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Featured on this months cover is Linen Owens and her ponies Cloud Nine and Pacific Blue.

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Best of luck to Emma Monroe & Lazy J Silver Bail in the Medium Green Pony Hunters at Pony Finals 2018!

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When the horse matters most...

YOU GET THE BEST FOOTING! GOOD FOOTING IS SAFE FOOTING!

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Virginia Pony Breeders Association is Awarded a Grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board for the 9th year!

The Virginia Pony Breeders Association is proud to announce that for the 9th consecutive year it received a monetary grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board (VHIB) through its “Virginia Bred” program. The 2018 grant included $6,000 in support of three 2018 VPBA programs, plus $1,000 for the promotion and marketing of these events as well as for some of the Futurity expenses.

VHIB’s mission is the promotion and economic development of the Virginia equine industry and to that end, it instituted its “Virginia Bred” program in 2010. Over this nineyear period, VPBA has received a total of nearly $40,000 from VHIB, while providing 140 opportunities for VPBA members to obtain financial rewards for producing outstanding breeding and performance ponies.

This year opportunities for VPBA members to receive a portion of these state funds include the VPBA YOUNG PONIES UNDER SADDLE CLASSES as well the REGISTERED VIRGINIA BRED PERFORMANCE DIVISION. The owners of the top four ponies in the Year End standings in both categories are eligible for the monetary awards.

In addition, each section of the VPBA YEARLING FUTURITY held at the Upperville Horse Show, awards a portion of the grant in the Colt/Gelding and the Filly sections, where owners of the top six ponies are eligible to receive a portion of the grant.

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Shows offering the VHIB grant supported classes begin in April and continue through September and are awarded at the VPBA’s annual Awards Banquet. Visit our website www.vpba.com for our event calendar.

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Modeling Tips

By Rob Jacobs

Standing the pony up • PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

Suggested Props • Crop • Mint wrapper or tic-tac can oTo be used to improve the pony’s expression and topline appearance.

Use whichever is least distracting as to prevent access movement

Attire/Tack • Attire, tack, and the pony should be immaculate • Use a plain snaffle; preferably a “Dee” ring or “Full Cheek” snaffle • Keepers should be tucked in neatly on the bridle • The bridle must fit very well, some ponies wear a cob bridle best, some a pony sized (if your tack is on the very last hole…it does not fit) • The handler’s back number is to be centered and comfortably tied • Wear complete show attire including helmet

• Place the pony’s front feet in a position that is square and balanced (not standing over the themselves or camped out) • Hind feet could be split as long as the pony is balanced and hind limbs are not behind their hips too far.

• Use pops to help present a balanced and positively expressive pony • Don’t stand the pony up perfectly until the judge is within a few horses away from judging your pony • If the ponies are over worked they may become bored and tune out • Be kind; never hit the pony while in the ring

Jogging • Carry a crop; never wear spurs • Stand at the left shoulder of the pony • Jog with a semi loose rein that is folded; never let the reins drag • Don’t hold the pony right under their chin; allow passive contact • Jog with your reins in your right hand and your crop in left hand • Cluck as you begin to jog to encourage forward motion • Don’t drag your pony; and don’t allow them to rush and get quick • The judge wants to see a loose, long, low, and ground covering stride

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Huntley Equestrian Fancy Stitched Bridle

Visit The Farm House Tack Shop to check out the Huntley Equestrian pony bridles

Bridle Fitting For Your Pony A properly fitted bridle is most important to ensure safety and comfort for you and your pony. Finding the right size bridle with the right fit may take some time. Each piece of the bridle has a specific role and will need to be addressed in each fitting. Make sure all the bridle pieces are adjusted correctly and properly sized to maintain comfort for your pony.

Snaffle bridles are available in four main sizes: Pony, Cob, Horse, and Oversize, depending on the bridle manufacture. Huntley Equestrian offers bridles in sizes Small Pony, Medium Pony, Cob, and Horse.

A Snaffle bridle includes 5 pieces: crown, browband, noseband, cheek pieces, and reins. Let’s talk about each piece of the bridle and how to properly fit your pony for a bridle.

Crown: Proper bridle fit and comfort starts with the crown. The crown should sit comfortably behind the ears, allowing the ears to move freely.

Measure your pony from eye to eye: side of the eye, over the poll, to the other eye. This will help determine the length you need for the crown and proper placement of cheek billets. (Cheek piece buckles should line up with the eye, generally buckled in the middle of the cheek billet). The split of the crown should start below the base of the ear. The throatlatch should have plenty of length for adjustment. Proper placement of the throat latch should have room for a small fist between the cheek and strap, or 4 fingers between the throat and strap.

Cheek Pieces: The placement and fit of the cheek piece will vary with different styles of bits. Adjusting the cheek piece will be needed with each style of bit. The correct placement of the cheek piece buckle should line up with the eye. The cheek piece should ideally be buckled to the middle or upper adjustment holes on the cheek billet. Proper bit placement should show 2 wrinkles at the corner of the mouth.

Browband: The browband should fit comfortably across the pony’s forehead, connecting to the crown right below the base of the ears. The opening of the brow end should be placed at the split of the crown. Make sure each side of the brow is straight and does not feel too tight. You should be able to place 2 fingers under the brow.

Noseband (Cavesson): The noseband, when properly fitted, should be placed across the bridge of the nose and should rest one to two fingers below the point of the cheekbone. The noseband length across the bridge should end with each noseband strap placed under the cheek pieces. Make sure the noseband is positioned straight across the nose. The noseband buckle strap should be buckled in line with the cheek pieces. For fit around the nose, the noseband should be buckled and adjusted to fit one to two fingers between the nose and noseband. The width of the noseband will be determined on the confirmation of the pony’s head. The noseband should not be overstated on the pony’s head. Smaller ponies should use a 5/8” Inch or 7/8” Inch width noseband. Large ponies and some Medium ponies may benefit from a 1” Inch width noseband.

Reins: Reins should be measured when attached to the bit and buckled at the hand end. Reins are styled to match the bridle. Length and width of reins can vary in pony sizes. Most pony reins are offered at ½” Inch width, 5/8” Inch width and length from 50”-48” Inches in length. Huntley Medium pony reins are offered in 5/8” Inch width x 50” Inch length and Small pony reins are offered in 5/8” Inch width x 48” Inch length.

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Congratulations and Best of Luck at Pony Finals

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Stepping away from the showgrounds Pony Finals

By Paisley intern Cierra Simmons

Even if you are totally entranced in just being at pony finals, and never want to go home, some might want to take a break from the showgrounds and do something else low-priced nearby. I have compiled a list of things that could offer relaxation, education, and fun.

Although it’s not technically stepping away from the showgrounds, the International Museum of the Horse is a must see for anyone going to Kentucky this summer. Often overlooked as a ‘boring museum’, there are many interactive exhibits which would captivate the interests of young children, along with horses throughout the ages and tons of knowledge to take home with you. Go to www.imh.org/offers more information about the exhibits and pricing.

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For those looking for a spontaneous movie night, you may want to visit the Kentucky Theater. Throughout the summer, they show a different ‘classic film’ every Wednesday. If you would like to go another day, they show endearing films months or even years old! To find out more go to www.kentuckytheater.com.

Back to the thrills of modern technology, you could stop by Malibu Jack’s in lexington Kentucky for a quick game of laser tag for only $8 per game. Not into laser tag? They also offer mini golf ($6), go carts where anyone over 10 (perfect for pony kids) can drive ($7). They also offer 4D roller coaster simulators, arcade games, and a cafe. Be careful not to have too much fun, you still have to ride the next day! Go www.malibujacks.net/lexington to learn more.

At the end of a long show day, make sure to visit the Shake Shack for some good old fashioned burgers and shakes. Located conveniently close to some of the official hotels of the US Pony Finals, it would be perfect place to have a stress-free dinner.

You can visit www.shakeshack.com/location/lexington-ky to find the menu and other information.

Congratulations to

Ella Doerr and Faircourt’s Lightning Thief on their Pony Finals debut!

It seems as though pony kids cannot have enough energy and excitement running through through their veins, especially this week. It may be fun for the whole family to visit Get Air indoor trampoline park in Lexington. Not only can kids bounce around and get energy out, parents travel right down the street to Mi Pequeña Hacienda for a bite to eat. Visit www.getairlex.com to buy passes in advance or to find out more.

We at Faircourt could not be more proud of you both.

Make sure not to forget about the wonderful clinics and learning opportunities offered by the show, which can be found on the last 2 pages of the ‘additional qualified information’ packet, and also in the prizelist.

Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun at the 2018 pony finals.

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Love, Mom and Dad

Camille Stark & Black-Eyed Pea

Special THANKS to our fanfabulous trainer Britt McCormick and the ELMSTEAD FARM Family

Copperfield

is the ultimate teacher small pony! This adorable, reliable 12 year old small pony gelding is ready to teach his next young rider how to be a star. “Monkey” is a pony finals veteran who was top 10 overall his green year and was 6th over fences and 6th overall in 2017! No prep, no stop, no spook and always changes leads which makes him the perfect pony to give any kid confidence to go from short stirrup right to the smalls.

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Congratulations Hattie and Graham

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All your hard work and dedication helped you accomplish your goal.

You qualified for 2018 USEF Pony Finals! Remember to breathe, smile and enjoy.

Love, Dad and Mom

Special thanks to Trainers Kim Johnson and Molly Rinedollar. And Hattie’s traveling buddy, Alex Johnson.

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~ Emma & Bailey ~ You may never know the talents of your pony unless you try!

Paisley Pony Friends: For everyone going to Pony Finals 2018, good luck and I can’t wait to meet some of you! For everyone who did not qualify this year, don’t give up as sometimes it takes practice and more practice to qualify for Pony Finals.

My name is Emma Monroe and I am the proud owner of an eight-year-old medium green full-bred Welsh pony named Lazy J Silver Bail, “Bailey”. Some of you may remember me over the years as a Paisley Ambassador when I wrote articles for The Paisley Magazine.

Four years ago, I started my pony in the unrated Mini-Stirrup division and then showed her two solid years in the Children’s Hunter Ponies before finally moving to the Medium Green Hunter Pony division in 2018. Since “Bailey” joined my family four years ago, I have learned that she is one of the most unique ponies out there, because in addition to competing in the Pony Hunter ring, we also compete in Western Pleasure and this year added competing in Pleasure Driving to the list. Over the years I have shown her in local hunter, A-rated Hunter shows and WPCSA (Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America) shows in Zone 7.

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It took us three rated shows to finally qualify for Pony Finals and I could not have been more excited when we finally did. The night before Bailey qualified for Pony Finals, she also competed for the first time in Pleasure Driving at the Germantown Charity Horse Show in Tennessee.

Over the course of the week at this show, Bailey not only competed in the Medium Green Pony Hunter division, she also competed in Open Junior Pleasure Driving, Novice Pleasure Driving, she also competed in the costume class winning the “Most Beautiful” award as the All-American Pony and Lady Liberty, then topped it off by qualifying for the United States Pony Finals.

Prior to the Germantown Charity Horse Show, at the WPCSA American National show in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past fall, Bailey claimed the Reserve National Championship in the Junior Western Pleasure division. How crazy is that?

I get asked a lot about why/how we do it all. The reason to me is simple—to see what Bailey is good at. It may take several times for you to try to qualify for Pony Finals, don’t give up. You may realize your pony may never qualify for Pony Finals, so try your pony in other disciplines. It is fun to try out other disciplines because you get to see how diverse our sport is.

Bailey is a perfect example of how a pony can succeed in multiple disciplines. I’m so grateful that my pony has allowed me to expand my horizons and compete in more events where I have enjoyed learning new skills and meeting other riders. I cannot wait to accomplish more with my Welsh Pony and eventually breed her so she can bring even more talented ponies into the world.

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What Maddie Wears

Hi! So I’m up at the Vermont Summer Festival, and having a great time! I moved up to the High Jr’s, and jumped 1,40 - 1.45 on my new horse Famous-O, and had so much fun! My boy Donadoni has been a rockstar, we were Champion week won, and won the 1,25-1.35 Classic, and won again today. I’m so proud of him. I’m looking forward to the rest of week 2 here at Vermont. I’ll be showing Doni and Gangster in the low jr’s, Girl in the Med jr's, and Famous in the Highs.

I’ve been trying to come up with some exciting things to tell you about, and one of the things I came up with is my new belly guard girth from Equifit. I really love the gel lining, it is protective, and comfortable for my horses, but not as hot as sheepskin lining.

My mare Goldenbridge B, aka Girl, is very sensitive, and gets rubs easily, and she does great in the Equifit girths.

I realized that I haven’t talked about the breeches I like to wear. I really have 2 brands of breeches that I wear most of the time. I wear RJ classic, and I wear Romph Serafina. I find them both to be very comfortable, and well fitting.

They both come in cool colors to school in, as well as show breeches, and they both come in a size 22 which is a great size for tween girls. I’m a 24 now, but when I was a 22, it was so nice to find breeches that fit me. They are great for kids in-between kids sizes and regular adult sizes.

When I’m done riding, and it’s time to take care of my horses, hose them off, cool them out, clean there stalls, I change out of my riding boots, and put on my converse sneakers. I have a bunch of dfferent pairs in different colors and styles. They are so comfortable, and can go right in the washer when I need clean them.

One of the most fun things at Vermont this year has been taking my cousin Asland McGoch in the lead line! He rode my wonderful boy Donadoni, and got a blue ribbon and a stuffed animal last week. WE’re hoping this week goes just as well! I thought I’d tell you some things he wore. Asland wore RJ Classic Jod’s, and an ÊCE Equestrian shirt. He

looked amazing, and was comfortable up there too! He wore a super comfortable helmet by Ovation that is wonderful for when you first start out.

I hope everyone comes to visit me and my mom at our tack store, Rauschenbach Tack Shop, that will be opening at HITS Saugerties Week 4, and will be open through Marshall and Ster;ing Finals. I’d love to have you come in and tell me some things that you like to wear, or use, or your horse wears. I’m always looking for new things to try. Message me on Instagram @ teampaisley!

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ETHAN MAYE

Ethan on his favorite mare Cracklin' Rosie Paisley Ambassador Caroline Light caught up with accomplished junior rider/handler Ethan Maye for an interview Q:Tell us a little about your parents and their involvement with horses?

Q: Who are some of your role models and how have they helped you?

A: Both of my parents Paul and Cheryl Maye have been professionals for the majority of their lives. My father drives an FEI Four In-hand team for Harmony Sport horses. My mother rides, trains, and produces young ponies for both the pony hunters and on the line ponies.

A: Oliver Brown and Billy Howland have both been role models of mine throughout the years of showing on the line and have encouraged me to continue showing and working at the sport. I would also like to mention Bill Schaub and Robin Greenwood who consistently support me throughout my showing career on the line.

As far as a role model for my riding career, I would have to say Chuck Keller!

Q: How old were you when you started showing ponies on the line?

What got you interested in that?

A: Both of my parents showed on the line with Welsh ponies for many years. I was 6 years old when I started showing ponies on the line at Welsh Shows. I had the perfect little Welsh Pony Mare name Davric Tally Ho to learn how to do it correctly!

Q: Tell us a little about how you bring along a young pony and get it ready to show at a big competition such as Devon.

A: To bring a young pony along I work with them every day. From standing still, jogging, being in the ring with other young ponies.

We also try to get the youngsters to as many breeding shows as possible before Devon. This helps them become more accustomed to the atmosphere of horse shows and showing in the ring with other young ponies. They get groomed every day and rubbed down to make their coats as slick and shiny as possible.

Q: In addition to showing ponies on the line- you also ride and showgive us some detail on that- what you show in- who you ride with.

What are your future riding goals?

A: I have been showing in hunters, equitation, and jumpers. I prefer the equitation and jumper world. I just started riding with Heritage Farm in New York. I will be attending the Emerging Athletes Program and would like to earn my spot in the National Training session.

Q: In addition to the rated shows- you also do IEA- what do you like about it?

The IEA is a beneficial program. It allows you to learn to ride different horses that are a variety of quality and challenge yourself to ride each horse. I found it a fun challenge to ride these horses and adjust to each one.

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Practicing at home with Ledinjadon Point Taken Owner: Cheryl Maye Ethan with his parents Paul and Cheryl

Q: What are your plans after your junior years?

Do you plan to turn professional?

A: I plan to go to college after my junior riding career but I do not know where yet. As for being a professional it is a large question mark for me.

So as of right now I have no definite answer.

Q: What would you suggest to get more juniors involved in showing ponies/horses on the line?

A: What I would recommend to any juniors that are interested in showing ponies or horses on the line is to try some junior/amateur class and see if they like it. Also participating in handling clinics to further your education in the sport and better understand what goes into producing these animals is very important!!!

Q: What do you think has been the key to your success?

A: I would say dedicating myself to working and riding everyday with both horses and ponies has definitely helped me throughout the years. I continue to further my education on and off the horse. I thank both my parents for encouraging me every step of the way over the years!

Best Young Pony at Devon 2018 Ledinjadon On Point Owner: Janis Shaneberger (Photo credit Janis Thompson)

Ethan and his filly Land;s End Misty (Photo credit Janice Thompson)

A few of Ethan's In-hand highlights: 2018 Champion Colt and Champion Filly at Devon and Best Young Pony with Colt (Ledinjadon On Point) 2017 Champion Filly And Reserve Best Young Pony at Devon with Land's End Misty 2013 , 2014, and 2018 VPBA Yearling Futurity Leading Junior/ Amateur Handler Award 2014 Champion VPBA Yearling Futurity with South Point 2015 Upperville Class winner of 2yr old Fillies with South Point and 3yr old class winner with Paris

Q: What advice or suggestions would you offer to other junior riders?

A: If I had one piece of advice it is to work hard at what you are doing and strive to go as far as you want because it is possible‌ you just have to work for it!

Ethan and Davric Tally Ho

Ethan and Davric Tally Ho showing on the line with Dad watching in the background

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A few of The Hampton Classic Posters from years past

Congratulations to Maddie and Donadoni a successful Vermont

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Medium Pony Hunters At pony finals I’m most looking forward to showing and going in the Rolex Field. The other weekend at Tryon, I took Wally to the polo field and there was a water jump without the jump in it. It was only about 8in deep so we decided to take Wally in it.

It was his first time swimming and he loved it! I heard there is one of those at the Rolex Field and I really want to take him in it!! Also it will be Wally’s first time galloping in a field off farm and I couldn’t be more excited! When we show I’m most looking forward to the flat because that is our strong suit. I’m so excited!!

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I am also super excited to be experiencing this with my sister Talyah, who is also competing in the same division!

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Medium Green Hunter Pony "I’m looking forward to experiencing Pony Finals with my barn mates that qualified along with me and cheering for each other. Also, riding in the Walnut Ring is something that I feel will be super exciting!"

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Small Pony Division "I came to watch last year and this year I am competing! Excited to ride and be with friends and family."

Camilla Barrett and Behold (aka Mudpie) Regular Medium Ponies "I’m most excited about the opportunity to meet so many new people and just have a lot of fun!"

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Breeding Success

* Name location breeding name Sandy Holbrook, Floral City, Fl. Sugarbrook Farm * How long have you been breeding ponies.

I have been breeding ponies for 33 years. * What is your goal as a breeder?

My most important goal is to breed ponies that are safe for children.

After that I would love for them to be beautiful, easily trained, and move and jump well. And of course be successful in the show ring. * Tell us the role or importance of a good stallion as well as a good mare.

Stallions are very important in the breeding process. Everyone wants a beautiful stallion that can produce a lovely foal. BUT, do not forget that a great mare has to be the foundation of your breeding program. I have hand-picked all of our mares that have contributed to making my breeding program a success. I repeat breedings all of the time if they look to me to be successful. * How did you get your breeding prefix?

First of all I researched which other farm prefix was being used in the U.S. I surely did not want to have one that was already used or take anothers prefix. Then I used the Brook from the end of our last name and the word Sugar popped into my head. No other special naming process!

* How important as a Breeder is it for people to keep your name or prefix?

WOW, now this is a big concern of mine. Youngsters born here are named as soon as possible, and as my Facebook friends know, I put a LOT of thought into this, asking opinions from many, many people before I can find a name I like. We pick a barn name and then a show name. At the end of the year we register all of them USEF for life with their show name. To purchase a pony from me and change their name and drop my prefix is just a huge slap in the face so obviously I do not take it lightly at all. I have had quite a few customers who purchased one of mine from the person who changed their name call me and say they want to change it back. That thrills me!! * What are the names of your stallions?

My medium stallion is Sugarbrook Blue Pacific and my small stallions name is Blue Who. * How many have you had thru the years?

I have only owned two stallions and both were born at my farm.

Blue Who first and the Sugarbrook Blue Pacific. I was loaned the famous Blue Rain for two fall-spring seasons a number of years ago. * Are they related?

NO, they are not related which makes it so wonderful for me. It is always so interesting to match one with a broodmare. Sugarbrook Blue Pacific is by Gayfields Vida Blue and Blue Who is by Blue Rain. I was so proud to have offspring from the two famous sires.

Years ago I watched the top pony sires and "Vida" and Blue Rain were neck and neck for top pony for a number of years. I was so

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thrilled to see the sires of my baby breeding stallions doing so well. I became good friends with Marilyn Checki who owned Vida and we discussed ponies and breedings all the time!!

are "hoarders" do nothing but warehouse a pony. AND a rider is SO VERY IMPORTANT in my program. They are hard to come by and I treasure each and every one I have had long term.

* Is there a certain line you like?

Well, obviously I love the Blue Rain and Gayfields Vida Blue line!! It has served me well for many, many years. A lot of my broodmares have either of Blue Rain or Vida in their background. I also have used other mares with different sires to see how it worked out. Usually it is a great success. If I see it is not a great match I just do not use it again.

* What is it that you love the most about your Blue Boys?

EVERYTHING!!! Both are totally different from the other. Blue Who is just 11.2 hands and Sug. Blue Pacific is 13.2. I love that both were born in my arms and have never left my farm. I love that I can handle them for breeding (we only do Artificial Insemination). I do, on occasion, let someone else handle them and that is a good thing. What if I was not home?? I love that they can sire such great offspring. I love that I am the one every single night that tucks them in for the evening.

* As of the day of the interview, you are ranked 1 and 2 on the Breeder list. What exactly does that mean as a Breeder?

Although things can change by the end of November, I can tell you I was so thrilled when I saw Blue Who jump up to #2 (as of this posting) I was so thrilled that I jumped up from my seat and yelled the news to my husband, Bill. I can remember a few years ago when I was thrilled to have my "boys" be #12 or #14!! As of now I am also #1 top hunter pony breeder also. How can it get any better than that!!! * What does it take to get to this achievement?

LOTS OF HARD WORK. Lots of hands on. Keeping on top of every mare, stallion and baby at all times. Living at my farm, and having gals who work for me that love the youngsters and ponies like I do. It is a labor of love as the saying goes. My ponies are handled well, and almost all (we have had the OMG's at times when mares foal unexpectedly) foal and are used to "people" and kids right away. Also selling to customers that plan to show helps. Ones that

* Can you list some of their offspring?

Now this will be a long list you know. I may just list those showing this season.... remember my boys have been used to sire offspring for a long time * Can you list some of your offspring.

Sugarbrook Blue Pacific: Bamboozle, Benjamin Buttons, Blu Ray, Bluetiful, Pursue The Blue, Sugarbrook Blue Ayre, Sugarbrook Adventure Time, Sugarbrook Burnside, Sugarbrook Game Plan, Sugarbrook Georgia Peach, Sugarbrook Showdown, Yankee Blue Blue Who: Cadet Blue, Dusk Till Dawn, Headlines, Nantucket, Sugarbrook Blue Sasafras, Sugarbrook Adorabelle, Onyxfords Blue Magic, Sugarbrook Pink-n-Blue, Sugarbrook West Point and Winnie The Blue.

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* Tell us 5 things about each of your boys we may not already know.

Blue Who: 1. He is the absolutely sweetest stallion 2. His nickname is Hootie The Hotie 3. He can have children play in the pasture with him and he will jump jumps with them. 4. He is quicker than greased lightning getting out of crossties.

5. He is very picky which mare is his tease mare going to the mount. He loves the dark bay ones the best.

Sugarbrook Blue Pacific: 1. He does not like dogs in his pasture.

2. He is broke to ride 3. He is Mr. Drama King especially when the camera comes out. He puts on quite a show for the photographers.

4. He pins his ears when he comes in to the barn at night and sees "Hootie".

5. His barn name is Traveller, named after the horse Robert E. Lee rode into battle and was also gray.

www.thepaisleymagazine.com * What are your future goals for your breeding program?

Not much will change here at Sugarbrook. I think I have this breeding program going quite well.....why change a good thing!! Just do not over breed, make sure you are able to afford all you breed, do not let others let you be talked into taking on more broodmares than you need. More is not better!! * What do you recommend to others who may be starting up a small breeding business?

I went many years without my own stallions. That is workable. Start SLOW. Pick two GOOD boodmares (your babies always do well with a friend to be raised with). Pick the best stallion for those mares. Ask around, take advice from long term breeders. Only take on what you are able to afford to raise. Suddenly I had Blue Who born and I knew immediately he would be my breeding stallion. He had the best pedigree and I knew his sire and dam. The next year, as luck would have it, I sent a wonderful mare to Wisconsin to breed to Gayfields Vida Blue. This resulted in Sugarbrook Blue Pacific (Traveller) being born. Another breeding stallion. Many years have passed and I have not found any of my colts that were worthy of joining my breeding program. They went on to be show ponies. Not all colts are breeding stallion material, keep that in mind.

Go slow, pay attention to detail, be humble, listen to others that have been successful and do not take on more than you can afford. Big is not better!!

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USEF Breeders List

USEF Pony Hunter Stallions

1- Sandy Sue Holbrook 2- Cheryl Patton 3- Allyson Coluccio 4- John Almond 5- Woodlands Ponies 6- David Dowler 7- Pictursque Farm 8- Karen Williams 9- Ruth Wilburn 10-Prue Richardson 11- Tammy Burgin-Reitzell 12- Dianne Randolph

1- Sugarbrook Blue Pacific 2- Maple Side Mr. Magic 3- Blue Who 4- Blue Rain 5- JLA Sir William 6- Clovercrofts Hero of the Heart 7- Hillcrest's Top Hat 8- Clovercroft Polarized 9- Land's End Poseidon 10- Rosmel's Dressed in Scarlet 11- Gayfields Call the cops 12- Telynau Royal Charter

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Sugarbrook Success

Bluetiful Sugarbrook Blue Pacific x Emma "I love everything about Bluetiful - but mostly her loving personality. She's my overgrown puppy!" ~Owner Chandler Wilks

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Sugarbrook West Point “I love how he tries his hardest every time we ride.

He is super brave and honest. I love him!” ~Owner Gabrielle Sousa

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Benjamin Buttons "Benny is really sweet and he always takes care of me. He has taught me so and helped me improve my riding for which I am very grateful.”

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Pony of the Month ~ Sassafras Creek

Sassafras Creek 1999 Bay Mare Welsh cross Medium pony 13.1 5/8 Can you tell us a little about her upbringing and some of the kids that rode her? * Bibby Farmer Hill found her and trained her for years. * She picked her out from a few ponies Emil Spadone had. * She started her USEF career in 2007 in the medium greens and was champion the first time out with Taylor Ann Adams 2008 Kara Chad 2009/2010 Katherine Strauss 2011 Ashton Alexander 2012/2013 Daisy Farish 2014 Devin Seek 2015/2016 Emma Seving Emma Kurtz What are some of the highlights of her career?

2007 USEF Medium Green Hunter Pony of the Year 2007 USEF Medium pony hunter pony of the year 2008 USEF medium pony hunter pony of the year 2011 USEF medium pony hunter pony of the year and Champion at Capital Challenge with Ashton Alexander 2012 Grand Champion WIHS with Daisy Farrish 2012 Pony Challenge winner at Capital Challenge with a score of 96 with Daisy Farish 2013 Grand Champion Pony Finals with Daisy Farish and also securing the EMERSON BURR PERPETUAL TROPHY Awarded to the trainer of the Overall Grand Champion Pony Hunter for Patricia Griffith 2014 Devon Champion medium pony with Devin Seek & won the Medium Hunt Teams also!

What was her last show and with whom?

Her last show was 2016 Bay State Classic where she was Champion Medium pony Hunter with Claire Campbell What is she doing now?

She is currently at Redfield Farm in Ocala Florida being a Mommy Who has she been bred to?

Her first baby was with a surrogate mom for her and the Daddy is Clovercroft Polarized Her second baby is by Cadland Valley Manhatten She is currently in foal to EMC Entourage Tell us 5 things we don't know about her? very particular needed to like her rider to be the star leased to Kara Chad showed in Canada she is now a mommy- with 2 babies and another coming in 2011 she helped clinch the leading owner award for Bibby Farmer Hill in the medium pony division What are her favorite treats?

She loves all treats, especially carrots What was her favorite horse show ?

Capital challenge or Devon A favorite thing about her?

Bibby loved her desire to be the best one if she liked the rider.

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Best of Luck

To Paisley Pony Alumni Ambassador Camden Kitchens and Persephone in the Regular Pony Hunters at Pony Finals 2018!

Old Spring Manor Wishes good luck to our Sales graduates

Maranatha Harmony with her new Kickapoo Pony Family and ridden by Bailey Robinson

Maranatha Sun Gold

by Maranatha So Brilliant x Maranatha Sunshine wishing Suzanne Halladay all the best with this 2016 Filly

www.oldspringmanor.com Shelly Viruete

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Mouse Diaries From the diary of Johnny M. Elbereons The most important mouse living at Artemis Riding Academy A Surprising Sunday

A Lonely Lost Day

Hey there, this is Johnny M. Elbereons. All that is keeping me sane right now is writing in this journal. Uh-oh…you don’t know what I’m talking about. Let me start from the beginning.

It has been at least one week and three days since I was shoved into this dark dump. I have not been stung yet; I think due to the fact that the bees’ harpoon cannot reach me in this hole. (I’m not sure why this bee hasn’t tried to get near my hole. I suspect there must be pesticide near here which he is scared of or he’s claustrophobic so he doesn’t know what to do.) I have started to slack off on writing in my journal because I do not know what is night and what is day; most of the time there is only darkness. Even if the bee didn’t murder me I knew that I would die from loneliness. I was crying and wishing that I had never had a party when I was distracted by a nearby commotion. I listened hard and heard my best friend, Sir, my pupils from Bluebird Academy, and the mama bird who was able to save one of her eggs and who I had felt so sorry for.

They had come to save me!

To celebrate our victorious win at the mouse competitions, I invited about sixty mice back to the barn to have a PARTY! It was so much fun, and thankfully the dogs were locked in the tack room for the night.

Everybody brought food pieces they found on the horse show grounds to share for dinner. We ate, danced, and had a swimming competition in a temporary pool we built from 8 horseshoes. (We found four horseshoes in the barn and convinced some of the ponies to ‘lose’ their shoes so we could build the pool. Boy, those owners are gonna be mad when the farrier gets called out!) The party lasted so long into the night that at least forty of my new mice friends decided to spend the night. Coincidentally, and luckily, the ponies were shedding their winter coats so all the mice were able to gather the excess hair and stray hay pieces for temporary beds. There were mice in the stalls, the hayloft, under tack trunks and inside the trash can. One mouse even fell asleep floating face up in our swimming pool!

A Murderous Monday Normally, mice sleep late and today was no exception. Unfortunately, for us, the trainer doesn’t sleep late! My friends had just barely made it off the farm before the trainer walked in this morning. I admit it, the barn was a mess. There was no time to clean up. There were human food pieces everywhere. And hair and hay and our swimming pool and, yes, lots of mouse droppings. The trainer looked very angry. She started trembling, her veins popped out of her skin, and her faced turned red.

(I think her eyes might have even turned red too.) I had only ever seen her this mad once, that was when my old pal Whiny was here and we played those funny tricks on one another. (That still makes me smile.) She blamed the whole mess on the ponies after she saw that the stall doors were open. I guess because she couldn’t think of anybody else to blame.

As punishment, the trainer refused to feed the ponies breakfast and told them she would put all of them on a lunge line for extra schooling that week. The ponies got very angry and decided to punish me since they too were in trouble. The punishment? The barn’s torture chamber. Oh, you didn’t know that such a thing existed? Well, I am here to tell you that it does. The dogs were called in. I gasped as the two stinky fiends picked me up in their slobbery and wet mouths. Their breath smelled worse than thrush. They took me to an empty stall with no windows and just one partially open hole in the wall. As the door was being slammed shut and locked I saw … the giant killer bumblebee. As a final courtesy the ponies decided to allow me my journal and graphite. The only light seeping in occurs from 3-7pm – it is the only time I can see to write. But, I can always hear and above all what I hear is the sound of the killer bumblebee. I am getting hungry because they are only throwing small bits of unappetizing food at me once a day and I wonder if this bee will eat me!

It was my friends against all of the creatures who had voted for me to be placed in this dump; all in a stand-off. I heard Sir’s voice of reason who said that we should talk it over like civilized barn citizens and come up with a truce. Sir suggested that I be released from the torture chamber, but a last punishment would be that I would have to pick out a stall with my own tiny hands. Sir met privately with the opponent leader, a huge bay horse named Bob, to discuss my fate while we all waited for the outcome. After what seemed like hours they came out and shouted, ‘we have a deal!!’ When they finally slid the stall door open for me to exit I weakly pulled my thin body forward as quickly as I could muster.

With true daylight sun blinding me I was just barely able to see out of the corner of my eye the killer bee who was racing out desperately. Could it be that he’s actually just afraid of mice?! …to be continued

The Mouse Diaries series is

by Paisley Ambassador Spencer Dyson, pictured here with Confetti and Flat Paisley

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Hi...I'm Daisy (aka Butterfly McQueen).

I'm a 5 month old sassy, red headed, half-welsh filly.

I wanted to share with you some of my favorite things!

Follow me on FB: Daisy and Gemma or on Instagram @ Daisy_ButterflyMcqueen

I'm a fan of all things unicorn since I fancy myself to be one (or at least want to dress up as one!) This place called Mythical Slyme has awesome looking slime! 100% Magical and ethically harvested from only the finest unicorns!

Don't see how you can go wrong there! www.mythicalslyme.com

I like charms- like the one I wear on my halter and this reminded me of that. I like the colors and it's a lucky horse shoe...how can you go wrong?!

Marley & Alfie Glitter keychain This enamel horseshoe keychain is perfect for keys or to hook onto a purse or backpack! www.marleyandalfie.com

When it comes to pony halters, go to Just for Ponies! They have ponies...so they know what you need! My first 2 halters have come from them and they were both perfect...soft with quality hardware...plus they have amazing customer service! www.Justforponies.com Are you a red head like me? If so...when you want a little extra dazzle in your coat, try this EquiTone shampoo

by Shapley's. It definitely makes your coat sparkle and enhances your color! Made me feel extra sassy, too! www.shapleys.com

This looks especially fun to me since I like to dress up!

I think I will have to order for one of my pony photo shoots!

Birdie Baby Boutique offers fun, happy, colorful hand made headbands + accessories!

Find them on Etsy @ babybirdieboutique

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USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant encourages riders and friendships

by Paisley Alumni Ambassador Ella Doerr

Every year the USHJA Foundation awards three junior riders the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant. The grant provides them the opportunity to go to Pony Finals when they would not have been able to do so without the USHJA Foundations assistance. The USHJA Foundation carefully reviews each application when choosing the three recipients each year.

Applications open in January of each year and all current USHJA junior members are welcome to apply.

2018 Recipients

In 2017 I was lucky to be one of the three recipients of the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant. Attending US Pony Finals through the grant was a life-changing event. In this article, you will hear from the 2017 recipients about their experience. You will meet the three recipients chosen for 2018 and hear what they are most excited about and you will hear the perspective of many of the generous adults involved.

Each recipient brings a love of riding and a history of working hard behind the scenes to get any time in the saddle with a trainer. Some have never shown at a rated show before. Some have never had the means to own or lease a pony. Some have been to many big shows and finals but only as grooms and braiders. The USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant gives young riders with fire in their hearts and the desire to learn and show; the chance to experience the best the industry has to offer. They have access to top-of-the-line ponies, stellar trainers and nonstop education all in the mecca of pony competition, known as the US Pony Finals.

Robin Greenwood of GC Ponies in Southern Pines, NC is the head trainer for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant recipients. “The Gochman Grant, which gives three deserving riders the opportunity to show at US Pony Finals when they would otherwise not be able to do so, is one of the most generous and thoughtful grants available to equestrians. The Gochman Family has done so much to give back to the industry, but this grant is special to me and many others as it represents who ponies, kids and showing is all about. It is a huge honor to be involved in this!” said Robin Greenwood.

Becky Gochman philanthropist and accomplished equestrian and family generously donated to help create this grant. This is why: “The grant is important to our family because it gives a chance for hard working young riders to experience the thrill of pony finals. It also brings a sense of community to our sport by acknowledging that there are talented riders wanting to learn and to get the most of this sport.”

Marnye Langer, a director of USHJA Foundation board, said “Having people like the Gochman's, support programs where aspiring, dedicated young riders can have doors opened for opportunities through USHJA Foundation programs is really meaningful. Seeing young people blossom and make the most of opportunities, like the Gochman Family Grant for the US Pony Finals is a stellar example of how we can make our hunter/jumper community stronger and provide more opportunities for our younger members.”

Rob Jacobs of RLJ Stables in Hamstead, NC, is the team leader for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant recipients and an active member of the USHJA Pony Task Force. “The Gochman Family Grant is important to me because I see myself through a lot of the recipients who have received the grant. I grew up doing a lot of barn work to cover my riding and showing expenses which is very similar to the recipients. Working hard growing up, gave me an opportunity to develop a good work ethic and a strong foundation. It is great to work with pony riders who are working on those same foundational values.” said Rob Jacobs

Sydney Spevak

Age: 18 * Barn: James River Equestrian Center Trainer: Vicki Phillips and Neal Blair Currently riding/showing in: I show in any division I have the opportunity to, but most regularly show in the Large Pony Hunters and Children’s Hunters.

I show on the Capital Horse Shows Association (CHSA) which is part of the Virginia Horse Shows Association (VHSA) Associate program.

Do you own your own pony?: No, but my older sister and I own a horse named Serendipity (Manny). He has taught me an incredible amount throughout our time together.

What are you hoping to gain from going to Pony Finals?: I am hoping to learn from those around me- ponies, riders, trainers, and everybody involved with the Pony Finals experience. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am excited to improve my horsemanship and connect with fellow equestrians.

What are you most looking forward to?: I am most looking forward to making lifelong friendships and memories. I can’t wait to experience the Pony Finals magic!

5 fun things about me: (1) This winter, I fell off the side of a slope when skiing. The drop was about twenty feet but luckily I only ended up with a few scratches!

(2) For twelve years, I have enjoyed swimming on a summer league. My two favorite strokes are breaststroke and butterfly.

(3) I play the viola and served as a section leader for my high school's orchestra.

(4) I am a ginger and sunburn super easily.

(5) I recently graduated from high school and will be studying Management at James Madison University in the fall.

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Olivia Elmore

Age: 16 but show as 15 * Barn: High Flight Farm Trainer: Jessica Strott Currently riding/showing in: 3’3 large junior hunters Do you own your own pony: I do own my pony, however we do not compete anymore and I will not be taking him to Pony Finals. My pony is named Jag (JAG Lord of the Dance) and my horse is named Vincent (Crusador Z) What I’m hoping to gain from going to Pony Finals: I’m hoping to gain memories that will last a lifetime as well as experience everything Pony Finals has to offer— the friends, the horses, and frankly just how amazing this sport is!

What I’m most looking forward to: I don’t know if I can pick one thing!! I’ve always dreamed of riding in the Walnut Arena, so I can’t wait to experience that. But honestly, I’m just so excited and grateful for the experience of Pony Finals as a whole. I cannot thank the Gochman family enough!

5 fun things about me: 1- I keep my horses at home 2- I love to do calligraphy and hand lettering 3- I am part of an IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) team affiliated with my school 4- I love to take pictures— whether it’s at a horse show or a photo shoot with my friends 5- I can honestly say that Pony Finals has been my biggest dream for as long as I can remember. I still can’t believe I’m going to go, and I am so incredibly grateful to the Gochman family as well as everyone else who is involved in making this magical week happen for me!

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Ryder Richardson

Barn: Forest Edge Farms, Black Forest, Colorado * Trainer: Karen Goodell Currently riding/showing in: Modified Childrens Jumpers .90-.95 with my new very green jumper pony, and I am doing the USEF Pony Medal and some equitation on borrowed ponies, and some hunters on catch rides.

What are you hoping to gain from going to Pony Finals: I am hoping to gain some incredible experiences and learn from some of the best trainers, riders, and people who love ponies. I can’t wait for the clinics, especially the Sports Psychology, Judges Perspective, and Nutrition clinics. I also can’t wait to gain new friends and lots of cool experiences.

What are you most looking forward to: I am most looking forward to sharing my love of riding and love of ponies with people that I have admired for years. I can’t wait to meet some of my idols, some of my friends from social media, and to just see a place with thousands of cute ponies. I can’t wait to meet Robin and Rob and I can’t wait to give Ella Doerr the biggest hug ever too.

Five fun things about me: 1) I think Gordon Ramsey is hilarious and I love cooking and trying to make his recipes. I have whipped up some delicious things.

2)I love scary movies about ghosts. My friends and I like to pretend to ghost hunt but mostly we just laugh hysterically.

3)I love Lacrosse and when I am not riding, I am practicing my trick shots.

I play lacrosse three seasons out of the year and it is my second favorite thing after riding.

4) I love playing funny pranks on my family and my friends. Just ask my mom how many spiders she has seen that have turned out to be fake plastic.

HAHAHA. 5) My favorite guilty pleasure is a Slurpee from 7-11.

The USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant for US Pony Finals is just one of many scholarships, grants and assistance programs the USHJA Foundation has available. If you, or someone you know, are interested in applying for the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant or any of the other assistance programs, please visit the Foundation’s website at ushjafoundation.org for all the details or consider donating to support the USHJA Foundation’s many great causes.

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2017 Recipients one year later

The Paisley What was one of your favorite parts of the experience? My favorite part was showing off my hard work and my amazing pony, Sugar.

Anything else that you want to say about the experience? Pony Finals was truly a once in a lifetime experience for me. I am so thankful for the Gochmans and their loving and caring personalities. It was truly the best week of my life and I would do it all over again if I could!

www.thepaisleymagazine.com What was something about going to PF that you didn't expect? I didn't expect to come out with so many friends. From the other girls who won the Grant to Mimi and Sophie Gochman to the Farish's to the girls who ride with Robin, everyone was extremely kind and just fun to be around.

What was one of your favorite parts of the experience? My favorite part of the whole experience, outside of showing, was hands down getting to tour Lanes End Farm and meeting Zenyatta who I've followed since her third or fourth start. (I have a hat, Breyer horse and Christmas ornament. I guess you could say I'm a fan girl!)

Anything else that you want to say about the experience: I will be grateful to everyone who made the whole thing possible, especially the Gochman's, for the rest of my life! I know that Sydney, Ryder and Olivia will have the best time and take the show by storm!

Logan Crouser

Age: 15 Barn: Canterlane Farm Trainer: Anne Morgan Currently riding/showing in: After Pony Finals I bought my new horse Stetson and we decided to move into the Jumper ring. So currently we are competing in the Low child adult jumpers what are you working on? Stetson has an extremely long stride so we have been working on adjusting his stride.

Name of horse/pony that your riding: During Pony Finals I had my pony named Sugar. In December I bought my new horse named Stetson.

What did you learn from going to Pony Finals?

During the model clinic I learned to watch where your judges are! If you know where they are you don’t have to set your horse up right away. This was extremely helpful for me because Sugar would only stay set up for certain periods of time.

What has going to PF done for your riding going forward? Showing at a national level really boosted my confidence and showed me that hard work truly does pay off. I trained my pony all on my own for 5 years, Sugar never received a single training ride, and finally we were able to show everyone what we accomplished! Pony Finals truly showed me that hard work pays off.

What was something about going to PF that you didn't expect? I did not expect the ring to be as large as it was! It was so much fun to ride in, but slightly terrifying when I realized I was the only one in it! I really enjoyed having the room to check back with Sugar and making sure we were ready for the next jump!

Olivia deStanley

Age: 18 * Barn: Foxrock Stables, Middleburg, Va Trainer: Beth deStanley Currently riding/showing in: I'm currently not showing regularly due to my horses being too green to show, but we hope to be doing the unrated 2' / 2'6 divisions by the end of the year and start next year in the 2'6 local adults What are you working on? Currently I'm working with 2 green thoroughbreds, one of whom I previously trained as a point to point horse.

Name of horse/pony that your riding? Terry's Dancer "Tee" and Rock n' Bid "Bid" What did you learn from going to Pony Finals?

Going to pony finals, I learned more than could possibly fit in this article but I think the biggest thing was that you just have to laugh and appreciate every moment we get with the horses because they always find a way to bring us back to earth. In my case, I literally got brought back to earth when I made a faux pas and my pony bucked me off.

What has going to PF done for your riding going forward? Riding with Robin Greenwood for the week at Pony Finals definitely helped me learn to finesse more on a made horse because 95% of the time I'm riding green horses and ponies that require a little less subtlety and a little more 'Stop trying to spook at the flower box that hasn't moved since March!

Ella Doerr

Age 15 * Barn: Woodberry Farm Trainer: Chris Gemmill Currently riding/showing in: Large green pony Hunter and Pony medal What are you working on? Helping my large green pony get comfortable and confident in the pony hunter ring. I’m also working on developing a green horse’s confidence through equitation courses at home and adjusting his stride and growing myself as rider.

Name of horse/pony that your riding?

Like the other 2017 recipients, many opportunities came along after US Pony Finals.

Currently I ride; Faircourts Lightning Thief (Leo) large Welsh green pony hunter

By Jove (Batman) large Welsh regular pony hunter Apollo (Fitz) Warmblood equitation prospect What did you learn from going to Pony Finals?

I learned so much about riding and showing that I wrote blog posts, essays and articles about it. It

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really was so much; from showing, to horse care, tack maintenance, psychology, technique, modeling, course approach, etc. It’s just too much to write here. Instead I will say something different. I learned that the generosity of horse people runs deeper and stronger than most people realize. The enthusiasm of all the people involved who came together to help us was awe inspiring and deeply encouraging!

What has going to PF done for your riding going forward? I came home with a lot of experience and knowledge that I’ve been able to apply to my riding ever since. I’ve also been offered catch ride opportunities on some wonderful animals and that have been fantastic. I’ve been very fortunate to be offered sponsorship opportunities through fabulous companies such as Legis Equine. I’ve become a spokesmodel for Victory Tails, Kathryn Lily Equestrian, A Bit More Tack and others, which has helped give me a leg up in self-funding my riding, to continue to show and go forward in the sport.

What was something about going to PF that you didn't expect? I was impressed with how well organized and well run the horse show was. It was like a well-oiled machine. All the details including safety education and fun were carefully thought out and well executed. I didn’t feel rushed or stressed. The same goes with the USHJA Foundation.

Everyone involved in this grant for the week was very thorough and professional. Don’t get me wrong, we were very, very busy the entire time but we felt like celebrities being escorted to activities and events by the extremely knowledgeable professionals who took care of us every step of the way.

What was one of your favorite parts of the experience? Training with Robin Greenwood! Really everything was amazing and incredible; riding a spectacular pony, being in that big beautiful ring, the excitement and the glitz and glam of the event and the intensity of the finals-it was all so exciting. Meeting that Gochman‘s was an honor, taking tours of other farms and attending clinics was a privilege. Working side-by-side with Rob Jacobs prepping the pony I was showing was calming and educational. Being there under all those circumstances and receiving the training from Robin Greenwood was the icing on the cake. She figured me out in a few seconds and instinctually knew how to train me.

I felt like she always had my back, like she wanted to understand my approach to riding and inform me, not for the week but for my future. I thought to myself that I had a week to soak in as much as I could from the professionals around me and when I met her she was ready to generously give it everything she could. She is a phenomenal trainer.

Anything else that you want to say about the experience: A very, very special thank you to the Gochman family! If it wasn’t for them, the week wouldn’t have been possible! Thank You!

Have fun Ryder, Olivia and Sydney. You will love it!

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Getting to Know Team Paisley Over the next few issues we will be highlighting members of our Team.

You can read more about them on our website as well in the Jr Rider Who's Who section.

Gabby Stouffer 14 (show as 13) ~ Knoxville, TN 5 Fun Facts: 1. I have 2 dogs named Nikki and Champ 2. I just started showing horses and love it!

3. I ride a horse named Denver for my barn 4. I love to read books in my free time 5. I hope to catch ride for more people

Piper Shearer From Southampton NY 5 Fun Facts: 1. I love catching sea creatures , especially puffer fish 2. I want to do jumpers someday 3. I love blue slushees at horse shows 4. I like to design my show bows to match my jackets 5. I want to be an FEI groom

Irelyn Diemar 7 years old 5 Fun Facts: 1. Santa brought me a cat named Tinsel on Christmas morning 2. I love love love ice cream with lots of sprinkles!

3. Devon is the best horse show ever! After the horse show, my mommy lets me eat lots of candy and ride the rides 4. I love to play horse show with my Breyer horses.

5. I love my make my younger brother jump horse jumps around the house, but he always knocks the jumps down

Rowan Egsgard Age 14~ from Ottawa Ontario Fun facts: 1. I’ve been riding since I was 6 2. I have a horse named Tory 3. One day, I would love to be a riding instructor 4. I’m terrified of spiders 5. I love helping bring ponies along at my barn

Lexi Asbury Age 12 ~ From Knoxville , TN 5 Fun Facts : 1. I love swimming 2. I love riding bikes 3. I love the beach 4. My favorite food is shrimp 5. I want to go to SCAD for college

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Abygale Green Age 10 ~ From Cary, IL 5 Fun Facts 1. I won my school’s speech meet.

2. I have two dogs, a cat, and a pet bearded dragon.

3. I play an instrument called a viola.

4. I’m starting to write a novel called Windabrew.

5. I’m allergic to peanuts.

Dejah Valdez 1. I have had reconstructive surgery twice on my right ear drum.

2. I wear hearing aids which can be hard in a show because it is difficult to hear the judges/trainer sometimes 3. I have to focus much harder than normal kids because of hearing issues 4. I haven’t been riding very long 5. I am truly blessed with my parents, brother and grandparents

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Sylas Cox Age 6 ~ from MD 5 Fun Facts: 1. I’ve been gardening since I was 3. I grow great veggies, especially carrots for the ponies and horses. And my rabbit, too!

I’m now growing a lot of other veggies, too!

2. I also show rabbits. I have a black Dutch named, Dwink.

He recently won Best of Breed at a show.

3. I love to build things, and I love math and science.

I also love trains.

4. I love volunteering, and I take care of goats, study butterflies, watch bald eagle nests, and study forest plants and animals, as a citizen scientist. I’ve been doing that for 2 ½ years now.

5. I love to bake and cook! I’m entering my first cake baking contest at the fair this year.

Sofia Baiker Age 14 (show age 13)~ From Southern CA 5 fun facts: 1. I love to train my dogs to jump and do courses.

2. I love photography and horses are my favorite things to photograph.

3. I have been riding for 9 years.

4. I love to travel with my friends and family.

5. Baking is my favorite hobby.

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Junior Rider Spotlight Maddy Scharf Age: 14 From: Tampa, FL How long have you been involved with horses?

I started riding when I was 6 years old.

What made you want to be involved with them?

My Mom grew up riding horses and my grandparents also raised race horses in New York. A friend from school introduced me to Happy Talk Farm when she started taking lessons and that’s when I got hooked.

Who was your first pony?

Cloud Nine was my 1st pony, his barn name is Cracker. My mom had a horse named Truly Vested but he was too big for me.

Cracker came to our farm as a sale pony and I fell in love with him. He actually left before we decided to buy him and my mom and my trainer, Terrie, had to drive across the state to go pick him up. Cracker is a 14 year old 14.2 bay dutch warmblood pony. He was imported about a year before I got him & I’ve owned him for 6 years, we have grown up together. I did my 1st show with him in walk trot poles when we were both 8 and we have come up the ranks together. He really is the best pony and I love him.

What are your horses/ponies names?

Cracker is the only pony I own.

Tell us some of your favorite things about your pony: Cracker loves to lick my hands, he will literally lick ANYTHING. He never refuses a jump, he is super honest and forgiving. He has the cutest little milk mustache on his muzzle. I guess it’s kind of a snip but he looks like he just drank a glass of milk. He’s super sweet and cuddly, he comes when I call him and he will follow me anywhere. He pretty much taught me how to ride.

What trainer(s) do you work with?

I train with Terrie Uiterwyk-Shibley and I take dressage lessons from her Mom, Bonnie Dunlap at Happy Talk Farm. I also got a chance to ride with a former member of the British Equestrian Team Jeremy Beale, he spent the winter at our farm this year.

Who are some of your favorite riders to watch and why?

McClain Ward, Reed Kessler, Beezie Madden, and Kristyna Lukarova. I like them because they are good riders and are super brave. They each have their own style and I enjoy them all in their own way.

What are your favorite horse shows and why?

I like HITs Ocala because it is in the beautiful horse country of Ocala and there's always good competition. I also like our local schooling show circuit, PCHA. I started showing at their shows and always had lots of fun.

Besides horses, what other things do you do for fun?

I play volleyball for my school and in my spare time I make and sell homemade horse treats.

Favorite things: Movie: I don’t really have a favorite but I like the Pitch Perfect movies.

Food: Fried chicken and pasta Book:Wing of Fire Music:I like country and pop School subject: Spanish. My mom speaks Spanish fluently and I’ve always been good at it.

What is your favorite thing about competing?

My favorite thing about competing is getting to spend all day with Cracker and winning!

What do you find to be the most challenging aspect?

I hate warm up rings and schooling days at shows. When the rings are crowded it stresses me out because I’ve had bad experiences in the past.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date?

Cracker and I were circuit grand champion for the 2018 HITs Ocala circuit in the large green pony division. We only did 3 of the 10 shows. Also we have been champion or reserve in each show this year in the greens.

What is your goal for next year?

Although it be extremely sad, we are going to lease Cracker at the end of this year. Hopefully to someone in my barn. I want to lease a horse so I can move up and do the equitation, jumpers and maybe some eventing.

What is a fun exercise you like to do with your horse?

I like schooling cross country, Cracker really likes it and it’s fun to take him to different places for exposure and a change of pace. I also like to swim him. I have taught him tricks like bowing, kissing and smiling. He’s a bit of a ham.

What is your least favorite task (ie: w/out stirrups or sitting trot etc...)

I really don’t like grid work and cantering poles.

Tell us 5 things people dont know about you: * When I was 4 I took figure skating lessons. * I used to teach my hamster how to jump and do grid work.

She was better than me. * I broke my wrist 18 months ago and rode in a cast for a few months. * I’m paying to haul Cracker to pony finals. I raised the money by selling homemade horse treats. * I have a horse treat business with one of my barn friends. happyhorsetreats.co We sell treats at horse shows and online.

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Claire Lacey (driving Severn Rainbow) and JudithAnn Hartman (driving Severn Hollyberry Bow) finished 1st and 2nd in the James River Classic ADT Single Pony Training Division. In addition, Claire won the award for best training level dressage test. The ponies are Welsh Mountain Ponies that are owned and trained by Copper Beech Farm.

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Land's End Misty Champion Filly Devon 2018 Owner/Handler: Ethan Maye Produced by Maye Show Ponies Ledinjadon On Point Champion Colt Devon 2018 Best Young Pony Devon 2018 Owner Janis Shaneberger Handler: Ethan Maye Produced by Maye Show Ponies

Everly Rashid on Party Time, age 3, doing her very first leadline before the $100,000 Adequan Grand Prix at the Colorado Horse Park July 21, 2018.

Hailey Fox trying out polo during camp

Hannah Famulak & Baby Blue Lake Placid

KK with Patricia Griffith and Flat Paisley after her lesson at Heritage Farm Madison Bodmer and friend hanging out with Flat Paisley

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Featured on this months cover: Linen Owens age 12 (show age 11).

She can be found frequently competing at TIEC. This year at Pony Finals she will be riding Pacific Blue (an 8 yr old by Blue Fox) in the Large Pony Hunters and Cloud Nine (a 10 year old by Northwind Catcall) in the Medium Pony Hunters and Marshall & Sterling Pony Medal.

This will be her fourth year attending US Pony Finals.

Linen is from Marion, North Carolina.

She trains and rides with Kerin Benson out of Briar Field Farm in Mooresville, North Carolina.

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