Written by founder Emma Mabry
Sixteen year old Katherine Kinnison from Salt Lake City, Utah owns two horses. She owns and shows Eagle in the Big Equitation classes, and Sultan in the 1.20 meter jumpers. Kinnison currently lives in San Marcos, California. "My favorite thing about showing is that feeling when you're beautifully turned out and have reasons to be confident in you and your horse. Competing against yourself and trying to do better each time is humbling and disciplinary; which are two aspects that I love." When asked if Kinnison sees herself being around horses forever, and having a career based around them. she responded that she could not imagine her life without horses. "Whether it's riding, training, showing, grooming-whatever-I'm in it for the long haul." Her riding goals are to be the best of her abilities. "My dream is to go to the four medal finals- and do it well. I also dream of competing in young riders, Grand Prixs, and hopefully the World Cups." We asked Kinnison who her riding inspirations were and she responded that they vary right and left. "Of course, Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, and Kent Farrington are at the top of my list. Other riders such as Buck Brannaman, Ray Hunt, Bernie Traurig, and of course, George Morris, inspire me on a daily basis." Her advice to anyone that has hopes of riding and showing as much as she does is to "not be afraid to get dirty, work hard, and ask for help. We've all been in the same spot, so we should be able to help each other." Kinnison got into the sport ten years ago. "I first sat on a horses back when I was three. I knew then that horses were the thing that I loved. I'm not sure what made me want to start, but whatever it is, I'm glad it did."
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AuthorEmma Mabry is a Hunter/Equitation rider from Sonoma County. Archives
November 2016
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