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Event Rider and Coach Kate was born in 1986 and grew up in Naas, Co. Kildare. she has been involved with horses from an young age and competed in a variety of disciplines throughout her early years. She has an honours degree in Animal Science from University College Dublin. Upon completing her degree Kate decided to pursue her passion and work with horses full time. While completing her Instructor Traineeship in Thornton Park Equestrian Centre, Kate also spent time competing a number of horses with competition highlights including representing Ireland on AIRC Showjumping teams, placings in the Royal Dublin Horse Show, AIRC National Champion and Festival winner. Kate travelled to the UK to compete in the BRC National Championships, which her and the Irish Team succeeded in winning, and stayed on in the UK to further her BHS training. Here she worked with Rob Lovatt and Tim Downes in Ingestre Stables. It was here that Kate's passion for Eventing began to overtake her previous interest in Showjumping. After completing her Stage IV exam Kate spent some time managing South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Equestrian Centre. She has recently returned to Ireland in order to concentrate on developing a career in Eventing. Her dream is to compete in Badminton someday and to represent her country at International Level.
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facebook.comThis time last year I was the only crazy one in the club eventing. Yesterday I had three amigos with me and the Greenhills team finished fourth in the National Championships. Delighted to have such great friends and teammates there, and very proud of how well they all did. Daisy jumped her socks off finishing on her dressage score in fourth place in the individual section, and Harvey was a complete dude in the young horse section, unfortunately jockey had a sat nav issue at the second last and jumped it backwards. Thanks to Kilguilkey for another super event. Can't believe the season is just over!
Daisy and Harvey having a great time on Sunday! Thanks to amazing helpers especially Eimear Orla and Laura, no red rosettes but lots of red sunburnt happy faces :)
When the pony is a complete star and the rider is a total numpty- forgetting my test twice in two weeks. Sorry Daisy 😳 Thanks equus pix for the lovely photos as always. Next stop 1* 🙌🏻
A day of firsts today ( no first rosettes though:) ) Harvey jumped in his first competition and got a rosette, Daisy jumped really well around her first 1.10 and Druid finished fifth in the Open, even if the jockey was a little rusty! Thanks Lianne for the photography and everyone in the club for a fab day 🐴☀️
A year ago Laura and I bought this scrawny chappy and wondered were we both mad.. What a difference a year makes!!! Video is of his first dressage lesson yesterday http://youtu.be/uOMr9zzwavc
We had a super day schooling in Belline today with baby Harvey. Thanks Lee for all the help (and sorry your head didn't make in into the photo) very excited about this little chappy 😊
For Sale 'Why Not Mayo' 7yr old 16.1 mare by Kasmayo. Consistent record up to EI100 and ready to go 1* this summer. Scopey jumper and very bold and brave cross country. Placed in Millstreet young event horse class and winner of a number of riding club showjumping classes. Great temperament and loves her job. Good to hack, shoe, box and clip. Please contact Kate 086 3217109 for more info
Photos from Kate Solon Eventing's post
Magical start to the 2016 season with Druid winning the EI100 combined training class in Coilog today, with a 28 dressage ( his best mark to date) and clear showjumping. What a super chap. Nice birthday pressie for his mum Eimear- thanks again for all the amazing help 😊
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