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Kate showing at Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center in Cummings, IA 2022

"The basic techniques, or what they call the basics, are more difficult then what comes later. This is the trap of dressage. Correct basics are more difficult than piaffe or passage."

—Conrad Schumacher

Basics, basics, basics!


Kate has a unique background in both riding and driving a diversity of breeds and disciplines. With a strong emphasis on relaxation, cross training, and developing a proper lifted back and fully functioning core Kate’s training and exercises will help your horse not only perform better but also help their overall and long term health.

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