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The AHTA is working on what we can to help improve and support safety at a provincial level. But consider donating to this fund that will support cross country safety and frangible devices for all of Canada!
As many of you are aware, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, the eventing community lost one of its most promising teams. Katharine Morel (or Kat as she was known to those close to her) was a fierce competitor, full of a determination and drive to succeed that many of us can only dream to possess. But she wasn’t just an eventer. She was a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and truly one of the most kind and caring people anyone could ever meet. She loved without bounds, and was a shining light in any room she entered, with an infectious laugh that could brighten anyone’s day. The world is a darker place without her in it.
Kat met Kerry five years ago at the racetrack. While she only got to see her in the stall for a brief meeting, she knew she had to take a chance on that beautiful mare. What transpired over the next five years was nothing short of extraordinary. Kat and Kerry became an unstoppable team, climbing quickly through the levels of eventing in both Canada and the United States, and forging an unbreakable bond. They faced a lot of challenges but they worked through them together and grew to become an inspiration for many in Alberta and across the country.
On Saturday, February 29, Kat and Kerry left the start box like any other day, just as many of us do on a regular basis. They never expected that they wouldn’t be coming home. Fence #8 on the Intermediate course at Rocking Horse claimed both of their lives.
This never should have happened. They were strong. They were prepared. They were ready. But one missed step at one moment in time was all that it took and now Kat and Kerry are never going to ride the fields of another cross country course together.
The worst part is, there is technology that has been invented to prevent exactly this occurrence. But it is not in use at all facilities or all events due to the cost of purchasing, installing and continuing to use this technology. Together, we can change that. The price of these items should never cost another horse or rider their life simply for doing something they love.
Our goal with this fund is to provide funding to all event venues across Canada that wish to upgrade any of their jumps at the preliminary level and beyond to include frangible or MIM technology. Equestrian Canada and the individual provincial organizations already cover some of these costs but it’s not nearly enough. Equestrian Canada provides $300 a year to each venue. These systems can cost up to $2500 each to install. We want to fill in that gap. But we can’t do it alone.
Through this fund, individual eventing venues throughout Canada that host at least one EC sanctioned event each year will be able to submit a proposal for the fences they wish to upgrade, and request that we cover the associated cost. All frangible or MIM devices must be installed by a certified EC course builder or designer, or an individual who has received training directly from the manufacturer on their proper use and installation.
Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can save a life. It may be too late for Kat and Kerry but if the tragic loss of their lives can lead to a change for the better in Canada, then maybe we can find a little light in this darkness. Please help us while we try to #KerryOnForKat.
A message from Scott Linklater, Kat’s husband and biggest supporter:
Thank you to everyone far and wide who has taken the time to send their support, condolences and love in this time of need. It has truly been a show of how many lives Kat has touched in one way or another and this brings comfort in more ways then I can put into words. She was a loving wife and my best friend, a relationship so special, having her in my life has truly been a dream come true. Her love and care for Kerry and their journey together was a beautiful thing to be a part of. I had always told Kat that she was going to make a name for herself in this sport and I am so proud of her accomplishments.
In Katharine and Kerry’s honour, I would like their lives to be remembered by making waves in the improvement of safety to riders and horses in the eventing world, but I can’t do it alone. Please help me in raising the funds needed to make the changes possible. Anything helps!
Please donate to the GoFundMe link below and SHARE it far and wide.
Many thanks
Scott Linklater
Posted: March 11, 2020 by Jessica Kerschbaumer
Katharine Morel & Kerry On Eventing Safety GoFundMe
The AHTA is working on what we can to help improve and support safety at a provincial level. But consider donating to this fund that will support cross country safety and frangible devices for all of Canada!
As many of you are aware, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, the eventing community lost one of its most promising teams. Katharine Morel (or Kat as she was known to those close to her) was a fierce competitor, full of a determination and drive to succeed that many of us can only dream to possess. But she wasn’t just an eventer. She was a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and truly one of the most kind and caring people anyone could ever meet. She loved without bounds, and was a shining light in any room she entered, with an infectious laugh that could brighten anyone’s day. The world is a darker place without her in it.
Kat met Kerry five years ago at the racetrack. While she only got to see her in the stall for a brief meeting, she knew she had to take a chance on that beautiful mare. What transpired over the next five years was nothing short of extraordinary. Kat and Kerry became an unstoppable team, climbing quickly through the levels of eventing in both Canada and the United States, and forging an unbreakable bond. They faced a lot of challenges but they worked through them together and grew to become an inspiration for many in Alberta and across the country.
On Saturday, February 29, Kat and Kerry left the start box like any other day, just as many of us do on a regular basis. They never expected that they wouldn’t be coming home. Fence #8 on the Intermediate course at Rocking Horse claimed both of their lives.
This never should have happened. They were strong. They were prepared. They were ready. But one missed step at one moment in time was all that it took and now Kat and Kerry are never going to ride the fields of another cross country course together.
The worst part is, there is technology that has been invented to prevent exactly this occurrence. But it is not in use at all facilities or all events due to the cost of purchasing, installing and continuing to use this technology. Together, we can change that. The price of these items should never cost another horse or rider their life simply for doing something they love.
Our goal with this fund is to provide funding to all event venues across Canada that wish to upgrade any of their jumps at the preliminary level and beyond to include frangible or MIM technology. Equestrian Canada and the individual provincial organizations already cover some of these costs but it’s not nearly enough. Equestrian Canada provides $300 a year to each venue. These systems can cost up to $2500 each to install. We want to fill in that gap. But we can’t do it alone.
Through this fund, individual eventing venues throughout Canada that host at least one EC sanctioned event each year will be able to submit a proposal for the fences they wish to upgrade, and request that we cover the associated cost. All frangible or MIM devices must be installed by a certified EC course builder or designer, or an individual who has received training directly from the manufacturer on their proper use and installation.
Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can save a life. It may be too late for Kat and Kerry but if the tragic loss of their lives can lead to a change for the better in Canada, then maybe we can find a little light in this darkness. Please help us while we try to #KerryOnForKat.
A message from Scott Linklater, Kat’s husband and biggest supporter:
Thank you to everyone far and wide who has taken the time to send their support, condolences and love in this time of need. It has truly been a show of how many lives Kat has touched in one way or another and this brings comfort in more ways then I can put into words. She was a loving wife and my best friend, a relationship so special, having her in my life has truly been a dream come true. Her love and care for Kerry and their journey together was a beautiful thing to be a part of. I had always told Kat that she was going to make a name for herself in this sport and I am so proud of her accomplishments.
In Katharine and Kerry’s honour, I would like their lives to be remembered by making waves in the improvement of safety to riders and horses in the eventing world, but I can’t do it alone. Please help me in raising the funds needed to make the changes possible. Anything helps!
Please donate to the GoFundMe link below and SHARE it far and wide.
Many thanks
Scott Linklater
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