Alison Kroviak, Kathy's assistant trainer for the past 18 years, now lives in Murfreesboro, TN and competes in Area III. She and her horse, Kona, won first place in the adult novice divison for 2008 nationwide, with 6 first place finishes, 2 second place finishes, 2 third place finishes and 1 sixth place finish.

Alison Kroviak and Kona finished in first place in Open Novice Division 1 with a score of 30.5, which included a double clear in cross country and stadium.

Alison Kroviak and Kona

Alison Kroviak and Kona finished in first place in Open Novice