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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 17, 2010
"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 her farm outside of Saratoga Springs NY.   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. 


2010 70% Club

Kathy Rowse & Basie
March Magic
PSG:   71.78%  

Danielle Rowland & Action Ace
SVDA Spring Fling
1st LL 70% & 73%
High score 1st Level, SVDA member & Senior Competitior
CDC Raleigh
1st LL 3   70%   1st

Cathy Fletcher & NIght Music
Dressage in the Sandhills
Pinehurst NC
Training Level Sweepstakes Champion!
TL 1   72.17%  1st
TL 2  72.14%  1st
TL 1  71.60% 3rd

Marylyn Leonard & Femsole MFO
Tl 4    71%  1st
Training Level High Score



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!
"Basie in Flight" at March Magic 2008.
Basie - PSG Lexington Oct  09  
66.053% & 65.87%   1st place

Renee Hall & "Concertina"
CHAMPION Training Level
Amateur Challenge

Gabrielle Fleming, DVM and "Rioja Reserva" - 5th Place
1st level Amateur Challenge,

M&M team (Maids on Mares)
4th Place team overall - average score over 65%! 
Dressage at Lexington 2009
Gabrielle Fleming, Patti Farless and Renee Hall

CONGRATULATIONS

to Jessica Zoskey and Blue - 2009 Arabian Sport Horse National Champions at PSG with over 68%.    Reserve Champions at I-1 with 63%