Katie Shumacher

"Katie Shumacher is an FEI competitor and USDF Silver and Gold medalist residing in California. A lifelong equestrian, Katie has participated in multiple disciplines including the Arabian circuit, saddle seat, reining, jumping and liberty. Her focus has now been on dressage for the past 15+ years. As part of her continuing education she has had the opportunity to train with multiple Olympians and dressage veterans including Charlotte Dujardin, Johann Hinnemann, Carly Taylor-Smith, Jan Ebeling, and Mette Rosencrantz. She currently works regularly with Kathleen Raine, a highly decorated equestrian who is located at nearby Adventure Farms.

Katie’s favorite aspect of dressage is taking promising young horses with a solid foundation, and patiently teaching them the nuances of the upper level work to create a confident and happy FEI level horse. She employs this approach on her own personal horses as well as those she trains to match with their next rider. As a coach, Katie considers each rider-and-horse pair individually to understand their goals and capabilities in order to develop a harmonious and long-lasting partnership."