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Silverleaf Farm Dressage
Welcome to the website for SILVERLEAF FARM in Suffolk VA. We specialize in DRESSAGE from beginner to Grand Prix.
SILVERLEAF FARM
Mike & Kathy Rowse
Danielle Rowland
1468 Peppercorn Lane
Suffolk, VA 23432
email: krowse@verizon.net
757-617-9505
Mike - Farm Manager
Kathy - Trainer / USEF "S" Dressage Judge
USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist
Over 25 years training and teaching
Beginner to Grand Prix
Danielle Rowland - Trainer
USDF Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist
2005 Member of the USDF Region 1 Advanced Young Rider Team
Hilltop Farm Young Horse Trainer Symposium Participant - 2006
"Kostolan" was Kathy's first Grand Prix horse. She imported him from Germany at as a 5 year old and found it particularly rewarding to train him all the way up the levels with Jim Koford's invaluable assistance. Kathy earned her USDF Gold medal on him and he was a treasure to ride everyday. Kostas was sold in June 2006 and his new owner, Kaz, has already won her USDF Gold medal. In March 07, Kostas moved to Australia with Kaz.
This page was last updated on: October 31, 2009
"Rowena" is Silverleaf Farm's 10 yr old Dutch mare by Flemingh out of a Contango mare. She loves to work and is Kathy's special soulmate! In 2006 Kathy & Rena finished 2nd in the USDF All Breeds for the KWPN at 4th level and 28th in the HOY awards at 4th LL.
Mary Ellen Russell has purchased Rowena and moved to Connecticut. We miss them both!
Danielle Rowland has ridden at Silverleaf Farm since she was 14 years old. In 2005 she and King D 'Azur were members of the Region 1 North American Young Rider Team. Although only 25 years old, Danielle has trained 3 horses to PSG herself, and has successfully competed at all FEI levels, including Grand Prix. She is our Young Horse Specialist and is already teaching students up to 4th level.
In 2006 - Kingsley has gone on to be 2nd in the USDF HOY award for Adult Amateur PSG.
Rena - Photo by Lindsey Hardman
Kathy and Kostas
Danielle & Kingsley
Our Swedish gelding "Basie" was the 2007
6 year old Swedish WB Association Champion. IN April 2009, he competed in his first PSG, winning the class with a 64.5%
Thanks to Danielle for riding and showinng Basie Jul - Sept 09 while Kathy recovered from a back injury.
2009 70% Club
Claudia Griffiths (Jr) & Ideal's Diamond
VADA/Region 1 Champs
1st 4 71.842% 1st
SVDA Summertime
1st 4 70.00% 1st
High score 1st LL & Junior Rider
Gabrielle Fleming DVM & Rioja Reserva
Dressage at Lexington
1st LL 1 70% 1st
Renee Hall & Concertina
Summertime Blues
TL 4 70.0% 1st
Dressage at Lexington
TL 4 71% 1st
TL 4 73% 1st
Training level Sporting Horse Amateur Challenge Champion!
Dani & Dexter S (owner Janice Mumford)
VADA/Region 1 Championships
TL Championship Final
72.6% 3rd place
SVDA Summertime
TL 3 75% 1st
High Score TL, Senior & SVDA Member
Summertime Blues
TL 1 73.043% 1st
TL 4 73.20% 1st
Jim Koford & Siam (Owner Patti Farless)
March Magic
TL 1 76.522 1st
TL 2 74.286 1st
TL 2 78.571 1st
TL 2 74.286 1st
High score Training Level
Highest score of the show
Dani & Starr (Owner Yolanda WIlliamson)
SVDA Spring Fling
TL 3 70.4% 1st
TL 4 75.20% 1st
High score Training Level / SVDA member and Senior Rider
Jessica Zoskey & FA Patriot - 2008 USDF
Region 1 Young Rider Team Member
2009 Arabian Sport Horse Champion at PSG and Reserve Champion at I-1.
Best wishes to Jess as she moves to Scott Hasslers as a working student. You will be missed by all of us!
