Katherine Begley has on horse currently registered with British Eventing, a 16.3hh chestnut Gelding called Bourne Belvedere. The pair are currently competing at novice and CCI* level and in the 2009 season were placed 4th at Kelsall JRN , 1st at Goring Heath JON, 11th at Chatsworth Intermediate Novice and were selected to represent Wales & Borders at the JRN Championships at Weston Park, where they were clear inside the time XC. Katherine has also competed at the Pony Club Championships in 2007 and 2008. Her aims with Belvedere for 2010 are to compete in a CCI* abroad and to progress up to intermediate level in the spring with the hope of doing a CIC** at the end of the year. She also rides two other horses, Irish Rose and Cloons Master Plan, and events them at unaffiliated events, where they have been very successful. Rosie was placed at all of her events in 2009. Unfortunately they do not have the funds to affiliate all three, but have done a few events with them on day tickets with BE.
Why horses? “I have been around them all my life (my mother used to event) so it was a natural progression. Also because I love creating that bond with a horse, and that amazing feeling when it all comes together.’’
Biggest horsey bug bear? "People who are rude and impatient with event organisers at the end of a very long day."
Worst horsey habit? "De-scabbing my horses, I want them to be perfect. Scabs and flaky skin isn’t allowed!!!’’
If not horses what? "As a hobby I love mountaineering, mountain biking and skiing. But as a career, I have no idea!’’
What could you not live without? "My mum, who drives me all over the country to my events, and always supports me now matter how angry and upset I get’’
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