About Us
About Us
Katrina Dorer - Equine Manager, Instructor, Trainer
Katrina Dorer - Equine Manager, Instructor, Trainer
Katrina Dorer graduated from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Studies with Emphasis in Western Riding and Training in 2010. At the university she worked with several top trainers in western pleasure, cutting, reining, lead changing, and colt breaking for four years. Katrina also showed with the Western IHSA team and was a founding member of the Stock Horse Team. After graduating, Katrina attended Casey and Son Horseshoeing School and Research Center in Villanow, Georgia. Upon completion of the twelve week course, she received her Journeyman I certification through the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association. After running Eagles Reach Stables for four and a half years (first three with a partner who retired) Katrina decided to change the branding to Emerald Ridge Stables to better reflect her personally. In October 2019 Emerald Ridge Stables moved to it's new location in Lanexa. Katrina lives on site with her husband DJ and also runs her farrier business, Rocking K Horseshoeing.
Our Equine
Our Equine
Our Current Emerald Ridge Lesson Horses
Our Current Emerald Ridge Lesson Horses
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Ace
'06 Quarter Horse
Ace is our newest addition. He's lived most of his life as a show horse, even making it as far as the Quarter Horse Congress! He's now enjoying learning how to do Ranch riding and be a lesson horse.
Chip
Chip
'97 Quarter Horse
Chip is a bay Quarter Horse who is owned by our trainer Katrina and used as a lesson horse. He's 15.2 hh and is a really handsome guy! Chip is trained Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle, and has also been ridden in Western Dressage and Ranch Riding! He's such a sweet boy, he's great for teaching beginners.
Hershey
Hershey
'03 Quarter Horse
Hershey is as sweet as his name! He will usually be the first to greet you at the gate. At 14.2 hands tall he is lovely and compact. He has students that ride him Hunter Under Saddle, Dressage, as well as in Ranch Riding. He can do it all!
Jester
Jester
'02 Appaloosa
Jester is leased to us from a dear friend. He's a Leopard Appaloosa who has been ridden Dressage most of his life, but has also made a fine Ranch Riding horse that catches everyone's eye! His other skills include medieval games, including jousting and mounted archery!
Nugget
Nugget
'08 Quarter Horse
Nugget is owned by our trainer Katrina. Katrina showed her in Western Dressage, Ranch Versatility, and even jousting! Nugget is unfortunately retired now due to a tendon injury.
