Kat Poundsbery rides Pella, a 10 year old German warmblood Darco/Pilot lines, and is currently competing at Elementary/Medium level Dressage! She has so far competed on the Senior inter regional squad in 2008 and qualified for the Pet-plan Area Festivals in 08 and 09 at novice and elementary.
This year things have been put on hold slightly as Kat has started her own yard but has still been out and done some riding club shows including Sevenoaks Riding Club - won the novice with 71.5% and qualified for their champs, Hadlow Riding Club - won the elementary with 66.2% and the novice with 65% and qualified for their champs. Short term she is hoping to qualify for the regional championships at Novice and Elementary. Long term she wants to crack on with the medium work and start some work on Pella's changes ready to go up a level next year!
Why horses? "Have been riding since I was little but didnt get into dressage until 5 years ago, I love horses they are beautiful and powerful creatures, they will teach you patience and respect and in return give you a partnership for life!! I love Dressage as its all about athletics, suppleness, balance and bio-mechanics!!"
Biggest horsey bug bear "Riders that blame the horse when something goes wrong! Its very rarely the horses fault!"
Worst Horsey habit "Forgetting to do kick bolts on my mares door!! Then she opens it and does a runner!!!"
If not horses, what? "I think it would still be horsey involved!! Maybe with a feed company or something but I cant really imagine not doing horses!!!"
What could you not live without? "Oats!!!! My horses require alot of energy and good weight and oats tick all the boxes for me!!"
