US Grand Prix dressage rider Cassie Schmidt based in Florida

Favourite Things: Cassie Schmidt

by | May 15, 2026 | Favourite Things

Who would be your dream horse to ride?

I would love the chance to ride my junior horse, Valencio, one more time. He was amazing. Just from strictly celebrity horses however, it would be Totilas. 

Something you couldn’t live without?

My cats. I have three tuxedo kitties named Winston, Oscar, and Teddy. 

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Favourite podcast?

I have a few favourite podcasts which are SMOSH Reads Reddit, The Bossticks, and Ologies.

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Coffee shop order?

Chai Tea Latte with coconut milk and a shot of espresso 

 

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Favourite Book?

My favourite book is Kingdom of Ash in the Throne of Glass series or Song of Achilles which is a standalone book. 

Equestrian hero?

Michael Klimke, I have to pinch myself that I am lucky enough to train with him.  Edward Gal is another hero as I grew up loving his freestyle with Totilas. That was a partnership I loved watching. 

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If you could have five people for dinner, who would they be?

They would be Vincent Van Gogh, Coco Chanel, Isabell Werth, Edward Gal, and Joost Peters.

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If you were to board a plane right now, where would you be headed?

I would be headed to Rome. Rome is one of the best cities to visit in the whole world. It is so full of history and the best food. My favourite thing to do is a run tour by Run by Rome. You can have a tour guide take you on a running tour of the city early in the morning to beat the crowds. 

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Favourite way to spend an afternoon?

It would have to be to take the horses out for grazing time and then sit on the patio with some needlepoint while the sun goes down. 

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Favourite food?

Tiramisu or calamari. My boyfriend Adam makes the best tiramisu on the planet completely from scratch and I order calamari from almost every restaurant I visit if it is on the menu.