Katie grew up riding at 100 Acre Wood Morgans in Spring City, TN. She spent two years on Middle Tennessee State University's equestrian team training in the Western Pleasure riding style. She has worked as an instructor for two years and enjoys teaching and giving kids of all ages the opportunity to experience riding and a love of horses. In addition to being a Hidden Ridge Ranch instructor, she is part owner of a cattle farm, where she works her two ranch horses Reba and Remy.