Happy Trails: An East Texas Woman Shares Her Passion for Competitive Riding

With thousands of miles of long-distance competition riding under her belt, Katrina Mosshammer of Kennard feels right at home in the saddle.

Mosshammer’s mother is a long-distance rider, which spurred her own passion for horses.

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