Meet Kasdyn Click, the author of the captivating equestrian novel “Saddlebrook.” From horse enthusiast to successful author, Kasdyn takes us on a journey of inspiration and real-life events that shaped his debut novel. Get to know the man behind the book and the women who have played a role in his life, including Olympic Equestrian Athlete Torrance Watkins. Kasdyn opens up about love, life, and the equestrian industry in this candid interview:
Interviewer: Kasdyn what was your inspiration for the book Saddlebrook?
Kasdyn Click: After some time reflecting, I found out that I love the equestrian industry. I’m a horse enthusiast, I don’t like to ride them, but there just awesome to be around so I wanted to do something that would get the horse community involved.
Interviewer: Is Saddlebrook based off real-life events?
Kasdyn Click: Yeah, I would say that a lot of the scenarios, places, things, occurrences have a lot of similarities to real life events that have happened. But not entirely, it is hard to come up with anything without having experienced it yourself, so I tend to believe that most fiction books or movies stem from a real-life event.
Interviewer: Is your current significant other one of the characters in Saddlebrook?
Kasdyn Click: If I was seeing someone, I would probably try to incorporate her in the book in some sort of way, shape or form. However, I am very much single and have not been with or in a serious relationship with any girl since around August 2021. Right now, I am focusing on meeting new people, traveling, getting faster on my dirt bike, and enjoying life. The last 8 years or so, I have grinded when it came to work, and I have taken about a year now where I have been grateful to have had the time to relax more. It isn’t 16-hour workdays anymore, on average I would say I try to be productive about 10 hours a day right now.
Interviewer: Have you been in a serious relationship in the past?
Kasdyn Click: Yup, I have been in two serious relationships in my life.
Interviewer: Okay! So, what were they like and how did you meet them? Do you think maybe one of them you will end up getting back together with?
Kasdyn Click: My first serious relationship was with a woman named Annie Thibault and at the time she was from Goshen, Connecticut. She was from the country, had two horses, very laid back and a nurturing personality. I met her around 10pm during a snowstorm. I owned a snow plowing business at the time and it was my job that night to plow and then salt a parking lot. There was a brand-new Jeep spinning donuts in the parking lot, and I drove up to the driver side door of the jeep and it was Annie driving the jeep. I asked for her phone number to take her out on a date to Chili’s and we were together for about two years.
My second serious relationship was with a woman named Jordan Hamer and at the time she was from The Plains, Virginia where she trained with Olympic Equestrian Athlete Torrance Watkins. She was from the country, had two horses, and a more uptight personality like a perfectionist type person. I met her at a coffee shop, and I remembered that she smelled like hay fresh from the barn and I think it reminded me of horses again. She was standing in front of me in the coffee line and after she got her coffee, I said to her, “Miss your real pretty” and it made her laugh which got me the cell phone digits! I remember she was driving a nice classic Blue Ford pick-up truck when she drove away from the coffee shop, I was also with her for about two years.
As for getting back with one of the girls I dated, I don’t think that is possible! They are both happily married to my understanding, and I heard that Annie now has a kid or two as well!
Interviewer: Did you happen to get a chance to meet Olympic Equestrian Athlete Torrance Watkins?
Kasdyn Click: Now that I think of it, I am pretty sure I did. I’m not very well at remembering names, but I can feel it when I am talking to property owner or business owner when I am somewhere. One winter after Jordan Hamer and I broke up, we were still trying to make things work. I was in a Hino 268 Hook Lift truck, and I drove it to Virginia to pick up some materials for the dumpster business I owned at the time. When I was there, I got the opportunity to stay a few days in one of the living quarters at Torrance’s property there. I am about 85% sure that Torrance was asking me about the nice dumpster truck I was driving as it was brand new at the time and Torrance told me something very funny about Jordan that I never knew about. (Torrance and Jordan grew up together, I believe Jordan was training with Watkins since her first pony as a little girl) (See below for a picture of Torrance Watkins)
Interviewer: Have you met anyone who sparks your eye moving forward that you might want to spend the rest of your life with?
Kasdyn Click: Not yet! One of my Best Friends Nicole Smith from Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of the owner of Factory Five Racing car building company is Instagram famous. Once or twice a year she invites me to a get together with people our age! So, I’m hoping to possibly meet someone at this year’s 4th of July event!
Interviewer: Well, what about Nicole Smith then? Would you date her?
Kasdyn Click: Oh, in a heartbeat she’s awesome! She is a beautiful woman for sure! Blonde, long, and silky-smooth hair, but she too is also in a very committed relationship and engaged now! She is one of the Saddlebrook Team members helping to edit the book to make sure the novel wraps together nicely. After breakup with ex Jordan, Nicole was one of the only people who still included me in the horse industry. At the time, Nicole was just getting into horseback riding and would tell me about her riding stories after a long day of training! She doesn’t talk about it, but Nicole has been going through chemotherapy for Colon Cancer recently and support to her would be much appreciated through this hard time. Nicole and her best friend Steph manage a Horse Boarding facility all on their own about 30 minutes west of Boston. (See below a picture of Nicole and Steph)
Interviewer: Is there anything else you wanted to share with the readers of Saddlebrook?
Kasdyn Click: The support I’m getting on the book from the Equestrian Industry is awesome. I wasn’t expecting it at all to be honest. If anyone wants to get involved to help with the book, there’s an email address on my website to contact! Be safe out there.
As the interview comes to a close, it’s clear that Kasdyn Click is a force to be reckoned with in the literary world. His passion for the equestrian industry and his dedication to hard work have resulted in the creation of a novel that has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. With the digital landscape constantly changing, it’s inspiring to see an author like Kasdyn who is willing to adapt and evolve with the times. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented author and the impact he will continue to have on the literary world.
For more information you can visit the official website: www.KasdynClick.com
