDF Silver Medal- earned riding My Dear Watson and Rhamnus
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2017- GAIG USDF Regional Championships- FEI Prix St. Georges (3rd place) - Rhamnus
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2018- FEI Intermediate I MFS Champion at Florida Dressage Concours
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2018- GAIG USDF Regional Championships- Qualified FEI Intermediate 1 and MFS - Rhamnus
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2018- GAIG USDF Regional Championships- Qualified FEI Intermediate 1 - Rhamnus
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2018- IDA National Championship representing the University of Florida - 6th place
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2019- IDA Region 3 Champion representing the University of Florida
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2020- GAIG USDF Regional Championship- Qualified FEI Prix St. Georges- My Dear Watson
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2020- "My Dear Watson" article placed in USDF Your Dressage's "Quarantine Top 5"
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2020- IRHR FEI Prix St. Georges Champion- My Dear Watson
