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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: June 3, 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 23 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.
Watch for Dani and Yolanda Williamson's Fenix showing this spring.
Kingsley has gone on to be 2nd in the USDF HOY award for Adult Amateur PSG in 2006 !
Rena - Photo by Lindsey Hardman
Kathy and Kostas
Danielle & Kingsley
Our new 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%
2009 70% Club
When Kathy's long-time student Patti Farless broke her wrist (not horse-related) the decision was made that Jim should ride the horse wihile Patti recovered. After 5 days, Jim showed Siam at March Magic with the following fabulous results:
Jim Koford & Siam (Owner Patti Farless)
TL 1 76.522 1st
T2 74.286 1st
T2 78.571 1st
T2 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
