By Mary-Courtney Gaddini, Marketing & Instruction Coordinator Name: Mallory Age: 15 Club: Cardinal II Pony Club Region: Carolina Region Years in Pony Club: 4 Years Disciplines & Activities: Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Vaulting Current Certifications: C-1 Tell us about your current mount and what you do with them: I ride a 14.1 Missouri Fox Trotter pony named Apache. She excels in eventing and is an insanely bold, brave, and an honest ride out cross country! While eventing is our favorite, Apache is a true all-around pony and is game to do anything! I occasionally vault on my mom’s horse Chimera, a 16.1 Swedish Warmblood who is also schooling Third Level.
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DISCOVER USPC
Fall/Winter 2021
Tell us about your goals (with USPC, riding, life): Apache and I had an amazing move up to Training at a few schooling shows, so the next thing we are working towards is to compete in some United States Eventing Association (USEA) rated Training Level horse trials. She is so smart and has the biggest heart so I’m excited to see what we can accomplish. Personally, I’ve been starting to take up equine photography professionally and I would love to work towards improving myself in that aspect. What is your favorite thing about Pony Club? I love that I’ve found a family within Pony Club and made friendships that I’m sure will last forever. What is one thing you would tell younger members first joining Pony Club? Don’t be too worried about always being perfect! We’re in Pony Club to learn and grow as riders, but also to have fun doing what we love!
