Katherine Blocksdorf

Kathy Blocksdorf is a freelance horse writer who has published hundreds of articles. She has lifelong experience in training and riding horses.

Highlights

  • Contributed 400+ equine articles for The Spruce Pets for 12+ years
  • Freelance horse writer with hundreds of published articles
  • Lifelong experience in training and riding horses

Experience

Kathy Blocksdorf is a former writer for The Spruce Pets, contributing hundreds of articles for many years. She was raised at her family's training, lessons, and boarding facility, where she met horses with a wide range of needs and problems. Kathy has experience in the show ring and with long-distance riding. She has also started young horses under saddle and rehabilitated rescue horses. She is involved with Pony Club, assists her daughter at horse shows, and shows her own horse at local competitions.

Education

Kathy Blocksdorf has taken media writing courses at Sheridan College. She was raised at her family's training, lessons, and boarding facility, where she met horses with a wide range of needs and problems. Her education in horse care and riding continues with each horse she meets and each lesson she takes.

Expertise: Horse Training, Equestrian Events
Education: Sheridan College
Location: Ontario, Canada

About The Spruce Pets

The Spruce Pets, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a new kind of pets website offering practical, real-life tips and training advice to help you care for your pet. The Spruce Pets reaches 10 million people each month. Learn more about us, our editorial process, and our commitment to ensuring we are providing you with the most trustworthy veterinarian advice.

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