Catherine Chamberlain

30, Female

United States

Profile Information:

A Bit About Me and my Horse(s): Hi,
my name's Catherine, or Cat for short. I have been riding Dressage for the last six and a half years. My current partner is Verdicci, called Chance around the barn. He is a 9 yr old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Krack C. My parents bought him for me when he was five and I was 12 and we have learned so much together during the last three years. Chance is the class clown and he loves making people laugh, he can always make me smile when I'm down. In 2010 we competed at the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Lexington, Kentucky on the U.S. Region 5 Junior Team (about 3rd level). We won the Individual Silver Medal with a 70% and the Freestyle Silver Medal with a 72%! I was so happy with my boy, but I didn't have much time to think about it as we headed straight to the U.S. National Dressage Championships in Gladstone, New Jersey where we were crowned the Junior Reserve National Champions on a 69% average after two days of competing. It was the best summer of my life and I could not have hoped for more. In 2011 Chance and I moved up to the FEI Young Rider level and earned a Team Gold medal on the Region 5 team at the NAJYRC! Now we are back home and preparing for another great season! I also have four dogs and five cats at home so I am very much an animal lover. I am enrolled in virtual school so I can have more time to train in Dressage and get closer to my dream of representing the U.S. in international competitions one day. I know that I always want horses to be in my life and my passion for horses and Dressage will never waiver. Well, that's all about me!
To view my website follow this link:
http://crcdressage.homestead.com/.
To view my blog follow this link:
http://catsyoungrideryears.wordpress.com.
To view my Facebook page follow this link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Catherine-Rose-Chamberlain-CRC-Dressa...
Country: U.S.
Website:: http://crcdressage.homestead.com/
Do you have any pets?: 4 dogs, 5 cats, and 1 horse

Comment Wall:

Barbara F.

Best of luck with the Young Riders! I think there are a few people from Young Riders on the site!

Feb 27, 2008
Barbara F.

Ages! And I'm still learning every day!

Feb 27, 2008
abd-ar-rahman

hey
welcome in this site
if this horse belongs to you , so alllow me to say that you have got handsome horse :)

Feb 27, 2008
abd-ar-rahman

hey
thanks for replying
what do you mean by He's a Dutch WB out of Krack C. ?

Feb 27, 2008
Gina Smith

Hi Catherine, I'm glad you joined Barnmice. I like your picture!
Gina

Feb 28, 2008
Barbara F.

Hi Catherine, I meant to tell you a while ago that I have been going to Gina's on and off for years and also tried a horse in Arizona. He was at the farm owned by Jeremy Roenick's wife. Do you know the one? The horse's name was Hollywood. I hope you will invite some of your local friends to join, as we would love to have people from that area.

Mar 8, 2008
Mary McGuire Smith

Hi Catherine,
You have some very nice photos of you and your horse(s).
I wish you lots of luck in your riding!

Jan 14, 2009
Mary McGuire Smith

There is nothing in the whole world I enjoy more than coaching. I think it is great that you want to do that. What state are you in (if you want to email me directly, I don't know if you should post your age on the public site....my email address is mary@iride.at ) Lendon Gray has a great program for young riders. She is a member of this site. I will tell you all about it when you email me. :-) But maybe not tonight--it is getting late. But tomorrow, for sure!

Jan 14, 2009
Mary McGuire Smith

um, I meant I don't think you should post what state you are in, but you shouldn't post your age, either. LOL

Jan 14, 2009
Black Diamond Sport Horses

You look really good on that beautiful horse. Love your enthusiasim for horses and life. take care Julie

Jan 15, 2009
Shimmer E

He's a lovely boy and I'm actually going to be having a relative of his next year. I'm breeding my Frontanac-bred mare to a stallion named Lacado, who is a half-brother to Flemmingh, Krack C's sire. I'm really looking forward to this cross because grand prix competitors is up front in both parents.

How old is Chance? How long have you had him?

Jan 15, 2009
Barnmice Admin

I love your new profile photo! You and your look like fantastic partners! :)

Jan 17, 2009
Barbara F.

Hi Catherine,
I was going to go onto Chat at 5:pm here. Do you want to meet me there? :) I think that's 2 or 3 your time (15 min from now)

Jan 17, 2009
Tanyabg

Hi Catherine, You have a gorgeous horse. He looks to be tall like my boy. You both look amazing! Hope you make the junior team,

Jan 17, 2009
Lauren Cala

Thx you seem very nice lol and what kinda horse do you have? lol

Jan 19, 2009
Sonia

Thanks for the comment about the pictures Catherine. The black horse is Murphy, he's an 11 yr old Morgan that my aunt (the rider) is showing in Dressage near London Ontario. He's an absolutely stunning mover!

Jan 19, 2009
Sonia

I believe he's showing first level but schooling second and some of third.

Jan 20, 2009
Kat

Cool! And thanx,your horse is really cute too!!

Jan 20, 2009
Kat

Sorry I said that wrong your horse is BEAUTIFUL!!

Jan 20, 2009
Kat

And you look like a very good rider!

Jan 20, 2009
Shimmer E

Hey, your sister sounds great by the way!!

Jan 21, 2009
Kat

In the summer,ya.

Jan 21, 2009
Kat

Lucky! This time last week it was -30* and in the summer it only gets really hot every once and awile!

Jan 21, 2009