Kathy Rowse

Kathy Rowse is an American dressage trainer, USEF 'S' Dressage Judge, USDF Gold Medalist, clinician, and educator based in Suffolk, Virginia, USA. She is widely recognized for her contributions to dressage education in the United States through judging, instructor development, and rider education.

Specialties

Kathy specializes in:

* Classical dressage

* Dressage judging

* Rider education

* Competition coaching

* Instructor development

* Dressage biomechanics

* FEI horse and rider development.

Professional Background

Kathy has been a USEF "S" (Senior) Dressage Judge since 1999 and has earned the USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. She is a respected educator within the United States dressage community and serves as:

* USDF "L" Education Program Faculty member.

* USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program Faculty member and examiner.

* Member of the USDF Youth Committee and Adult Programs Committee.

* Former board member of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association (SVDA).

She regularly judges major national competitions, teaches clinics, and mentors aspiring judges and instructors across the U.S.

Training Philosophy

Kathy emphasizes:

* Correct application of the USDF Training Pyramid.

* Rider effectiveness through correct position and aids.

* Developing horses systematically with classical principles.

* Using a judge's perspective to improve everyday training and competition performance.

Services

She offers:

* Dressage clinics

* Rider instruction

* Judge education

* Instructor development

* Competition judging

* Educational lectures and seminars.

Qualifications

* USEF "S" Dressage Judge

* USDF Bronze Medalist

* USDF Silver Medalist

* USDF Gold Medalist

* USDF "L" Program Faculty

* USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program Faculty and Examiner.