ABOUT
Granite Bay Farm is a boutique show stable based in Hidden Valley, CA. Run by owner and trainer Katie Hauss, the program specializes in hunters, jumpers and equitation. Katie takes a collaborative approach to teaching and training, and allows each client and horse to receive a tailored program designed for individual success.
Photographer: Lindsey Long
KATIE HAUSS
Katie Hauss was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her love for horses began when she started taking lessons at the age of 9. Throughout her junior years, Katie continued to ride and compete locally all while learning to groom and care for her own horses. She finished out her high school years with many wins in the equitation and jumper rings under the guidance of trainer Archie Cox, and ended her junior career by competing in the 2004 ASPCA Maclay Finals in New York City.
Katie attended college at Syracuse University in New York where she joined the school’s equestrian team. As a freshman, Katie won every single class in the IHSA’s open division for her team during their regular season. She went on to win both Regionals and Zone finals that year and became the first undergraduate rider for SU to advance to Nationals in two different individual classes. After graduating college, Katie moved back to California to be closer to her family. In 2008, she became a professional and started working as an assistant to Julie Winkel.
Since that time, Katie has dedicated much hard work and many hours to furthering her knowledge as a professional, and has gained experience working for some of Southern California’s top trainers and programs.