Laura Ritacco (Junior Rider) and Falcor
Photo: Laura winning the NW Dressage Championship.
Laura's 2009 Accomplishments (under the coaching of Kathy Casey):
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USDF Silver Medal
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USDF Westfalen Breed - 4th & Prix St George ( Jr) Champion
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High Point Junior at the Devonwood Show 4th Level with 65%
Jessica Crawford (Junior Rider) and Questt - 4th level and FEI Prix
St. Georges
Under Kathy's coaching and training,
Jessi and Questt have been the leading
Junior /Arabian team in this area.
From Sue Zoltner, owner of
Legacy
Friesians: "I am very happy with both Kathy's riding instruction
and her training- my only regret is that I wish I found her years earlier!!!
She has made such a huge difference in my riding and in the training of
my gelding,
Hindrik!
In our first year showing, Hindrik and I got 3rd place in the USDF All
Breeds Awards for Friesian - Adult Amateur, training level!!! Without Kathy,
I would never have been able dream of achieving this award with my horse,
much less even be able to show him at all!!! I think Kathy has a
very special ability to look at a horse and instantly identify the main
issues. She can then fix the issues with great efficiency with her
training program."
From Judi Knapp, of Knapp Friesians: "For over 15 years I had one or
another horse in training with Kathy. She has started some of my horses
under saddle; corrected the bad habits of others; and trained/competed
one horse from Training level through Intermediate II. I've recommended
Kathy to many people through the years because I have great confidence
in her ability, knowledge and most of all in her dedication to the horses
in her care." Judi Knapp, Knapp Friesians ~Sisters, Oregon