2015 Pony Finals Program by United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.

US PONY FINALS August 3-9, 2015 Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY

Blueberry Hill 2014 Overall Grand Champion

Maro Reppas & Frappuccino

2015 Zone 7 Large Green Pony

Dallas, Texas Trainers Porsha McLaren & Katherine Breunig Andrews Thank yall so much for being the greatest trainers in the whole world! Without you guys I would be nothing! Also thanks for all the support from my CatchRide fam! Love yall so much! -Maro & Frappy

CONGRATULATIONS! Messenger Hill Farm proudly congratulates Vivienne Gramza on qualifying Topeka King and Finesse RF for Medium Pony Hunters.

MHF and your family are so proud of your accomplishments and amazing attitude.

Nicolette (Letty) Makris & Feather Congratulations on qualifying for US National Pony Finals 2015. Good luck and have fun! We are proud of you both! Love, Mom, Dad, Evangeline and Nicholas With special thanks to Rhonda & Rene Arza of R & R Farms for getting them there.

SOPHIA WOJCIK & ENCORE

Congratulations Sophia! We are so proud of you and Encore! Love, Mom, Dad and Devin. Also, a Big Thank You to Kimberley Dougherty of Canterbury Stables for helping make this dream come true for Sophia!

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Thank You Charles Moorcroft

Kat Fuqua & Wyoming

Good luck at Pony Finals, Abbey & Hannah! Love, Mom

Congra tulation s to Claire A ustin an d Practic al Magi c (Pear With lot l)! s of love from your fa mily an d friend s!

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Michael Savage, you make our lives amazing! For a trainer who saw more in me, More than I thought I could ever be. Who taught me to discipline this mind and the body Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in, Who raised expectations and dreams beyond normal endurance, beyond myself. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a greater rider for it, because you taught me not to quit, You taught me to believe in myself And to imbue my life, my pony and my journey with a positive energy that drives me above and beyond my wildest dreams.

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WISHING GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR PONIES AND STUDENTS

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Anya Bereznicki Congratulations Anya and Dylan

Qualifying for the 2015 Pony Finals in Large Hunter Pony and Marshall & Sterling US Pony Medal Finals

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Special Thanks to our coaches Dayton Gorsline and Lisa Carlsen for helping make Pony Finals a reality. We would also like to thank Karen Linkletter for coaching and finding this beautiful pony for Anya.

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Letter FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Pony Finals Competitors and Guests: On behalf of the United States Equestrian Federation, I am pleased to welcome all of you, whether a new or returning competitor, to the 48th annual US Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky. The US Pony Finals encompasses three championship competitions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 2015 US Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans, the Marshall & Sterling US Pony Medal Finals, and the US National Pony Jumper Championships. This year, Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC will be hosting the Pony Finals Auction on Wednesday, August 5th. The Pony Finals has a long history dating back to 1959, and has grown each year into the incredible event we enjoy today. Held annually, 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 great accomplishment, competing in the finals is an especially rewarding experience for these young pony riders and their supportive families. The special events and camaraderie amongst the competitors fosters many lasting friendships and a love of equestrian sport. 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 fantastic 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 wonderful time! Best regards,

Cover Photo: Shawn McMillen

Chrystine J. Tauber USEF President U S Po n y F i n a l s // 1 9

Schedule

OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH

WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 1

ANNEX

7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Flatwork for all ponies

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up LARGE

10:00 A.M. PONY AUCTION PREVIEW

CLAIBORNE 2

MURPHY

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up MEDIUM

Exercise ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses.

STONELEA

8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Model Clinic

10:00 A.M. REGULAR HUNTER PONY Large Model & Under Saddle GREEN HUNTER PONY Small Green Model & Under Saddle AT CONCLUSION OF UNDER SADDLE: Flatwork for hunter ponies and equitation ponies

ALLTECH ARENA

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up SMALL

COVERED ARENA 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Exercise Ring 5:00 P.M. TOWN HALL MEETING

Closed

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH

WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 1

MURPHY

7:00 A.M. REGULAR PONY HUNTER Small Model & Under Saddle Large Over Fences GREEN PONY HUNTER Small Green Over Fences AT THE CONCLUSION OF OVER FENCES: Flatwork for hunter and equitation ponies

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up MEDIUM

Exercise ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses.

ALLTECH ARENA

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up LARGE

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Flatwork for Pony Jumpers 4:00 P.M. Iris Scan Demonstration

CLAIBORNE 2 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up SMALL

STONELEA

ANNEX Non-competing and Sale pony work area

5:00 P.M. Jumper Competitors meeting (location TBD)

COVERED ARENA 6:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M. Model Clinic 8:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Exercise Ring 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Sports Psychology Clinic 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Flatwork for Jumpers 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Exercise Ring

6:15 P.M. PONY AUCTION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH

WALNUT

ALLTECH ARENA

ANNEX

8:00 A.M. GREEN PONY HUNTER Medium Green Model & Under Saddle Large Green Model & Under Saddle REGULAR PONY HUNTER Small Over Fences AT THE CONCLUSION OF OVER FENCES: Flatwork for hunter and equitation ponies

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Pony Jumper Horse Inspection

Non-competing and Sale pony work area

CLAIBORNE 1 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up LARGE

CLAIBORNE 2 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up MEDIUM

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9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Jumper Training 1.00 meters 5:45 P.M. Walk Phase I course

MURPHY Exercise ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses.

6:30 P.M. Golf Cart Parade

COVERED ARENA

7:15 P.M. JUMPER INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION PHASE I

6:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M. Model Clinic

STONELEA

8:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Exercise Ring

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up SMALL

1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Flatwork for Jumpers

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J O I N T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N – # P O N Y F I N A L S FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH

WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 1

ANNEX

7:00 A.M. REGULAR PONY HUNTER Medium Model & Under Saddle GREEN PONY HUNTER Medium Green Over Fences Large Green Over Fences

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up MEDIUM

Non-competing and Sale pony work area

ALLTECH ARENA Ticketed Warm-up Equitation 7:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – 2’3”

CLAIBORNE 2

MURPHY Exercise ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses.

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up SMALL

COVERED ARENA

STONELEA

9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Judge’s Perspective Clinic

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up LARGE

1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Horseless Horseman Clinic

10:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. – 3’ 4:00 P.M. Walk Phase II course 4:30 P.M. JUMPER INDIVIDUAL PHASE II & TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

SATURDAY , AUGUST 8TH

WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 1

ANNEX

9:00 A.M. REGULAR PONY HUNTER Medium Over Fences

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up SMALL

Non-competing and Sale pony work area

ALLTECH ARENA Ticketed Warm-up Equitation 8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. – 2’6”

CLAIBORNE 2 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up LARGE

3:00 P.M. Walk Farewell Course

STONELEA

4:00 P.M. Jumper Farewell Class

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Ticketed Warm-Up MEDIUM

5:30 P.M. Walk Individual Course 6:00 P.M. Hunter Awards Parade

MURPHY

Exercise ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses.

COVERED ARENA 8:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Exercise Ring 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Flatwork for Jumpers 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Exercise Ring

6:30 P.M. Jumper Individual Final

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH

WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 1

ANNEX

Closed

Exercise Ring

Non-competing and Sale pony work area

ALLTECH ARENA

CLAIBORNE 2

MURPHY

7:00 A.M. PONY MEDAL FINALS

Exercise Ring

Exercise ring for non-showing, sale & layover horses.

12:00 P.M.. Pony Medal Lunch

STONELEA

COVERED ARENA

Sale Pony Ring

Ticketed Warm-Up 6:30 A.M. MEDIUM 8:45 A.M. LARGE 10:45 A.M. SMALL

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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 or reserve championship in an “AA” or “A” 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 based on annually produced Selection Procedures. 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

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Roster

OF OFFICIALS

The 2015 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

Jim Dahlquist, Portland, OR

Hugh Kincannon, Lexington, KY

William Ellis, Ocala, FL Daniel Robertshaw, Camden, SC Christina Schlusemeyer, Wellington, FL James Toon, South Salem, NY Steven Wall, Santa Barbara, CA

PONY MEDAL JUDGES Frank Madden, Brewster, NY Ken Smith, Wellington, FL

PONY JUMPER JUDGES

GROUNDS SUPERVISOR Rob Murphy, Lexington, KY

ANNOUNCERS Brian Jones, Lexington, KY Oliver Kennedy, Brookeville, MD

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

Ron Beachy, Crestwood, KY Oliver Kennedy, Brookeville, MD

FARRIER

STEWARDS

VETERINARIAN

Ralph Alfano, Wellington, FL Karen Golding, Wellington, FL

SCHOOLING SUPERVISORS Peter Lane, Wellington, FL Laura Reed, Lexington, KY

USEF COORDINATORS Hunter - Lori Nelson, Lexington, KY Jumper - Jennifer Haydon, Lexington, KY

JUMPS Jumps by Fuzzy, Franklin, TN

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

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Glenn Dorsett, Carthage, NC

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (859) 255-8741

SHOW SECRETARY

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

PONY AUCTION The Pony Finals Auction (866) 652-7789

VIDEOGRAPHY David Orlando (561) 512-4054 info@shownet.biz

Letter

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Riders, Parents, and Trainers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2015 US Pony Finals! Whether you are competing in the green or regular pony hunter sections, the pony jumpers, or the Pony Medal Final, the US Pony Finals is simply a one of a kind experience! We look forward to this event as a place where pony riders from all over the country gather to showcase their riding skills and grow as true horsemen and sportsmen. This is a fun filled week of competition and activities. We are also here for the love of the ponies, the camaraderie, and the competition. This is your week! Please respect yourself, cheer for your friends, follow the rules, have fun, be your best and go for it!!

Have fun, be your best and go for it!!

Remember to thank your parents and trainersâ&#x20AC;Ś you would not be here without them. Also, please join us in extending our personal thanks to the USHJA Pony Finals Subcommittee Task Force, USEF and USHJA staff, Hugh Kincannon, and the countless volunteers and staff that make this event possible! We trust that everyone in attendance will enjoy the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. It is the home of many of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top equestrian events. Also, take the opportunity to tour Lexington and discover the homes of so many famous race horses. Again, congratulations to all for qualifying and participating in this fantastic National Championship.

Sincerely, Charlie Moorcroft Chairman of the USHJA Pony Finals Subcommittee 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 2015 US Pony Finals. PRESENTING SPONSORS

Sallee Horse Vans, Inc. Marshall & Sterling Insurance

Other Generous Sponsors Essex Classics Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC GumBits Kastel Denmark MDC Stirrups Oakcroft Roberts Arena The Madeira School Visse Weddell at Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Champion Level Donors Kathy & Brad Coors Foundation The Aycox Family The Gochman Family

Reserve Champion Level Donors Brownland Farm MK & JB Pritzker

Blue Ribbon Donors

Back Country Farm Bailiwick Farm, Patricia & Andrew Michael Bill Schaub Charles Moorcroft Double G Stables Fairfield County Hunt Club Forget Me Not Farm GC Ponies Geoff Teall & Montoga, Inc. Hye Pointe Lily Ezrow Memorial Park Hunters Peacock Ridge Phoebe Weseley & River Run Farm LLC Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Shadow Ridge Farms Stonewall Ponies & Emily Elek-Burtard Summerfields Equine, LLC Sweet Oak Farm The Ellis Family/Kalista Manor 2 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

The Fisherman Family Vintage Oaks Horse Farm Woodridge Farm/Cookie & Greg

Red Ribbon Donors

Christy Phillips DK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; USA Sporthorse Dominique Damico & Ramble On Farm Emil Spadone & Redfield Farm Jill Aureliano Karen Debney Lynda & Jay Patrick Makoto Farm, Inc. MDHT Equestrian Nikki Boyle Queenie Productions, & Pony Pizza Co. Richard Gordon Family Skyland Farm/Denice & Roy Perry Steve & Karen Jones Sunny Days/Maher Family LLC The Campbell Family

Yellow Ribbon Donors

Aubren Farm Bostwick Stables Dr. Piper Klemm Liftoff Equestrian Olivia Markman Pam Cramer Seeds Please/ Heather Freeman Bristol Shawn McMillen Photography The EMO Agency, Inc Virginia Pony Breeders Association Watch Hill

The USHJA Pony Finals Subcommittee Task Force Chair: Charles Moorcroft Vice Chair: Bill Schaub Sissie Anderton Marion Maybank Patricia Rogers Stacey Schaefer Mary Babick

USEF Staff Casual Day Participants Allison Peace Camron Johnson Cavan Allen Courtney Barnett David Harris Dean Jacobson Diana Campbell Eileen Schnettler Emily Pratt Emma Nichols Gaile Chapman Gayle Day Ilse Dehner Jennifer Mellenkamp Joyce Hamblin Julie Bernier Kathleen Landwehr Kathy Meyer Katie Gill Katlynn Sacco Kelley Rust Kelsey Shanley Kim Russell Kristin Posner Lauren Moore Lindsay Baker Lisa Owens Lori Nelson Mary Henson Mary Kate Cropper Megan Hephner Michele Keith Natalie Norwood Olivia Arden Rebecca Hansen Rebecca Swearingen Rita Cambron Ryan Hays Shawn Finlinson Shealagh Costello Shelly Cobb Sonya Cox Terra Schroeder Tonya Morgan

To all the parents, trainers, riders, volunteers, and staff who continue to help make this event special every year, we thank you.

Championship

TROPHIES

2015 MARSHALL & STERLING/US PONY MEDAL CHAMPIONSHIP

BUTTONS ‘N’ BOWS SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY

US PONY MEDAL CHAMPION

HIGH-SCORE VIRGINIA BRED PONY AWARD

2015 US NATIONAL PONY HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP

EMERSON BURR PERPETUAL TROPHY

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 1-9 may be used. Riders are judged on their riding form and ability to ride correctly. Awarded the Easter Sunday Memorial Trophy donated by Ms. Catherine A. Kaiser and Ms. Jennifer T. Pesko

PRESENTED BY SALLEE

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 CHAMPION PONY HUNTER

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

GRAND CHAMPION GREEN PONY HUNTER Awarded the Brownland Farm Green Hunter Pony Champion Perpetual Trophy donated by Mr. and Mrs. Anderton.

SMALL PONY HUNTER CHAMPION (12.2 HANDS AND UNDER)

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

MEDIUM PONY HUNTER 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 PONY HUNTER 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.

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. Awarded the Virginia Pony Breeders Perpetual Trophy donated by the Virginia Pony Breeders Association Awarded to the trainer of the Overall Grand Champion Pony Hunter.

THE EDNA LYTLE PERPETUAL TROPHY

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

WELSH PONY AND COB SOCIETY PERPETUAL TROPHIES

Awarded to the highest scoring registered Purebred Welsh Pony as well as the highest scoring Half Welsh or Part-bred Welsh Pony in the Regular Hunter Pony sections. Perpetual trophies are also presented to the highest scoring registered Purebred Welsh and the highest scoring Half Welsh or Part-bred 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.

2015 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.

2015 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.

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Champions

O F T H E PA S T

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

SMALL

MEDIUM

2014 Blueberry Hill 2013 Canterbrook & Prince Charming 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

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2014 Finders-Keepers 2013 Sassafras Creek 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

2014 Hudson 2013 Westside 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

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

Small 2014 Smitten 2013 Yes It’s True 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 2014 Leon 2013 Show me Love 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 2014 For the Best 2013 Northwind Martin 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 2014 Team 15 Small Ponies (Blueberry Hill, Goldfish, True Sport, Money Tree) *The team award changed format for 2014

2013 Florida 2012 Connecticut 2011 Virginia 2010 Virginia 2009 Florida 2008 California 2007 New York 2006 New York 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

The Easter Sunday Memorial Trophy

(Pony Medal Champion) 2014 Taylor St Jacques 2013 Olivia Woodson 2012 Lucy Deslauries (Centerfield) 2011 Madison Goetzmann (Denmark)

O F T H E PA S T

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 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

Emerson Burr Perpetual Trophy

(Trainer of Overall Grand) 2014 Lynne Jayne and Patricia Griffith 2013 Patricia Griffith 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

The Buttons and 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

during Pony Finals) 2014 Gianna Longo 2013 Hagen Alexander Hall 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 2014 Hudson Devin Seek Aubrey Hill Equestrian 2013 Woodlands Misty Rain/Isabel Ryan 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

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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 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 2014 Finders-Keepers Taylor St Jacques/ RHF Enterprises 2013 Armani Daisy Farish/ Madeline Schaefer 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

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Half Welsh Trophy

(Half Welsh High Score Award) Rider/Owner 2014 Enjoy The Laughter Ali Tritschler/Dr. Betsee Parker 2013 Frosted/Madeline Schaefer 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 Rosehaven Farm Perpetual Trophy

(Green Purebred Welsh High Score Award) Rider/Owner *This trophy is new for 2014 2014 Wicklyn’s King’s Ransom Kalli Meagher/Kimi Hochstein

The Edna Lytle Perpetual Trophy (Volunteer of the Year) 2014 Patricia Griffith 2013 Beverly Bedard 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 2014 Rollingwood’s Sticky Buns Sabra Moore 2013 Blue on Blue/Sarah Boston 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) 2014 Taylor St Jacques 2013 Emma Kurtz 2012 Meredith Darst

National Pony Jumper Championships The Willow Grove Farm Perpetual Trophy

(Pony Jumper Team Championship) Gold 2014 USPC 2013 Zone 4 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 2013 Zone 5 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 2013 Zone 7 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

The Swan Creek Farm Perpetual Trophy

(Individual pony Jumper Champion) Gold 2014 Genevieve Munson (Bluebelle) 2013 Cooper Dean (American Hero) 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 2014 Cecily Coors (Monstarz Superfly) 2013 Christina Rodriguez (A Lotta Moxie) 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 2014 Carson Ruff (Jet Pilot) 2013 Carly Williams (High Hopes) 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) 2014 Julianna Empie 2013 Cooper Dean 2012 Ellyn Fritz 2011 Kaitlin Miller-Roberts 2010 Kaitlin Miller-Roberts 2009 Christina Firestone 2008 Elizabeth Solomon 2007 Gabriela Mershad 2006 Amber E. Siegelman 2005 Hannah Holik 2004 Jennifer Waxman 2003 Juliana Fischer 2002 Billy Worthington 2001 Suzie Middlebrook

Judging YOU BE THE JUDGE FOR THE 2015 US NATIONAL PONY HUNTER 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 HUNTER CHAMPION? WHO DO YOU PICK FOR SMALL, MEDIUM, & LARGE GREEN PONY

MODEL

HUNTER CHAMPION?

Judged on conformation, way of going and soundness.

UNDER SADDLE

To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. Riders may be asked for an extended trot. Ponies are to stop easily, 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.

OVER FENCES

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

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.

WHO DO YOU PICK FOR THE GRAND PONY HUNTER CHAMPION?

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M A D E L I N E A H E R N // 11 // S TO U G H TO N , M A Best of All, Dream Come Blue // Small, Medium // Dun, Grey Trainer: Abbi Ferrigno, Annie Dotoli & June Gillis-Ahern Favorite Horse Show: Devon & Indoors Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: My own ponies Lessons: Keeping my hands quiet, pace and rhythm. Favorite Book: Castle in the Attic

K I L E Y A H N // 11 // J O H N S TO N , R I Haley’s Comet // Small // Light Bay Trainer: Dina Patnaud Favorite Horse Show: Saratoga Springs Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: American Pharoah Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: Black Beauty

E M I LY A I T K E N // 11 // B E D FO R D, N Y Quicksilver Butterfly // Small // Dapple Grey Trainer: Kristen Carollo Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Butterfly Lessons: Keeping my body still Favorite Book: Allegiant by Veronica Roth

M I A A L B E LO // 9 // CO R A L G A B L E S , F L Pashmina, Child’s Play Hot Topic // Small, Large // Blue Roan, Bay Trainer: Jenny Darst Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: Enjoy The Laughter Lessons: Flatwork! We practice a lot on track and pace. Favorite Book: Saddle Club Series

I S A B E L L E A L D R I D G E // 15 // AT L A N TA , G A Woodlands Misty Rain // Large // Bay Trainer: Helen Hamryka Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermint Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: My own, of course! Lessons: Body position Favorite Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

M E G A N A L L // 14 // S O R R E N TO, F L Blu Suede Shoes, Lark’s Clarabella // Large, Medium // Grey, Bay Trainer: Jaime Gibson Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Dobbin’s Delights - Carrot and Oat Pony to Ride: Hidden Springs Woodstar Lessons: We mainly work on preparing for Pony Finals with flatwork, bending lines, scary jumps, and modeling. Favorite Book: The Divergent Series U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 3

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TAT E A L L E N // 11 // C L A R K S DA L E , M S Happy Feet // Medium // Black Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: PNHS Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: Show Me Love Lessons: I mainly work on keeping my body still and my equitation Favorite Book: Legend

DAW S O N A M I C K // 14 // M A R V I N , N C Foxmor Starstruck // Medium // Bay Trainer: Jason Schlotterback Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Double Stuffed Golden Oreos Pony to Ride: I love riding my ponies, Winston & Silky! Lessons: My hands, my shoulders and keeping my chin up. Favorite Book: Eighty Dollar Champion

M AC I A N D E R S O N // 9 // PAC I F I C PA L I S A D E S , C A Merlin the Magnificent // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Traci Brooks Favorite Horse Show: Thermal Pony Treat: ANY treat Pony to Ride: Merlin! Lessons: Position, Pace, Strides and lead changes Favorite Book: The Black Stallion

T Y L E R A N D E R S O N // 13 // N OV I , M I Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promise // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Mary Roskens Favorite Horse Show: HJAM @ Waterloo Hunt Club Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Cosmic Mist Lessons: Extending my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trot and getting her to jump slow and round. Favorite Book: Divergent

A L A I N A AU R E L I A N O // 11 // O L D B R O O K V I L L E , N Y The Governor // Small // Grey Trainer: Jill Aureliano Favorite Horse Show: HITS Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Benetton Lessons: Seat and hands Favorite Book: I like novels.

A L E X A AU R E L I A N O // 12 // O L D B R O O K V I L L E , N Y Love and Laughter, Woodlands Stevie Ray // Large, Medium // Bay, Grey Trainer: Patricia Griffith Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Pony Treat: Everything! Pony to Ride: Spellbound Lessons: Flatwork, flatwork, flatwork. Favorite Book: I like reading biographies. 3 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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A S H L E Y VA I L AYCOX // 16 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Valentino // Large // Bay Trainer: Michael Newman and Jonna Wilks Favorite Horse Show: WIHS Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Straightness and keeping a consistent rhythm Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

S O P H I A AY E R S // 6 // R E D D I C K , F L Bianca, Harrington Park Quest // Small, Medium // Grey, Grey Trainer: Aaron Vale Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Bianca Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: Horse Crazy Girls

A M B E R AY YA D // 11 // R A N C H O S A N TA F E , C A Astro Boy // Medium // White Trainer: Alicia Saxton Favorite Horse Show: The Oaks Pony Treat: Squeezy Buns Pony to Ride: Astro Boy Lessons: I work the most on my balance and posture and being connected to my pony. Favorite Book: A Million Ways Home

J E S S I C A B A D E R // 9 // B LU F F TO N , S C Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kiss // Small // Bay Trainer: Katie Brown Maxwell Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Stud Muffins w/Peppermints Pony to Ride: Armani Lessons: Figure eights and lead changes Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars

C A R O L I N E B A L D // 14 // G I L FO R D, N H Clovermeade Revelation, Clovermeade Somebunny Special, Basically Bunny // Large, Small, Medium // Roan, Chestnut, Black

Trainer: Abbi Seley Ferrigno Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Enjoy the Laughter Lessons: My position, and I enjoy handy courses Favorite Book: All The Light We Cannot See

B R I T TA N Y B A R DW E L L // 14 // T E M P E R A N C E , M I Woodlands Love Story // Medium // Grey Trainer: Donna Rothman Favorite Horse Show: Traverse City Pony Treat: Tums Pony to Ride: Teddy Lessons: Transitions, in and outs, roll backs Favorite Book: The Elders U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 5

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A L E X I S B AU M A N // 11 // W O O D S TO C K , I L Charlie Brown, Two For The Bunny // Small, Medium // Chestnut, Grey Trainer: Amber Bauman Favorite Horse Show: Spring Spectacular Pony Treat: Sour Skittles Pony to Ride: Ella Enchanted Lessons: Seeing a distance jumping and equitation: shoulders back, sitting tall. Favorite Book: Silver Dream

K ACY B AU M G A R T // 8 // A L D I E , VA M&M Way Too Foxy // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Katie Petronelli Favorite Horse Show: Warrenton Pony Show Pony Treat: No Favorite - Love Them All! Pony to Ride: Foxy Lessons: Riding my pony forward and straight. When I am on it, she always gives me 100%! Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

E L L I E B E A R D // 11 // F R A N K L I N , M I Shenandoah Prophesy // Large // Grey Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Ky Pony Treat: Fruit Loops Pony to Ride: Patrick Lessons: Pushing my heels down and sitting down Favorite Book: Stranded

T R I N I T Y B E I T L E R // 9 // CO CO N U T C R E E K , F L Bumble Bee // Small // Black Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Minty Muffins Pony to Ride: Bumble Bee Lessons: Rhythm, track, speed, and keeping uphill and balanced. Favorite Book: The Familars 4

E M I L I E B E L L // 9 // E L K G R OV E , C A Starswept Paris Blues // Small // Grey Trainer: Aimee Hanson Favorite Horse Show: Brookside Horse Shows Pony Treat: Apples/cherry tomatoes Pony to Ride: Paris, she is a once in a lifetime pony! Lessons: Consistency, consistency and consistency. Favorite Book: American Girl Doll books

A N YA B E R E Z N I C K I // 11 // C A LG A RY, A B Aalsmeer Dylan // Large // Bay Trainer: Dayton Gorsline, Lisa Carlsen and Nancy Free Favorite Horse Show: Rocky Mountain Show Jumping Pony Treat: Peppermints and candy Pony to Ride: Lightning McQueen [large green pony] Lessons: I work on my leg position and equitation exercises. Favorite Book: Harry Potter 3 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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S Y D N E Y B E R U B E // 13 // B E D FO R D, N H Cartier // Large // Grey Trainer: Donna O. & Gretchen A. Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Peppermint Stick Pony to Ride: Manhattan Lessons: Foot position. Favorite Book: Wonder

H AG E N B L AC K W E L L // 10 // M O U N TA I N B R O O K , A L Flyer Miles // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Allison Black Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Gummy Frogs Pony to Ride: Flyer Miles Lessons: We work on everything...but I LOVE jumping ! Favorite Book: Boy in the Striped Pajamas

C AY L A B O E R S T // 15 // S E Y M O U R , W I A Bit of Spunk // Large // Bay Trainer: Debra Nellis Favorite Horse Show: Lamplight Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Mine, although I enjoy riding many others! Lessons: Flatwork with dressage basics and some jumping. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

P R I M A R O S E B O N AV E N T U R A // 11 // S E W E L L , N J Just One Look // Large // Bay Trainer: Heather Bonaventura Favorite Horse Show: The Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Pony Pizza Pony to Ride: Pandamonium Lessons: Rollbacks Favorite Book: Black Beauty

V I R G I N I A B O N N I E // 10 // S A N F R A N C I S CO, C A Wink and Smile, Prom Queen, Blue a Kiss // Small, Medium, Large // Grey, Flaxen Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Denice Perry Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Nunkin Lessons: Heels down, eyes up! Favorite Book: Warrior Cats #6 The Darkest Hour

M AC L AY B OW E R S // 13 // M U R F R E E S B O R O, T N Picturesque Never Say Never // Small // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Stephanie Bowers Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Everything! Pony to Ride: Godda Luv Me Lessons: Mostly on collection work, getting my ponies balanced, bending, and collected. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 7

K E N DA L L B R A N D E B U R G // 10 // P O W E L L , O H Blue Skye // Small // Grey Trainer: Diane Masters Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky National Pony Treat: Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Blue Skye! Lessons: No stirrups! Transitions and leads. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

A N N A B E L L E B R OW N // 6 // OX FO R D, PA Hillcrest Smokey Joe // Small // Grey Trainer: Patty Miller and Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Flower in a horse show Lessons: My riding position Favorite Book: Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse

S A M A N T H A B R OW N // 11 // H O U S TO N , T X Crystal Charm // Medium // Grey Trainer: Sherre Sims Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: Carrot flavored lickets Pony to Ride: Peter Lessons: My position Favorite Book: Nancy Drew

T E S S A P. B R OW N // 10 // W E S T H A R T FO R D, C T Lands End Lady Slipper, Radiance // Small, Medium // Grey, Bay Trainer: Kyla Makhloghi Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy and lucky to ride the ponies I have. Lessons: Being subtle with my movements and not twisting my body over the jumps. Favorite Book: Wonder

K AY L A B R U S I E // 11 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Undecided // Medium // Grey Trainer: Charles Moorcroft and Kristi Powers Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots and sugar cubes Pony to Ride: Davidson Lessons: Charlie and Kristi help me work on the skills needed in the show ring. Favorite Book: Out Of My Mind

K Y L E E B U C H H O L Z // 14 // CO R N E L I U S , N C Mortons Chatelaine // Small // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Christy Conway-Chester Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Becoming a well rounded rider by riding as many ponies as I can sit on. Favorite Book: Divergent Series 3 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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M I A B U R L I N G TO N // 10 // S A M M A M I S H , WA Posh Finders Keepers // Medium // Grey Trainer: Nancy Free Favorite Horse Show: Alpine Preview Pony Treat: Hospitality Mints Pony to Ride: Frosted Lessons: I work on making my ponies hind end work. I also focus on P.B.T. Pace, balance and track. Favorite Book: Pegasus: Olympus at War

F R A N C E S C A C A L A M A R I // 10 // N E W M I L FO R D, PA Empireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paris, El Nino // Small, Medium // Bay, Leopard Appaloosa Trainer: Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky and Elmira Pony Treat: Altoids Pony to Ride: Bewitching Lessons: Looking up over the fence. Favorite Book: Blue Ribbons by Kim Ablon Whitney

S O P H I A C A L A M A R I // 13 // N E W M I L FO R D, PA Unforgettable, Brighton My Day, Crushworthy // Medium, Medium, Large // Chestnut, Grey, Bay Trainer: Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Pony Treat: Blueberries Pony to Ride: Smitten Lessons: Staying straight and squaring my corners. Favorite Book: The Outsiders

C L A I R E C A M P B E L L // 11 // CO C H R A N V I L L E , PA Leon, Armani // Medium, Small // Bay, Palamino Trainer: Favorite Horse Show: Pony Treat: Pony to Ride: Splendid Lessons: Pace, two-point, not cutting the corners Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees

R O S E C A M P B E L L // 8 // CO C H R A N V I L L E , PA Silver Wishes // Small // Grey Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Lifesaver mints Pony to Ride: Cozy Up Lessons: Going straight, foot placement in my stirrups, sitting down Favorite Book: Jack and Annie series

AVA C A P U TO // 13 // L LOY D H A R B O R , N Y Autumn Frost // Large // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Jessica Santolaya Favorite Horse Show: Zone 2 Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Saltwood Tuscany Lessons: Learning how to help my pony look his best under saddle and over fences. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games U S Po n y F i n a l s // 3 9

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S O P H I E C A R L I N // 15 // PATA S K A L A , O H Why Not // Large // Bay Trainer: Sarah Ash/Margaret Kruse Favorite Horse Show: Showtime Series Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: For the Laughter Lessons: Equitation and Distances Favorite Book: If I Stay

E M I LY C H A E // 13 // W E S TO N , M A Colorful Scenario // Large // Pinto Trainer: Katie Schaaf Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Show Park Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: I would ride Comedy Hour because I miss him a lot. Lessons: In lessons we have no stirrup contests, and I’ve been getting to know my pony better. Favorite Book: Wonder by Raquel J. Palacio

I S A B E L L A C H E E R S // 11 // S H A L LOT T E , N C Prince Henry, Park Avenue // Medium, Large // Grey, Grey Trainer: Ashleigh Orrock Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Cortes ‘C’ even though he is not a pony Lessons: Depends on the day. Favorite Book: First Fence

D I A N A C H I L L E R // 13 // AT L A N TA , G A Champlain Charade // Medium // Palomino Trainer: Bradley Spragg Favorite Horse Show: Charleston Summer Classic Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Mind your step Lessons: Pacing myself and releasing at the right time Favorite Book: Divergent

A S H L E Y C LY M E N S // 14 // K I N G S P O R T, T N Sophisticated Boom Boom // Large // Leopard Appaloosa Trainer: Rachel Knight Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Spring 8 Pony Treat: Blueberry Muffins Pony to Ride: My Own, Sondra Lessons: Transitions and Rhythm Favorite Book: The Bible

C H R I S TO P H E R CO B E R L E Y // 11 // T E M P E R A N C E , M I Headlines // Medium // Grey Trainer: Polly Howard Favorite Horse Show: Traverse City Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Headlines Lessons: Stay straight and leads Favorite Book: Island of Blue Dolphins 4 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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A M Y CO H E N // 10 // CO N CO R D, N H Gold Digger // Medium // Chestnut with White Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Ginger snap cookies Pony to Ride: Trading Spaces Lessons: I work on staying straight and keeping one pace and halting. My pony does not like to halt. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

R E Y N O L D S CO L E // 10 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Read All Over // Medium // Black and White Paint Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Pony Pucks and anything with peppermint Pony to Ride: Loose Buttons Lessons: Using the corners of the ring and keeping my elbows by my side. Favorite Book: 11 Birthdays

M A RY CO L L I N S // 10 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Lucy Love // Small // Liver Chesnut Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Any Treat Pony to Ride: American Pharoah - a horse, not a pony Lessons: I work on keeping my heels down, picking up the right lead, and no lead swaps before a jump. Favorite Book: The One and Only Ivan

K A I T LY N CO L L M A N // 10 // P H O E N I X , A Z Nighttime // Small // Black Trainer: Wendy Johnson Favorite Horse Show: Arizona Season Finale Pony Treat: Sweet Nays Pony to Ride: Nighttime Lessons: I work on perfecting my striding and rhythm Favorite Book: Warrior Cats

O L I V I A CO M B S // 11 // OA K L A N D, M I Little Rascal // Small // Grey Trainer: Sarah Robertson Favorite Horse Show: HJAM Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Little Rascal Lessons: Excelling at my equitation Favorite Book: Black Beauty

S A R A H CO M E R // 11 // V E S TAV I A , A L Forever So Clever // Medium // Dark Bay Trainer: Clair Allison Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Equus Magnificus Horse Muffins with Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony :) Lessons: Equitation- specifically being still Favorite Book: Enderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 1

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I S A B E L L A C U K R OW S K I // 10 // R O C H E S T E R , M I Singing in the Rain // Small // Paint Trainer: Sara Robertson Favorite Horse Show: Ocala HITS Pony Treat: Peeps Pony to Ride: Hudson Lessons: I mostly work on my pony’s pace throughout the course. Favorite Book: Loot

S A R A H DAV I S // 12 // U N I O N , K Y National Treasure // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Katrina Fanning Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Mrs. Pasture’s Cookies Pony to Ride: National Treasure Lessons: Slowing Treasure down. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

G R AC E D E B N E Y // 10 // H A M P D E N , M A Tazmanian Devil, Sportster // Small, Medium // Liver Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Pennsylvania National Horse Show Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Straightness and keeping the rythym Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

S A R A H D E M C Z U K // 12 // M AU M E E , O H Happenstance, Training Wheels // Large, Small // Chestnut, Liver Chestnut Trainer: Erika Githens Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Kentucky Pony Treat: Biscoff cookies Pony to Ride: Pride the large pony Lessons: I work on straightness and the halt with my large pony, and my position and pace with my small pony. Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

A N N A M A R I E D I P I A Z Z A // 10 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Rapunzel // Small // Palomino Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: Paris Lessons: During lessons we focus on trying not to switch leads. Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

B A I L E Y D O LO F F // 16 // S Y K E S V I L L E , M D Wishlea Star Dasher // Large // Grey Trainer: Dorna Taintor Favorite Horse Show: HITS Culpeper, VA Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Wishlea Star Dasher Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: Life of Pi 4 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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N I CO L E D O R CY // 17 // L I B E R T Y V I L L E , I L My Dear Watson // Large // Bay Trainer: Kristin Serwatt Favorite Horse Show: Lamplight Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: My Dear Watson Lessons: Stride length and control Favorite Book: Graceling

T E S S A D OW N E Y // 9 // H O U S TO N , T X Bringing Home Blue // Small // Bay Trainer: Sherre Sims Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Frosted Lessons: Bending while circling and transitions (halt from a canter) Favorite Book: The Double Life of Pocahontas

H A R L E Y D O Z I E R // 11 // S U WA N E E , G A Fly With Me // Medium // Bay Trainer: Krissy Altenburg Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony - Fly With Me Lessons: My equitation Favorite Book: Wonder

A B I G A I L D U B O S E // 15 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Northwind Marin // Large // Bay Trainer: Tim Sweat Favorite Horse Show: Washington Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: All My Love Lessons: Getting my heels down Favorite Book: The Count Of Monte Cristo

H A N N A H D U B O S E // 13 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Charming // Medium // Bay Trainer: Tim Sweat Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Pony Pizzas Pony to Ride: Sassafras Creek Lessons: Leads Favorite Book: Fever 1793

Q U I N N D U R B I N // 10 // B R E N T W O O D, C A Posh Trick Shot // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Aimee Hanson Favorite Horse Show: Let’s Show Halloween Pony Treat: Watermelon Pony to Ride: Gayfields the Slyeth because it’s my pony’s dad Lessons: My equitation. My trainer makes me ride a lot without stirrups. Favorite Book: Pegasus Stories U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 3

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AVA E L L I S // 11 // A N N A P O L I S , M D Show Me Love, Tangled Up in Blue, Natalia // Medium, Large, Medium // Bay, Bay, Bay Trainer: Kari Martin Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Banana Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: No stirrups, Keeping the same canter, and shaping my turns Favorite Book: 13 Wishes

C A R O L I N E E L L I S // 12 // W E S TO N , M A Blackout, Cozy Up // Medium, Medium // Black, Black Trainer: Cookie DeSimone & Greg Prince Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Ohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cereal Pony to Ride: My ponies! Lessons: A lot of jumping without stirrups! Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

AV E RY E R I C K S O N // 12 // LU C A S , T X Celtic Creek Early Riser // Large // Bay Trainer: Britt McCormick Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Smarties Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Going straight and being in the middle of the jumps. Also working on my equitation. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A L E X A N D R A FA R FA R A S // 9 // S A N TA R O S A VA L L E Y, C A Greymeadows Rock Step // Large // Grey Trainer: Amy Lambert Favorite Horse Show: HITS, Thermal, CA Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Burberry and Rock Step Lessons: A lot of lateral movements on the flat and riding many different bending lines to the jump. Favorite Book: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

B R O O K E FA R R E L L // 11 // L A K E FO R E S T, I L Sir Dragon // Small // Bay Trainer: Amy Farmer Favorite Horse Show: Spring Spectacular Pony Treat: A Big, Juicy Apple Pony to Ride: The one that I have right now Lessons: I work on having a steady pace. Trying to make the round look effortless and smooth. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

E L L I E F E R R I G N O // 12 // N E W TO W N , C T Clovermeade Charmed, Bitty Bunny, Game Plan // Large, Medium, Medium // Grey, Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Abbi Ferrigno Favorite Horse Show: WIHS Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Golden Rule (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a horse) Lessons: No stirrups and hard equitation courses Favorite Book: The Mortal Instruments 4 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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O L I V I A F E R R O // 12 // S O U T H H A D L E Y, M A Rollingwoods Stick Tight, Anderins Momento // Small, Medium // Grey, Chestnut Trainer: Linda Evans/Kim Ferro/Heather Maciver Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Dreamland Lessons: Sitting straight and outside rein Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

J E N N A F I E L D // 13 // PA R KTO N , M D Apricot Brandy “Breyer” // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Katie Fitzpatrick Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Breyer Lessons: Getting consistent distances Favorite Book: Paper Towns

S Y D N E Y F L A S H M A N // 13 // I R V I N E , C A Alliance Bowregard, Miss Penny Lane // Small, Large // Chestnut, Liver Chestnut Trainer: Emily Trowbridge Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Popsicles Pony to Ride: Smitten Lessons: Eyes up, lead changes, and getting the correct distances/strides Favorite Book: The Mortal Instruments Series

L AU R E N F L AT H E R // 12 // R A N C H O S A N TA F E , C A Misty Spring Wild Rose, Woodlands Huck Finn // Medium, Large // Chestnut, Chestnut Trainer: Alicia Saxton Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Mangos Pony to Ride: All of them Lessons: Eyes, hands and no tipping to jumps. Favorite Book: Diary of a Young Girl

A N N I E “ DA I S Y ” FO R E G G E R // 12 // WAT E R B U RY C E N T E R , V T High Jynx // Large // Grey Trainer: Carol Hosack Delacy Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: High Jynx Lessons: Pace and Straightness. Favorite Book: Eighty Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts

L I LY FO R N E Y // 11 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Kaptin Krunch // Medium // Bay Trainer: Margaret Kruse Favorite Horse Show: State College Classic Pony Treat: Donuts Pony to Ride: Kaptin Krunch or Mosaic Symphony Lessons: Body position/control Favorite Book: The Tiger Rising U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 5

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K A I T LY N F R I E // 10 // TULSA, OK Little Wonder // Medium // Black Trainer: Bobby Dreyer Favorite Horse Show: Gulf Coast Classic Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: The one I have. I love her so much. Lessons: Flat work Favorite Book: The Haddox Series

JA DA F U L E K Y // 11 // M O R E N C I , M I Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Push My Buttons // Medium // Bay Trainer: Polly Howard Favorite Horse Show: Traverse City Pony Treat: Peppermint treats Pony to Ride: Oliver Twist Lessons: Elbows in, down in my heels. Favorite Book: Divergent

K AT F U Q UA // 7 // AT L A N TA , G A Powder Puff, Wyoming // Small, Small // Grey, Bay Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF 12 Pony Treat: GumBits Pony to Ride: The Black Stallion Lessons: FORWARD! Favorite Book: Stallion by Starlight

L AU R E N G A L L AG H E R // 10 // OX FO R D, PA H.G. Mud Puddles // Small // Grey Paint Trainer: Haley Kauffman/Susan Sisco Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Lick its and Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Puddles is the one and only pony to ride!! Lessons: In my lessons I work on staying in the correct position and keeping my heels down. Favorite Book: Midnight Pony

M A D I S O N C H A S E G E N T RY // 16 // R E D D I C K , F L Mr. Popper // Large // Grey Trainer: T.M. Hills Farm International Favorite Horse Show: Fox Lea Farm Pony Treat: Mrs. Pasture Horse Treats Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Getting the strides. Favorite Book: The Notebook

E L L E G I B B S // 10 // C H A R LOT T E , N C ICandy // Small // Liver Chesnut Trainer: Robin Greenwood Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Elegance Lessons: Putting RB on the bit, getting the right pace and my position. Favorite Book: The Tiger Rising 4 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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PA R K E R G I L M E R // 10 // MIDLOTHIAN, VA Meadowview’s Sundance Kid // Medium // Grey Trainer: Sarah West Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Oatmeal Creme Pies Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Keeping my pony straight and my left lead. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

J E S S I C A G I T Z E N // 14 // B A L DW I N S V I L L E , N Y Sham’s Validation, Sham’s Razzle Dazzle // Large, Medium // Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Christie Coleman-Bartlett Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Valley Summer Series Pony Treat: Watermelon Pony to Ride: My pony, Flash. Lessons: How to stay soft and ride mostly with leg and less hand. Favorite Book: Chosen by a Horse.

M A D I S O N G I VA N T // 11 // B E L L I N G H A M , WA Dragonheart // Small // Buckskin Trainer: Paige Wagter Favorite Horse Show: Thunderbird Show Park Pony Treat: Sprite & Skittles Pony to Ride: Blueberry Hill Lessons: Getting the step, scary jumps, and equitation Favorite Book: The Thickety

M I M I G O C H M A N // 10 // N E W YO R K , N Y Rico Suave’, True Love, Valor // Small, Medium, Large // Liver Chestnut, Bay, Bay Trainer: Scott Stewart, Ken Berkley and Amanda Derbyshire Favorite Horse Show: Great Lake Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: True Love Lessons: Keeping heels down and keeping straight towards the jump Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series

S O P H I E G O C H M A N // 11 // N E W YO R K , N Y Truly Noble, Love Me Tender, Elation // Medium, Small, Small // Dark Bay, Grey, Grey Trainer: Scott Stewart, Ken Berkley and Amanda Derbyshire Favorite Horse The Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Truly Noble Lessons: Keeping my shoulders back Favorite Book: Harry Potter

L I B B I E G O R D O N // 11 // S TAT E S V I L L E , N C Tiffany Blue, Baby Blue, Glenhaven’s Astoria // Medium, Small, Small // Grey, Chestnut Roan, Palomino Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Popsicles Pony to Ride: Trillville Lessons: Lots of pole work. No Stirrups. Favorite Book: The One and Only Ivan U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 7

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S A R A H G R E T Z // 10 // A N K E N Y, I A Billabong // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Sally Pray Favorite Horse Show: Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Glazed Doughnuts Pony to Ride: Billabong Lessons: I work on riding without stirrups, bending my pony, and pace. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

H AY L E Y G R O S S B AU E R // 13 // K E N N E T T S Q UA R E , PA Rock Hill // Large // Bay Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Duncraven Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: Being balanced Favorite Book: Out of My Mind

L I LY H AG G E // 10 // A R G Y L E , T X Ronaldo // Medium// Dapple Grey Trainer: Debbie DiVecchia Favorite Horse Show: U.S. Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My pony, Ronaldo Lessons: I work on getting Ronaldo off my right leg so he will stay straight on the left lead. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

S Y D N E Y H A M E L // 11 // R I C H F I E L D, W I Roxbury, Promise Too // Medium, Medium // Bay, Palomino Trainer: Cookie Beck Favorite Horse Show: Bluegrass Festival Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: My ponies! They are the best anyone could ask for. Lessons: In lessons I work on handy courses and no stirrup flat work most. Favorite Book: Paper Towns by John Green

B A I L E Y H A R AC H // 15 // L A N D E N B E R G , PA Fox Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homer // Large // Bay Trainer: Jennifer Midiri Berry Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Nature Valley Granola Bars Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Every week we work on something new. Homer is still fairly young and needs training. Favorite Book: Night

JACO B H A R R I S // 10 // G A H A N N A , O H Hillcrest Red & Blue, Stepped In Paint // Medium, Small // Chestnut, Dark Bay Trainer: Favorite Horse Show: Pony Treat: Pony to Ride: Any of my ponies. Lessons: Getting straight to the jumps and not drifting, and controlling my speed to the jumps. Favorite Book: The Percy Jackson Series 4 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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N AO M I H A R T M A N // 12 // M I LTO N , F L Monkey Buisness // Medium // Flea Bitten Grey Trainer: Jodi Bondar Favorite Horse Show: Elite Show Jumping Pony Treat: Cucumber slices Pony to Ride: Monkey Buisness Lessons: Getting my pony to frame up and work on the bit Favorite Book: Odd Thomas

J U L I A H A S L E R // 12 // L I B E R T Y V I L L E , I L Greystoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Star Bright, Posh Dressed To The Nines! // Medium, Medium // Black, Grey Trainer: Sara Rhodes Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Animal crackers Pony to Ride: My own ponies Lessons: Straightness, rhythm, and position. Favorite Book: The Book Thief

C I A R A H AY E S // 10 // M A N A S Q UA N , N J Clovermeade Call Me Peaches // Small // Strawbery Roan Trainer: Eleanor Newmeyer Favorite Horse Show: Gulfport Classic Series Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Clovermeade Call Me Peaches Lessons: Equitation, no stirrups Favorite Book: Paint the Wind

E L I S E H E I M // 11 // C A P E M AY, N J Glencoe Charter Party // Medium // Bay Trainer: Ginny Heim Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Summer Series Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Rosehaven Legacy Lessons: I work on not getting to anxious to the next jump and sitting back to get the numbers in the lines. Favorite Book: The Lightening Thief

H A N N A H H I E B E R // 14 // LO S A N G E L E S , C A Glenhaven Golden Idol // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Emily Trowbridge Favorite Horse Show: US Pony Finals Pony Treat: Starbucks Pony to Ride: Love and Logic Lessons: Rocking back at jumps and lead changes Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

M A D I S O N H I L L // 10 // E A D S , T N Rollingwoods Over the Top, Love Bug // Medium, Small // Grey, Bay Trainer: Dave Pellegrini Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farms Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: Entourage Lessons: Leg position; Getting my pony on the bit; Keeping my pony on the right stride Favorite Book: Tuck Everlasting U S Po n y F i n a l s // 4 9

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G A B R I E L L A H OA R D - W E S T // 12 // C H A R LOT T E S V I L L E , VA Jackpot, Serafinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Millennium // Medium, Medium // Bay Roan, Grey Trainer: Jamie Andrews Favorite Horse Show: Pennsylvania National Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Leon Lessons: Right heel down Favorite Book: Scarlett

B E N JA M I N H O B A N // 12 // W E B S T E R , N Y Maestro // Large // Bay Trainer: Valerie Hoban Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Shows Pony Treat: Red Swedish Fish Pony to Ride: Maestro Lessons: Lead Changes from right to left and having fun Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A N S G A R H O LTG E R S // 9 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Bieber, Silver Star Dynamo, Rosmels Sun Fairy // Small, Medium, Small // Grey, Grey, Roan Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Aachen Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Magic Cornflakes Lessons: Finding Distances and doing lead changes Favorite Book: My Name Is America WW2

R H I A N A H U G H E S // 17 // WA R R E N TO N , VA Mischief Managed // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Brooke Kemper Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Colt & Horse Show Pony Treat: Peaches Pony to Ride: My ponies! Lessons: Going forward and staying straight. Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

S A R A H H Y D E // 13 // S C I T UAT E , M A Pentimento Bay // Medium // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Amy Gurney Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Blueberry Hill Lessons: Softening and pace control Favorite Book: Black Beauty

AU G U S TA I WA S A K I // 10 // C A L A B A S A S , C A Bit of Laughter, Somekindawonderful, Kingston // Small, Medium, Large // Liver Chestnut, Dark Brown, Chestnut

Trainer: Elizabeth Reilly/Tasha Visokay Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals! Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Valor owned by The Gochman Family Lessons: My Position Favorite Book: Harry Potter series 5 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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C E C E L I A JAC K S O N // 11 // L E W I S V I L L E , PA Mr. Incredible // Small // Grey Trainer: Haley Kauffman/Susan Sisco Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Valley Horse Show series Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Of course I would ride Dash (Mr. Incredible) Lessons: In my lessons I work on staying straight. Favorite Book: The Thoroughbred series

K AY L A JACO B S // 15 // S AVA N N A H , G A Foxlair Syncopation, Katydid Bessame // Large, Large // Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Elizabeth Jacobs Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Horse Park Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Glenmore Harrison Lessons: Balancing and collecting Favorite Book: The A Circuit

P E Y TO N J E L I N E K // 9 // E XC E L S I O R , M N Jasper Jax // Medium // Grey Trainer: Ashley Woodhouse Slade Favorite Horse Show: MN Fall Harvest show Pony Treat: Potato Chips Pony to Ride: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Push My Buttons Lessons: Jumping & Leg Position Favorite Book: Dream Horse by Barbara Morgenroth

LU K E J E N S E N // 10 // OA K P O I N T, T X April Rose // Medium // Grey Trainer: Colleen McQuay Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Shows Pony Treat: Carrots with Applesauce Pony to Ride: I love them all! Lessons: Lately, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been riding without stirrups. Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

C L A I R E J O N E S // 15 // N E W LO N D O N T W P, PA Proven Theory // Large // Chestnut Trainer:Priscilla Godsoe Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Rothchild Lessons: Balancing, keeping my body straight Favorite Book: Book Thief

K A R A J O N E S // 15 // CO R N E L I U S , N C Echo // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Becky Browne and Molly Gough Favorite Horse Show: Washington International Horse Show Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Echo Lessons: Keeping the perfect pace Favorite Book: The Longest Ride U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 1

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M AC K E N Z I E J O N E S // 11 // S COT T S DA L E , A Z Mr. Monk // Medium // Grey Trainer: Wendy Dean-Johnson Favorite Horse Show: Arizona Season Finale Pony Treat: Pony Pizza Pony to Ride: My Pony- Mr. Monk Lessons: I work on lead changes, jumping courses and striding. Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars

PA I G E J O N E S // 13 // L A N D E N B E R G , PA Love Note // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: State College Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Snoopy Lessons: Riding in a frame Favorite Book: Hunger Games

J U L I E T T E J O S E P H // 12 // S A N D I E G O, C A Grand All Over, Scoobie Blue, Small Soldier // Medium, Medium, Large // Bay, Grey, Grey Trainer: Emily Esau/Liz Reilly/Michael Savage Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Consistency and giving my pony the best rounds I can. Favorite Book: Divergent

M A R G A R E T J U N K I N // 12 // J E N K I N TO W N , PA Shaded // Large // Grey Trainer: John Mastriano Favorite Horse Show: WIHS Pony Treat: Scooby~Doo Graham Cracker Snacks Pony to Ride: Hudson Lessons: Pace and rhythm and I do a lot of flat work without stirrups Favorite Book: Paint the Wind

S K Y E K A N I A // 9 // V I L L A N OVA , PA Copperfield // Small // Roan Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Stud muffins stuffed with Bananas Pony to Ride: Otis Spunkmeyer Lessons: Lead changes and Handy courses Favorite Book: Rump

B E L L A K AY // 12 // CO P P E L L , T X Pretty Boy Floyd // Large // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Jenna Vanerstrom Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Frozen carrots Pony to Ride: My pony! Lessons: Flatwork and position Favorite Book: The Raft 5 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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K E N DA L L K E L LY // 13 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Got the Giggles // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Sean Jones/Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Apples and Peppermints Pony to Ride: It would still be my pony, Got the Giggles. Lessons: We work on connecting with our ponies. Also, rhythm and distance. Favorite Book: All books about ponies. Fiction & non-fiction.

K AT H E R I N E K E M P S // 12 // AU S T I N , T X Occhio // Large // Bay Trainer: Robyn Schmidt Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Pony Treat: Beaver nuggets Pony to Ride: Enjoy the Laughter Lessons: Keeping the same pace and finding the correct path. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

A I DA N K E N N E DY // 7 // WA L P O L E , M A Clovermeade Babs Bunny // Small // Roan Trainer: Catherine Kennedy Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Pot of Gold Lessons: Jumping and equitation. Favorite Book: Minecraft

E L I Z A B E T H K E N N E DY // 9 // WA L P O L E , M A English Princess // Small // Bay Trainer: Catherine Kennedy Favorite Horse Show: Norfolk Hunt Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Silver Star Mona Lisa Lessons: My jumping position and work without stirrups to strengthen my leg and seat. Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

C A M P B E L L K E Y // 10 // AT L A N TA , G A Mind Your Step // Medium // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Brad Spragg Favorite Horse Show: Aiken, SC Pony Treat: Grass Pony to Ride: A.J. Lessons: Equitation and sometimes lead changes. Favorite Book: The Sisters Grimm

C A R O L I N E K I R K L A N D // 14 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Masquerade // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Apples and Carrots Pony to Ride: My own! Lessons: Collecting and lengthening my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stride in the lines. Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 3

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E L L A K N I G H T // 11 // AU S T I N , T X Aramba Jolie Versace // Large // Grey Trainer: Laura Persons Favorite Horse Show: BlueBonnet Horse Show Tyler, Texas Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: My pony Versace Lessons: Over fences; flat work Favorite Book: Black Stallion

A L I V I A KO H U S // 10 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Macgyver // Small // Dapple Grey Trainer: Katrina Fanning Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Pony Treat: Potato Chips Pony to Ride: Macgyver!!! Lessons: Heels, elbows, and finding the perfect distances. Favorite Book: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

B RY N N K U H N E L L // 11 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H Wicklynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ransom // Medium // Grey Trainer: Missy Jo Hollingsworth Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky National Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: Hillcrest Out Of The Blue Lessons: I love jumping and doing course work in our grass arena Favorite Book: Little Pea

R O S E M A RY L A B A R G E // 10 // P E N F I E L D, N Y Dreamworks // Medium // Dark Bay Trainer: Christina LaBarge Favorite Horse Show: Autumn in NY Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Sammy Lessons: I work on bending and flexing my ponies. Favorite Book: Black Beauty

K E N N A L A B E AU // 9 // DA LTO N , M A Crown Me // Medium // Grey Trainer: Beth Salvatore-LeBeau Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival & Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: All of my ponies Lessons: Heels down and keeping the correct pace. Favorite Book: Sisters

L A I L A L AT I F I // 12 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Balsham Meadow Artemis // Medium // Cherry Bay Trainer: Rande Drew Mellen Favorite Horse Show: OPHA Spring Festival Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Bud Not Buddy Lessons: Riding without stirrups and medal courses. Favorite Book: The Secret Garden 5 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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K AT H E R I N E L E N K A R T // 12 // D E L A N O, M N Rock Star // Medium // Paint Trainer: Pattie Rogers,Gail Nederostek Favorite Horse Show: Horse Shows By The Bay Pony Treat: Kettle corn Pony to Ride: Farnley Byron Lessons: Going forward, eyes up. Favorite Book: Paper Towns

C L AU D I A L E V I // 11 // FA R R AG U T, T N Hidden Springs Dakota // Large // Grey Trainer: Susan Kuliasha Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Spring Pony Treat: Apple slices Pony to Ride: My pony is perfect. Lessons: Just cantering and not predeciding about the distance. Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

S A R A H L I FS O N // 16 // W I L L I A M S TO W N , W V Rosewood // Large // Roan Trainer: Karen Hiehle Favorite Horse Show: Lexington, Virginia Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: My Pony Lessons: Getting my pony to bend and working on my equitation Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

A L E X A E L L E L I G N E L L I // 7 // N E W YO R K , N Y Rolling Woods Knee Deep, Clovercroft Love Bunny // Small, Small // Chestnut with White , Grey Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: Wellington Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Homemade cookies Pony to Ride: Rolling Woods Knee Deep Lessons: Keeping myself in my best form so my pony is in his best form while having fun!!!! Favorite Book: Knuffle Bunny

E L I S E L I PA R I // 14 // L A FAY E T T E , L A After the Rain “Catherine” // Large // Dapple Grey Trainer: Trish Rabalais Favorite Horse Show: Any show at the Great SW Equestrian Center. Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Blue Rain Lessons: Framing & strides. Favorite Book: Oh the Places You’ll Go!

A N N A K AT E LO N G // 11 // M AG N O L I A , T X Rollingwoods Lemony Sticket, Rollingwoods Stickler // Small, Medium // Palomino, Grey Trainer: Robyn Schmidt Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Buc-ee’s beaver nuggets Pony to Ride: Enjoy the Laughter Lessons: In most lessons I work on finding rhythm and I work on using less hands Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 5

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K AY L A LO N G // 11 // H O R S E S H O E B E N D, I D Khall Me Luna // Large // Bay Trainer: Debbi Long Favorite Horse Show: Oregon High Desert Classics Pony Treat: Blueberries Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Connection and being straight Favorite Book: Science Fair

R AC H E L LO N G // 13 // H O R S E S H O E B E N D, I D Payette // Large // Appaloosa Trainer: Debbi Long Favorite Horse Show: Oregon High Desert Classics Pony Treat: Otter pops Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Lengthening and shortening Favorite Book: Science Fair

M AYA LOV DA L // 16 // S A I N T G E R M A I N , W I Roy // Medium // Bay Trainer: Emily Elek Favorite Horse Show: Lamplight Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Not pulling to the fences Favorite Book: Hunger Games

M A D E LY N LOW E // 15 // R E D L I O N , PA Woodlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Velvet Touch // Large // Bay Trainer: Ginger Parker Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake, LLC Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: Westside Lessons: We work on a lot of flat work and strengthening, so when the jumps come up, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

B R E YA N N A LU C E R O // 15 // LO S R A N C H O S , N M Pony Pants // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Julie Luzicka Favorite Horse Show: Summer in the Rockies Pony Treat: Squeezy Buns Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: Keeping a consistent pace in both flatwork and over fences exercises Favorite Book: The Casual Vacancy

AVA LU C I B E L LO // 10 // N A P E R V I L L E , I L Finders-Keepers // Medium // Grey Trainer: Tina Judge Favorite Horse Show: Summers End Pony Treat: Apple Bites Pony to Ride: My pony - Finders-Keepers Lessons: To stop leaning... Favorite Book: Hold Your Horses 5 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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E M I LY LU C I B E L LO // 11 // N A P E R V I L L E , I L I’m Not Blue // Small // Bay Trainer: Tina Judge Favorite Horse Show: Pony Treat: Animal crackers Pony to Ride: Sophie! (my pony: I’m Not Blue) Lessons: Most lessons I ride without stirrups to help me get my legs stronger. Favorite Book:

G I G I M A N I G AU LT // 13 // C H A R L E S TO N , S C Finest Feather By Far // Medium // Bay Trainer: Irene Reed Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Int. Pony Treat: Gatorade Pony to Ride: Mischief Maker Lessons: Lead changes, and distances. Favorite Book: The Girl From Felony Bay

S O P H I A M A R I N O // 13 // L A R C H M O N T, N Y All The Best // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Kristen Carollo Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: All My Love Lessons: Flat work, no stirrup work and the straightness of our ponies when we are going to a jump or a line. Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars/ Maybe One Day

C A R O L I N E M A R K L E Y // 13 // M A R S H F I E L D, M A Johnny Angel // Medium // Grey Buckskin Trainer: Amy Gurney Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Johnny Angel Lessons: I work mostly on training Johnny to be a superb hunter pony! Favorite Book: Paper Towns

AV E RY M AT T H E W S // 11 // C A RY, N C Just Jack // Medium // Red Roan Trainer: Merilee Ventura Favorite Horse Show: Charleston Summer Classic Pony Treat: Banana bread Pony to Ride: I’d stick with Jackaroe Lessons: A variety, but a lot of medal courses, and handy turns. Favorite Book: Monday Horses

A N N A M AY E S // 12 // M E M P H I S , T N Carnival // Large // Chestnut Trainer: David Pellegrini Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show and County Fair Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Valor Lessons: I work on my pony moving off my leg. And I work a lot on leg to hand. Favorite Book: Paper Towns U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 7

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VA N E S S A M A Z Z O L I // 14 // R O C K FO R D, M I Find The Love // Medium // Buckskin Trainer: Scott Petrie Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My old pony, Weebiscuit Lessons: Staying straight, landing on the correct lead, and my equitation. Favorite Book: Divergent

K AT H RY N M CC A R T H Y // 12 // N E W C A N A A N , C T Canterbrook Prince Charming, Frosted // Small, Medium // Chestnut, Dappled Grey Trainer: Kristen Corollo Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Carrots & Mints Pony to Ride: Page 6 Lessons: Releasing Favorite Book:

E L I Z A B E T H M C D O U G A L D // 17 // L AW TO N , O K Knock My Sox Off // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Glen Ronden Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Pop tarts Pony to Ride: Blink Of An Eye Lessons: Flat work, to keep my pony in shape. Favorite Book: Paper Towns

M E G A N M CC A R T H Y // 13 // A L L E N DA L E , N J Wait Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; See // Medium // Grey Trainer: Caitlin Githens Favorite Horse Show: Capital Challenge Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Smitten Lessons: Finding patient distances and staying straight. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

L I LY G R AC E M CCO R M I C K // 13 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Cheval Bleu // Large // Grey Trainer: Kara Thompson Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Blueberry Hill Lessons: I work most on flat work because over fences is evolved around flat work with jumps added. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

R I L E Y M C K E S S O N // 7 // LOX A H ATC H E E , F L Tango Shoes // Small // Palomino Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Wellington Pony Treat: Sugar cubes Pony to Ride: Tango Lessons: Style and rhythm. Favorite Book: Horse books 5 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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W H I T N E Y M C K I N L E Y // 14 // M ACO N , G A Just My Style, Courtash Kaleidoscope // Large, Medium // Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Kat Mulkey Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals! Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: My ponies Lessons: My position Favorite Book: Hush, Hush (series)

A N N A M E R R I T T M CQ U I L L E N // 9 // FA I R H O P E , A L Al Capony // Small // Grey Trainer: Jodi Bondar Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Pony Treat: Pop tarts but he eats anything and everything. Even tries to sneak cat food. Pony to Ride: My pony Al Capony Lessons: Our canter speed and making sure Cal jumps everything. Favorite Book: Wild Blue

A L E X A N D R A M I L L E R // 9 // R I C H F I E L D, W I Stonewall Eleanor, Stonewall Last Cloud, Helecon Country Rose // Large, Small, Small // Black, Bay, Chestnut

Trainer: Emily Elek Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints & Pony Pizzas Pony to Ride: Hiddensprings Woodstar Lessons: Riding straight, keeping my elbows in and lead changes Favorite Book: Wonder

S Y D N E Y M O N C K TO N // 15 // M Y R T L E B E AC H , S C Jet Blue // Large // Grey Trainer: Elizabeth Mandarino Favorite Horse Show: Jump for the Children Pony Treat: Red Gatorade Pony to Ride: Any! I love them all! Lessons: Timing and Pace Favorite Book: The Longest Ride

I S A B E L L E M U N O Z // 10 // A R G Y L E , T X Maranatha Pizzazz // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Debbie DiVecchia Favorite Horse Show: OK GO Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony! Lessons: No stirrups and keeping my pony in a shape. I also work on bending and flexing through the corners. Favorite Book: Horse Diaries

G E N E V I E V E M U N S O N // 10 // R O G E R S , A R Bluebelle // Large // Blue Roan Trainer: Richard Lamb Favorite Horse Show: 2014 US Pony Jumping Championships Pony Treat: Massage Pony to Ride: Bluebelle Lessons: Keeping my leg on Bluebelle, balance, & breathing. Trying to stay relaxed when Bluebelle is excited. Favorite Book: Divergent U S Po n y F i n a l s // 5 9

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J E N N A N E L S O N // 10 // H U R D L E M I L L S , N C Kutchen // Medium // Grey Trainer: Meaghan Kearns Favorite Horse Show: Triangle Farms Pony Treat: Peppermint pieces Pony to Ride: Blueberry Hill Lessons: Bending, lead changes, and hill work Favorite Book: Phantom Stallion

A L I O ’ B R I E N // 9 // M C L E A N , VA Cloud Cover // Medium // Flea-Bitten Gray Trainer: Cindy Newberry Favorite Horse Show: Lion Country, State College, PA Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures and Apples Pony to Ride: Cloud Cover Lessons: I work on being able to adjust Cloud’s stride in lines. We work on getting more balanced and supple. Favorite Book: Chancey Of The Maury River, by Gigi Amateau

C L A R E O ’ B R I E N // 13 // DA L L A S TO W N , PA Stonewall Texas // Large // Grey Trainer: Terri Wherley Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Keeping the same rhythm throughout the whole course and not over-riding the jumps. Favorite Book: The Mark of Athena

K AT E O ’ B R I E N // 11 // M C L E A N , VA Roanly Hearts // Medium // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Cindy Newberry Favorite Horse Show: Stonewall Country Horse Show Pony Treat: Homemade Treats Pony to Ride: Roanly Hearts Lessons: We work most on shortening and lengthening our stride to find good spots. Favorite Book: Countdown

AU D R E Y O L D FAT H E R // 12 // S H O R E W O O D, W I Celtic Melody // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Emily Elek-Burtard Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: Riding straight, not leaning in, and staying out in my corners. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

R E B E CC A O L I V E R // 15 // COAT E S V I L L E , PA Kudos // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Haley Kauffman Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Pogo Lessons: Sitting up straight, having impulsion, and staying balanced Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion 6 0 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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L AU R E N O R F I N I K // 13 // M O O R E S V I L L E , N C Woodlands Lucky String // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Christy Conway-Chester Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat: Red Apples Pony to Ride: Love and Laughter Lessons: I work on getting straight to the jump, and finding good distances. Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series

A L E X I S O R T I Z // 12 // H O F F M A N E S TAT E S , I L Navy Blue, Without A Doubt // Large, Large // Grey, Chestnut Trainer: Heather & Erin Hirsch Favorite Horse Show: Showplace Spring Spectacular Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Spellbound Lessons: Work on strengthening my legs and position and getting my horses fit and adjustable to the fences. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

L I N E N OW E N S // 8 // M A R I O N , N C Pitch Perfect // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: June Gillis Ahern Favorite Horse Show: All of them! Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: All of the past Pony Finals champions! Lessons: Counting strides, not getting ahead of my pony at the fence, hands and heels! Favorite Book: Ponyella

S A M A N T H A PA L E R M O // 12 // M E R R I T T I S L A N D, F L Vienna // Medium // Grey Trainer: Steve Hawkins Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Tazmanian Devil Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: 13 Gifts

DA KOTA PA N D O L F I N I // 9 // C H I CO P E E , M A Mr. Dundee // Small // Dun Trainer: Adria Pandolfini Favorite Horse Show: Saratoga Springs Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Dundaroo Lessons: My position, rhythm and changes Favorite Book: Smile

S AY LO R PAT R I C K // 13 // L E B A N O N , O H After Midnight // Large // Flea-Bitten Grey Trainer: Jennifer Edwards Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Pony Pizzas Pony to Ride: Newsworthy Lessons: Handy courses and my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position/form over fences Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars U S Po n y F i n a l s // 6 1

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E M M A P E L L // 11 // W I N C H E S T E R , VA Checkmate, Forget Me Not, Glynmagic Cover Girl // Medium, Small, Medium // Chestnut, Bay, Bay Trainer: Denice DeRisio Perry Favorite Horse Show: Warrenton Pony Show Pony Treat: Soft Peppermint Candy & Crunchy Granola Bars Pony to Ride: Ballou :) Lessons: I work on my position, the length of my reins and shaping my ponies. Favorite Book: Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen

E M M A P I G M A N // 13 // S E W I C K L E Y, PA Greystokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summertime, Winsome CourtJester // Large , Large// Dark Bay, Blood Bay Trainer: Kristi Airgood Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Keeping my elbows at my sides all the time. Also I work on my equitation. Favorite Book: The List

JA D E N P O R T E R // 11 // S A I N T LO U I S , M O Tuxedo Park, Crystal Acres Chocolatier // Medium, Medium // Black, Liver Chestnut Trainer: Stephanie Petersen Favorite Horse Show: Wellington Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: Farmore State of the Art Lessons: Track and Stride Control Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

R O S E M A RY R A I L // 8 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H And So Forth // Small // Bay Trainer: Maria Kneipp Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Fayetteville Pony Treat: Butterscotch Bites Pony to Ride: Bubblewrap aka Bubbles Lessons: Finding my distances and upper leg strength. Favorite Book: Fairies and the Quest to Neverland

K AT I E R A N K I N // 11 // B L AC K L I C K , O H Black Eyed Pea // Small // Dark Bay Trainer: Sarah Ash Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Everything! Pony to Ride: My pony! Lessons: Equitation and remembering courses. Favorite Book: The Cupcake Club Series

E M I LY R E E D // 12 // G R O S S E P O I N T E , M I Monkey Business // Large // White Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir in Kentucky Pony Treat: Goldfish Pony to Ride: Roseridge Plum Lessons: In lessons I work on a lot of flatwork; I also work on keeping the same canter to the jumps. Favorite Book: Summer Circuit 6 2 // 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 // 12 // G R A N BY, M A Magical Diamond // Medium // Bay Trainer: Kim Ferro Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Handy turns, heels down, quiet hands Favorite Book: The Westing Game

M AC K E N Z I E R O B A R D S // 13 // B ATO N R O U G E , L A Marillion // Large // Bay Trainer: Janet Talmadge Favorite Horse Show: Germantown, TN Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: I really enjoy riding my own pony Lessons: Keeping my hands low & getting my ponyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head down Favorite Book: Throne of Glass

M A R I A R O B E R T S // 15 // CO L L I E R V I L L E , T N Rolling Woods Piece of Cake // Medium // Bay Trainer: Michael Tokaruk Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Fruit Loops Pony to Ride: Rollingwoods Cookietime Lessons: Working on straightness and transitions Favorite Book: Unbroken

S AVA N N A H R O B E R T S // 14 // W I L M I N G TO N , N C My Sweet Dreams // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Jennifer Bryant Favorite Horse Show: Mullet Hall Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Whos Magic Lessons: Being consitent, not refusing, keeping my toe in and going straight Favorite Book: The Swiss Family Robinson

S O F I A R O B E R T S // 10 // W I L M I N G TO N , O H Brownlands Mr Mac // Small // Gray Trainer: Patty Rogers Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: I think every pony is special in their own way Lessons: Getting in shape and perfecting the jump Favorite Book: Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

J E S S I C A R O B S O N // 11 // DA L L A S , T X Millcroft Greystoke // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Britt McCormick Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Parker Lessons: I work on keeping my heels down and my eyes up. Getting the right strides and distances. Favorite Book: Anne Frank U S Po n y F i n a l s // 63

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G A B R I E L L E R O D E R I C K // 8 // S P R I N G H I L L , K S Blondie, Hillcrest’s Lorelei // Medium, Small // Chestnut, Grey Trainer: Sarah Young Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My ponies Lessons: Keeping my elbows at my side and keeping heels down. Favorite Book: Horse At Dawn

M AC K E N Z I E R O OT // 12 // R A N C H O S A N TA F E , C A Captain America // Medium// Bay Roan Trainer: Alicia Saxton Favorite Horse Show: Thermal Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Captain America Lessons: Eyes and Elbows Favorite Book: Left Behind

E R I C A R O S E // 16 // CO R N E L I U S , N C A Blond Moment // Large // Flaxen Chestnut Trainer: Molly Gough and Becky Browne Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Spring Pony Treat: Blue Gatorade Pony to Ride: Toby Lessons: Consistency, pace, my eye, and general course work Favorite Book: The Longest Ride

J O S E P H I N E R O S E // 13 // S P R I N G B O R O, O H His Way, Love Note // Large, Medium // Bay, Paint Trainer: Jennifer Edwards Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Pony pizzas Pony to Ride: A Zebra Lessons: We work on collection on the flat. Favorite Book: Eleanor and Park

M O R G A N R O S I A // 13 // G E R M A N TO W N , M D Bluestocking, Gypsy’s Sweetheart // Large, Medium // Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Cindy Newberry Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Peppermints & Ice Cubes Pony to Ride: My own! Lessons: We work on different things each time! Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees

S A M A N T H A R OT H M A N // 16 // T E M P E R A N C E , M I Carolina’s Cool Breeze // Large // Grey Trainer: Donna Rothman Favorite Horse Show: Horseshows by the Bay Pony Treat: Anything she can get Pony to Ride: My pony! Lessons: A lot of no stirrup work. Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby 6 4 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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DA P H N E R OW S E // 9 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Macho Man // Small // Bay Trainer: Devon Rowse Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Spring Show Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Macho Man Lessons: Quality Riding. Riding all exercises well. Favorite Book: Hold Your Horses

M A D E L I N E R U B I N // 8 // M O O R E S V I L L E , N C Penelope Cruisin’ // Small // Bay Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: All Tryon Equestrian Center Shows Pony Treat: Graham Crackers Pony to Ride: My pony, Penelope! Lessons: Penelope and I work on our pace and getting the right strides. Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

C L A R A G R AC E S A A D // 12 // M O U N T P L E A S A N T, S C Mischief Maker // Medium // Grey Trainer: Irene Reed Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Mine! :-) Lessons: Straightness, distances, impulsion. Favorite Book: The Girl from Felony Bay- my pony is in the book!

K E N YA S A N D E R S // 11 // S H E R B O R N , M A DeLovely // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Cookie Desimone Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Nicker Bait: Peppermint Passion Pony to Ride: I don’t know Lessons: I work on keeping my upper body still as well as keeping a long rein around courses. Favorite Book: I Am Malala

N ATA L I E S A N D E R S // 12 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Foot Steps // Medium // Palomino Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: My own pony, Butter. Lessons: Keeping a steady pace. Favorite Book: Wonder

DA N I E L L A S A N T U CC I // 12 // P I T T S B U R G H , PA Ladybug // Medium // Bay/Brown Trainer: Cindy McCullough Favorite Horse Show: Ridgewood Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Just Can’t Wait To Be King Lessons: Finding distances Favorite Book: A Tangle Of Knots U S Po n y F i n a l s // 6 5

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E M I LY S C H N E B E L // 17 // G O F FS TO W N , N H Suspicious Minds // Large // Black Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: Blue Suede Shoes Lessons: Staying straight to and from jumps Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

K AY L I E S C H N E I D E R // 17 // J E N K S , O K Les Chaussettes // Large // Bay Trainer: Lindsey Lamb Favorite Horse Show: Summer in the Rockies Pony Treat: Slushees Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Not making wishy-washy decisions. Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

P I L A R R A E S C H R AG E // 13 // E N C I N O, C A Buttons // Large // Snowflake Appaloosa Trainer: Nancy Frost Favorite Horse Show: Santa Barbara National Pony Treat: Frog Gummy Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Cooper Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Hero Lessons: Bending exercises on the flat and consistency over fences. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

A S H TO N S C H R A N D // 13 // U N I O N , K Y My Way // Large // Dapple Grey Trainer: Katrina Fanning Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Peppermint Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Al A Mode Lessons: We mostly work on my body position. Favorite Book: Paper Towns

E L L I A N A S C H U LT I E S // 9 // J U P I T E R , F L Matilda // Small // Grey Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Sugar cube Pony to Ride: Any of them Lessons: My 3-2-1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, jumping in the middle,pushing the pony to the outside & staying organized. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

A M A N DA S C H U R R // 12 // N O R T H TO N AWA N DA , N Y Simply Mystical // Large // Dun Trainer: Lindsay Lindke & Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Autumn in NY Pony Treat: Apples given with hugs and kisses Pony to Ride: My first show pony - Candy Apple Red! Lessons: Bending with proper aides and lengthening of stride Favorite Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds & Care 6 6 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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A S H L E Y S CO F I E L D // 12 // P L A I N F I E L D, I L Scarlet Begonia // Medium // Bay Trainer: Sue Kovalik Favorite Horse Show: Fields & Fences Pony Treat: Watermelon Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Pace & Consistency Favorite Book: Eighty Dollar Champion

L AU R E N S E A R // 15 // H A M P S T E A D, N C Brownie Points // Large // Solid Chestnut Paint Trainer: Christy Conway Chester Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat: Welch’s Fruit Snacks Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: I work on my body position and how to effectively use my hands and legs. Favorite Book: Silent Harmony

TA N N A S E LT Z E R // 12 // E N C I N I TA S , C A Headlines, Carousel, Happy Place // Large, Medium, Medium // Grey, Chestnut, White Trainer: Michael Savage Favorite Horse Show: Pebble Beach Pony Treat: Little Debbie’s Pony to Ride: El Niño Lessons: Not getting ahead of my ponies over jumps. Favorite Book: Divergent

A M B E R S H AV E R // 17 // LO C U S T, N C Wesmoore’s Tangled Up in Blue // Large // Grey Trainer: Kara Thompson Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Skittles Pony to Ride: Spellbound Lessons: Mainly, I work on keeping my pony from anticipating doing his changes. Favorite Book: Fault in Our Stars

S AY LO R S H E A // 10 // G R A N G E R , I N Lands End Eros, Birtley’s Crowned Jewel // Small, Medium // Liver Chestnut, Grey Trainer: Abby Blankenship Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Bob’s Mints Pony to Ride: I currently ride him! Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: Pie In The Sky By Jane Smiley

E P I P H A N Y S H O R T // 11 // DAW S O N V I L L E , G A Tantallon Co-Captain // Large // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Sunny Stevens Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Spring Classic Pony Treat: Molasses cakes Pony to Ride: Magic Rabbit Lessons: Shortening and lengthening strides Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest series U S Po n y F i n a l s // 67

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R E N E E S I G N O R E // 8 // WA M E G O, K S Lochinvar Paloma Mia // Small // Bay Trainer: Amy Lambert Favorite Horse Show: Local Topeka Round Up Club Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Mia! Lessons: Rhythm Favorite Book: High Hurdles

S O P H I A S I LV E I R A // 11 // P E B B L E B E AC H , C A Picture Perfect // Medium // Black Trainer: Jill & Jan Humphrey / JH Sporthorses Favorite Horse Show: Sonoma Horse Park Shows Pony Treat: Popsicles Pony to Ride: My own!! I love him so much!! Lessons: I mostly work on flatwork. Favorite Book: Blue Ribbons

J I A N N A S I M C I K // 10 // TA N E Y TO W N , M D Tinseltown // Small // Red Roan Trainer: Stacey Simcik Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apple Fritters Pony to Ride: King of the Road Lessons: Leads Favorite Book: King of the Wind

H A N N A H S M I T H // 12 // W I N S TO N S A L E M , N C Epic Splash // Large // Grey Trainer: Tracie Shutt Favorite Horse Show: Triangle Farm Raleigh Indoors Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Squishy (my pony that was killed by lightning) Lessons: Flatwork and different speeds of the canter Favorite Book: The Giver

G A B R I E L L E S O KO LOW // 10 // N E W TO W N S Q UA R E , PA Pet Rock, Northwinds Lost Boy // Small, Medium // Black/White, Bay Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Enjoy the Laughter Lessons: Hands down, sitting back and keeping my leg on. Favorite Book: Any poetry by Mary Oliver

G A B R I E L L E S O U S A // 11 // M AT T H E W S , N C Saved By The Bella // Medium // Chestnut Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Aiken Cupid Classic Pony Treat: Vanilla Wafers Pony to Ride: Brookside Pink Magnum Lessons: Lots of flatwork. Bending and not leaning. Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion 6 8 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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J E S S I E S PA D E // 9 // T E R R E L L , N C Sunrise, Everyday Enzo, With Applause // Medium, Small, Small // Palomino, Chestnut, Chestnut Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: With Applause Lessons: Cutting corners and pace Favorite Book: Bible

G I L L I A N S P R AG G // 9 // N E W TO W N S Q UA R E , PA Glencoe Delilah // Small // Grey Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Blue Rock Classic Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Lorimarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature Lessons: Lead changes Favorite Book: Wonder

L AU R E N S TAC K P O L E // 9 // G R E E N W I C H , C T Rambur Blue Denium // Small // Grey Trainer: Jill & Sydney Shulman at Back Country Farm Favorite Horse Show: Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Mrs. Paddockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peppermint Paddies Pony to Ride: Snowman Lessons: Getting my pony to have a nice bend and to break over Favorite Book: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Sea of Monsters

I S O B E L S TA N G E R // 12 // N E W YO R K , N Y Elite Spring Daisy // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Joey Currais Favorite Horse Show: Garden State Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Captain Jack Sparrow Lessons: I work on my position and how my pony is moving and how the pony is framed. Favorite Book: Wonder

M A D I S O N S T R I C K L A N D // 12 // WA X H AW, N C Deja Blue // Medium // Grey Trainer: Carone Stucky Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Pony Treat: Starburst Pony to Ride: I am very lucky to be riding my favorite pony! Lessons: Controlling my upper body Favorite Book: Snowman

C AY M A N S Z E G DA // 12 // M A R I E T TA , G A Lunch Money // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Bradley Spragg Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Carrots with Maple Syrup Pony to Ride: Tiffany Blue Lessons: No stirrups, different strides in different lines and counting. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars U S Po n y F i n a l s // 6 9

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C A M E R O N TAG U E // 15 // C R E A M R I D G E , N J My Sundae Best // Large // Pinto Trainer: Greta Heimbold Favorite Horse Show: Princeton Show Jumping Pony Treat: Granola Bars Pony to Ride: Wicked Lessons: We work on keeping the pace consistent throughout the course. Favorite Book: The Infernal Devices

S AYA KO TA K A I // 14 // B LO O M F I E L D H I L L S , M I Billy The Kid // Large // Grey Trainer: Sarah Robertson Favorite Horse Show: Metamora Hunt Pony Treat: Apple Jelly Beans Pony to Ride: Stroller Lessons: In my lessons, I work most on bending, staying in form and consistency. Favorite Book: Hannah Swensen Mysteries

T I N A T H O M P S O N // 17 // B R OA DV I E W H E I G H T S , O H Blue Bayou // Large // Grey Trainer: Cindy Foster Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Pony Treat: Apple Chips Pony to Ride: Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rip Van Winkle Lessons: Keeping my hands soft, keeping my body soft over fences, and having a good pace while on course. Favorite Book: Mazerunner

A N N A TO OT L E // 15 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Magical Me, The Next Surprise // Small, Medium // Grey, Black Trainer: Matt Martin Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: Hudson Lessons: It depends on what each pony needs to work on! Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

B RY N N TO P O L S K I // 10 // C H A R LTO N , N Y Rock Lobster // Small // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apples and Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Bit of Love Lessons: Sitting in the middle of the saddle. Favorite Book: The Maze Runner

DA R I A N TO P O L S K I // 13 // C H A R LTO N , N Y Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Henry // Large // Bay Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Saratoga Springs Horse Show Pony Treat: Ice cubes and Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: My hands. Favorite Book: Looking for Alaska 70 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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E M M A VA N D E N H O U T E N // 8 // P L A N TAT I O N , F L Skye Blue // Small // Grey Trainer: Mailin Beckman & Trudy Glefke Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Smarties, Apples & Carrots Pony to Ride: Skye Blue & Outrageous Lessons: Heels down, no stirrups, following my track and staying out in my corners. Favorite Book: Drama

D E V I N V E G A // 14 // E L KTO N , M D Hollister, iBet // Medium, Medium // Chestnut, Chestnut Trainer: Megan D’Amico Favorite Horse Show: Washington Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Enjoy The Laughter Lessons: Staying over in the air, keeping my hands even, and keeping my body still. Favorite Book: The Boy In The Striped Pajamas

A N 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 Lucerno // Large // Palomino Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir KY Pony Treat: Frosted Flakes Pony to Ride: Lucerno Lessons: Lead changes, flatwork, Staying on one canter, and being consistent throughout the course. Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

A L L I S O N WAG N E R // 11 // W I M B E R L E Y, T X Pilsbury Dough Boy // Large // Grey Trainer: Katherine Deichmann Favorite Horse Show: Fiesta Classic Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Pilsbury Dough Boy Lessons: I work mostly on bending work Favorite Book: The Death Cure

E V E LY N WA L K E R // 7 // R A N C H O S A N TA F E , C A Tip Top // Small // Bay Trainer: Michael Savage Favorite Horse Show: Anything at Showpark at Del Mar Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My new pony Neptune, I can’t wait to ride him! Lessons: I’m always working on waiting for my distances, feeling the right pace and choosing the best track. Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Academy Take the Reins

PA I G E WA L K E R // 11 // R A N C H O S A N TA F E , C A Helicon’s Just Notice // Medium // Flea-Bitten Grey Trainer: Michael Savage Favorite Horse Show: Menlo Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Molasses cookies Pony to Ride: My beloved small pony Maddox Lessons: I’m always working on connecting with my pony for maximum power. Favorite Book: The Timber Ridge Rider Series U S Po n y F i n a l s // 7 1

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A M A N DA WA L S H // 10 // W E S T M I N S T E R , CO GF Gala // Medium // Grey Trainer: Karen Banister Favorite Horse Show: Copper Penny in Estes Park, CO Pony Treat: Lucky Charms Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Getting the strides done between jumps when I am jumping! Favorite Book: Whinny the Horse Whisperer

J E S S I C A W E S T // 14 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Orionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Ace // Large // Bay Trainer: Nancy West and Lee Cone Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Blue Gatorade Pony to Ride: Small Craft Advisory Lessons: Keeping a consistent, forward rhythm. Favorite Book: Looking For Alaska by John Green

J O R DA N W I C K LU N D // 12 // B O S C AW E N , N H Ferdinand // Medium // Bay Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Show Park Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Frank, of course! Lessons: Keeping a forward consistent pace. Finding the middle of the jump and staying straight. Favorite Book: Rules

K AT Y W I L L I A M S // 13 // DA L L A S , T X A Kodak Moment WH // Large // Bay Trainer: Britt McCormick Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak 2015 Pony Treat: Homemade treats Pony to Ride: Camelot Lessons: Equitation and turning Favorite Book: Miss Peregrineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home for Peculiar Children

M ACY W I L L I A M S // 9 // G R E E N B AC K , T N Rumpleminze // Medium // Bay Trainer: Bill Schaub & Brandon Gibson Favorite Horse Show: Pensacola, FL Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My Rumpleminze Lessons: Looking up! Favorite Book: Horse and Pony Care

A L E X A N D R A LY N N W I L L N E R // 11 // S E W I C K L E Y, PA Blondie Merry Legs, Hey Mikey, Perfectly Pink // Small, Small, Medium // Palomino, Chocolate Palomino, Roan

Trainer: Cindy McCullough Favorite Horse Show: State College Series Horse Show Pony Treat: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Pony to Ride: Show Me Love Lessons: I work on keeping a consistent pace and finding the correct distance to each jump. Favorite Book: The Horse Diaries Series 7 2 // U S Po n y F i n a l s

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M E G A N W I N B O R N E // 11 // S P R I N G TO W N , T X Be Cool; Sammy, Tin Rose; Mia // Medium, Medium // Bay, Dapple Grey Trainer: Jennifer Wheeler-Winborne Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: My Right Leg Favorite Book: The Black Stallion Series

I S A I A H W I S E M A N // 14 // FO R T WAY N E , I N Midnight Heart // Large // Black Trainer: Jason Wiseman Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Hay and grain Pony to Ride: Oliver Twist Lessons: Fitness Favorite Book: Racing My Father

S O P H I A WOJ C I K // 13 // FAY E T T E V I L L E , N Y Encore // Large // Dun Trainer: Kimberley Dougherty Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Encore Lessons: Equitation and judging distances to the jumps. Favorite Book: Little Prince

M A R G A R E T WO L F E // 13 // P O W D E R S P R I N G S , G A Crowd Pleaser, Da Matta // Large, Medium // Buckskin, Bay Trainer: Stephanie Free Favorite Horse Show: Louisiana Spring Classics Pony Treat: Fruit Loops Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Keeping my leg on at the base of the jump and thinking. Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

E L I Z A B E T H WO O D S // 12 // L I N CO L N , N E Hidden Springs Woodstar // Large // Chestnut Trainer: Emily Elek Favorite Horse Show: Devon & WIHS Pony Treat: Pony Pizzas & Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: No Drama, my old pony Lessons: Flatwork & framing my pony Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

JAC K WO O D S O N // 10 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Plumbago // Small // Bay Trainer: Charlie Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Beiber Lessons: Style. Favorite Book: Legend U S Po n y F i n a l s // 7 3

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A N S L E Y W R I G H T // 10 // L A N TA N A , F L Spice It Up // Small // Strawberry Roan Trainer: MaiLin Beckman and Trudy Glefke Favorite Horse Show: WEF and Fox Lea Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: My ponies Spicy and Houston (Blue Again) Lessons: Balance, rhythm, being patient to the jumps, and track Favorite Book: Dante of the Maury River

G R AC E YO R K // 13 // L A K E O R I O N , M I Mapleside McDreamy // Large // Grey Trainer: Melissa Donnelly Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Loose Buttons Lessons: Keeping my pony straight to jumps and on the backsides. Favorite Book: War Horse

J U L I A Z U G // 12 // E L KTO N , M D Lorimarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature // Small // Chestnut Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Froot Loops Pony to Ride: My Pony! Lessons: Getting the right pace and keeping my elbows in. Favorite Book: The Chronicles of Narnia Series

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Congratulations Lauren Flather for qualifying your ponies Misty Spring Wild Rose & Woodlands Huck Finn for Pony Finals 2015!

We are so proud of you! Thank you Alicia Saxton & Alysia Sherard-Lynch for all your support!

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Special Thank You to Everyone at Foxflower Farm of Ocala Florida Jaime Gibson - Trainer /// Debby and Phil Gibson What a team effort helping to make dreams come true.

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