Kat Barkema

Position:
Equitation/Over Fences
Class:
Junior
High School:
Kettle Run
Hometown:
Warrenton, Va.

2012-13 (SOPHOMORE)
Competed five times throughout the season…Named Most Outstanding Player for over fences in the season’s first outing against South Dakota State with a score of 85, winning by nine points…High score against South Dakota State also tied for third highest score for the season for Texas A&M.

2011-12 (FRESHMAN)
Rode twice for team points over fences, going 2-0 on the year … scoring average was 77.5 in varsity rides … earned the MVP in her first career ride, defeating Oklahoma State’s Maggie Gampfer 85-77 in Stillwater (2/25) … defeated K-State’s Kate Hennessy one week later (3/2) by a score of 70-51.

PERSONAL
Kathleen Elizabeth Barkema is the daughter of George and Lisa Barkema of Warrenton, Virginia ... born October 19, 1992 in Warrenton ... has an older brother, Michael, and an older sister, Chelsea ... undecided on a major ... chose Texas A&M for the equestrian team and the overall appeal of the university ... has been riding 12 years, primarily hunter, jumper and equitation ... trainer is Kim Prince of Hume, Virginia ... qualified for the United States Equestrian Federation’s Medal Finals for a third straight year and was reserve champion at the Virginia Horse Shows Association Medal Finals in 2010 ... was the overall hunter seat winner at the nation’s oldest show, the Upperville Colt and Horse Show, last season ... claimed the VHSA’s Medal Finals reserve champion title in 2009 ... took home reserve champion honors in the VHSA’s Equitation finals in 2008 ... a 2011 high honors graduate of Kettle Run High School in Nokesville, Virginia ... earned an advanced diploma, was a student council leader and participated in Model U.N. ... enjoys hiking and running in her spare time.