Kate Shuster is a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist, and USEF “r” licensed dressage judge.  She has been active in the southern California dressage community since moving here in 2000.   As Chapter Chair/board member of CDS-San Diego for over 8 years, Kate was part of the team that developed the highly successful CDS-SD summer show series in Del Mar.  She is currently reprising her role as Chapter Chair for 2012.  Kate has trained extensively with Christine Traurig in addition to clinicing with many top-flight trainers, such as  Debbie McDonald, Volker Brommann, Shannon Peters and Dr. Volker Moritz.