Kate! I rode IHSA in college. I was super bummed when I placed much lower than I rode at for the team because I did not do much showing. But I am so thankful that I did! Higher levels are much more competitive and you might not win much if you place higher at first. Your coach can always move you up if they need you somewhere else, but you can never move back down. Because I placed much lower I was able to progress super quickly and was able to go to the zones/national shows. Just some food for thought!! If you have any questions feel free to reach out, I was the president of my IHSA Team my senior year of college so I know a lot about it. (I’m not 100% sure if that’s the same thing Kate would be doing, but I know some Canadian schools participate!) Your coach will place you in the lesson you need to be at, I promise. The biggest thing will be your college schedule though of what will dictate when your lesson is.

Hi ALL, thay alipeansons barn may me a good place to work training ,hopefully all goose well for your season. Take care and all the best, Stevie is coming on a long way .Kate I'm shore you will work it out when it come to it .😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍💖💟

Poolwork like kate is doing is also very good for training the horse in jumping. I wonder what and how kate would do with a real showjumping horse. Because stevie is a beautiful horse and good for hunting but i don't see her jumping 4 to 4,5 feet 1,2m 1,4m. I follow many eventing riders, dressage, jumping and crosscountry. But in canada and US mostly they do hunter.😊

I am so proud of Kate and letting her accomplish what she wants to do. I get so excited watching and listening. Kate is an exceptional rider. I am sure she will make the equestrian team. Thank you so much for including us on Kate's wonderful journey. You and Scott are aiming her for success with the trainers and people in the industry. Kudos to you Mom and Dad. It is about time for sanction shows . Kate is an awesome rider and the coaching she is getting at a high level shows. I understand you guys like to go to Brandons lessons, but he is no where near the trainer where Kate is getting lessons. Sorry I am not being rude just honest.

In west europe they do much more groundwork, working at the hand and lunging on doble lines to make the horse stronger, better, more balance. Many do exercises with shoulder inward. Such things i never see in canada and US. And experts say that's the base of all exercises, groundwork and working on the hand. There are even special courses for this, apart of the oficial course of the sportsassociations, for example in the netherlands KNHS profesional education Orun 1- 2- 3 and even 4 to become coach of sporthorses and 5 for even olympic coach. Beside of this you can also follow NCSAH with also theory and biomechanics and much groundwork. In spain it's almost the same but with other names. All those people are telling to do much more groundwork. Witch class of education did your coach? It's always recommended to check their degree. Did you know that if happens an accident the teacher or coach has to have an insurance when it happens in a session with him.😊

So proud of you to you will do grate with her this summer ❤❤❤

Glad to see your videos back

Wow!! Stevie and Kate are looking amazing together compared to a few months ago Stevie is so much more responsive and they have lovely transitions!! They are really becoming a great team, Kate rides so beautifully and you can really tell she wants to learn and improve!! Well done to them both 🙌🏻❤️

What is Kate doing with Duke? He is a very handsome horse. I used to love watching Gabby ride hm. He seemed to have a lot of potential. Stevie has really come a long way. She is definitely muscling up as Kate trains with her. Kate is a natural & when that is combined with lessons & practice she has the potential to go as far as she wants.

I love Kate's regular and soft words of encouragement to her horse.

Not sure I'm clear on the classes and qualifying rules. It will become clear as we follow along. Kate is such a talented and lovely rider. It's a pleasure to see a well run farm/ranch and dedicated riding. Thanks.

woah, ya'll posted right as I got home. Kate is doing great! She rides so beautifully! I hope she gets to where she wants to be, I know she can do it!

Oh, poor bunny! I am so glad you found her. She looks quite bedraggled, and Julia is the perfect person to restore her to good health. Her colors are beautiful!

Nice ideas, except for having long loose screws anywhere near the horses. Instead, I would use a blunt pin (or bolt) to secure the jump cups. Screws can easily get lost in the arena, and then found as a puncture into a horse's foot.

Ok that song at the end hit me hard because I had a pretty paint horse that I accidentally took from my dad and we had to put her down so I remember when I helped my dad dig the hole and now I lost him so now both of them are together probably riding up in heaven😭😭

Stevie CAN go without breaking! 😊 Great lesson

I couldn't have said it any better. This coach is awesome. Big improvement in Kate and Stevie. Kate is such a great rider. Love watching her. Thank you so much. By the way Kate you looked so beautiful for your prom. Gorgeous, just gorgeous.

I love this coach and how he teaches her to encourage Stevie. Have seen lots of improvement in both. way to go Kate and Stevie.

Omg prom I been watching for a while time goes by so fast beautiful dress

He's such a good trainer. I love the way he teaches...no shouting but takes mothing but the best in that he repeats for improvement and then praises both horse and rider. You did well to find him and Kate's riding has come on in leaps and bounds and so has Stevie. She couldn't keep that rhythm up when she first went ❤❤❤

Well done Kate for persevering with your training .And GOOD luck for the fucher, take care and all the best to family .😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍💟💖

Excellent equestrian and gutsy horse.

Kate's posture elegant.

Coach teaching Kate to get a correct performance from her horse. Very interesting to hear and see. Lovely Kate. ❤

Congratulation Kate! 🎉 What are your next plans for your furture?

WOW KATE HAD THREE DIFFERENT HORSES THIS SHOW DAY. STEVIE'S FIRST GO WAS KIND OF MANIC WITH HER HEAD HIGH AND GOING FORWARD, AND I DO MEAN FORWARD, KATE RODE HER STRONG AND KEPT HER STRAIGHT AND THOSE LEAD CHANGES, WELL DONE KATE! STEVIE WAS STILL FORWARD SOME AND CHANGING THOSE LEADS PRETTY GOOD. LAST GO STEVIE RAN OUT OF GAS. LOVE HOW KATE HAS LEARNED TO SIT UP AND RIDE TO THE FENCE HANDS UP GOING STRONG. GREAT RIDING KATE.

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Thanks for sharing enjoy Kate riding.

Is Kate taught to not sit the canter?.

Well done stevie definitely a drama lama today but it still looked like fun ❤

Kate did a great job with Stevie, keeping her calm.

Wow, all Kate’s hard work and all the good teaching is really paying off. Stevie is looking much keener, showing her capabilities and Kate kept her in a good rhythm all round the course. No more slowing to a trot between fences. So proud of Kate for her work ethic and commitment xxxxx

Kate did a wonderful job, especially considering the wind!! Stevie did well picking up her correct lead, and also not breaking the canter. I agree with the other fan who said it would be a good idea to avoid going through the middle of the ring. Again, I suggest lunging at least half an hour before classes start. If you get to the show early in the day and don’t show until later, I would advise lunging for about 15-20 minutes shortly after arrival and then 30minutes an hour before your classes begin. Way to go, Kate and Stevie!!❤❤

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Does Julia still ride?

Plz rethink clickbait words like "drama" it's not really necessary!. Plz don't follow daybyday with the clickbait. Laura has made a grand total of 26 vlogs clickbaiting the new horse they won't show.

How she should taking off her pants with her boots on?😅 Wind and weather can change much how a horse react. Although the heavy wind they did very well. Hunter is known in USA and canada, but not in europe. Last months a few europeen youtube amazones could do it their first time in florida. This esme (almost 1M subscribers) from the UK, kristy snepvangers from the netherlands, matt harnacke also from the netherlands, but he came out Australia and mathilde juglaret de mathilde et sligo of france, all went to florida, ocala and wellington,but not on the same day. They were really surprised.😊

Is day by day vlogs not competing.?

Hi pm watching from coventry UK, that height is 63cm to 70cm over HERE in the uk. I addmeryou for all your hard WORK. Sometimes things don't go to plane when its windy .Take care and all the best. I like the way Gabby cam over to Kate ,to give her some confides. GOOD luck with all you do. 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍💟💖

Kate you always put in a good effort. Thank you.

Jen l love your earrings you are wearing.😊

Wow, it’s amazing to see how Stevie got the lead right like 90% of the time here when last season she got it right only about 10% of the time. These lessons sure are paying off!

Good job Kate and Stevie. As long as it was fun that’s the most important. You’ll do better next time.

Good to see Stevie get better with every round. I think I would have brought her to a walk or circled in the first round to get more organized before carrying on but hey.. they got it done. Have you ever tried stuffing g Stevie’s ears

All the work on Stevie’s leads is showing. She was much better landing her leads. I almost thought she was going to make it with out breaking! In the flat class always try to stay out of the center. If you have to make room for yourself that is fine but always try to get back to the rail and really try to avoid having to circle in the center over and over.

Stevie reminds me so much of my mare, Luna. Besides being practically twins, Luna detests the wind, too. Turns her into a crazy girl. lol I think they did great! Bad luck with not placing, but next time they will for sure. Ride on! :)

Kate,congratulations!

I love your happy farm!! 🍎

Do you have any white irises? I think I am going to have to order from a garden catalog. And how about white lilacs? I wish I could share pics with you! The lilacs in Missoula Montana are amazing! Almost every yard has at least one, but most yards have many…deep purple, purple, pinkish violet, violet, and white. There are hedges of lilacs, 20 ft high and 15 ft across. Walking around Missoula in the Spring with all the lilacs it smells divine!

Watching for the 3rd time!! I wonder if Kate took her stirrups up a hole if it would help her keep her toes from turning out. Kate reminds me a lot of Eleese S. Check out her posts from Tryon. She will be a sophomore in college so she is riding ammy owner. Apple is her equitation horse, and Chino is her hunter. Plus she does fun vlogs about all sorts of day to day things…like going out to eat, shopping, just hanging out at home with all her horses. I think Kate will identify with her.