The Mare

Kitty was born in early March 2001 here at Watermark Farm. When we have larger foal crops, we attempt to have a name “theme” for the babies. For Kitty’s year it was Gunsmoke, with the colts Showtime WF (aka Chester) and Avebury WF (aka Dillon) arriving just a few weeks later.

Her personality as a youngster was very outgoing and highly interested in her surroundings. We lightly backed her in the fall of 2004 and she was turned out to mature for the rest of the winter. As she was our only daughter of her dam, Volante, we opted to breed her in the spring of 2005.

Kitty proved to be an outstanding mother – extremely focused on her darling filly Wilona WF. As soon as she was weaned, Kitty joined the riding horse career path and excelled in her training. She inherited her sire’s grounded nature and dam’s outstanding walk and canter.

During the winter of 2008 - 2009, Kitty embarked on her much desired career as an event horse with Sally Cousins in the irons. For those of you who do not know Sally personally, please take a moment or two and peruse her website as it will explain Sally's riding and training philosophy quite well and give you a glimpse of what make Sally such a talented instructor for both horse & rider. Kitty’s desire to "do her job" as a riding horse and then be fussed over has proven to be a huge asset as she is 100% focused on the job at hand at a competition. She has several wins to her credit at Novice Level and had a second place finish at her first Training Level event. Cross country is her favorite phase; she is a steady ride and thrives out in the open. Her gallop is exceptionally efficient and covers ground easily and with great balance. Her approach to new obstacles remains extremely consistent - the rider indicates which obstacle and Kitty is dedicated to clearing it with style. Banks, ditches, water...the obstacle in question is of little importance - Kitty is focused on continuing around the course.

Due to a slight change in plans, Kitty and Ellie are now embarking together in the exciting world of eventing! Due to Kitty's confident and relaxed nature, Ellie is comfortable competing in a sport that she left more than a decade ago. At their first event - Flora Lea's Fall Horse Trials, Kitty and Ellie successfully negotiated the sloppy conditions and placed third in the Open Novice division - finishing on their dressage score. Kitty is extremly confident over fences and does not bat an eye at ditches, banks or water. Kitty and Ellie competed successfully at Waredaca Horse Trials (Novice) with just 1 rail in stadium and a clean cross country, Plantation Fields Fall Starter Trials (Training) with a double clear placing 4th. They wrapped up the season with a super go at Rubicon Farm (Novice) and again finished on their dressage score with a double clear for stadium and cross country. It is worth mentioning that due to Kitty's efficent galloping style, the rider can focus on maintaining a steady pace and worrying about coming in before the minimum time allowed! She is not a strong horse in the open, merely one that covers plenty of ground without any additional encouragement or fuss. 2010 had a very auspicious begining with a 7th place finish at the February Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials - completing the day with just their dressage score. As the responsibilities of the 2010 foaling season arrives in March, Ellie and Anne have enlisted Ryan Wood's assistance in keeping Kitty progressing and he will be competing her until April at Training Level with an eye towards Preliminary and Intermediate.

At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Kitty was named Event Horse of the Year! Congratulations Kitty!

Kitty is currently for sale as an event horse and will continue to advance up the levels with no delay. Please see our Undersaddle Horses for Sale page for more information.

Her genetics will continue onward today in our riding and breeding program through her daughter, Wilona WF by Waldaire.

Over the winter of 2011-12, Kitty has proven her capabilities as a solid foxhunting mount. She has gone out several times with River Hills Foxhounds and is a steady ride, forward, brave, careful and very aware of her surroundings. Kitty keeps up with the first flight with no extra effort and is fearless about crossing boggy footing or obstacles in her path. She does NOT get any sedatives whatsoever! We do not Ace or drug our horses. Her eventing career was only put on hold due to Ellie's injury, so until they can compete as a team, she will continue to advance her dressage training and enjoy foxhunting on her 'day off'.

In 2012, Kitty is available for Embryo Transfer or a Breeding Lease with a Custom Foal Option. Please contact Anne for more information.

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