Introducing OE’s 2023 Coach of the Year, Kathy Fremes of Country Hill Farm

Introducing Ontario Equestrian's 2023 Coach of the Year, Kathy Fremes!

Kathy is a successful certified NCCP English Competition Coach and the owner/manager of Country Hill Farm near Stouffville. She has been involved in the equestrian industry for over 45 years and wears many hats as a competitor, sport horse breeder, trainer, stable owner and manager, instructor for the University of Guelph - Equine program, NCCP coach developer, and NCCP certified coach.

Kathy mentors many instructor and coach candidates to certification, and promotes the Rookie Riders and Learn to Ride/Drive Programs while introducing children and youth to the sport. She enjoys working with mature athletes entering the sport for the first time or coming back to the sport after a break.

Health and wellness of all horse and human athletes is Kathy’s top priority. She is passionate about the environment and has designed her farm to be a “green” place to ride and raise horses. 

Mentoring, teaching, integrity, objectivity, professionalism, support, and values help her athletes become their best selves, athletes, teammates, friends, mentors, and community members.