Kat

1. Where is your home?

I grew up in a historical town called Olomouc in the Czech Republic, that's where my family and closest friends are.  Vancouver in Canada is my second home. That's where I fell in love with the beautiful wild pacific north west and the film industry. And now Wanaka's got my heart and soul.

 

2. When and how did your horse journey start?

It started at a local pony club, where I learned the hard way, the morning chores, being bullied by the older riders, the basics of arena riding and the joys of riding through the forests. Fast forward 20 years - a 5 day horse packing trip in Chilcotin mountains, volunteering on a horse rescue ranch and getting into the trekking in the stunning New Zealand.

 

3. Who’s currently your favourite horse and why?

Monty. He's the cheeky one, but I like that he's very smart and independent.

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4. What’s your favorite horse movie?

The Magnificent Seven, the old western movie, a heroic film with badass cowboy riders, beautiful scenery and epic soundtrack.

 

5. What’s your least favorite chore to do around horses?

Filling up the hay nets. The hay just ends up everywhere, even in your underwear.

 

6. What's the one ride you’ve been on that you’ll never forget?

Horse packing for a month in St. James Conservation park with my friends in November 2024. Wild country, wild stories, wild weather and terrain, lots of lessons learned.

 

7. Where do we find you when not riding?

Probably on the water, in a kayak, on a sailboat, swimming, surfing. Or preparing horse plans in Rhyme & Reason while sipping on kombucha and munching on the delicious bao.