2013ponyfinals by United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.

2013

US PONY

FINALS August 6-11 Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY

Congratulations Maria & Cookie from Dad & Mom and thanks to Trainers Victoria Hickerson & Rose Marie Lawson

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO THE RIZVI SISTERS

Farah Rizvi & Trillville

Yasmin Rizvi & Roxbury

Zayna Rizvi & Q-2

Champion Medium USEF Pony Finals 2012

Special Thanks to Christine Trigger and Heritage Farm

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Congratulations Kathryn!

Hillcrest Country Lady Lands End Lady Slipper One Hot Pepper

Ashland Farm Hunters Landing And your entire family

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2013 USEF Pony Finals! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Ashley, Jackson, Zachary, Christopher and Gracie

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2013 USEF Pony Finals! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

We would like to thank our trainers Rachel Agee and Sue Chambers of Harmony Ridge Stable, LLC for all of their hard work getting our girls this far!

Congratulations to all our pony riders!

Wicklynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue Scarab & Talei Ferra

Reserve Champion Small Pony Hunter, 2013 Zone X Pony Challenge

Small Gift & Samara Ferra

Reserve Grand Circuit Champion Beginner Equitation, 2013 HITS Desert Circuit

Minuet & Ava Peck

Top Ribbons, Short Stirrup Division

Prince Caspian & Morgan Deuschle Top Ribbons, Medium Pony Hunters

Stella Rumanes

Champion Leadliner, Future Pony Rider

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Good luck to all who are competing at Pony Finals this year!

Somekindawonderful & Augusta Iwasaki

Grand Circuit Reserve Champion Medium Pony Hunter, 2013 HITS Desert Circuit

Small Introduction & Augusta Iwasaki

Grand Circuit Champion Small Pony Hunter, 2013 HITS Desert Circuit

Jerry Lee & Augusta Iwasaki

Reserve Grand Pony Hunter, 2013 Del Mar National Reserve Grand Pony Hunter, 2013 Zone X Pony Challenge

Super Cool with Augusta Iwasaki & Alivia Hart

Grand Circuit Champion Green Pony Hunter, 2013 HITS Desert Circuit

Happy Place & Talei Ferra

Champion Medium Green Pony Hunter, 2013 Zone X Pony Challenge

Pony Mom Land

Pony Land

Concierge

Letter FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Pony Finals Competitors and Guests: On behalf of the United States Equestrian Federation, I welcome you to the 2013 US Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans, as well as, the US Pony Medal Finals, and the US National Pony Jumper Championships. These championship competitions are known collectively as the US Pony Finals which has become the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most celebrated and prestigious pony event. We are delighted to welcome both returning and new competitors. The Pony Finals has an extensive history dating back to 1959, and has grown each year into the wonderful competition we enjoy today. Held annually at the prestigious Kentucky Horse Park, the US Pony Finals hosts a truly unique collection of ponies and their young riders, trainers, and supportive parents. While the qualifying alone is a prize for most competitors, once they have made it into competition, the number of young pony riders and the families that support them foster a lifelong love of this great sport of equestrian. It would not be possible to host these championships without our sponsors and supporters, to whom we are extremely grateful for their continued support. Only through their generosity and valuable contributions are we able to present this incredible event. We especially thank all of the volunteers, staff and officials who work tirelessly to ensure that this event is fair, safe, and memorable for everyone involved. Good luck to all the competitors, and have a great time!

Best regards,

Chrystine J. Tauber USEF President

Cover Photo: CM Photography

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Schedule MONDAY

WALNUT

COVERED ARENA

8 A.M. - 5 P. M. Flatwork for all ponies

9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Exercise Ring 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. Flatwork for Pony Jumpers 5:30 P.M. Riders, Trainers, Parents Meeting 6 P.M. Welcome Dinner

OF EVENTS

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

8 A.M. GREEN HUNTER PONY Small Model & Under Saddle Medium Model & Under Saddle Large Model & Under Saddle

7:30 A.M. GREEN HUNTER PONY Large Over Fences Medium Over Fences Small Over Fences

REGULAR HUNTER PONY Medium Model

REGULAR HUNTER PONY Medium Under Saddle

Flatwork for regular hunter ponies and equitation ponies after conclusion of Medium Model.

Flatwork for regular hunter ponies and equitation ponies after conclusion of Medium Under Saddle.

6:30 A.M. - 7:30 A.M. Model Clinic 6:30 A.M. - 7:30 A.M. Model Clinic 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Exercise Ring

8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Exercise Ring 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Flatwork for Pony Jumpers 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Exercise Ring

Closed

1 P.M. - 3 P.M. Flatwork for Pony Jumpers 5 P.M. Jumper Competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting Location TBD

8 A.M. - 9 A.M. Pony Jumper Horse Inspection 9 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Jumper Training Session .90m Jumper Training Session 1.00m 5:45 P.M. Walk Phase I Course 6:45 P.M. Jumper Individual Phase I

CLAIBORNE 1

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. SMALL

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. MEDIUM

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. LARGE

CLAIBORNE 2

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. LARGE

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. SMALL

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. MEDIUM

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. LARGE

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. SMALL

Non-competing & Sale pony work area

Murphy ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses

ALLTECH ARENA

STONELEA

ANNEX MURPHY

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THURSDAY

8 A.M. REGULAR HUNTER PONY Small Model & Under Saddle Medium Over Fences Flatwork for regular hunter ponies and equitation ponies after conclusion of Medium Over Fences.

FRIDAY

7:30 A.M. REGULAR HUNTER PONY Large Model & Under Saddle Small Over Fences

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

8 A.M. REGULAR HUNTER PONY Large Over Fences Closed CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES Under Saddle Championship Class

Excercise Ring

USHJA FORUMS 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Judges Perspective Clinic 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. Sports Psychology 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Horseless Horseman Clinic 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Sports Psychology

Exercise Ring

Ticketed Warm-Up 6:45 A.M. Medium 8:45 A.M. Large 10:45 A.M. Small

4:00 P.M. Walk Phase II Course 4:30 P.M. Jumper Individual Phase II & Team Championship

8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up Equitation 2’6” 3:30 P.M. Walk Farwell Course 4:00 P.M. Jumper Farewell Class 5:30 P.M. Walk Individual Final Course 6:00 P.M. Golf Cart Parade 6:30 P.M. Jumper Individual Final

7 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Ticketed Warm-Up Equitation 2’3” 10:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up Equitation 3’ 3:30 P.M. Awards Ceremonies 4:00 P.M. Pony Auction

7 A.M. PONY MEDAL FINALS Medium Large Small

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. SMALL

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. LARGE

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. SMALL Exercise Ring

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. LARGE

Ticketed Warm-Up 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. MEDIUM

Ticketed Warm-Up 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. SMALL

Ticketed Warm-Up 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. LARGE

Sale Pony Ring

10:00 A.M. Pony Auction Preview

Non-competing & Sale pony work area

Murphy ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses

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Congratulations Tanna! Your courage and determination are an inspiration. Thank You Lisa Halterman and Haven Farms for helping us get through this tough year.

Best Wishes Team Haven Farms:

Lisa, Tanna, Alex, Louie and Haven!

Congratulations Danielle on an extraordinarily successful year on Cassius Clay.

Wishing you all the best in the future. Love you, Mom and Dad

Sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

CHARTER

That sport is something done for the fun of doing it and that it ceases to be a sport when it becomes a business only, something done for what there is in it; That amateurism is something of the heart and spirit - not a matter of exact technical qualifications; That good manners of sport are fundamentally important; That the code must be strictly upheld;

Sport is something done for the fun of doing it and that it ceases to be a sport when it becomes a business only, That the whole structure of sport is not only something done preserved from the absurdity of undue importance, but is justified by a kind of romance which for what there animates it, and by the positive virtues of courage, patience, good temper, and unselfishness which is in it. are demanded by the code;

That the exploitation of sport for profit alone kills the spirit and retains only the husk and semblance of the thing; That the qualities of frankness, courage, and sincerity which mark the good sportsman in private life shall mark the discussions of his interests at a competition.

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History

OF PONY FINALS

n 1959, the British National Pony Society challenged American Pony riders under age 17 to an International Pony Hunter Competition. First held at the prestigious National Horse Show in New York City, the best U.S. ponies and riders met head-to-head with the best British ponies and riders in the small and large divisions. The first competition emphasized conformation and under saddle performance. Jumping ability was tested over two fences and counted for 20 percent of the final score. The American riders in this inaugural competition were narrowly defeated 10-9. Two years later, the British National Pony Society hosted the competition. The American competitors prepared by spending a rigorous two weeks at the famed U.S. Equestrian Center in Gladstone, NJ. The training proved beneficial, as the U.S. returned with the trophy by a score of 13-9. In 1967 the United States Equestrian Federation (formally AHSA) created the Pony Finals as a national event, open to all members of the USEF who met the qualifying criteria. The current criteria specifies that a pony must win a championship in an “A” rated Regular Hunter Pony section, three reserve chamionships in “A” rated Regular Hunter Pony section or a championship or reserve championship in 1 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

an “AA” rated Hunter Pony section. A Green Hunter pony may qualify by winning a championship or reserve championship in an “A” or “AA” rated Green Hunter pony section. Since 1984, the finals have included the popular Pony Medal Championships, an equitation competition. Riders qualify for the equitation finals by winning a blue ribbon or by accumulating 30 points in an US Pony Medal qualifying class. The 2001 US Pony Finals marked the addition of the National Pony Jumper Championships. Ponies and riders qualify by being one of the top four-rider/pony combinations in their zone with the highest national points in the qualifying period. Today the US Pony Finals Championships are the most prestigious and celebrated events of their kind in the United States. The Hunter Pony is a three-phase competition judging the pony’s conformation, way of moving under saddle and fence jumping ability. The Pony Medal Championships test young riders in a head-to-head competition judging their ability to compete over a technical and demanding course of fences. This six-day championship event hosts more than 500 young riders and their talented mounts as well as interested spectators and families.

Photos: USEF Archives

Roster

OF OFFICIALS

The 2013 US Pony Finals are brought to you by the United States Equestrian Federation, the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport. Judges and other officials are selected in order to meet the standards demanded by this Championship.

HUNTER JUDGES

SHOW MANAGER

Chance Arakelian, San Diego, CA

Hugh Kincannon, Lexington KY

William Sparks, Houston, TX Jeff Wirthman, Wellington, FL

GROUNDS SUPERVISOR

PONY MEDAL JUDGES William Moroney, Keedysville, MD Julie Winkel, Reno, NV

PONY JUMPER JUDGES Ron Beachy, Crestwood KY Oliver Kennedy, Brookeville, MD

STEWARDS Karen Golding, Wellington, FL Peter Lane, Wellington, FL

SCHOOLING SUPERVISORS Laura Reed, Lexington, KY

USEF COORDINATORS Hunter-Lauren Fahey, Lexington, KY Jumper-Jennifer Haydon, Lexington, KY

JUMPS Jumps by Fuzzy, Franklin TN

PHOTOGRAPHY Shawn McMillen Photography (606)356-0518 www.shawnmcmillen.com

Rob Murphy, Lexington KY

ANNOUNCERS Brian Jones, Bethel OH Oliver Kennedy, Brookeville, MD

COURSE DESIGNERS Jumpers-Marc Donovan, Aberdeen, NC Hunters-Bobby Murphy, Lexington, KY

FARRIER Glenn Dorsett, Carthage, NC

VETERINARIAN Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (859) 255-8741 Duncan Peters, DVM

SHOW SECRETARY

Cheryl Kincannon P.O. Box 11428 Lexington, KY 40575-1428 Phone: (859)233-0492 During Show: (859)254-3343

PONY AUCTION Flashpoint Bloodstock LLC (866)652-7789

VIDEOGRAPHY David Orlando (516)512-4054 info@shownet.biz U S Po n y F i n a l s // 1 9

Letter

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Riders, Parents, and Trainers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2013 National Pony Finals! Congratulations to all of you riders for qualifying and participating in this fantastic National Championship. This week each competitor will be trying to ride his or her best during this one of a kind experience that is Pony Finals. Remember to cheer on your pony jumper team as well as your friends, and join in all the great activities available this week. We look forward to this event as a place where pony riders gather to showcase their riding skills and grow as true horsemen and sportsmen during this fun filled week of competition and activities. So be your best, and go for it! Whether you are competing in the green or regular pony hunter sections, the pony jumpers, or the Pony Medal Final, remember we are all here to have fun!

This is your week! Embrace it, enjoy it, be successful, and have fun!

Competitors notice and appreciate all who make this spectacular event available to you. Honor yourself and respect your peers. Practice good horsemanship, good sportsmanship, and remember to follow the rules! Thank your parents and trainers… you would not be here without them. We are all here for the love of the ponies, the camaraderie, and the competition. This is your week! Embrace it, enjoy it, and most of all have fun!! We also hope everyone in attendance will enjoy having the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park for our venue, as it is the home of many of our country’s top equestrian events. Don’t forget to take the opportunity to tour Lexington and discover the homes of so many famous race horses. We extend our personal thanks to the Pony Hunter Task Force, Melanie Fransen, Lauren Fahey, Hugh Kincannon, and the countless volunteers and staff that make this event possible! Sincerely, - Charlie Moorcroft & Patricia Griffith Co-Chairmen of the USHJA Hunter Pony Task Force

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Thank You The United States Equestrian Federation proudly acknowledges the following supporters for their generous contributions that ensure the success of the 2013 US Pony Finals. PRESENTING SPONSOR

Red Ribbon Donors

Kate Conover LLC

Atlanta Hunt Club

Keilyn, Inc.

Sallee Horse Vans

The Casas Family

The Lemke Family

Emil Spadone &

Lone Palm Stables

Louise Otten

Blue Ribbon Donors Brownland Farm Charles Moorcroft The Chungunco Family The Boston Family Don Stewart Stables Fairfield County Hunt Club The Farish Family GC Ponies

Redfield Farm

Great Southwest

M & I Horse Delights

Equestrian Center

Madison Hills Farm

Megan and Tony D’Amico

Meg Miranda

& Spur Run Farm

Mike Rosser

Ravenswood Farm

Oriana Stables

Queenie Productions

Phil & Kim Hoft

Quiet Hill Farm & Friends

Rabbit Hill Farm

The Gochman Family

Yellow Ribbon Donors

Heritage Farm

ABA Hunter Ponies

Hunter’s Hill Orthodontics

Back Country Farm

Johnson Horse

Barrett Farm of Florida, Inc.

Baskin Farm/Susan Baginski

Transportation, Inc.

The Redifer Family Shawn McMillen Photography Sybil Greene Top Ponies LLC Horse Transportation

Montoga, Inc

Bugni Enterprises Inc.

Memorial Park Hunters

Bostwick Stables

The USHJA Pony Task Force:

Nicole Boyle

Bows To The Shows by

Co-Chairs: Patricia Griffith

Over The Hill Farm

& Charles Moorcroft

Peacock Ridge

The Campbell Family

Sissie Anderton

Said Hill

Cathy & Hillary Johnson

Linda Andrisani

The Sawalich Family

Donna Maher

Beverly Bedard

The Schaefer Family

Elizabeth Woods

Bibby Hill

Summerfields Equine, LLC

Emily Elek & Stonewall Farm

Marion Maybank

Fox Hunt Farm

Patricia Roberts

Sweet Oak Farm

Fox Meadow Farm &

Stacey Schaefer

Yandell Family Farm, LLC

Bill Schaub

& The Keitz Family

Mary-Beth Gentry

Polly Howard

Hunt Tosh Inc.

Clare Warren

To all the parents, trainers, riders, volunteers, and staff who continue to help make this event special every year, we thank you. U S Po n y F i n a l s // 2 1

Championship 2013 US PONY MEDAL CHAMPIONSHIP

This class is judged as an Equitation Medal Finals. All riders complete one round of the course, with top competitors completing a second course. If the judges feel that additional tests of the top riders are required, USEF tests 1-19 (excluding test 16) may be used. Riders are judged on their riding form and ability to ride correctly.

PONY MEDAL CHAMPION

Awarded the Easter Sunday Memorial Trophy donated by Ms. Catherine A. Kaiser and Ms. Jennifer T. Pesko

2013 US NATIONAL HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP PRESNTED BY

The Hunter Pony competition will be judged in three phases with corresponding values: In-Hand Phase, 25%, Under Saddle Phase, 25%, Over Fences Phase, 50%. The highest scoring pony of each height section will be declared Champion of its height section. The highest scoring pony overall will be declared Grand Champion.

GRAND HUNTER PONY CHAMPION

Awarded the International Jumping Derby Perpetual Trophy donated by Mason Phelps, Jr.

GRAND GREEN HUNTER PONY

Awarded the Brownland Farm Green Hunter Pony Champion Perpetual Trophy donated by Mr. and Mrs. Anderton.

SMALL HUNTER PONY CHAMPION (12.2 HANDS AND UNDER)

Awarded the Professional Horseman’s Association Trophy donated by the PHA.

MEDIUM HUNTER PONY CHAMPION (OVER 12.2 HANDS AND UP TO 13.2 HANDS)

Awarded the Beagle Brook Farm Perpetual Trophy donated in honor of “Special Effects” by Jennifer Miller and Beagle Brook Farm.

LARGE HUNTER PONY CHAMPION (OVER 13.2 HANDS AND UP TO 14.2 HANDS)

Awarded the Pony Cross Farm Perpetual Trophy donated by Stephanie Abronson and Pony Cross Farm.

US PONY JUMPER STYLE AWARD

Awarded the Short Stop Perpetual Trophy donated by William J. Moroney to the pony jumper rider, whom in the opinion of the judges exhibits the best jumping style of riding throughout the Pony Jumper National Championship.

2013 US NATIONAL PONY JUMPER INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION

Awarded the Swan Creek Farm Perpetual Trophy donated by William J. Moroney in honor of Alvin and Patsy Topping.

2013 US NATIONAL PONY JUMPER TEAM CHAMPION

Awarded the Willow Grove Farm Perpetual Trophy donated by William J. Moroney in honor of his parents Edward and Lorraine Moroney.

HIGH-POINT STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Awarded the International Challenge Trophy donated by Adrian Van Sinderen.

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TROPHIES

BUTTONS ‘N’ BOWS SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY

Awarded to the junior rider who best personifies the high standards and virtues of integrity, sportsmanship, honor, courage, good temper and unselfishness. Donated by Mr. R. Bates Newton of Versailles, KY, in memory of Ms. Maxine Best, teacher, judge, and long time friend and supporter of the USEF Pony Finals.

HIGH-SCORE VIRGINIA BRED PONY AWARD

Awarded the Virginia Pony Breeders Perpetual Trophy donated by the Virginia Pony Breeders Association

EMERSON BURR PERPETUAL TROPHY

Awarded to the trainer of the Overall Pony Hunter Grand Champion.

THE PONY FINALS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Donated in honor of Edna Lytle by the USEF, awarded to the volunteer of the year for the Pony Finals

WELSH PONY AND COB SOCIETY PERPETUAL TROPHIES

Awarded to the highest scoring registered Welsh Pony and also the highest scoring registered Half/Part Pony in the Regular Hunter Pony sections as well as the highest scoring registered Purebred, half Welsh or Partbred Welsh Pony in the Green Hunter Pony section

BETSY FISHBACK MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the best turned out pony in the hunter sections of Pony Finals; donated by Dr. William D. Fishback and Kelley Goguen in memory of Betsy Fishback a longtime volunteer and supporter of Pony Finals.

THE MINDY DARST PERPETUAL TROPHY TOP EQUESTRIAN ATHLETE AWARD REPRESENTING THE FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE IN RIDING

Awarded to the child that all judges decide is mostly likely to become a top professional rider. This award is to be based on the fitness and athletic ability of the rider, the compassion and communication between the rider and the pony, and the understanding of track, pace and the ability to create a beautiful jump. The winner should best exemplify a competitive, hardworking, and talented rider who is comfortable competing in any venue, and best showcases his pony’s ability, with a calm confidence that portrays a successful future professional.

Champions

O F T H E PA S T

US HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONS The Professional Horsemen’s Association of America Trophy (Small Hunter Pony) The Beagle Brook Farm Perpetual Trophy (Medium Hunter Pony) The Pony Cross Farm Perpetual Trophy (Large Hunter Pony) The International Jumping Derby Perpetual Trophy (Grand Champion Hunter Pony shown in bold)

SMALL

MEDIUM

2012 Hi Lite 2011 Ballou 2010 Elation 2009 Everyday Enzo 2008 Hilton Hhonors 2007 Blackberry 2006 Super Trooper 2005 Ingenue 2004 Dream Boy 2003 Halcyon Hawthorn 2002 First Edition 2001 Helicon Take Notice 2000 Austintatious 1999 Benlea Neptune 1998 Touch Of Frost 1997 Strike A Pose 1996 Silver Steps 1995 Miss Muffet 1994 One More Rainbeau 1993 Glenmore Pinkie 1992 Nilla Wafer 1991 Nilla Wafer 1990 Llandefalle Lady Slipper 1989 Hillcrest Better Than Blue 1988 IC Blue Shadow 1987 Silver Star 1986 Glenmore Hearts Of Fire 1985 Yes I Can 1984 Sassafras Silver 1983 Findeln Tip Toe 1982 Even Tide 1981 Farnley Nasser 1980 Farnley Nasser 1979 Sage 1978 Liseter Fan Tan 1977 Tidy Up 1976 Liseter Fan Tan 1975 Fantasy 1974 Snow Goose 1973 Crystal Blue 1972 Liseter Gold Coin 1971 Cocks Crow Flair 1970 Farnely Hi-Li 1969 Cocks Crow Flair 1968 Moon Comet 1967 Welland Valley Early Bird

2012 Roxburry 2011 Enchanted Forest 2010 Enchanted Forest 2009 Halo 2008 Neverland 2007 Enchanted Forest 2006 Rockette 2005 High Fashion 2004 Sham’s Loganberry 2003 Simply Magical 2002 Northwind’s Onyx 2001 Tristen’s Party Shoes 2000 Knickerbocker 1999 Believe in Majic 1998 My Belle Star 1997 Knickerbocker 1996 Straight Talk 1995 Be My Guest 1994 Dream Come True 1993 Cymraeg Rainshower 1992 Llandefalle Lady Slipper 1991 Another Rainbeau 1990 Kiss Me Not 1989 Foxhollow Rock Star 1988 Casey Jones 1987 Special Effects 1986 Sabrina 1985 Kiss Me Not 1984 Snow Goose 1983 Ma Belle 1982 Indy Anna 1981 Frito Bandito 1980 Shenandoah Flinstone 1979 High Noon 1978 High Noon 1977 High Noon 1976 Snow Goose Medium sections added in 1976

LARGE

2012 For The Laughter 2011 For The Laughter 2010 For The Laughter 2009 For The Laughter 2008 Vanity Fair 2007 Vanity Fair 2006 Cherrybrook Blue Suede Shoes 2005 Orlando 2004 American Dreams 2003 Madame Alexander 2002 Time to Talk 2001 Polaris Moonbeam 2000 Newsworthy 1999 Hillcrest Blue Wishes 1998 Longacre Trademark 1997 Foxlair Poker 1996 Remember The Laughter & Indian Jones (tie) 1995 Remember the Laughter 1994 Music Maker 1993 Blueprint 1992 No Deposit, No Return 1991 Tickled Pink 1990 Touch Me Too 1989 Strike It Rich 1988 Bon Soir 1987 Bon Soir 1986 Bon Soir 1985 Windleas’ Wonder Rabbit 1984 The Executive 1983 Shenandoah Opal 1982 Shenandoah Opal 1981 Clean Sweep 1980 Chardonnay 1979 Hi Fi 1978 Chardonnay 1977 Polaris Make Believe 1976 Southern Gray 1975 Sundance 1974 Southern Gray 1973 Polaris Make Believe 1972 Polaris Make Believe 1971 Temujin 1970 Chimney Sweep 1969 Keswick 1968 Keswick 1967 Neat ‘N’ Tidy

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Champions Green Hunter Pony Champions The Brownland Farm Perpetual Trophy (Grand Green Hunter Pony shown in bold)

Small 2012 Benjamin Buttons 2011 Bit Of Laughter 2010 Grand Jete 2009 Brownland’s Mr. Mac 2008 Sparkle Plenty 2007 Ballou 2006 Claim To Fame 2005 Fort Knox 2004 Confetti 2003 Dream Boy 2002 Miss Australia 2001 First Edition 2000 Slumber Party 1999 Shenandoah Beechwood Medium 2012 Frosted 2011 Magical Diamond 2010 Robin Hill’s Snapshot 2009 Rock The Boat 2008 Happy Meal 2007 Cortina 2006 Godiva 2005 Nemo 2004 Absolut Snap 2003 Crack of Dawn 2002 Snow White 2001 Fortune Cookie 2000 Kenworth 1999 Where There’s Smoke Large 2012 Valentino 2011 Faunti 2010 Seven Steps 2009 Cassius Clay 2008 Bracewood’s Camelot 2007 Valentine 2006 Dawned On Me 2005 Vanity Fair 2004 Bon Voyage 2003 Paris 2002 Junior Mint 2001 Blue Suede Shoes 2000 Clean Slate 1999 Quoth The Raven

The International Challenge Trophy (State Team) 2012 Connecticut 2011 Virginia 2010 Virginia 2009 Florida 2008 California 2007 New York 2006 New York

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O F T H E PA S T

2005 Connecticut 2004 New York 2003 Maryland 2002 Maryland 2001 Massachusetts 2000 New Jersey 1999 New York 1998 New York 1997 Illinois 1996 New York 1995 California 1994 New York 1993 Nebraska 1992 Pennsylvania 1991 Florida 1990 Florida 1989 Florida 1988 Virginia 1987 New Jersey 1986 California 1985 New Jersey 1984 Virginia 1983 Florida/North Carolina 1982 Florida/Tennessee/Maryland 1981 Tennessee/Alabama 1980 Florida 1979 Connecticut 1978 New Jersey 1977 Connecticut 1976 Connecticut 1975 New Jersey 1974 Connecticut 1973 Pennsylvania 1972Pennsylvania 1971 Pennsylvania 1970 Pennsylvania 1969 Pennsylvania 1968 Pennsylvania 1967 Massachusetts **Pony finals became a national event in 1967 1965 United States 1963 United States 1961 United States 1959 Great Britain

2004 Victoria Birdsall 2003 Megan Massaro 2002 Jaime Gibson 2001 Courtney Reese 2000 Maggie McAlary 1999 Elsbeth Lougherey 1998 Sarah Littlechild 1997 Maggie Jayne 1996 Ashley Baker 1995 Alexandra Otto 1994 Margaux Hilber 1993 Liz Hansen 1992 Heather Caristo 1991 Danielle Monteleone 1990 Emily Epstein 1989 Kelly Farmer 1988 Jennifer Hanks 1987 Ray Texel 1986 Deanne Sabarese 1985 Christine Loudermilk 1984 Melissa Hobie ** Pony final medal instituted. Formerly awarded to the high score winner 1983 Heather Kravitz 1982 Jennifer Cronin 1981 Karen Flowers 1980 Karen Flowers 1979 Patricia Messina

The Easter Sunday Memorial Trophy

The Buttons and Bows Sportsmanship Trophy

(Pony Medal Champion) 2012 Lucy Deslauries (Centerfield) 2011 Madison Goetzmann (Denmark) 2010 Isabelle Caccamise (Better Than Good) 2009 Ailish Cunniffe (Major League) 2008 Morgan Moog (Goodnight Moon) 2007 Taylor Ann Adams 2006 Samantha Schaefer 2005 Annie Davidson

Emerson Burr Perpetual Trophy (Trainer of Overall Grand) 2012 Patricia Griffith 2011 Rob Collucio & Scott Stewart 2010 Scott Stewart 2009 Scott Stewart 2008 Patricia Griffith 2007 Patricia Griffith 2006 Kelly Gougan 2005 Bill Schaub 2004 Kim Stewart 2003 Ken and Emily Smith 2002 Kim Stewart 2001 Sharyn Cole 2000 Kim Stewart

(Awarded to the junior rider who best personifies the high standards and virtues of integrity, sportsmanship, honor, courage, good temper, and unselfishness during Pony Finals) 2012 Aberle Rogers 2011 Emily Regan 2010 Charlotte Currey 2009 Julia Gallo 2008 Lillie Keenan 2007 Paul Gallo 2006 Amber Siegelman 2005 Marisa Messina 2004 Jessica Van Brocklin

2003 Katie Dinan 2002 Adrienne Sternlicht 2001 Dominique Mungin 2000 Chloe Desjarlais 1999 Whitney Parker 1998 Haley M. Deffaa 1997 Sheena Linders 1996 Brittany Denton 1995 Alexander Shokat 1994 Carolyn Sabolis 1993 Stephanie McCarron 1992 J. Caitlyn Thomas

The Virginia Pony Breeders Trophy (High Score Virginia Bred Pony) Rider/Owner 2012 Roxbury Yasmin Rizvi/Peacock Ridge 2011 Tantallon Co-Captain Cecilia D’Amore 2010 Tuscany Sophie Michaels/West End Stables 2009 Misty Blue Paris Lucy Nyland-Elliot/ Colby Nyland-Elliot 2008 Blue On Blue Chloe Reid 2007 Benlea Easter Lily Kaely Tomeu/Gerard Newman 2006 Lakeview Nicknack Victoria Colvin/Georgia Waldrop 2005 Roads Untraveled Molly Braswell/Cortie Wetherill 2004 Woodlands Love ‘N’ Happiness Victoria Birdsall/Nivikada Farms 2003 Allure Jamie Gibson/Courtney O’Connell 2002 Pony Dot Com Katherine Newman 2001 Wild Blue Addison Phillips/Mrs. Quentin Alexander Owner 2000 Knicker Bocker Julianne Befeler 1999 Won To Know Anna McKnight 1998 Longacre Trademark Erica Greenwald 1997 Foxlair Poker Caitlin Lane 1996 Straight Talk Bradley Schneller 1995 Beaujolais

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Ashlee Bond 1994 One More Rainbeau Grand Central Show Stables 1993 Cymraeg Rainshower Erica Keany 1992 Woodlands Candy Cloud Amanda Finnis 1991 Another Rainbeau Anneliese Kannow 1990 Toulouse Jim Chaplin 1989 Strike It Rich Maria Bishop & the Barracks 1988 Swan Song Lauren Hough

The Helicon Farms Perpetual Trophy (Welsh High Score Award) Rider/Owner 2012 Heart To Forget Rachel Paradise 2011 Elation McKayla Langmeier/ Betsee Parker 2010 Elation Meredith Darst/Betsee Parker 2009 Lands End Eros Allison Toffolon 2008 Cardiff Mardi Gras Madeline Keck/Monarch International 2007 Strike A Pose Lulu Farish/ Whitney Roper 2006 Strike A Pose Ande Farish/ Whitney Roper 2005 Sundae Supreme Schaeffer Raposa/ Kriss Eisaman 2004 Dreamboy Devon Walther/Isabella Norton 2003 Halcyon Hawthorne Samantha Schaefer

The High Score WPCSA Half Welsh Trophy

(Half Welsh High Score Award) Rider/Owner 2012 Roxbury Yasmin Rizvi/Peacock Ridge 2011 Hands Up Jordyn Rose Freedman 2010 Midnight Hour Victoria Press/Porter Allen 2009 Elite Movida Morgane Qualls/Kailyn Alsup 2008 Hillcrest’s Country Lady Hannah Baumann/ Charles Jacobs 2007 Hillcrest’s Country Lady Grace Robinson/ Laura King Kaplan 2006 Hillcrest Kilkenny Elizabeth Boone/ 2005 Elite Storm Front Allie Paradysz/

Paradysz Farm 2004 Sham’s Loganberry Samantha Schaefer/ Samantha Schaefer 2003 Allure Jamie Gibson/ Courtney O’Connell

The Edna Lytle Perpetual Trophy (Volunteer of the Year) 2012 David Wright 2011 Mindy Darst 2010 Mindy Darst 2009 Marion Maybank 2008 Mindy Darst 2007 Sissie Anderton 2006 Betsy Fishback 2005 Bill Maroney 2004 Edna Lytle

The Betsy Fishback Memorial Trophy

(Awarded to the best turned out pony in the hunter sections of Pony Finals) Rider/Owner 2012 Promise Too Taylor Griffith/Scott Stewart 2011 Little Black Dress Katherine Driscoll

The Mindy Darst Perpetual Trophy (Top Equestrian Athlete Award Representing the Future of Excellence in Riding) 2012 Meredith Darst

National Pony Jumper Championships The Willow Grove Farm Perpetual Trophy

(Pony Jumper Team Championship) Gold 2012 Zone 4 2011 Zone 7 2010 Zones 1, 5, 9 2009 Zone 8 2008 Zone 7 2007 Zone 4 2006 Zone 10 2005 Zone 3 2004 Zone 5 2003 Zone 4 2002 Zone 5 2001 Zone 5 Silver 2012 Zone 7 2011 Zone 2 2010 Zones 7, 10 2009 Zone 5 2008 Zone 2 2007 Zone 8, 9 2006 Zone 3 2005 Zone 2 2004 Zone 4 2003 Zone 1 2002 Zone 2 2001 Zone 10

Bronze 2012 USPC 2011 Zone 4 2010 Zones 2 2009 USPC 2008 Zone 3 2007 Zone 10 2006 Zone 5 2005 Zone 8 2004 USPC 2003 Zone 5 2002 Zone 4 2001 Zone 6

2005 Hannah Holik 2004 Jennifer Waxman 2003 Juliana Fischer 2002 Billy Worthington 2001 Suzie Middlebrook

The Swan Creek Farm Perpetual Trophy

(Individual pony Jumper Champion) Gold 2012 Keely Laughlin (Larger Than Life) 2011 Julia Curtis (The Waterboy) 2010 Sydney Shulman (Set Sail) 2009 Sydney Schulman (Set Sail) 2008 Jessica Pyfer 2007 Elizabeth Boone 2006 Amber Siegelman 2005 Annie Cook 2004 Kevin Furguson 2003 Jill Hubbuch 2002 Billy Worthington 2001 Kathleen Scott Silver 2012 Ellyn Fritz (Sailor Moon) 2011 Noah Buehler (Porsche) 2010 Alicia Hall (Luigi) 2009 Carly Attanasio (Rascal) 2008 Cara Dodson 2007 Tori Berlin 2006 Marshall Shear 2005 Hannah Holik 2004 Stephanie Fialco 2003 Julianna Fischer 2002 Rebecca Young 2001 Kristen Van Der Veen Bronze 2012 Kady Abrahamson (Salsa) 2011 Sarah Walker (La-Ti-Da) 2010 Rachel Fleszar (Valley Girl) 2009 Bella Cramer (Good Fortune) 2008 Gillian King 2007 Leigh Hartrampf 2006 Claudia Billups 2005 Kaitlin Campbell 2004 Jennifer Waxman 2003 Anna Bremerman 2002 Billy Worthington 2001 Kasandra Scott

The Short Stop Perpetual Trophy (Pony Jumper Style Award) 2012 Ellyn Fritz 2011 Kaitlin Miller-Roberts 2010 Kaitlin Miller-Roberts 2009 Christina Firestone 2008 Elizabeth Solomon 2007 Gabriela Mershad 2006 Amber E. Siegelman

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Judging YOU BE THE JUDGE FOR THE 2013 US NATIONAL HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONS!

Read the following description of how judges evaluate each pony and rider before they make their decision and then you be the judge! CRITERIA

The ponies are placed in each phase (model, under saddle, over fences) Prior to the over fences phase, each pony’s score for the model and under saddle are totaled and posted.

YO U B E T H E J U D G E

WHO DO YOU PICK FOR THE PONY MEDAL CHAMPION WHO DO YOU PICK FOR GRAND GREEN PONY CHAMPION WHO DO YOU PICK FOR SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE GREEN HUNTER

MODEL

PONY CHAMPION?

Judged on conformation, way of going and soundness.

UNDER SADDLE

To be shown at a walk, trot canter and hand gallop. Riders may be asked for an extended trot. Ponies are to stop easily, to back readily, and stand quietly. Light contact with the pony’s mouth is required. Judged on performance and soundness. Manners and suitability of a pony to rider will be emphasized. Extreme speed is penalized.

WHO DO YOU PICK FOR THE GRAND PONY CHAMPION? WHO DO YOU PICK FOR SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE HUNTER PONY CHAMPION?

OVER FENCES

To be shown over a minimum of eight fences at the required height. Judged on performance and soundness. Manners and suitability of a pony to rider will be emphasized. Extreme speed will be penalized.

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RIDERS AND PONIES

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M A D E L I N E AV E RY A H E R N // 9 // S TO U G H TO N , M A Ginger Snap, Landsend Diana, Just Between Friends // Small // Roan, Chestnut, Grey Trainer: June Gillis-Ahern & Abbi Seley-Ferrigno Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals & Fieldstone Pony Treat: Horse Nibbles Pony to Ride: Sailor Moon Lessons: My position, no stirrups & trot jumps. Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone.

E L I S E A L B E R T I N I // 14 // N E W B O S TO N , N H Sir Lance-A-Lot // Large // Bay Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Spring Classic Pony Treat: Blue Gatorade Pony to Ride: My old pony, Noah Lessons: Bending and control Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye.

I S A B E L L E A L D R I D G E // 13 // AT L A N TA , G A Katydid Bessame // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Helen Hamryka Favorite Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Homemade by me, of course! Pony to Ride: For the Laughter Lessons: Pace to the first jump Favorite Book: Horse Book: King of the Wind; Other book: Hunger Games.

TAT E A L L E N // 10 // C L A R K S DA L E , M S Hidden Springs Fennel // Small // Grey Trainer: Frank Hernandez Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Lakeview Laddie Lessons: In my lessons, I work on bending my pony and keeping him straight to the lines. Favorite Book: The Warrior Series.

A M A N DA A LT H E I M E R // 15 // TA M PA , F L Cherish // Medium // Bay Trainer: Keith Powell Favorite Horse Show: I love them all!!! Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Heavens To Betsy Lessons: Jumping and good position! Favorite Book: Any book about horses!

C H E L S E A A M E N D // 16 // L I N CO L N , N E Stonewall Little Black Dress, Dressed Up // Large // Black, Chestnut Roan Trainer: Sybil Greene and Emily Elek Favorite Horse Show: Ponca Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Manny Lessons: A little bit of everything. Favorite Book: Steve & Me 2 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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DAW S O N A M I C K // 12 // M A R V I N , N C Foxmor Starstruck // Large // Bay Trainer: Cathy Dow Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Spring Classic Pony Treat: Peppermint Patties Pony to Ride: I love riding Winston! Lessons: I work on using my legs more than my hands, lots of no-stirrup work, and using all of my ring space. Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion & How to Steal a Dog

C A R T E R A N D E R S O N // 13 // K N OX V I L L E , T N The Bluh Mountie // Large // Brown Trainer: Susan Kuliasha Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Black Jelly Beans Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: Pace and distance, shoulder-in, counter canter and basic horsemanship. Favorite Book: A Very Young Rider

H AY L E Y A N D E R S O N // 16 // N E W B O S TO N , N H Trading Spaces // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals, Fieldstone and Vermont Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Ferdinand Lessons: It varies between the horses but usually not holding on with my knee and not dropping my left hand. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

K I E R S T I N A N TO N I A D I S // 10 // M I D D L E TO W N , N Y Sportin Around // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Jody Moraski Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Sportin Around (Cruise) Lessons: Pace, and straightness to the jumps. Favorite Book: Mare in the Meadow

A L L I YA H A N TO N I A D I S // 12 // M I D D L E TO W N , N Y Society Page // Large // Bay Trainer: Jody Moraski Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Society Page (Ella) Lessons: Not picking at my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth. Favorite Book: Horse Tales from Heaven

A N N A- B E T H AT H E Y // 12 // E N I D, O K Bush Farm Blues Brother // Large // Grey Trainer: Laura Hightower Favorite Horse Show: Pennsylvania National Pony Treat: Minty Muffins Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Not bracing on my stirrups and always keeping my leg on. Favorite Book: Warriors Series U S Po n y F i n a l s // 2 9

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A L E X A AU R E L I A N O // 10 // O L D B R O O K V I L L E , N Y Primrose // Small // Roan Trainer: Patricia Griffith Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Balou Lessons: Shortening and Lengthening Favorite Book: The Lightening Thief

L I N D S E Y AY R E S // 14 // K N OX V I L L E , T N Woodlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pick Pocket // Medium // Bay Trainer: Michael Newman Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals and Devon Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: Seven Steps Lessons: Keeping the same rhythm and finding all of the jumps off a forward rhythm! Favorite Book: Thoroughbred Series

E M M A B AC H // 12 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Lucky Charm // Large // Black Trainer: Maria Kneipp Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Kentucky Summer Series Pony Treat: Sweet Mint Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: Finding the distance and bending and turning. Favorite Book: Skulduggey Pleasant

C A R O L I N E B A L D // 12 // G I L FO R D, N H Clovercroft Honey Bunny // Medium // Gray Trainer: Abbi Ferrigno Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride:Rocketman Lessons: Jumping and equitation Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion: Snowman...

S K Y L A R B A L L // 14 // TA L L A H A S S E E , F L Perfect Partner // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Margaret Prather Favorite Horse Show: Ocala RMI Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: My own pony, Perfect Partner Lessons: Preventing swaps. Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby

T R I N I T Y B E I T L E R // 7 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Plumbago // Small // Bay Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Venice Pony Treat: Starlights Pony to Ride: Plumbago AKA Willie at the barn Lessons: I work the most on maintaining the same canter, my track and corners. Favorite Book: American Girl Series 3 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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FA L LY N B E LC A S T R O // 11 // M E C H A N I C S V I L L E , VA Play Aroan // Medium // Red Roan Trainer: Jeff Woodall Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA - Raleigh Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Play With Me - My first show pony Lessons: We work a lot on bending to help my pony excel in the handy and medal classes. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

L AU R E L B E N N E T T // 10 // C A R L I S L E , PA Harrison // Large // Dark Bay Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: My own ponies Lessons: Using two hands and being square and straight when jumping. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

G A B R I E L L E B E R N I E R // 14 // PA R KTO N , M D Molly Bloom // Large // Bay Trainer: Peri Fitzpatrick Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Molly Bloom Lessons: Making my pony use herself correctly. Favorite Book: The Bee Keepers Apprentice

H A N N A H B E R N S T E I N // 12 // N E W YO R K , N Y Rico Suave, Woodlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stevie Ray // Small, Medium // Liver Chestnut, Dapple Gray Trainer: Patricia Griffith Favorite Horse Show: Lamp Light Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: IDK Lessons: No stirrup work. Favorite Book: Cinder

O L I V I A B E T H K E // 9 // N E W G E R M A N Y, M N Rocky // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Suzy Bethke Favorite Horse Show: Midstates Horse Show Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Rocky Lessons: Distances and turning. Favorite Book: Black Stallion

H A N A B I E L I N G // 12 // N A P L E S , F L Canterbrooks Prince Charming, Brighton Supposedly // Small, Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Jennifer Bieling Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Paddock Cake Pony to Ride: My ponies:) Lessons: Square shoulders. Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 1

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A L E X A N D R A B I S H O P // 15 // W E S T G R OV E , PA Moonlight McDreamy // Large // Bay Trainer: Lynn Robertson Bishop Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Gatorade Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Lead changes and bending because my pony doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the concept of either. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

C A R O L I N E B L A N K // 13 // D E VO N , PA Coldbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catch a Wave // Large // Bay Trainer: Holly Bernhard Favorite Horse Show: Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: Inclusive Lessons: Finding the right distances to the jumps and keeping my pony together. Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars

G R AC E B O S TO N // 12 // O W I N G S M I L L S , M D Red White and Blue, Carlotta // Small, Medium // Chestnut, Liver Chestnut Trainer: Amy Dawson Moore Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Cleverist Lessons: Position and leg strength. Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby

S A R A H B O S TO N // 12 // O W I N G S M I L L S , M D Blue on Blue, GF Trademark // Small, Medium // Gray, Chestnut Trainer: Amy Dawson Moore Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: I work on equitation, leg strength and moving my ponies laterally and bending. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest series

E L L A B O S T W I C K // 11 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Blue Print, Oliver Says So // Small // Liver Chestnut, Gray Trainer: Casey Martino Anzalone, Wendy Arndt Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: GlanNant Elderberry Lessons: Training green ponies. Favorite Book: IFunny

S Y D N E Y B O U N D S // 12 // O R L A N D O, F L Summer Nights // Medium // Gray Trainer: Laura Barrett Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: During my lesson, we normally work on improving my focus and perfecting my distancing to the jumps. Favorite Book: The Specials 3 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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M AC L AY B OW E R S // 11 // M U R F R E E S B O R O, T N Best Friends Forever // Small // Dark Bay Trainer: David Pellegrini Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: Fancy Feet Lessons: Lead changes! I try to do a lot of no stirrup work too. Favorite Book: Little Women

N I CO L E B OY L E // 10 // M E LV I L L E , N Y Believe in Blue, Ledinjadon Exclusively Dun // Small, Medium // White, Dun Trainer: Christy VanEron Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Short Notice Lessons: I work on finding my distances and my upper body. Favorite Book: Lucy B Parker

S A M A N T H A B R OW N // 13 // S P OT S Y LVA N I A , VA Farnley Eventide // Large // Bay Trainer: Ann Garnett Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Colt and Horse Show Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Farnley Eventide Lessons: I work on holding my body over fences and being soft with my hands. Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

E L I Z A B E T H â&#x20AC;&#x153; B I Z Z Y â&#x20AC;? B R U M F I E L D // 13 // C H I C AG O, I L Daddy Pulled the Trigger // Large // Palomino Trainer: Joanne Kurinsky and Katie Kunk Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Gatorade and Dum Dum suckers Pony to Ride: Jessandi Famous Amos Lessons: Keeping my pony straight and finding distances. Favorite Book: A Circuit

K AY L A B R U S I E // 10 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Howie Do It // Small // Gray Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Popcorn Pony to Ride: Halisko (Rascal, my medium pony) Lessons: Track, rhythm and equitation. Favorite Book: Out Of My Mind

K Y L E E B U C H H O L Z // 12 // CO R N E L I U S , N C Rollingwoods Sticky Buns // Medium // Dappled Gray Trainer: Christy Conway- Chester Favorite Horse Show: Mullet Hall Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Mostly equitation but also spots, corners, and lead changes. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 3

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M A D I S O N B U L L A R D // 14 // M A N A K I N S A B OT, VA Zoolander // Large // Bay Trainer: Kim Anderson Favorite Horse Show: The Ridge at Riverview Pony Treat: Pop Tarts Pony to Ride: Zoolander Lessons: Rhythm and balance. Flatwork for jumping. Favorite Book: War Horse

G R AC E B U S C H // 15 // S T LO U I S , M O Zimba, Purple // Large, Medium // Bay, Roan Trainer: Amy Sertl Favorite Horse Show: Wellington Florida Pony Treat: Peppermint Candy Pony to Ride: Zimba Lessons: I work on everything in lessons. Favorite Book: Marley and Me

G E O R G I A BY N U M // 12 // N E W YO R K , N Y Playwright // Medium // Dark Bay Trainer: Jennifer Post Favorite Horse Show: Hits on the Hudson Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I could pick one, I love them all! Lessons: Finding distances and getting a better eye. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

O L I V I A C A H I L L // 14 // AU S T I N , T X A Blond Moment // Large // Flax Chestnut Trainer: Kelly Lorek Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity and Tyler Four Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Happily Ever Laughter or Valentino Lessons: Equitation, Staying on one canter, getting the best jump possible. Favorite Book: Pretty Little Liars

S O P H I E C A R L I N // 13 // PATA S K A L A , O H Swarovski // Medium // Grey Trainer: Sarah Ash Favorite Horse Show: Showtime Series at Delaware Pony Treat: Anything edible Pony to Ride: Any pony that I can learn from Lessons: Accuracy, frame, and training my green hunter. Favorite Book: Looking for Alaska

C H R I S T I N E C A R L S E N // 13 // TO R O N TO, C N Cherrybrooke Skye Blue // Large // White Trainer: Christine Carlsen Favorite Horse Show: Angelstone Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: Loose Buttons Lessons: Hands Favorite Book: Shaken 3 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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K AT I E C A R N E S // 15 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Carnival // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My own of course! Lessons: Posture and heels Favorite Book: Bible

E L I Z A B E T H C A R T E R // 11 // P O W H ATA N , VA All Your Dreams // Medium // POA/Appaloosa Trainer: Jeff Bradner Favorite Horse Show: Lexington Pony Treat: Granola bars Pony to Ride: Petunia Mae Lessons: Framing Favorite Book: Walk Two Moons

C H A R L I S E C A S A S // 11 // K E N I LW O R T H , I L Happily Ever Laughter // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Joannes Kurinsky & Katie Kunk Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Treat Apples Pony to Ride: I love riding all of my ponies Lessons: Riding without stirupps Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

H A L E Y C A S S I DY // 17 // S O U T H W I N D S O R , C T High Jynx // Large // Grey Trainer: Heather Hollay-Farr Favorite Horse Show: Hits on the Hudson Pony Treat: Honey and oat granola bars Pony to Ride: High Jynx! Lessons: Mostly in lessons we work on lots of flatwork while incorporating jumping. Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion

C A R O L I N E C AV I N E S S // 12 // W I L M I N G TO N , N C Texas Hold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Em // Small // Gray Trainer: Mike Rosser and Haley Jackson Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock Pony Treat: Carrots and Nicker Doodles Pony to Ride: My pony! Lessons: Making good turns to the jump to help me find the distance. Favorite Book: Wonder

S E D O N A C H A M B L E E // 11 // R OA N O K E , T X Tickled Pink, Foxmor Sum Party, Lucky Star // Small, Large, Large // Chestnut/Roan, Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Glenn Rondon Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Equitation, mostly keeping my legs still & working on my position over the jumps. Favorite Book: War Horse U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 5

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B E R N A D E T T E C H U N G U N CO // 13 // FA I R FA X , VA Spellbound, Steal the Crowd, Champlain Charade // Large, Medium // Chestnut, Bay, Palomino Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Devon and WIHS Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Spellbound Lessons: Everything! Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

J O R DA N CO B B // 11 // AU S T I N , T X John Wayne, Kiss N Tell // Medium // Paint, Bay Trainer: Kelly Lorek Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Sassafras Creek Lessons: Medal Courses, Equitation, Straightness Favorite Book: The Hunger Games Trilogy

I S A B E L CO L E M A N // 13 // N E W O R L E A N S , L A King Midas // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Sean & Livia Steffee Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: NickerDoodles Pony to Ride: King Midas Lessons: Gymnastics, my position and finding distances that allow my pony to jump the best he can. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

C A I T LY N CO N N O R S // 12 // G L E N M I L L S , PA Break Away // Large // Gray Trainer: Doug King Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: My first pony, Lilly! Lessons: I mostly focus on flatwork and dressage. Favorite Book: Charlotte’s Web

TAY LO R COX // 17 // S TO C KTO N , N J Midnight Heart // Large // Black Trainer: Jodi Cox Favorite Horse Show: The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Theodore O’ Connor! Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: Safe Haven

FA I T H DAV I S // 12 // G U R L E Y, A L Woodland’s Velvet Prince // Large // Gray Trainer: BJ Brown Favorite Horse Show: Wills Park Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: I would still choose Prince. Lessons: BJ mostly has me work on my body position and flat work. Favorite Book: Dust Lands: Rebel Heart 3 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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J U L I A DAV I S // 17 // A P E X , N C Fly Me To The Moon // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Julia Davis Favorite Horse Show: Devon National Horse Show Pony Treat: Oreos Pony to Ride: Stroller Lessons: I work on getting my pony off of my hands, and riding from my leg and seat. Favorite Book: The Mortal Instrument series

M A D I S O N DAY // 15 // B R I C K , N J Fox Ridge So Sweet // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Lauren Newmeyer Favorite Horse Show: State College Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Read All Over Lessons: Bending, flatwork, staying straight to the jumps and keeping a steady pace. Favorite Book: 13 Reasons Why

I S A B E L A D E S O U S A // 11 // L E X I N G TO N , K Y Wish Upon A Star // Medium // Bay Trainer: Ashley Watts Favorite Horse Show: Equivents Pony Treat: Paddock cakes Pony to Ride: Wish Upon A Star Lessons: In lessons, I work mostly on staying consistent over fences, we also practice alot of handy courses. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest series

CO O P E R D E A N // 13 // FAY E T T E , A L American Hero // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Jill Dean & Sarah Scheiring Favorite Horse Show: All of them Pony Treat: Peppermint cookies Pony to Ride: American Hero Lessons: Flat work, Fitness, and Jumping Favorite Book: Stories Of Alabama Sports

L I LY D E E R // 14 // H I G H L A N D PA R K , I L Golden // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Katy Deer Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: I work mostly on getting used to my pony and jumping her. Favorite Book: The A Circuit

R E M Y D E I T E L B AU M // 13 // R A L E I G H , N C Stonehenge // Large // Gray Trainer: Katie Wright Favorite Horse Show: Tryon, NC Pony Treat: Apple Cider Pony to Ride: Any pony that qulified for the 2013 Pony finals! Lessons: I mostly work on the straightness of my pony and on how to correct a left bulge. Favorite Book: Divergent by Veronica Roth U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 7

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A L E X A D E R O S A // 14 // TO M S R I V E R , N J MT Pockets // Large // Bay Trainer: Lauren Newmeyer Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Trix Cereal Pony to Ride: MT Pockets Lessons: Everything! Favorite Book: Twilight

M O R G A N D E U S C H L E // 11 // B I S H O P, C A Prince Caspian // Small // White Trainer: Elizabeth Reilly Favorite Horse Show: HITS Thermal Desert Circuit Pony Treat: All Treats especially peppermint Pony to Ride: I love all ponies and am open to riding everyone Lessons: Keeping hands up and maintaining contact. Favorite Book: Harry Potter

I S A B E L L A D I B E N E D E T TO // 10 // H U N T E R S V I L L E , N C Goldfish // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Knickerdoodles & Peppermints Pony to Ride: Orchard Hills Fine by Me-Gizmo! Lessons: Pace and getting straight to the jumps. Favorite Book: The Wildwood Stables Series

L E X I D R E I S B AC H // 13 // OX FO R D, PA Newberry Street // Medium // Bay Trainer: Olivia Golden Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: True Love Lessons: We usually work on sitting in the tack while jumping and having a small two point. Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows

A B I G A I L D U B O S E // 13 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Pajama Party, Roosevelt // Medium, Large // Dun, Bay Trainer: Tim Sweat Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Paddock cakes Pony to Ride: For the Laughter Lessons: Finding the perfect distances in a course and keeping my eyes up before, over, and after the jump. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

A L L E D U R K I N // 11 // N AT I C K , M A Bells & Whistles // Medium // Bay Trainer: Dani White Favorite Horse Show: Head of the Bay Pony Treat: Pears Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: We work on making every jump look the same. Favorite Book: Leap of Faith 3 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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C A R O L I N E E L L I S // 10 // W E S TO N , M A Millpond Patchwork // Small // Gray Trainer: Cookie DeSimone Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Ohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cereal Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: My form, and lots of work without stirrups! Favorite Book: 13 Gifts

J U L I A N N A E M P I E // 12 // C H E S T E R S P R I N G S , PA Northwinds Opus // Large // Bay Trainer: Carolyn Kehrli Favorite Horse Show: Devon, Saint Christophers, Pony Finals Pony Treat: Sour Patch Kids Pony to Ride: Cylana (Horse) Lessons: Collection, using the hind end, turning, and balancing. Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series

M A D I G A N E P P I N K // 12 // C L A R K S TO N , M I Gooder Than Gold // Large // Roan Trainer: Laura McCoy-Nicholson Favorite Horse Show: Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic Pony Treat: Freeze Dried Apples Pony to Ride: My pony because I love him!! Lessons: Riding a Green Pony, I mostly work on teaching him how to be the best he can be! Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

J E N N I F E R E VA N C I C // 15 // U N I O N , K Y Top Callâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sand Man // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Katrina Fanning Favorite Horse Show: Jacksonville Winter Series Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Biscuits and Gravy Lessons: No stirrups and staying straight before and after the fence. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

K AT E LY N FA H E Y // 14 // TA L L A H A S S E E , F L All About Me // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Margaret Prather Favorite Horse Show: RMI Ocala Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: riding with no stirrups. Favorite Book: The A Circuit

DA I S Y FA R I S H // 12 // L E X I N G TO N , K Y Sassafras Creek // Medium // Bay Trainer: Patricia Griffith Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Sportster Lessons: A lot of things Favorite Book: House of the Scorpion U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 9

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M A RY M A D I S O N FA R M E R // 10 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Heaven’s Sake // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Heaven’s Sake Lessons: Jumping, strides, and rollbacks. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

C H LO E FA R N H A M // 12 // AT L A N TA , G A American Idol // Medium // Gray Trainer: Mrs. Helen Horner Hamryka Favorite Horse Show: RMI Peachtree Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: American Idol (my own and my favorite!) Lessons: Mostly I work on my hand and leg positions when I’m not jumping. Favorite Book: The Canterwood Crest series

CO CO FAT H // 12 // FA I R F I E L D, C T Robin Hills Snapshot, Rosmels Fairy Steps // Medium, Medium // Dark Bay, Gray Trainer: Patricia Griffith Favorite Horse Show: Indoors Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: I’d ride them all! Lessons: Flat work Favorite Book: Lightning Thief

TA L E I F E R R A // 9 // TO PA N G A , C A Happy Place, Wicklyn’s Blue Scarab // Medium, Small // White Trainer: Elizabeth Reilly Favorite Horse Show: The Blenheim Shows Pony Treat: Cookies and Carrots Pony to Ride: Somekindawonderful Lessons: Eyes Up and No Leaning Favorite Book: The Secret Zoo

E L L I E F E R R I G N O // 10 // N E W TO W N , C T Clovermeade Peekaboo Street, Clovermeade Always Bunny, Clovermeade Dream On // Small, Small, Medium // Chestnut, Bay, Chestnut

Trainer: Abbi Seley Ferrigno and Val Renihan Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: All The Best Lessons: Keeping my body down over the top of the jump and no stirrups Favorite Book: Because of Mr. Terupt

O L I V I A F E R R O // 10 // S O U T H H A D L E Y, M A Simply Perfect, Orchard Hill’s Double Take // Small // Red Roan, Chestnut Trainer: Kim Ferro Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Chicken nuggets Pony to Ride: Dreamland Lessons: Keeping my reins short and sitting straight Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees 4 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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S K Y L E R F I E L D S // 10 // C A N TO N , M A Silly Putty, Won & Only // Medium // Chestnut, Bay Trainer: June Gillis-Ahern Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My own ponies!! Lessons: My position when jumping and doing flat work. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

M A D D I E F LO C K S // 14 // S O U T H A M P TO N , N Y Say What, High Meadows Daydreamin // Medium // Chestnut, Blue Roan Trainer: Bernadette Garcia Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: Getting my pony in front of my leg and pushing him off the ground in front of the jumps. Favorite Book: The Outsiders

B R I A N N A FO L K // 9 // B R A D E N TO N , F L Winnie The Blue // Small // Gray Trainer: Jessica Randall Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Hudson Lessons: Stirrups Favorite Book: Heartland

E L I Z A B E T H FO S T E R // 12 // D OV E R , M A Qualenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commence The Magic // Medium // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Scott Stewart Favorite Horse Show: Washington Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: N/A Lessons: My equitation and body position. Favorite Book: Looking For Alaska by John Green

K AY L E I G H F R E N I E R // 16 // AT T L E B O R O, M A Woodlands Juniper // Large // Gray Trainer: Bob Graham Favorite Horse Show: USEF Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peanut butter oats Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: Handy courses. Favorite Book: The Things They Carried

G A B R I E L L E F R E U N D // 12 // R E M S E N B U R G , N Y Blue Equation // Large // Dappled Gray Trainer: Jennifer Post-Rudolf Favorite Horse Show: Hits Saugerties Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Faunti Lessons: Mostly being straight and trying to make everything look easy and simple. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 1

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A N N E F R I DAY // 13 // P I T T S B U R G H , PA It’s All About Me // Large // Grey Trainer: Cindy McCullough Favorite Horse Show: State College Classic Pony Treat: Everything edible Pony to Ride: It’s All About Me (My Pony) Lessons: I just do lessons to have fun. Favorite Book: Divergent

C A L E I G H F U LT S // 15 // M AG N O L I A , T X Divide’s Freedom Spirit // Large // Buckskin Trainer: Robyn Schmidt Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: My pony - he is perfect. Lessons: Going to the middle of the jumps. Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

L AU R E N G A L L AG H E R // 9 // OX FO R D, PA H.G. Mud Puddles // Small // Grey Pinto Trainer: Susan Sisco Favorite Horse Show: Our Farm Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: My pony, Blazin Hot. Lessons: Keeping my legs close to my pony for better control and keeping my hands in the right position. Favorite Book: Ponies for the Winter

Z O E G A N E K // 11 // N E W YO R K , N Y Chaconne, Rambur Blue Denim // Medium, Small // Chestnut, Gray Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Bikini Beach Lessons: Everything! Favorite Book: The A Circut

K AT I E G I LC R E S T // 10 // L A K E FO R E S T, I L Stonewall Sparkler // Small // Gray Trainer: Larry Oslay Favorite Horse Show: Ledges Summertime Pony Treat: Apples, but she usually gets sugar-free mints Pony to Ride: Stonewall Sparkler and Danlynn’s Windsurfer tie! Lessons: Collecting, and pacing down diagonal lines. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

M I M I G O C H M A N // 8 // N E W YO R K , N Y Rafael, True Love, Truly Noble // Small, Medium, Medium // Bay, Bay, Black Trainer: Amanda Derbyshire Favorite Horse Show: The Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Putting my heels down. Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series 4 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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S O P H I E G O C H M A N // 9 // N E W YO R K , N Y HiLite, Laugh Out Loud // Small, Medium // Chestnut, Light Bay Trainer: Amanda Derbyshire Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treats in Peppermint and Molasses Pony to Ride: Tinker Lessons: Being a strong positive rider Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series

B R I A N N A G O N Z A L E Z // 13 // P E A R L A N D, T X Bri & Me // Large // Grey Trainer: Patty Roberts Favorite Horse Show: WEF & Pin Oak Pony Treat: Miss Pastures Pony to Ride: Party Till Dawn Lessons: Lots of right lead counter cantering to strengthen my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right side Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

S T E FA N I G O R M A N // 15 // C A R M E L , N Y My Fair Lady // Large // Bay Trainer: Carla Sacco Favorite Horse Show: Ocala Winter Festival Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Dream Girl Lessons: Keeping a good pace and smoothing out my courses. Favorite Book: The Last Song

L I N D S E Y G R E E N H I L L // 12 // G R E E N W I C H , C T Secret Love, Bikini Beach // Small, Medium // Chestnut, Chestnut Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: Ox Ridge Annual Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Chaconne Lessons: Jumping technique. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

E L I Z A G R E TO K // 15 // W O O DWA R D, PA Rocketman // Large // Bay Trainer: Kristin Kocher Gretok Favorite Horse Show: Boumi Temple Mounted Patrol, State College Show Series Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: For the Laughter or Carlotta Lessons: Equitation and keeping my left side even with my right. Favorite Book: Clockwork Angel

H AY L E Y G R O S S B AU E R // 11 // K E N N E T T S Q UA R E , PA Toy Machine // Medium // Bay Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Our Farm Pony Treat: Squeezy Buns Pony to Ride: Rocket Lessons: Jumping, seeing the right distance, and my pace. Favorite Book: Matilda U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 3

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L A I N E G R O S V E N O R // 12 // O C A L A , F L Hidden Springs Oklahoma // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Jaime Gibson Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Trillville Lessons: Keeping the same pace and not leaning up the neck. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

S I E R R A G U N D E R S E N // 12 // R I D G E F I E L D, C T Moonlight Star // Medium // Dapple Gray Trainer: Wendy Banks Pola Favorite Horse Show: Ox Ridge Charity Show Pony Treat: Apples and Carrots Pony to Ride: Moonlight Star Lessons: I work on her bend and lengthening her stride at the same time. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

M A R I A H AC K N E Y // 14 // CO LU M B I A , S C Maria // Small // Bay Trainer: Jan Furr Favorite Horse Show: Aiken Spring Finale Pony Treat: Soft peppermints Pony to Ride: Hi Lite Lessons: Equitation & riding other horses too. The good, the bad, and the ugly ones. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

S A B R I N A H A L L // 12 // S H E L BY TO W N S H I P, M I Absolute Logan // Large // Roan Trainer: Diane Hake Favorite Horse Show: Waterloo Hunt Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Northwind Sentimental Lessons: Tight turns and roll backs. Favorite Book: Seconds Away

C A M RY N H A L L E Y // 10 // W I N T E R PA R K , F L Bieber, Long Story Short, Goodnight Moon // Small, Small, Medium // Gray, Gray, Bay Trainer: Laura Barrett & Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Alpharetta Pony Treat: Sugar cubes Pony to Ride: Bieber Lessons: My position Favorite Book: The Familiars

A L I V I A H A R T // 12 // C H AT S W O R T H , C A Super Cool // Medium // Grey Trainer: Elizabeth Reilly & John French Favorite Horse Show: Capital Challenge Pony Treat: Carrots & Cookies Pony to Ride: Swingtown Lessons: My leg position and smoothness. Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars 4 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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M E R R I L L H A R V E Y // 15 // H U N T I N G TO N , N Y Pandamonium // Medium // Black/White Trainer: Jessica and Danny Santolaya Favorite Horse Show: Devon County Fair Horse Show Pony Treat: Nicker Doodles Pony to Ride: Larger than life Lessons: My distances and adding and leaving out strides. Favorite Book: A Circuit

C H LO E H A S E // 14 // S O U T H H A M P TO N , N Y Marzipan // Large // Dark Grey Trainer: Amanda & Jagger Topping Favorite Horse Show: The Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Homemade-not too sticky! Pony to Ride: Marzipan Lessons: Keeping my pony straight and focused! Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

C L A I R E H E A LY // 10 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Game Time // Small // Grey Trainer: Patricia Rogers Favorite Horse Show: All shows at the Kentucky Horse Park Pony Treat: He likes a variety of treats Pony to Ride: Rosmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uncontested Lessons: My position over fences Favorite Book: The Warriors series

E L I S E H E I M // 9 // C A P E M AY, N J Rosehaven Legacy (Lego) // Small // Gray Trainer: Nancy Hall & Chrissy Covarrubias Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Farm Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Lego Lessons: I work mostly on riding straight and helping Lego get lead changes. Favorite Book: The Lightening Thief

H A N N A H H I E B E R // 12 // LO S A N G E L E S , C A Glenhaven Audrey // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Karen Perlow Favorite Horse Show: Roanoke Valley Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Hudson Lessons: I mostly work on keeping the same rhythm and looking up. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

G A B R I E L L A H OA R D - W E S T // 10 // C H A R LOT T E S V I L L E , VA Kryptonite // Small // Gray Trainer: Claiborne Bishop Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Hi Lite Lessons: No stirrup work and equitation. Favorite Book: Phantom Stallion: Chronicle of the Unicorn U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 5

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H A N N A H H O C H // 9 // W H I T E F I S H B AY, W I Go For The Gold // Small // Palomino Trainer: Joanne Kurinsky Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Classic Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: No stirrups and bareback jumping. Favorite Book: Catching Fire

K AY L A H U D N E L L // 12 // R I C H M O N D, VA Maranatha Poet // Medium // Bay Trainer: Kimberly Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Deep Run Pony Treat: Apple Nuggets Pony to Ride: Courageous Comet Lessons: My sitting trot and Equitation over fences. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

C A R O L I N E H U D O N // 13 // AU B U R N , A L National Treasure // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Jennifer Fletcher Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: National Treasure Lessons: A variety of things! Grid work, Stamina, and skill for the jumpers. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

J E S S I E H U N K I A R // 12 // TA L L A H A S S E E , T N Hidden Springs Waltz // Medium // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Margaret Prather and Jaime Gibson Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Snowman Lessons: Going straight to the jumps and my position Favorite Book: Hunger Games

L I N D S E Y H U R L E Y // 10 // H O N E OY E FA L L S , N Y Frontpage, Cover Story // Small, Medium // Black, Gray Trainer: Debbie Barmaster Favorite Horse Show: Ocala Winter Series Pony Treat: Homemade horse muffins Pony to Ride: Silver Icing Lessons: I work on slow body over jumps with my head up as well as bending at the end of the ring. Favorite Book: Barbaro

H AY L E Y I A N N OT T I // 15 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Highlands Percival // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Jane Fennessy Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Newsworthy Lessons: Position Favorite Book: Hunger Games 4 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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AU G U S TA I WA S A K I // 8 // C A L A B A S A S , C A Small Introduction, Jerry Lee, Somekindawonderful // Small // Chestnut, Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Elizabeth Reilly & John French Favorite Horse Show: Del Mar National Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Raphael Lessons: Heels down and quiet hands Favorite Book: Little House on the Prairie

K AY L A JACO B S // 13 // S AVA N N A H , G A Cloudy with a Chance, Chasing Chance // Medium, Small // Gray, Chestnut Trainer: Elizabeth Jacobs Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Glenmore Harrison Lessons: Finding my distances and bending. Favorite Book: The Mortal Instruments

E R I K A JA KO B S O N // 11 // B O C A R ATO N , F L Highlands Percival, Dipped in Chocolate // Large, Medium // Liver Chestnut, Black Trainer: Jane Fennessy Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: My Pony Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: The Giver

B A I L E Y J E R R E T T // 12 // CO LO R A D O S P R I N G S , CO Helicon Just Notice, Helicon Cornelia, Helicon Special Notice // Medium, Medium, Large // Gray, Black, Gray

Trainer: Molly Rinedollar Favorite Horse Show: High Prairie Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: A unicorn... Lessons: My body staying quiet but not stiff. Favorite Book: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read

H A I L E Y J O H N S // 12 // F R A N K FO R T, I L Rivergateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Platinum Ivy // Large // Gray Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Colt and Horse Show Pony Treat: Enjoy Yums Pony to Ride: HiLite Lessons: Getting to the jumps effectively, striding, suppleness and responsiveness to aids and cues. Favorite Book: Geoff Teall Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation

C L A I R E J O N E S // 13 // N E W LO N D O N , PA Tantallon Silver Jubilee // Medium // Gray Trainer: Jennifer Berry Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Valley Summer Series Pony Treat: Soft Peppermints Pony to Ride: Antares F Lessons: Not leaning left over the jumps. Favorite Book: Paint The Wind U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 7

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J O RJA J O N E S // 12 // BY H A L I A , M S Blue Skye // Small // Gray Trainer: Diane Masters Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Summer Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Little Echo Lessons: Iding without stirrups and transitions Favorite Book: Black Beauty

H A N N A H J U N G C K // 14 // S AG H A R B O R , N Y My Favorite Spot // Large // Buckskin Paint Trainer: Amanda Topping Favorite Horse Show: Saratoga Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Cleverist Lessons: Getting my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head in a frame and rollbacks. Favorite Book: And Then There Were None

LU I S A K A A S // 13 // B I R M I N G H A M , M I Shamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Huckleberry // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Joann Scheller Favorite Horse Show: Horse Shows By The Bay Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Mapleside Denzel Lessons: Sitting back and collecting my pony. Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

PA I G E K E E N E R // 12 // D E S T I N , F L Ferazzi // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Jodi Bondar Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Pony Treat: Cupcakes Pony to Ride: My old pony Woody Lessons: My pace Favorite Book: The Maze Runner

S A M A N T H A K E N T // 11 // I N D I A N A P O L I S , I N Tango Shoes // Small // Palomino Trainer: Abby Blankenship Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Kind Bars Pony to Ride: Blue Lessons: Fixing the details. Favorite Book: Dork Diaries

S A R A H K E S S L E R // 12 // O L D TA P PA N , N J Owen // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Sarah Friedman and Alaina Soriano Favorite Horse Show: Saratoga Pony Treat: Stud Muffin Pony to Ride: Owen Lessons: Being forward, straight and consistent. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games 4 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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C H R I S T I N A K I R C H N E R // 17 // R I S I N G S U N , M D Farnley Colonade // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Doritos Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Trying to do as little as possible with my hands. Favorite Book: Dear John

A L LY K I R K // 14 // W E S T C H E S T E R , PA Mackayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show N Tell // Large // Bay Trainer: Ellen McGregor Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Valley Summer Series Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: In lessons I work mostly on excersises to help benefit myself or my pony. Favorite Book: The A Circuit Series

C A R O L I N E K I R K L A N D // 12 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Rollingwoods Stick Around // Medium // Gray Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Sitting! Favorite Book: Divergent

M E G H A N K N A P I C // 12 // S M I T H TO W N , N Y Rosmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Vanilla, Macgyver // Medium, Small // Gray Trainer: Jenna Weinfurt and James Benedetto Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Pony Treat: Peppermints! Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: In lessons, I usually work on no stirrups, and keeping one pace throughout a course. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

E R I C K A KO S C I N S K I // 13 // C E N T E R M O R I C H E S , N Y Sunday At One // Large // Gray Trainer: Elizabeth Murray Favorite Horse Show: Washington International Horse Show Pony Treat: Life Saver mints Pony to Ride: I am already riding the pony I would want to ride Lessons: In lessons I mostly work on keeping my pony straight over the jump. I also work on my position. Favorite Book: Seabiscuit

TAY LO R K R A F T // 9 // F R E N C H TO W N , N J True Sport // Small // Bay Roan Trainer: Lindsey Ward Favorite Horse Show: Saugerties and Ocala Pony Treat: Apples, Carrots Pony to Ride: Casanova Lessons: Going forward and staying straight Favorite Book: Black Beauty U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 9

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G R AC E L AC H E R // 12 // B E R W Y N , PA Jailhouse Rock // Medium // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Dominique Favorite Horse Show: Damico Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Finding distances and staying straight. Favorite Book: Silver Linings Playbook

L AU R E N L AC L A I R // 12 // H O L LY, M I Hot Diggity // Large // Grulla Trainer: Laura McCoy Nicholson Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Popsicle Pony to Ride: My own pony Lessons: To keep my my pony from drifting to the right side of the jump. Favorite Book: National Velvet

TA LYA H L A M B E R T // 12 // S C I T UAT E , R I Greyberry // Small // Gray Trainer: Dina Patnaud Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Pony Treat: Applezz Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Oats Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: The things I work most on in my lessons are gymnastics and getting my distances. Favorite Book: Safe Haven

Z O E L A M P E R T // 8 // L A K E E L M O, M N Rollingwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock Back N Cruze // Small // Gray Trainer: Elizabeth Lampert Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: HiLite Lessons: Using more leg than hand and not kicking but closing my leg. Favorite Book: Pie

A S H L E Y L AVO I E // 13 // S U T TO N , M A This Broadway // Large // Bay Trainer: Alissa Lavoie Favorite Horse Show: Ocala Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: My own pony Lessons: Skills with smaller jumps and my own position. Favorite Book: The Notebook

E M M A L E M K E // 14 // F R A N K L I N , T N Champlain Serenade // Medium // Chestnut Roan Trainer: Frank Hernandez Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Oatmeal granola bars Pony to Ride: I would love to continue showing my two mediums. Lessons: Coursework Favorite Book: Gathering Blue 5 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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K AT I E L E N K A R T // 10 // D E L A N O, M N Elite Honeybee // Small // Bay Trainer: Mindy Darst Favorite Horse Show: Traverse City Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Brownland’s Mr Mac Lessons: Going straight. Favorite Book: Paint The Wind

A N N A L E W I S // 13 // TA L L A H A S S E E , F L Over the Moon // Medium // Bay Trainer: Margaret Prather Favorite Horse Show: RMI Ocala Pony Treat: Oats ‘n’ Honey Granola Bar Pony to Ride: Snowman. Lessons: We have been working on our lead changes and getting ready for 2013 Pony Finals. Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion

M A D E L I N E L I B BY // 9 // N O R T H S A L E M , N Y Serendipity // Large // Gray Trainer: Frank Madden Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My pony “Peter Pumpkin”. He’s my first pony. Lessons: My trainer is all about equitation, so we spend lots of time working on it. Favorite Book: Smile

S A R A H L I FS O N // 15 // W I L L I A M S TO W N , W V Rosewood // Large // Roan Trainer: Karen Hiehle Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Farms Pony Treat: Holiday spice flavored ones Pony to Ride: My old pony Hershey Lessons: Extending the trot and getting my pony to move off of my leg. Favorite Book: A Tale of Two Cities

I S A B E L L A LO M B A R D O // 12 // E V E R G R E E N , CO Whoopsie Daisy // Medium // Gray Trainer: Laurie Grayson Favorite Horse Show: Summer In The Rockies III Pony Treat: Pretzels Pony to Ride: Whoopsie Daisy Lessons: We work on getting over all of the oxers. Favorite Book: Water For Elephants

A N N A K AT E LO N G // 9 // M AG N O L I A , T X Rollingwoods Lemony Sticket // Small // Palomino Trainer: Robyn Schmidt Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: For the Laughter Lessons: Most of my lessons I work on lead changes and strides and sometimes rhythm. Favorite Book: Stallion by Starlight U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 1

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M AYA LOV DA L // 14 // S T. G E R M A I N , W I Friday â&#x20AC;?Superstitionâ&#x20AC;? // Large // Gray Trainer: Emily Elek Favorite Horse Show: Lamplight Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony Roy Lessons: No stirrups, staying slow with my body, and making sure we keep the pony happy. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

K A I T LY N LOV I N G FO S S // 11 // S A N TA C L A R I TA , C A Salt Water Taffy // Large // Gray Trainer: Carolyn Culligan Favorite Horse Show: The Oaks Pony Treat: Horse Cookies Pony to Ride: My pony, Taffy Lessons: Distances Favorite Book: Eragon

E R I K A LU T E R // 11 // PA L M B E AC H , F L Benjamin Buttons // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF or Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Keeping the same canter and keeping my hands together. Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows

JAC K I E M AC D O N A L D // 9 // S H E R B O R N , M A Stilleto // Medium // Black Trainer: Melissa Price Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Squeezy Buns Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: My trainer and I mostly work on perfecting our hunter courses. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

L I L LY M AC K // 12 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Blue A Kiss, Pixar // Large, Small // Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Patty Rogers Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Blue A Kiss Lessons: Equitation and finding my distance. Favorite Book: The A Circuit

K I R S T E N M AC L E A N // 15 // B U R L I N G TO N , O N , C N Lunar Eclipse // Large // Bay Trainer: Sue Pritchard Favorite Horse Show: Royal Winter Fair Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Charles (one of my old ponies) Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings 5 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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E M I LY M A H O N E Y // 13 // S O U T H A M P TO N , N Y High Meadows Day Dreaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; // Medium // Blue Roan Trainer: Elizabeth Garcia Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: For the Laughter Lessons: Slowing down my pony and bending him in. Favorite Book: Safe Haven

M O R G A N M A L I N // 12 // N E W B R AU N F E L S , T X Finders Keepers // Medium // Gray Trainer: Jordan Siegel, Kirk Berlin Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Electrolyte frosting treats Pony to Ride: Oompa Loompa Lessons: I work on Staying straight and keeping the same pace. I also work on keeping my eyes up over the jumps. Favorite Book: Catching Fire

J E N N I F E R M A R K E Y // 12 // M O N T P E L I E R , VA Say Goodnight Gracie // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Lisa Hammerschmidt Favorite Horse Show: James River Horse Show Pony Treat: Glazed Doughnut Holes Pony to Ride: No one but my ponies. Lessons: Elbows, eyes up and no leaning! Favorite Book: The Warriors Series

K E N DA L L M A S H B U R N // 15 // K I N G S TO N , N C Quiet Conversation, Celtic Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Nugget // Medium, Large // Chestnut, Palomino Trainer: Robin Tinney Favorite Horse Show: HITS Culpeper Pony Treat: Carrots and Freeze Pops Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Equitation courses and tests Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A N N A M A R I E M AY E S // 10 // M E M P H I S , T N Blueridge Moonbeam // Small // Bay Roan Trainer: David Pellegrini Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: IParty Lessons: I mostly work on sitting down in the saddle and sitting back. Favorite Book: War Horse

VA N E S S A M A Z Z O L I // 12 // R O C K FO R D, M I Find The Love // Medium // Buckskin Trainer: Sandi Carlton Favorite Horse Show: Horseshows By The Bay Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride:For The Laughter Lessons: I work mostly on getting a good canter to the jumps and staying the same pace. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 3

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S TO N E M CCO R M I C K // 11 // DA L L A S , T X All Natural // Small // Red Roan Trainer: Britt McCormick and Liza Richardson Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Nature Valley granola bars Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: I work a lot on my equitation and on keeping my pony straight. We also do lots of flat work! Favorite Book: The Thrawn Trilogy

L I LY G R AC E M CCO R M I C K // 11 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Rainbeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern Belle // Medium // Gray Trainer: Jason Schlotterback Favorite Horse Show: SC Equine Park Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: My pony, Belle Lessons: Flatwork, conditioning my pony, and improving my equitation. Favorite Book: Black Stallion

E L I Z A B E T H M C D O U G A L D // 15 // L AW TO N , O K Knock My Sox Off // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Glenn Ronden Favorite Horse Show: Tyler 4 Pony Treat: Everything Pony to Ride: Knock My Sox Off Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: Matched

A R A B E L M C FA R L A N D // 11 // H O U S TO N , T X Footnote // Large // Bay Trainer: Patty Roberts & Jenna Weinfurt Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival & Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: I do no stirrups and I work on getting my pony in front of my leg so we can strengthen his muscles. Favorite Book: The A Circuit series

T R E N T M CG E E // 10 // G R A N A DA H I L L S , C A Super Mario // Large // Dapple Bay Trainer: Tommi Clark Favorite Horse Show: LA Memorial Day Classic Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Super Mario Lessons: Connection, flatwork, impulsion and distances. Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

L A R A M C H A L E // 13 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Find The Laughter // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Amanda Lyerly Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Pony Treat: Banana Flavored Big Licky Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Halts, counter bends, inside bends. Favorite Book: Mocking Jay 5 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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M A D I S O N M E E K // 13 // FO R T M I L L , S C Arkady // Medium // Black Trainer: Bruce Christison Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Summer Classic Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My own pony, Arkady Lessons: Keeping the same pace. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

M A D I S O N M I TC H E L L // 10 // C L A R K S TO N , M I Smartie Pants // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Cookies Pony to Ride: Tropical Breeze Lessons: I work on my tight turns and my upper body over the jump. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

E L I Z A B E T H M O N ACO // 13 // OA K R I D G E , N J EZ To Spot // Large // Appaloosa Trainer: Donna Owen Favorite Horse Show: Sussex Benefit Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: Pandamonium Lessons: We work on exercises to tighten my lower leg to keep it from swinging. Favorite Book: The Outsiders

S Y D N E Y M O N C K TO N // 13 // M Y R T L E B E AC H , S C Spilt Milk // Large // Appaloosa Trainer: Kristi Crumlish Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Pony Treat: Ginger Snaps Pony to Ride: Any. I love them all! Lessons: Timing and Pace Favorite Book: The Rescue

C L A I R E M O R G A N // 12 // DA L L A S , T X La-Ti-Da (Mikki) // Medium // Gray Trainer: Gianna Aycock Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Goldfish Pony to Ride: My Pony Lessons: Bending Mikki to the left & Distances Favorite Book: Phantom Stallion

J U L I E T T E M O R R I S // 12 // N E W W I N D S O R , N Y Barrington Blue // Large // Gray Trainer: Allen Lewis Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerities Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Barrington Blue. I love him. Lessons: I work on extending my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trot, lead changes and jumping. Favorite Book: Catching Fire U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 5

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P E R R I A N N M O R R I S // 15 // H U N T S V I L L E , A L Showtime Pizzazz // Large // Black Trainer: BJ Brown Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Willie Muffins Pony to Ride: Camelot Lessons: Flatwork and Jumping Favorite Book: A Circuit

CO U R T N E Y M O R TO N // 11 // C L A R K S B U R G , M D Christopher Robin // Medium // Gray Trainer: Barbie Burns Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Horse Show Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Christopher Robin of course!!! Lessons: My trainer loves to tell me keep my left hand up and finger closed! Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

I S A B E L L E M U N O Z // 8 // A R G Y L E , T X Maranatha Pizzazz // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Debbie DiVecchia Favorite Horse Show: Tyler Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony! Lessons: Not pulling in front of the jumps, keeping my heels down and keeping my pony on the right pace! Favorite Book: Complete Book of Horses & Riding

C A I T M U R D O C H // 13 // D E N V E R , CO Just Say So // Large // Dark Bay Trainer: Laurie Grayson Favorite Horse Show: Summer in the Rockies Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Just Say So or Endless Summer Lessons: Half halts Favorite Book: The A Circuit

E L I Z A B E T H N E S TO R // 10 // S T LO U I S , M O Skye Blue // Small // White Trainer: Susan Baginski Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: I would like to work on keeping my body still and staying focused. Favorite Book: The Candy Maker

E L I Z A B E T H N E W M E Y E R // 17 // H O W E L L , N J Mapleside Knight Spot // Large // Gray Trainer: Lauren Newmeyer Favorite Horse Show: State College Pony Treat: Life Saver Peppermints Pony to Ride: Hillcrest McGyver Lessons: Eyes up, riding straight and forward to the jumps. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games 5 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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S Y D N E Y N O R T H // 11 // M A N S F I E L D, M A Mr. Bojangles // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Bob Graham Favorite Horse Show: HITS NY Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes with Gummy Frogs Pony to Ride: Spellbound Lessons: Finding flowing distances and no stirrup work. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

O L I V I A N OT M A N // 14 // R I C H M O N D, VA Royalty, Knock My Soxs Off // Medium, Large // Liver Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Nona Garson Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals! Pony Treat: Sour Patch Kids Pony to Ride: Enjoy the Laughter Lessons: Heels down eyes up! Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

C H A R LOT T E N OV Y // 11 // H I N S DA L E , I L Rockefeller, Falling Moon Celebration // Small, Medium // Bay, Bay Trainer: Tina Judge Favorite Horse Show: Horse Shows By The Bay Pony Treat: Big Carrots! Pony to Ride: My own ponies -- I love them both! Lessons: Getting the correct strides between jumps. Favorite Book: The Secret Garden

E M I LY N U T H A L L // 11 // D E A L E , M D Maranatha Flash // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Rachel Agee & Suzanne Chambers Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Toby Lessons: Finding my distances and correct strides Favorite Book: Divergent

R E B E CC A O L I V E R // 13 // COAT E S V I L L E , PA Kudos // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Susan Sisco Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: My pony, Kudos Lessons: We practice getting the right lead changes and also, making sure our pace is consistent. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

C H A R L I E O R O N A // 12 // M A N H AT TA N , K S Fox Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antony Quinn // Large // Bay Trainer: Dan Short Favorite Horse Show: Showplace Spring Spectacular I & II in Chicago Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: Fox Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jack Sparrow Lessons: Riding without stirrups and keeping my heels down! Favorite Book: War Horse U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 7

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A S H L E Y PA R D O E // 9 // D OY L E S TO W N , PA Kung Fu Panda // Small // Black & White Trainer: Kim Cousins Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Cherry Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Kung Fu Panda Lessons: Keeping my pony straight, lengthening and shortening her stride. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

CY D N E Y PAVA N // 12 // S T. C AT H A R I N E S , C N Northwind Darby // Medium // Gray Trainer: Shara Pavan Favorite Horse Show: Royal Winter Fair Pony Treat: Licorice Pony to Ride: Northwind Darby Lessons: Rhythm and Straightness Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A D E L I N E C AT H E R I N E PAV L I N // 10 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Fun For All // Medium // Bay Trainer: Maria Kneipp Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Sapphire Lessons: I work on keeping my pony soft and round. I also work on keeping a consistent pace and step. Favorite Book: The Big Red Horse

Z O E P H I L L I P S // 14 // W I L K E S B O R O, N C Orchard Hills Fine by Me // Medium // Bay Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: My pony forever! Lessons: Going straight. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A L E X A N D R A P I E L E T // 11 // H I G H L A N D PA R K , I L Love and Logic, Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Play Two, Rosmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Millenium // Large, Medium, Small // Liver Chestnut, Chestnut, Roan

Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: All of them! Lessons: Anything my trainer tells me!! Favorite Book: Eight Keys

A N G E L A P O L L E X // 17 // M O O R E S V I L L E , N C Talk About Me // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Jennifer Taylor Favorite Horse Show: Conyers and Tryon Summer shows Pony Treat: Carrots! Pony to Ride: Charlie the Unicorn Lessons: Keeping Toby confident and moving forward instead of back. Favorite Book: Harry Potter 5 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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JA D E N P O R T E R // 9 // S T. LO U I S , M O Something Blue // Small // Gray Trainer: Katana O’Brien/Stephanie Petersen Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Handful of grain Pony to Ride: Skye Blue Lessons: Keeping my eyes up. Favorite Book: Flicka

M A D E LY N P O R T E R // 12 // S T. LO U I S , M O Someday Came // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Katana O’Brien/Stephanie Petersen Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: No stirrups Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

C A M I L L E P O S TA E R // 14 // M I L L VA L L E Y, C A Let It Shine “Spike” // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Holly Kilham Charlebois and Elizabeth Kilham Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Prince Paddies Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Nemo’s Land Adventure Lessons: We work on keeping Spike straight and collected. We do pole work, gymnastics, and handy courses. Favorite Book: A Circuit Series

A L L I S O N P O S T I E R // 13 // O D E S S A , F L Another Dream // Large // Bay Trainer: Lauren Barth Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: My pony, Another Dream forever. Lessons: Bending and flexing, transition work also. Favorite Book: Anything by James Patterson

C A R T E R P U C K E T T // 10 // M A P L E P L A I N , M N Belvedere // Small // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Renee Lenkart and Gail Nederostek Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Smore’s Pony to Ride: Hi Lite! Lessons: Getting the right number of strides. Favorite Book: Ali’s Pretty Little Lies

L E I G H P U R R I N G TO N // 12 // S WA R T H M O R E , PA Luv U Too // Medium // Buckskin Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Valley Summer Series Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Grand All Over Lessons: Staying at the same canter pace all throughout the course. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 9

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R O S E M A RY R A I L // 7 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Bubblewrap // Small // Gray and White Trainer: Maria Kneipp Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir, Wilmington Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Bubblewrap Lessons: Leaning forward, and going faster. Favorite Book: National Velvet

K A S I R AY // 10 // H A M P D E N , M A Mac-A-Roani // Small // Roan Trainer: Brianna Couture Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Peppermints! Pony to Ride: Mac-A-Roani Lessons: Hand position, no stirrups. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

K AT I E R AY // 12 // D E VO N , PA Tiffany Blue // Medium // Gray Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Horseshows By The Bay Pony Treat: Paddock cakes Pony to Ride: Cleverist Lessons: Staying patient to the jumps Favorite Book: Chomp

A N N A L I S E R E E D // 12 // G R O S S E P O I N T E , M I Monkey Business // Large // White/Gray Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Horse Shows By The Bay Pony Treat: Cheerios Pony to Ride: Nico aka Monkey Business <3 Lessons: We don’t have one main focus in lessons, but we always fave fun:) Favorite Book: The Canterwood Crest series

M AC K E N Z I E R E E D // 16 // M I L FO R D, M I CherryBrook Who’s Lookin // Large // Bay Trainer: Tara Golaszewski Favorite Horse Show: Horse Shows By The Bay Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Velvet, the pony that taught me how to walk & trot. Lessons: I usually work on being a quieter rider. I also work on having a consistent pace. Favorite Book: It’s Kind of a Funny Story

A N N I E R E V E R S // 12 // W E S TO N , M A April Rose // Medium // Gray Trainer: Mitch Steege Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Rico Suave Lessons: Straightness Favorite Book: The Hunger Games 6 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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A N N A R I C H A R D S O N // 10 // G R A N BY, M A Fairytales // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Kim Ferro Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Munchkins Pony to Ride: Love and Logic Lessons: Rollbacks and bending my elbows. Favorite Book: Island of the Blue Dolphins

J O R DA N R I C K E T T S // 14 // CO R D OVA , T N Rolling Woods Cowboy Up // Medium // Gray Trainer: Frank Hernandez Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Horseshow Pony Treat: Everything Pony to Ride: Motley Lessons: Totally depends on what my trainer thinks we need to work on. Favorite Book: Divergent

FA R A H R I Z V I // 10 // G R E E N W I C H , C T Trillville, Rollingwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knee Deep // Medium, Small // Dark Brown, Chestnut Paint Trainer: Heritage Farm and Christine Trigger Favorite Horse Show: Harrisburg Pony Treat: Everything Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: I work on looking for the right distance, my pace, and consistency. Favorite Book: The Series of Unfortunate Events

S O F I A R O B E R T S // 9 // W I L M I N G TO N , O H Brownlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mr. Mack, I Love Blucey // Small, Small // Dark Gray, Gray Trainer: Patricia Rogers Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Starburst Lessons: Jumping and my posture. Favorite Book: Wild Blue

M A R I A R O B E R T S // 13 // CO L L I E R V I L L E , T N Rollingwoods Cookie Time // Small // Buckskin/Paint Trainer: RoseMaria Lawson Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Cookie Lessons: Flat Work Favorite Book: Harry Potter

M A D I S O N R O G E R S // 10 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Jax in the Box // Medium // Paint Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Secretariat Lessons: Keeping legs still. Favorite Book: Pony Pals U S Po n y F i n a l s // 6 1

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L E X I E R O O K // 14 // CO L L I E R V I L L E , T N Chitty Chitty Bang Bang // Medium // Bay Trainer: Frank Hernandez Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Organic carrots Pony to Ride: Cinniminee Lessons: What I work on in lessons totally depends on what my trainer wants me to work on. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

M O R G A N R O S I A // 11 // G E R M A N TO W N , M D Miss Bermuda // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Cindy Newberry Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Nicker Makers Pony to Ride: Hi Lite Lessons: Finding the right spots and staying consistent in a course. Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series

E M I L I E R U CC I // 13 // P I T T S TO W N , N J I Spy A Rainbow // Large // Bay Trainer: Amber Harte Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: The Waterboy Lessons: Balance, turning, and impulsion. Favorite Book: So B. It

C A R S O N R U F F // 12 // M A P L E PA R K , I L Jet Pilot, Elite Hollywood Smoke // Large, Medium // Palomino, Gray Trainer: Sarah Ruff and Skippy Crawford Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Cheerios Pony to Ride: My ponies! Lessons: Equation and making my ponies jump better. Favorite Book: N/A

C H A R LOT T E R U F F // 14 // M A P L E PA R K , I L Clovermeade Inspiration, Brooke // Medium, Large // Blue Roan, Bay Trainer: Sarah Ruff Favorite Horse Show: Dunham Woods Fall Horse Show Pony Treat: Gatorade Pony to Ride: Woodlands Starfire Lessons: My equitation Favorite Book: Offside

AU G U S T R U F F // 8 // M A P L E PA R K , I L Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em // Small // Bay Trainer: Sarah Ruff Favorite Horse Show: Dunham Woods Fall Horse Show Pony Treat: Sprite Pony to Ride: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Lessons: My posture Favorite Book: Lego Star Wars 6 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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K AY L A RYA N // 12 // N E W YO R K , N Y Hands Up // Medium // Gray Trainer: Jennifer Post Favorite Horse Show: HITS Pony Treat: Frosted Flakes Pony to Ride: Rico Suave Lessons: Keeping my leg still and my pony’s pace even. Favorite Book: Hunger Games/ Harry Potter

I S A B E L RYA N // 13 // LO C U S T VA L L E Y, N Y Woodlands Misty Rain // Large // Bay Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Capital Challenge/ Upperville Pony Treat: Froggie Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Cleverist Lessons: Keeping my hands together. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

G E N T RY S A F R I E T // 13 // WA K E FO R E S T, N C Woodlands Summer Rain // Medium // Dapple Gray Trainer: Merilee Ventura Favorite Horse Show: Deep Run Horse Show Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: My small pony My Little Pepper “Peppy” Lessons: We work on my equitation and teaching my pony to stay in front of my leg while jumping courses. Favorite Book: The Perfect Distance

T E M P E S A L AT I E L LO // 14 // L E B A N O N , N J Salham’s June Bug // Medium // Bay Trainer: Gretchen Randolph Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Marshmallow Peeps Pony to Ride: June Bug Lessons: Exercises involving control, transitions, and focus during lessons, both indoors and outdoors. Favorite Book: I am the Great Horse

A N N A B E L L A S A N C H E Z // 11 // G L E N CO E , I L News Flash // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Katie Kunk, Joanne Kurinsky Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Rafael or Valentino Lessons: No stirrups Favorite Book: The Hunger Games Series

N ATA L I E S A N D E R S // 10 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Flyer Miles // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My old pony Boo Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: The Lightning Thief U S Po n y F i n a l s // 63

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A M E L I A S AWA L I C H // 10 // E D E N P R A I R I E , M N Caramel Crunch // Medium // Brown Trainer: Renee Lenkart Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My first pony, Widgit Lessons: Not pulling on the reins and keeping my leg tight! Favorite Book: Anything historical.

M A D E L I N E S C H A E F E R // 11 // W E S T M I N S T E R , M D Frosted // Medium // Gray Trainer: Stacey Schaefer, Patricia Griffith Favorite Horse Show: Warrenton Pony Show Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Iceman Lessons: My position Favorite Book: The 80 Dollar Champion

C H A R LOT T E S C H A R F E N B E R G // 15 // T H E P L A I N S , VA Longacre Spinmaster // Large // Gray Trainer: Ginny Edwards and Amanda Penick Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: Staying straight and my position. Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby

CO R RY N S C H E N K E L // 11 // C A N A N DA I G UA , N Y Bingo // Large // Dun Trainer: Wendi Schenkel Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Keeping my heels down and my mouth shut. Favorite Book: Horse Show Prize List

M E G A N S C H L E I M E R // 12 // M E R R I A M , K S Little Miss Echo // Medium // Steel Gray Trainer: Susan Baginski Favorite Horse Show: Mason City, Iowa Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Misty of Chincoteague Lessons: I work on my strides and lead changes with my green pony. Favorite Book: Chancey of the Maury River Stables

R AC H A E L S C H LO O // 14 // M O U N T H O L LY, N J Ever After // Medium // Bay Trainer: Diana Kazlauskas-Shaw Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Candy canes Pony to Ride: Ever After (Reggie) Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: The Hunger Games 6 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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A M A N DA S C H U R R // 10 // W H E AT F I E L D, N Y Red Hot Chili Pepper // Small // Sorrel Trainer: Lindsay Cornell Favorite Horse Show: Buffalo Showtime Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Simply Mystical - my new large pony Lessons: Head up, heels down, quiet hands. Favorite Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds & Care

M A D E L E I N E S C U L LY // 12 // WA S H I N G TO N , D C Spot On // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Barbie Burns Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Gummy Worms Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: I work on keeping my pony straight and not leaning! Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

TA N N A S E LT Z E R // 10 // E N C I N I TA S , C A Highlands Heaven Sent, Headlines // Medium, Large // Bay, Gray Trainer: Lisa Halterman Favorite Horse Show: Pebble Beach Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Keep Dreaming Lessons: Going forward. Eyes up not twisting. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

E M M A S E V I N G // 10 // N E W TO W N S Q UA R E , PA Grand Jete, Rapunzel // Small, Small // Red Roan, Palomino Trainer: Amanda Lyerly, Mike Rheinheimer Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Peppermint puffs Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Consistent pace, focus, body control. Favorite Book: Bun Heads

C AT H E R I N E S H A R P // 8 // V I E N N A , G A Church Mouse // Small // Gray Trainer: Robin Greenwood and Jack Towell/Liza Boyd Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Rafael or Hi Lite Lessons: Balance, Track and Pace. Favorite Book: Where The Mountain Meets The Moon

E R I N S H AW // 13 // E X E T E R , R I Bentley // Large // Black Trainer: Dina Patnaud Favorite Horse Show: HITS-Saugerties Pony Treat: Squeezy Buns Pony to Ride: My own pony Lessons: In my lessons I work on being straight to the jumps and finding all my distances. Favorite Book: My Life In Black and White U S Po n y F i n a l s // 6 5

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L I Z S H E L B R E D // 13 // S O U T H S A L E M , N Y Dream Girl, Dusk Til Dawn // Medium, Large // Liver Chestnut, Gray Trainer: Sarah Friedman and Alaina Soriano Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Hands, lower leg and track. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

E M I LY S H E R RY // 16 // A R D M O R E , O K Flower Power // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Natalee Haggan and Julie Cleveland Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: Baby Carrots Pony to Ride: Empire’s Power Lessons: Keeping a consistent pace, reacting quickly, and staying focused. Favorite Book: The Maximum Ride series

E M M A S H OV E // 10 // LOT H I A N , M D Hi Hopes Regal // Small // Bay Trainer: Sue Chambers and Rachel Agee Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Mint Lik-It’s Pony to Ride: Hi Hopes Regal Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: Horse Diaries

RY L E E S H U F E LT // 10 // A L B U Q U E R Q U E , N M Harrington Park Quest // Medium // Dappled Gray Trainer: Lauren Stevens Favorite Horse Show: Summer In The Rockies Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Harrington Park Quest Lessons: Making my pony move forward and keeping his head level. Favorite Book: Astra

J I A N N A S I M C I K // 8 // TA N E Y TO W N , M D Goose Bumps // Small // Leopard Appaloosa Trainer: Stacey Simcik Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: German Horse Muffins Pony to Ride: King of the Road Lessons: Heels and pace. Favorite Book: Holes

C H A R L E E Z S I M C I K // 11 // TA N E Y TO W N , M D Tinseltown // Small // Roan Trainer: Stacey Simcik Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apple Fritters Pony to Ride: King of the Road Lessons: Getting my pony’s head in a frame. Favorite Book: Starters 6 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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K AT R I N A S K I OT YS // 10 // FA R M I N G TO N H I L L S , M I Hershey’s Kiss // Small // Bay Trainer: Mary Roskens Favorite Horse Show: Woodbine Farms Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Flare Lessons: I mostly work on distances and rocking back my pony and halts. Favorite Book: Out of My Mind

E M M A S M I T H // 12 // F R A N K L I N , T N Garfield’s Magic Me // Small // Gray Trainer: Nikki MacGirr Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Captain Crunch Pony to Ride: Candy Corn Lessons: Lead Changes and counting steps. Favorite Book: The Wanderer

L E X I S M Y L I E // 11 // J U P I T E R , F L Butterfly Kisses // Medium // Gray Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Cosmo Lessons: We normally work on jumping but on Tuesdays, we ALWAYS do flat! Favorite Book: Out of my Mind

G I G I S P E N C E // 12 // B A R R I N G TO N H I L L S , I L Simply Stunning // Large // Black Trainer: Randy Manuel Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: In lessons I mostly work on handy courses to polish the turning skills of both my pony and me. Favorite Book: The A Circuit

B L A I R S P E N C E R // 12 // W I N N E T K A , I L Smoke Screen // Large // Gray Trainer: Mike Rosser Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: My pony and I love it when Mr.Rosser says, “Do it again!” Favorite Book: The Silver Horn by Gordon Grand

A L L I S O N S TA B L E Y // 11 // S TAT E CO L L E G E , PA The Pied Piper // Medium // Bay Trainer: Kristin Gretok Favorite Horse Show: St. Christopher’s Pony Treat: Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Piper Lessons: Riding without stirrups Favorite Book: Winter Pony U S Po n y F i n a l s // 67

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B R I T TA S TO E C K E L // 13 // C H I C AG O, I L Helicon Privateer // Medium // Bay Trainer: Joanne Kurinsky and Katie Kunk Favorite Horse Show: Lamplight Spring Spectacular Pony Treat: Gatorade Pony to Ride: I Believe in Miracles Lessons: Equitation and hunter. Working with the horse and thinking while riding. Favorite Book: Haroun and the Sea of Stories

A N N A S T R A K A // 13 // S E W I C K L E Y, PA Dreamweaver // Large // Bay Trainer: Cindy McCullough Favorite Horse Show: State College/Ridgewood Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony Hunter Lessons: We mostly work on cleaning up the jumping and getting the numbers for the courses. Favorite Book: Timber Ridge Riders and anything horse related

R AC H E L TA N I O // 12 // S PA R K S , M D Fleetwood, Bye For Now // Medium, Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Karen Zinkhan Favorite Horse Show: Upperville. Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My ponies Lessons: Not dropping my left shoulder and finding my rhythm. Favorite Book: The Gone Series

S H E A TAY LO R // 12 // G E R M A N TO W N , T N Mission Accomplished // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Gene Cone Favorite Horse Show: Charleston Summer Classic Pony Treat: Stud muffins Pony to Ride: Just mine Lessons: My form over jumps Favorite Book: Perks of Being a Wallflower

H A Z E L TAY LO R // 12 // LO O KO U T M O U N TA I N , T N Howie Do It // Small // Gray Trainer: Susan Kuliasha Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Water Boy Lessons: Contact with both reins. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

M A S E N T H O R M O D S G A R D // 11 // P R I O R L A K E , M N Bring It On // Large // Black Trainer: Elizabeth Lampert Favorite Horse Show: Mid States Horse Shows and Pony Finals Pony Treat: Fruit Loops Pony to Ride: Hi Lite, For The Laughter or Enchanted Forest Lessons: Lexi and I work on distance, quiet lead changes, bending, adjustable gait, quiet hands and legs. Favorite Book: In A Heartbeat 6 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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T H E R E S A TO L A R // 12 // M O O R E S V I L L E , N C Kinda Funny // Large // Dark Bay Trainer: Becky Browne Favorite Horse Show: All Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles, and some homemade treats Pony to Ride: I can’t choose. I like them all. Lessons: Keeping straight and making it look effortless. Favorite Book: I enjoy reading anything about horses

A N N A TO OT L E // 13 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Whymsical // Small // Chestnut Roan Trainer: Matt Martin Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Soft Peppermints Pony to Ride: American Hero Lessons: Eyes up and shoulders back! Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

DA R I A N TO P O L S K I // 11 // S A R ATO G A , N Y Party Rock, Tippy Hedron // Medium, Small // Strawberry Roan, Gray Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Laugh Out Loud Lessons: My position. Favorite Book: Harry Potter and Hunger Games Series

B RY N N TO P O L S K I // 8 // S A R ATO G A , N Y StellaLuna // Small // Gray Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Merlins Marshmallow Treats Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: “Arms In” Favorite Book: 11 Birthdays

L E A H TO S C A N O // 13 // C H A D D S FO R D, PA Be Mine, Last Laugh, Woodland’s Love Story // Medium, Large, Medium // Palomino, Chestnut, Dapple Gray

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Stud Muffin Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: The A Circuit

S O P H I E T R A N S O U // 12 // TA L L A H A S S E E , F L Be Cool (Sammy) // Medium // Bay Trainer: Ronnie Andersen/Andrea Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes with Tree Frog funnies Pony to Ride: Emerson Lessons: My position Favorite Book: Pretty Little Liars Series U S Po n y F i n a l s // 6 9

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G R AC E T R AV I A // 11 // G L E N R I D G E , N J Powder Puff // Small // Gray Trainer: Caitlin Githens Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Powder Puff Lessons: Patience on distances. Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

A L I T R I T S C H L E R // 15 // S O U T H P O R T, C T Clovermeade Bunny Or Not, Dreamland // Large, Large // Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Abbi Seley Ferrigno Favorite Horse Show: Devon and Washington Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Love and Laughter Lessons: I work mostly without stirrups. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A L E X T R U B E Y // 11 // R A N C H O S A N TA F E , C A Headlines // Large // Gray Trainer: Lisa Halterman Favorite Horse Show: Spring Classic Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Lessons: Getting the right pace. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

PA I G E T R Z A S K AW K A // 11 // M E D FO R D, N J De Lovely // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Joy Kloss Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: My pony, De Lovely! Lessons: Eyes up, and position. Favorite Book: Hunger Games

A L E X A N D R A T U // 10 // C LOV E R , S C Watch Me Shine // Medium // Gray Trainer: Robert Hunt Favorite Horse Show: Camden Spring Classic Pony Treat: Cheerios Pony to Ride: Fez (Watch Me Shine) Lessons: Counting strides. Favorite Book: Out of My Mind

O L I V I A T U C K E R // 12 // R O C H E S T E R , N Y Goodnight Moon // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Heather Heberle Favorite Horse Show: Autumn in NY Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Goodnight Moon Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: The Hunger Games 70 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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G R AC E T U TO N // 13 // PA R A D I S E VA L L E Y, A Z Woodlands Huck Finn, Shine On // Large, Medium // Chestnut, Gray Trainer: Sherry Templin Favorite Horse Show: Blenheim Oaks Pony Treat: My ponies will eat anything. Pony to Ride: I love my ponies Lessons: Each lesson is normally different! I try to learn as much as I can in each lesson. Favorite Book: Harry Potter

B R O O K E VA N N O R T W I C K // 13 // L E E S B U R G , VA Pret-A-Porter // Large // Pinto Trainer: Tom Brennan Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Ceder Springs Mcdreamy Lessons: Bending my pony’s neck. Favorite Book: Goose Girl

D E V I N V E G A // 12 // M I D D L E TO W N , D E Blue Monday // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Jelly Donuts Pony to Ride: Woodland’s Pick Pocket Lessons: Keeping the same pace,etc. Favorite Book: Okay For Now

A N JA L I V E LU // 11 // M O R R I S V I L L E , N C Blue’s Traveler // Medium // Bay Trainer: Merilee Ventura Favorite Horse Show: Aiken Pony Treat: Pita Chips Pony to Ride: For the Laughter Lessons: Flatwork, transitions and position. Favorite Book: Bad Queen

A N I K A V R E E K E N // 9 // G R O S S E P O I N T E FA R M S , M I Rollingwoods Over The Top // Medium // Gray Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Waterloo hunt Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Monkey Business Lessons: My two-point over the jumps, bending her in, and bringing her on to the bridle. Favorite Book: Smile

M A R I K A V R E E K E N // 12 // G R O S S E P O I N T E FA R M S , M I Someday Soon (Givette) // Large // Bay Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Horseshows By The Bay Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Rocky & Bullwinkle Lessons: Consistency in courses, lengthening and shortening in lines, and my body position over the jumps. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series U S Po n y F i n a l s // 7 1

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V I C TO R I A WA LTO N // 14 // H A M P S T E A D, M D Eyes Up // Large // Bay Trainer: Amy Moore Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: All My Love Lessons: My equitation and jumping out of a consistent pace. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

M I A WA LVO O R D // 10 // H I G H W O O D, I L Blossom Hill // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Amy Farmer Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: White Tic Tacs Pony to Ride: Banderas Lessons: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeingâ&#x20AC;? the distance from the corners to the jump so Blossy has a positive ride and beautiful spot. Favorite Book: The Mr. Terupt Series

M A D I S O N WA N I C K A // 11 // R I D G E F I E L D, C T Cosmo // Small // Gray Trainer: Charles Moorcroft & Wendy Pola Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: My old pony...Just Being Me Lessons: The rhythm...I can hear Charlie snapping his fingers now! Favorite Book: Black Beauty

M AC K E N Z I E WA N I C K A // 11 // R I D G E F I E L D, C T Davidson // Medium // Gray Trainer: Charles Moorcroft & Wendy Pola Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes and Peppermint Puffs. Pony to Ride: My last pony, Yellow Brick Road Lessons: Distance, stride and track AND my left hand! Favorite Book: Miss Hickory

M O R G A N WA R D // 15 // M I L FO R D, N J Casanova, I Sport // Medium, Large // Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Emil Spadone/Lindsey Ward Favorite Horse Show: Washington Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: N/A Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: Twilight Series

M A D I S O N WA R N E R // 14 // B E T H E S DA , M D Madam Alexander // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Barbie Burns Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Licorice Pony to Ride: Hi Lite Lessons: Being consistent to the jumps Favorite Book: Harry Potter 7 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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PA R K E R WAT T // 12 // T H O M A S V I L L E , G A Northwind Peyton // Large // Bay Trainer: Margaret Prather Favorite Horse Show: RMI Alpharetta Pony Treat: A pat on the shoulder Pony to Ride: Peyton Lessons: Riding up to the jumps in a straight line. Favorite Book: The Missing Series

M A D D I E W E I R M A N // 17 // W E S T G R OV E , PA Riveting // Large // Gray Trainer: Chris Murphy Favorite Horse Show: State College Series Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Riveting Lessons: Creating and maintaining a consistent pace for the duration of the course. Favorite Book: Harry Potter

N ATA L I E W E S T // 15 // C H A R LOT T E , N C A Wrinkle In Time // Large // Chestnut Roan Trainer: Lee Cone and Nancy West Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: My first pony, Violets Are Blue Lessons: Rhythm and flatwork. Favorite Book: The Scorpio Races

S A R A H W I L L A R D // 13 // H A R R I S O N TO W N S H I P, M I Northwind Sentimental // Large // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Shannon Meehan Favorite Horse Show: Horse Shows By The Bay Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Pony to Ride: The Waterboy Lessons: In most lessons I work on jumping higher jumps and framing up my pony. Favorite Book: The A Circuit Series

C A R LY W I L L I A M S // 17 // L E X I N G TO N , VA Sunsetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sleepinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; In, Cherrybrook Queen of the Hill, High Hopes // Medium, Large, Large //Roan, Chestnut, Bay

Trainer: Brooke Kemper Favorite Horse Show: Roanoke Valley Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Marvelous Marvin Lessons: Staying soft and consistent. Favorite Book: Hunger Games

K AT I E W I L L I A M S // 12 // WAY N E , PA iParty, Crocodile Rock, iWonder // Small, Large, Small // Bay, Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Laugh Out Loud Lessons: Being accurate Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 7 3

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M E G A N W I N B O R N E // 9 // S P R I N G TO W N , T X Tiara // Small // Gray Trainer: Jennifer Wheeler- Winborne Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: Anything edible Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: My mom is a trainer so I get to ride green ponys all day .We usually work on me being straight. Favorite Book: Anything, I read a lot

E M M A W I T H A M // 13 // S A I N T P E T E R S B U R G , F L My Memoir // Medium // Bay Trainer: Ann Louise Powers & Georgann Powers Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Twizzlers Pony to Ride: My Own Lessons: Medal courses and Handys. Favorite Book: Catching Fire

E L I Z A B E T H WO O D S // 10 // L I N CO L N , N E Kaptin Krunch // Medium // Bay Trainer: Sybil Greene & Emily Elek Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: All people food! Pony to Ride: Stonewall Hazel Lessons: No stirrups work. Favorite Book: Out of My Mind

JAC K WO O D S O N // 8 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Surprise Party // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Charlie Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Bieber Lessons: Straightness and position. Favorite Book: The Lightning Thief

H A N N A H WO O L L E Y // 14 // M E D F I E L D, M A Holiday Lights // Large // Dark Bay Trainer: Melissa Price Favorite Horse Show: Any horse show! Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My ponies! Lessons: Straightness, pace, bending, and rhythm. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

S A R A H C L I F TO N YA N D E L L // 14 // M E M P H I S , T N Entourage // Large // Chestnut Trainer: David Pelligrini Favorite Horse Show: Washington International Horse Show Pony Treat: Sour Gummy Worms Pony to Ride: Mapelside Denzel Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird 74 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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R AC H E L Z A LU S K I // 16 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Remember When // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Rande Kaminski Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Trademark Lessons: Not getting forward Favorite Book: The Great Gastby

C A I T LY N Z A R A N E K // 13 // D E E R F I E L D, M A Maple Side Corinthian // Large // Dark Bay Trainer: Kim Ferro/ Linda Evans Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Paddock cakes Pony to Ride: Love and Logic Lessons: Practicing courses, flat work and no stirrups. Favorite Book: A Dog’s Purpose

C A R O L I N E Z AU N B R E C H E R // 13 // L A FAY E T T E , L A Fire Van Battenbroek // Large // Gray Trainer: Trish Rabalais Favorite Horse Show: Gulfport, MS Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Knock My Sox Off Lessons: I work on having a good canter approching jumps and on keeping him in front of my leg. Favorite Book: The Outsiders

J U L I A Z I F F E R // 13 // DA R N E S TO W N , M D Rowfantina’s Golden Ticket // Large // Palomino Trainer: Barbie Burns Favorite Horse Show: HITS Culpeper Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Red, White and Blue Lessons: Keeping my pony’s canter in a good rhythm and making sure that my hands are in the correct position. Favorite Book: War Horse

J U L I A Z U G // 10 // E L KTO N , M D Lorimar’s Signature // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: St. Christopher’s Pony Treat: Vanilla Flax treats Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Picking up my canter and not leaning forward. Favorite Book: Percy Jackson Series, The City of Ember

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Congratulations to Julia Ziffer and Krimpet for qualifying for Pony Finals 2013!! Good luck to you and your teammates from Beyond A Bay. Your hard work and determination has been an inspiration to all of us. We also would like to give a special thanks to trainer Barbie Burns for helping make our daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams come true.

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