2016 Pony Finals

US PONY FINALS

PRESENTED BY COLLECTING GAITS FARM

August 9-14 Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY

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Good luck to all Pony Finals competitors!

Thanks to the support of the Gochman Famly, the USHJA Foundation is pleased to make the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family US Pony Finals Grant available to riders each year.

Visit www.ushjafoundation.org for more information.

Applications for 2017 will open on January 1, 2017.

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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 49th annual US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm at the Kentucky Horse Park in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky. The US Pony Finals encompasses three championship competitions – the 2016 US Hunter Pony National Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans, the Marshall & Sterling/US Pony Medal Finals, and the US National Pony Jumper Championships.

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 presented by Collecting Gaits Farm hosts a truly special gathering of ponies and their young riders, trainers, and support groups. While qualifying alone is a great accomplishment, competing in the finals is an especially rewarding experience for these young pony riders and their families. The social 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 contributors to whom we are extremely grateful for their continued support. Only through their generosity and valuable contributions are we able to present this wonderful event.

We especially thank all of the volunteers, staff and officials who work tirelessly to ensure that this competition is fair, safe, and memorable for everyone involved.

Good luck to all the competitors, and have a wonderful time!

Best regards,

Chrystine J. Tauber President United States Equestrian Federation

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Sportsman'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 for what there which animates it, and by the positive virtues of courage, patience, good temper, and unselfis in it. ishness which 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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Schedule TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH WALNUT 6:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Flatwork for all ponies 9:30 a.m.

REGULAR PONY HUNTER Large Model & Under Saddle GREEN PONY HUNTER Small Green Model & Under Saddle At the conclusion of under saddle: Flatwork for hunter ponies and equitation ponies

ANNEX Non-competing 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

STONELEA 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Small

COVERED ARENA 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Model Clinic 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Model Clinic 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exercise Ring

ALLTECH ARENA Closed

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 2

COVERED ARENA

7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.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

ANNEX

Ticketed Warm-Up Small

STONELEA 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Large

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

Non-competing pony work area

COVERED ARENA

CLAIBORNE 1

6:30 a.m.—7:30 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Medium

Model Clinic

Sports Psychology Clinic 1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Flatwork for Jumpers 3:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m.

Exercise Ring

ALLTECH ARENA 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Flatwork for Pony Jumpers 5:00 p.m. Jumper Competitors meeting (location TBD)

8:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

Exercise Ring

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 2

ALLTECH ARENA

7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.—9:00 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

ANNEX Non-competing pony work area

CLAIBORNE 1 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Large

Ticketed Warm-Up Medium

STONELEA 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Small

MURPHY Exercise ring for non-showing, & 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

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Pony Jumper Horse Inspection 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Jumper Training 1.00 meters 5:45 p.m.

Walk Phase I course 6:30 p.m.

Golf Cart Parade 7:15 p.m.

JUMPER INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION Phase 1

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH WALNUT

CLAIBORNE 2

ALLTECH ARENA

7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-up Equitation

REGULAR PONY HUNTER Medium Model & Under Saddle GREEN PONY HUNTER Medium Green Over Fences Large Green Over Fences

ANNEX

Ticketed Warm-Up Small

10:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.—3’

STONELEA 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Large

MURPHY

Non-competing pony work area

Exercise ring for non-showing, & layover horses.

CLAIBORNE 1

COVERED ARENA

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Medium

7:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.—2’3” 4:00 p.m.

Walk Phase II course 4:30 p.m.

JUMPER INDIVIDUAL PHASE II & TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Judge’s Perspective Clinic

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH WALNUT

STONELEA

8:00 a.m. REGULAR PONY HUNTER

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Medium Over Fences

ALLTECH ARENA

Ticketed Warm-Up Medium

3:30 p.m.

ANNEX

MURPHY

Non-competing pony work area

Exercise ring for non-showing, & layover horses.

CLAIBORNE 1 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Small

CLAIBORNE 2 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketed Warm-Up Large

Ticketed Warm-Up Equitation 8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.—2’6”

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

Walk Farewell Course 4:00 p.m.

Jumper Farewell Class 5:30 p.m.

Walk Individual Final Course 6:00 p.m.

Hunter Awards Parade 6:30 p.m.

Jumper Individual Final

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH WALNUT

MURPHY

ALLTECH ARENA

Closed

Exercise ring for non-showing, & layover horses.

7:00 a.m.

ANNEX Non-competing pony work area

CLAIBORNE 1 Exercise Ring

CLAIBORNE 2 Exercise Ring

PONY MEDAL FINALS

COVERED ARENA Ticketed Warm Up 6:30 a.m.

Medium 8:45 a.m.

Large 10:45 a.m.

Small

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Letter

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dear Riders, Parents, and Trainers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2016 U.S. Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm!

Whether you are competing in the Green or Regular Pony Hunter sections, the Pony Jumpers, or the Pony Medal Final, the U.S. Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm is simply a one of a kind experience!

It brings together pony riders from all over the country to showcase their riding skills and grow as true horsemen and sportsmen. This is a fun filled

This is a fun filled week of competition and activities so follow the rules, respect yourself, cheer for your friends, be your best and go for it!

week of competition and activities so follow the rules, respect yourself, cheer for your friends, be your best and go for it!!

Please remember to thank your parents and trainers‌ you would not be here without them.

This event would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of 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 country'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.

- Charlie Moorcroft Chairman of the USHJA Pony Finals Subcommittee Task Force

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Thanks The United States Equestrian Federation proudly acknowledges the following supporters for their generous contributions that ensure the success of the 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Collecting Gaits Farm – US Pony Finals Sallee Horse Vans, Inc. – US Hunter Pony National Championship Marshall & Sterling Insurance – US Pony Medal USHJA Foundation – Live Stream

OTHER GENEROUS SPONSORS

The Rod & Leslie Aycox Foundation Equifit Kastel Denmark Oakcroft Pony Tail Bows Silly Sounds Tail Tassels Upper Echelon Academy World Equestrian Center Visse Weddell at Douglas Elliman Real Estate

CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL DONOR

Wasserman Foundation The Roberts Family The MK & JB Pritzker Family

RESERVE CHAMPION LEVEL DONOR Ellen Holtgers Sweet Oak Farm

BLUE RIBBON DONORS Angie Porter Back Country Farm Bill Schaub Brownland Farm Branch Hill Farm Charles Moorcroft

Double G Stables The Ellis Family Fairfield County Hunt Club GC Ponies Geoff Teall & Montoga, Inc. The Gibbs' Family The Gordon Family Horseflight (Emil Spadone) The Hudkins Family Kickapoo Ponies Lily Ezrow Memorial Park Hunters Peacock Ridge Phoebe Weseley & River Run Farm LLC Shadow Ridge Stonewall Ponies/Emily Elek Vintage Oaks Horse Farm Woodridge Farm/Cookie & Greg

RED RIBBON DONORS

American Vein & Vascular Institute & The Gibbs Family of Colorado Springs, CO. The Campbell Family Canterbury Farm/Greg Franklin Hunt Tosh Karen Debney Kristen Carollo Lisa McCarthy Lochmoor Stables, Inc. MDHT Equestrian Michelle Barber New Hope LLC Nicole Boyle Palm Beach Equine Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Queenie Productions Sand Dollar Farm Skyland Farm/Roy & Denice Perry The Shea Family Sunny Days/ Maher Family LLC Temple Equestrian

YELLOW RIBBON DONORS Baskin Farm Ellen Holtgers The EMO Agency, Inc. The Howard's Liftoff Equestrian Pam Cramer Dr. Piper Klemm Shawn McMillen Photography Sugarbrook Farm/Sandy Holbrook Watch Hill

THE USHJA PONY FINALS SUBCOMMITTEE TASK FORCE: Chair: Charles Moorcroft Vice Chair: Bill Schaub Sissie Anderton Robin Greenwood Kathleen Rice Patricia Rogers Stacey Schaefer

Virginia Pony Breeders Association

To all the parents, trainers, riders, volunteers, and staff who continue to make this event special year after year, we also would like to thank and honor you!

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History OF PONY FINALS

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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-tohead 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 2 6 | | U S P O N Y F I N A L S P R E S E N T E D BY CO L L E C T I N G G A I T S FA R M

“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.

Roster OF OFFICIALS

The 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm 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

Jeff Ayers, Sellersville, PA Mark Bone, Woodland Hills, CA Robert Crandall, Wellington, FL Shane George, Magnolia, TX Streett Moore, Owings Mills, MD Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL

PONY MEDAL JUDGES Scott Hofstetter, Ocala, FL Jack Towell, Camden, SC

Hugh Kincannon, Lexington, KY

GROUNDS SUPERVISOR Rob Murphy, Lexington, KY

ANNOUNCERS

Brian Jones, Lexington, KY Matt Harris, Boulder , CO Oliver Kennedy, Brookeville MD

COURSE DESIGNERS

PONY JUMPER JUDGES Ralph Alfano, Wellington, FL Ron Beachy, Crestwood KY

STEWARDS Donna Rocchetti, Falls, PA Victoria Veale, West Farmington, OH

SCHOOLING SUPERVISORS

SHOW MANAGER

Karen Golding, Wellington, FL Peter Lane, Wellington, FL Kent Moeller, Versailles, KY Laura Reed, Lexington, KY

USEF COORDINATORS

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

JUMPS Jumps by Fuzzy, Franklin, TN

Hunters/Equitation – Bobby Murphy, Lexington, KY Jumpers/Equitation – Jasen Shelley, Wellington, FL

FARRIER

Chuck Jones, Lexington, KY

VETERINARIAN

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (859) 255-8741

SHOW SECRETARY

Cheryl Kincannon Phone: (859) 233-0492 During Show: (859) 254-3343

VIDEOGRAPHY David Orlando (561) 512-4054

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

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Championship TROPHIES

US PONY MEDAL CHAMPION:

BUTTONS ‘N’ BOWS SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY

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

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 US Pony Finals.

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION PONY HUNTER Awarded the International Jumping Derby Perpetual Trophy donated by Mason Phelps, Jr.

OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION GREEN PONY HUNTER: Awarded the Brownland Farm 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.

2016 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.

2016 US NATIONAL PONY JUMPER TEAM CHAMPION Awarded the Willow Grove Farm Perpetual Trophy donated

by William J. Moroney in honor of his parents Edward and Lorraine Moroney.

HIGH-SCORE VIRGINIA BRED PONY AWARD Awarded the Virginia Pony Breeders Perpetual Trophy donated by the Virginia Pony Breeders Association

EMERSON BURR PERPETUAL TROPHY Awarded to the trainer of the Overall 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.

THE OUTSTANDING PARENT AWARD In memory of Gail Cardalico, this trophy is awarded to the individual who has shown the most involvement and support as a parent of a Pony Finals competitor.

WELSH PONY AND COB SOCIETY PERPETUAL TROPHIES Awarded to the highest scoring registered Purebred Welsh Pony as well as the highest scoring Half or Part-bred Welsh Pony in both the Regular and Green Pony Hunter sections.

BETSY FISHBACK MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to the overall 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.

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Champions O F T H E PA S T

US HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONS

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

SMALL 2015 Bit of Laughter 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

MEDIUM 2015 Woodlands Stevie Ray 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 2015 Glynhafan Red Kestral 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 1978 Chardonnay 1977 Polaris Make Believe 1976 Southern Gray 1975 Sundance 1974 Southern Gray 1973 Polaris Make Believe 1972 Polaris Make Believe 1971 Temujin 1970 Chimney Sweep 1969 Keswick 1968 Keswick 1967 Neat ‘N’ Tidy

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Champions O F T H E PA S T

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

SMALL 2015 Woodlands Polar Bear 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 2015 Truly Yours 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 2015 Kingston 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 Easter Sunday Memorial Trophy

(Pony Medal Champion) 2015 Sophie Gochman 2014 Taylor St Jacques 2013 Olivia Woodson 2012 Lucy Deslauries 2011 Madison Goetzmann 2010 Isabelle Caccamise 2009 Ailish Cunniffe 2008 Morgan Moog 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) 2015 Chris Iwasaki and

Elizabeth Reilly 2014 Lynne Jayne and Patricia Griffith 2013 Patricia Griffith

2012 Patricia Griffith 2011 Rob Collucio and 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) 2015 Brooke Farrell 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 2015 Baby Blue

Libby Gordon/Bibby Hill 2014 Hudson Devin Seek Aubrey Hill Equestrian

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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 Addison Phillips/Mrs. Quentin Alexander Owner 2000 Knicker Bocker Julianne Befeler 1999 Won To Know Anna McKnight 1998 Longacre Trademark Erica Greenwald 1997 Foxlair Poker Caitlin Lane 1996 Straight Talk Bradley Schneller 1995 Beaujolais 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 2015 Rollingwoods Knee Deep

Alexa Elle Lignelli 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 Half Welsh Trophy

(Half Welsh High Score Award) Rider/Owner 2015 Glynhafan Red Kestral

Taylor St. Jacques/Peacock Ridge LLC 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 2015 Truly Yours

Emma Kurtz/Betsee Parker 2014 Wicklyn’s King’s Ransom Kalli Meagher/ Kimi Hochstein

The Edna Lytle Perpetual Trophy

(Volunteer of the Year) 2015 Charles Moorcroft 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 2015 One More Time Adam Edgar/Anna Rossi 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) 2015 Augusta Iwaski 2014 Taylor St Jacques 2013 Emma Kurtz 2012 Meredith Darst

Outstanding Parent Award 2015 Britt Bader

National Pony Jumper Championships The Willow Grove Farm Perpetual Trophy

(Pony Jumper Team Championship) GOLD 2015 Zone 4 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 2015 Zone 9/10 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 2015 Zone 2 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 2015 Elizabeth McDougald (Knock My Sox Off) 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

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) 2015 Charles Smith 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

SILVER 2015 Stephanie Don (Joel) 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 2015 Sarah Davis (National Treasure) 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

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Yearbook RIDERS & PONIES JOIN THE CONVERSATION #PONYFINALS

M A D E L I N E A H E R N // 12 // S TO U G H TO N , M A Call Me Maybe // L // Bay

Trainer: Annie Dotoli & June Gillis-Ahern Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals & Devon Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: All of my ponies Lessons: Rein length, position, flat work Favorite Book: Something wicked this way comes

E M I LY A I T K E N // 12 // B E D FO R D, N Y

Cleverist, Woodlands Stevie Ray, All The Best // M, M, L // Bay, Grey, Chestnut Trainer: Kristen Carollo Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: All of them Lessons: Riding consistently with my body tall.

Favorite Book: The Perfect Distance

M I A A L B E LO // 10 // CO R A L G A B L E S , F L

Child's Play Hot Topic, Nautiqua, Wyoming // L, S, S // Dark Bay, Black, Bay Trainer: Charlie Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: My First & Favorite Pony, Pashmina Lessons: Flatwork in between the jumps.

Favorite Book: The Saddle Club

E L I S E A L B E R T I N I // 17 // N E W B O S TO N , N H Suspicious Minds // L // Black

Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Pony Treat: Skittles & Carrots Pony to Ride: My pony, Clyde Lessons: My position, sitting up and keeping my hands up Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451

J I L L A L E X A N D E R // 10 // C H E L S E A , A L Evans Conaire // S // Palomino

Trainer: Allison Black Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: All of them!!

Pony to Ride: Connor!

Lessons: Flatwork and being consistent.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

M AC I A N D E R S O N // 10 // PAC I F I C PA L I S A D E S , C A Merlin The Magnificent // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Traci Barmen Brooks Favorite Horse Show: Thermal Pony Treat: Anything!

Pony to Ride: Fun Factory Lessons: Keeping my hands still and going faster.

Favorite Book: The Guardian Herd

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S A D I E A N D E R S O N // 8 // PAC I F I C PA L I S A D E S , C A

Goldfish // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Traci Barmen Brooks Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Goldfish crackers Pony to Ride: Can't Touch This Lessons: Keeping Fishy's head up Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

K I E R S T I N A N TO N I A D I S // 13 // M I D D L E TO W N , N Y No Drama // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Snaks fifth Avenchew Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: Equitation and adjusting my eye Favorite Book: George Morris: unrelenting

R E I D A R A N I // 12 // D OV E R , M A

Days of Our Lives, Beachin' // L, M // Liver Chestnut, Palomino Trainer: Sweet Oak Farm Favorite Horse Show: Bluegrass Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: BB Lessons: Everything Favorite Book: The 5th Wave

L E X I A S B U RY // 9 // L E N O I R C I T Y, T N Tiny Tunes // S // Grey

Trainer: Chloe Desjarlais Favorite Horse Show: Any show at Brownland Farm Pony Treat: My homemade special recipe Pony to Ride: Tiny Tunes!

Lessons: Consistency!

Favorite Book: Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe

L E I G H A S H BY // 13 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Onyx fords Blue Magic // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Erin Ashby Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Horse Show Pony Treat: Nicker Doodles Pony to Ride: My own pony Lessons: I mainly work on getting my pony into the bit or on how he responds to my leg.

Favorite Book: Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen

M O R G A N A S H BY // 12 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Beatrix Potter, Unbuckled // M,S // Black, Buckskin Trainer: Erin Ashby Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Horse Show Pony Treat: Mrs. Pasture Cookies Pony to Ride: Beatrix Potter Lessons: Shoulders Back and Constant Pace.

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

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K AT H E R I N E AT H E R TO N // 12 // M O N T P E L I E R , VA Superstitious // M // Bay

Trainer: Jaime Andrews Favorite Horse Show: Lexington National Horse Show Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: My ponies, Lucky and Flash!

Lessons: I work on my position over fences and lead changes.

Favorite Book: The Glory by Lauren St. John

A L A I N 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 Gayfields American Idol // S // Grey

Trainer: Jill Aureliano Favorite Horse Show: HITS Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Woodlands Stevie Ray Lessons: I work on keeping my pony straight and off the left side over the jumps.

Favorite Book: 13 Reasons Why

C L A I R E AU S T I N // 10 // P O W E L L , O H Point Man // L // Bay

Trainer: Adie Amorose Favorite Horse Show: Robert Murphy KY Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Too hard to choose!

Lessons: Consistency Favorite Book: Pony Club Secrets series

M I A B AG N ATO // 9 // WA P P I N G E R S FA L L S , N Y Pure Platinum // M // Dapple Grey

Trainer: Susie Bagnato and Billy Barr Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Hickory Hills Panosh Lessons: I work on straightness a consistent pace to improve my jumping.

Favorite Book: Riding Freedom

S O F I A B A I K E R // 11 // PAC I F I C PA L I S A D E S , C A Tobelerone a.k.a. Toby // M // Bay

Trainer: Traci Barmen Brooks Favorite Horse Show: The OAKS Pony Treat: Cookies with mints in them Pony to Ride: Dillon (Dust Bunny) Lessons: Pace and always remembering release and heels.

Favorite Book: The Apothecary

A M E L I A B AT S O N // 13 // S A I N T PAU L , M N Webster // L // Dark Bay

Trainer: Tracy Grandstrand Favorite Horse Show: Ledges Pony Treat: Peppermint Treats Pony to Ride: Webster :) Lessons: Staying straight to the jumps and maintaining a steady rhythm.

Favorite Book: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

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CO O P E R B AT T S // 13 // H I L L S B O R O U G H , N C Baby I Was Born This Way // L // Dark Bay Trainer: Courtney Blackwell Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Baby carrots Pony to Ride: Quincy car Lessons: Getting my pony on the bit.

Favorite Book: Prisoner B-3087

K E N L E Y B AT T S // 12 // H I L L S B O R O U G H , N C Top Notch Peek-A-Boo // L // Black

Trainer: Courtney Blackwell Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: The Black Lessons: Holding my shoulders back and chin up.

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

A L E X I S B AU M A N // 12 // W O O D S TO C K , I L

Matilda, Blinged Out, Stoneledge Foxfire // S, M, S // Grey, Bay, Grey Trainer: Amber Bauman Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Ella Enchated Lessons: Style, rythm and slow body Favorite Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

AU S T I N B AU M A N // 10 // W O O D S TO C K , I L Prince Caspian // S // Grey

Trainer: Amber Bauman Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Lewis Lessons: Eyes up and pace.

Favorite Book: anything about trucks and tractors

A N N C L A R K B E L L A M Y // 11 // K N OX V I L L E , T N Grey's Anatomy // M // Dapple Grey

Trainer: Craig Allen Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: This Pony!

Lessons: In my lessons I work on staying straight to my jumps and I work on going forward, but not running.

Favorite Book: The Black Stallion

AVA B E R M A N // 7 // N E W F R E E D O M , PA Mr. McGregor // S // Roan

Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Every Horse Show Pony Treat: Horse cookies with peppermints Pony to Ride: First Romance, aka Romie Lessons: Diagonals, steering, not flapping like a chicken and having fun with all of the ponies!

Favorite Book: Pony Scouts and Horse Diaries

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I S A B E L L A B E R TO Z Z I // 9 // L E E S B U R G , VA Prince Caspian // S // Grey

Trainer: Michael Bertozzi Favorite Horse Show: HITS Culpeper Pony Treat: mints Pony to Ride: Dream in Color Lessons: I work on doing my best and making me and my pony look as good as we can.

Favorite Book: Hunger Games series

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Manhattan, National Treasure // L, L // Dark Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Cheez it Pony to Ride: Manhattan Lessons: I work on not raising my right hand over jumps Favorite Book: Blue Ribbons

E L L A B I KO F F // 10 // W H I T E S TO N E , N Y

Happy Feet, Canterbrook Prince Charming // M, S // Black, Chestnut Trainer: Joey Currais Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Apples and Carrots Pony to Ride: Prince Charming Lessons: Accuracy and Assertiveness Favorite Book: The Giver

A L E X A B I N G // 11 // R OY E R S FO R D, PA Dante's Catching Fire // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Jonathan Martin Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: Framing, getting the correct strides, swapping, my equitation Favorite Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

H A I L I E B I N G // 12 // R OY E R S FO R D, PA Misty Morning // L // Grey

Trainer: Jonathan Martin Favorite Horse Show: Saugerties Pony Treat: Apple Nuggets Pony to Ride: Catch Me Lessons: Framing and lead changes Favorite Book: The Giver

C H A R LOT T E B L AC K // 13 // C H A R L E S TO N , S C Face Value // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Bruce Christison Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My own pony, Gracie Lessons: My pony is green so we work on keeping her straight to the jumps, dropping her head, and jumping.

Favorite Book: I like The Selection Series by Kiera Cass.

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M A D I S O N B O N N E R // 17 // P O W H ATA N , VA Brittney Spurs // L // Palomino

Trainer: Janet Simpson Favorite Horse Show: Deep Run AA Show Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Dr. Betsee Parkers Love and Laughter Lessons: We work a lot on adjustability on the flat in my lessons.

Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

C A R O L I N E B O O N E // 11 // B ATO N R O U G E , L A Pocket Aces // M // Paint

Trainer: Brittany Desalvo Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Pony Patisserie Treats Pony to Ride: My pony, Pocket Aces Lessons: Jumping and Equitation Favorite Book: The Selection

H O L LY B O U TC H E R // 12 // C A M P H I L L , PA Capiche // M // Palomino

Trainer: Megghan Watts Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Truly Noble Lessons: I work on making my pony and myself better. We practice a lot of bending and collecting exercises.

Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

A L I S O N B R A D L E Y // 14 // A L B U Q U E R Q U E , N M Pixie Dust // L // Bay Roan

Trainer: Julianne Luzicka Favorite Horse Show: Summer in the Rockies Pony Treat: Watermelon Pony to Ride: My pony!!! XP Lessons: We mostly work on getting my pony relaxed so she can make the steps in the lines without running.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

LY L A B R E E D E N // 9 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Be Mine, Church Mouse // M, S // Palomino, Grey

Trainer: Margaret Kruse Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Pony Treat: Frosted Flakes Pony to Ride: Lessons: My position Favorite Book: The Big Friendly Giant

B R O O K E B R O M B AC H // 12 // W I M B E R L E Y, T X

Nantucket (Tucker), Blue's Joe Cool (Snoopy) // M, L // Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Colleen Brombach Favorite Horse Show: Any 'A' or 'AA' show Pony Treat: One loves all treats, the other likes mints.

Pony to Ride: One of my own ponies!

Lessons: Not leaning, staying behind the pommel Favorite Book: I don't have one, I'm too busy riding!!!!

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M C K AY L A B R O M B AC H // 9 // W I M B E R L E Y, T X Doc's Little Lena (Lena) // S // Dark Bay

Trainer: Colleen Brombach Favorite Horse Show: WCHR at Capital Challenge and Pony Finals Pony Treat: Cookie with mint or frosting Pony to Ride: My own pony Lessons: Tempo and staying in the middle of the jump.

Favorite Book: Warriors

A N N A B E L L E B R OW N // 7 // OX FO R D, PA Sunbeam // S // Bay

Trainer: Patty Miller and Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Carrot Pony to Ride: Sunbeam (more than an unicorn) Lessons: Finding the right distance, putting my heels down, bending around the turns, keeping my hands down.

Favorite Book: Alone in the Night

S A M A N T H A B R OW N // 12 // H O U S TO N , T X Finders Keepers // M // Grey

Trainer: Nada Wise Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Anything Pony to Ride: Keepers Lessons: Keeping my pony's head straight Favorite Book: The Horse Diary series

E L L I E B R U D E R // 13 // S O U T H L A K E , T X Sugar On Top // M // Grey

Trainer: Laura Hightower Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Pony Treat: Stud muffins Pony to Ride: There's too many great ponies out there to choose Lessons: My leg position Favorite Book: Tuesday Nights in 1980

O L I V I A B R U S T // 13 // CY P R E S S , T X Jet Pack Blues // L // Grey

Trainer: Robyn Schmidt Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Rollingwoods Stickler Lessons: Maintaining strong leg contact for control.

Favorite Book: The Maze Runner Series

M C K E N Z I E B U R K H A LT E R // 11 // K N OX V I L L E , T N Shenandoah Prophesy // L // Grey

Trainer: Christen Khym Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Sweetheart candies Pony to Ride: Patrick (aka Shenandoah Prophesy) Lessons: Maintaining consistent speed/rhythm.

Favorite Book: The War That Saved My Life

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Helicon Epilogue, Helicon Just Notice // M, M // Chestnut Roan, Grey Trainer: Molly Rinedollar Favorite Horse Show: Our barn's...Helicon Fall Finale Pony Treat: Purina apple and oat treats Pony to Ride: Rafael Lessons: Riding the straight line to, over, and away from the jumps and warming up efficiently.

Favorite Book: Unbroken

F R A N C E S C A C A L A M A R I // 11 // LOX A H ATC H E E , F L Piccolo // S // Chocolate palomino

Trainer: Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Pony finals Pony Treat: croissant Pony to Ride: Glamorous Lessons: I work on keeping my pace the same and lead changes.

Favorite Book: Pie

C L A I R E C A M P B E L L // 12 // CO C H R A N V I L L E , PA

Roll Call, Leon, Highland's Polaris // S, M, M // Chestnut, Bay, Roan Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Cassanova Lessons: Not pulling, equitation Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees

N E AV E C A M P B E L L // 11 // N O R R I S TO W N , PA Snug Harbor // M // Grey

Trainer: Alicia MacDonald Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Honey Nut Cheerios Pony to Ride: Super Cool Lessons: Practicing lead changes Favorite Book: Flush by Carl Hiaasen

R O S E C A M P B E L L // 9 // CO C H R A N V I L L E , PA Silver Wishes, Fleetwood // S, M // Grey, Chestnut Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Armani Lessons: Shoulders back, sitting up and releasing Favorite Book: Thrones & Bones

I S A B E L L A C H E E R S // 12 // S H A L LOT T E , N C Prince Henry, Park Avenue // M, L // Grey, Grey Trainer: Ashleigh Orrock Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Green Apple Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Pretty much any Pony Jumper.

Lessons: My position over fences.

Favorite Book: Gone by Michael Grant

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C H A P I N C H E S K A // 10 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L

Maranatha Pizzazz, Sandcastle // S, S // Chestnut Roan, Chestnut Trainer: Tom Wright, Charlie Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Love Me Tender Lessons: Position, sitting to the canter and staying still.

Favorite Book: Saddle Club

E M I LY JA N E C H M E L A // 10 // S AVA N N A H , G A Charlie Brown // M // Bay

Trainer: Robin and Meghann Huitt Favorite Horse Show: 2016 Tryon Spring 6- Qaulifying Charlie Brown!

Pony Treat: Nicker Makers and homemade treats Pony to Ride: Charlie Brown and Annie Lessons: Lead changes, strides and making my legs as strong as I can.

Favorite Book: Mr. Sunny is Funny! (My weird school daze series)

S O P H I A C I C E R C H I A // 12 // R I V I E R A B E AC H , F L First Time // M // Bay

Trainer: Mark Wonderly Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: S5A Crunch Cups Pony to Ride: Love Me Tender Lessons: Circles, serpentines, and leg yielding.

Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

N AO M I C L A R K // 9 // M I LTO N , G A Paparazzi // L // Bay Roan

Trainer: Lea Ann Orr Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Poppy Lessons: I work a lot on his headset and straightening his left side.

Favorite Book: The Galloping Detective

T E S S A C L A R K // 7 // M I LTO N , G A Trademark // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Lea Ann Orr Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Peppermint horse treats Pony to Ride: Turbo Lessons: I work on getting the correct strides down the line and making my pony go faster.

Favorite Book: Misty Inn

AU D R E Y C L A R K E // 11 // S E DA L I A , CO Starlight // M // Red Roan

Trainer: Molly Rinedollar Favorite Horse Show: Colorado Spring Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Blueberry Hill Lessons: Having a plan on where i'm going to go and how i'm going to get there.

Favorite Book: The Secret Garden

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O L I V I A C L AY TO N // 11 // P R O S P E R , T X Prospering's Best Wishes // L // Bay Roan

Trainer: Susan Horn Favorite Horse Show: USEC Spring Gathering USEF Premier Pony Treat: Soft Peppermints Pony to Ride: Besides Wishes, my 1st pony Rambur Brown Sugar.

Lessons: Keeping Wishes forward and on the pony stride.

Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest book series

J O R DA N CO B B // 14 // AU S T I N , T X Park Avenue // L // Bay

Trainer: Donna Cheney Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: carrots Pony to Ride: Park Avenue Lessons: Listening to my animal and adapting to what they need in their training.

Favorite Book: Everything I Never Told You

A M Y CO H E N // 11 // CO N CO R D, N H Clovermeade Revelation // L // Roan

Trainer: Gretchen Anderson Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Gold Digger Lessons: I work on lead changes, staying straight, and using the whole ring.

Favorite Book: Percy Jackson Battle of the Labrynth

R E Y N O L D S CO L E // 11 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Best of Luck // M // Black

Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Brown land and Pony Finals Pony Treat: Pony Patisserie by Karly Mims Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Keeping my hands still Favorite Book: Fault in Our Stars

M A RY M AC CO L L I N S // 11 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Rumpleminze // M // Bay

Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Pony Patisserie Treats Pony to Ride: My own pony - Rumpleminze Lessons: Clean lead changes, using my outside leg, seeing the distances, and slowing down Favorite Book: Hunger Games

M O R G A N CO O K // 11 // G A L I VA N T S F E R RY, S C Greymeadows Gingersnap // M // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Nikki Graham Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints and apples Pony to Ride: Oompah Loompah Lessons: Gymnastics, no stirrup, lead changes and leg yields Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

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Z O I E CO O K E // 14 // C A R R O L LTO N , G A Georgia // M // Grey

Trainer: Harrison Ford Favorite Horse Show: Brownland farm Pony Treat: Twizzlers Pony to Ride: Bit of love Lessons: I work on not pulling in front of jumps I find tight distances to Favorite Book: The Outsiders

E M M A COVA R R U B I A S // 11 // W O O D B I N E , N J Gingersnap // L // Bay

Trainer: Chrissy Covarrubias Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Nicker Doodles Pony to Ride: Upworthy Lessons: Looking straight over the jumps.

Favorite Book: The Horizontal Man

C E L I A C R A M // 12 // A I K E N , S C Foxmor Wigglesworth // M // Dun Trainer: Robin Greenwood Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock Pony Treat: Anything Pony to Ride: Foxmor Wigglesworth Lessons: My left hand Favorite Book: The Longest Ride

E L I Z A B E T H C R A M // 11 // A I K E N , S C Bazinga // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Robin Greenwood Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock Pony Treat: Anything Pony to Ride: Bazinga Lessons: Sitting Still Favorite Book: The Saddle Club Series

A L E X I S C R U Z // 12 // OV I E D O, F L Summer Nights // M // Grey

Trainer: Jenelle Branom Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Summer Classic Pony Treat: Minty Muffins Pony to Ride: Summer Nights Lessons: Making Summer Nigths hold his head in a frame Favorite Book: Nil

AVA C U K R OW S K I // 10 // R O C H E S T E R H I L L S , M I Helicon Highlights // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Sarah Robertson Favorite Horse Show: Ocala HITS Pony Treat: Peeps Pony to Ride: Henry Lessons: We work on keeping his endurance up.

Favorite Book: Little House on the Prarie

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I S A B E L L A C U K R OW S K I // 11 // R O C H E S T E R , M I Coco Chanel, Find the Love // L, M // Buckskin, Buckskin Trainer: Sarah Robertson Favorite Horse Show: Ocala HITS Pony Treat: bananas Pony to Ride: Top That Lessons: We work on keeping her confidence up over the jumps.

Favorite Book: Divergent series

A N N E L I E S E D E R O S A I R E // 11 // C A R M E L , N Y

Fancy Feet, Gap Springs Hearts Desire // S, M // Dark Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Jan Golash Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Doughnuts Pony to Ride: All of them!

Lessons: Depends on the pony, but mostly pace Favorite Book: The Princess and the Foal

G R AC E D E B N E Y // 11 // H A M P D E N , M A Sportster, Earl Grey // M, L // Bay, Grey Trainer: Stacey Schaefer Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: Hunger Games

G R AC E D E FO E // 9 // P E R RYS B U R G , O H Training Wheels (Tristan) // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Erika Heintschel-Githens Favorite Horse Show: Wilmington Country Heir Series Pony Treat: carrots Pony to Ride: Tristals!

Lessons: Keeping a light seat and getting Tristan's head down.

Favorite Book: The Canterwood Crest books

J U DY D E T TO R E // 13 // C H A D D S FO R D, PA N/A // L // N/A

Trainer: Olivia Golden Favorite Horse Show: HITS Saugerties Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: We do lots of flatwork and exercises with cavalettis to keep the ponies fit.

Favorite Book: The Rules of Survival

AV E RY D E YO U N G // 10 // R I C H M O N D, T X Flower Power // L // Chestnut Trainer: Peter Pletcher-PJP Farm Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: Rhythm and balance Favorite Book: Ninth Ward

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I S A B E L L A D I B E N E D E T TO // 13 // H U N T E R S V I L L E , N C Rockport // M // bay

Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Nicker Doodles Pony to Ride: Goldfish Lessons: Using my leg and eye more than my hand.

Favorite Book: The Outsiders

A L LY D I M I T R OV // 12 // C A R M E L , C A Oh My Darlyn // L // Palomino

Trainer: Jessica Fisher Favorite Horse Show: Murieta Autumn Classic Pony Treat: candy canes Pony to Ride: I would embrace the opportunity to ride any pony.

Lessons: I work on continually growing and improving in my riding as well as horsemanship.

Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts

S O F I A D I XO N // 12 // B O LTO N , M A

Rosmel's French Vanilla // M // Flea-bitten Grey Trainer: Jai Smith-Rezac Favorite Horse Show: Hits on the Hudson Pony Treat: Apple Pony to Ride: Woodland's Stevie Ray Lessons: I work on trot fences, halts, my position and then incorporate all of that into handy courses.

Favorite Book: Paper Towns

B A I L E Y D O LO F F // 17 // S Y K E S V I L L E , M D Wishlea Star Dasher // L // Grey

Trainer: Dorna Taintor Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Spring Classics at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Wishlea Star Dasher Lessons: Jump Favorite Book: Life of Pi

L I Z Z I E D O U G H E R T Y // 13 // C H A D D S FO R D, PA Sunstone // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: State College Classic Pony Treat: Stud Muffin Pony to Ride: Sunstone Lessons: Distances and pace in courses.

Favorite Book: The Canterwood Crest Series

T E S S A D OW N E Y // 10 // H O U S TO N , T X Bringing Home Blue // S // Bay

Trainer: Peter Pletcher Favorite Horse Show: Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Anything with calories Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Keeping my eyes up and not looking for my leads Favorite Book: Nancy Drew series

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H A N N A H D OW N S // 12 // R E D L I O N , PA Curious George // S // Grey

Trainer: Katie Fitzpatrick & Kelle Lerch Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Colt & Horse Show Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: George Lessons: Strengthening my core and lower leg and no stirrup work.

Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion

DY L A N D R I V E R // 11 // M ACO N , G A Behold, Andy Warhol // M, M // Grey, Grey Trainer: Jenny Darst Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Shows Pony Treat: Gatorade Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Position over the jumps and my seat.

Favorite Book: Wonder

W I L LOW D R I V E R // 9 // M ACO N , G A Millpond Starman // S // Grey Trainer: Jenny Darst Favorite Horse Show: Conyers Pony Treat: Carrots, Apples, and Peppermints Pony to Ride: Bit of Laughter Lessons: Getting a good trot Favorite Book: Thea Stilton: Secret of the Fairies

H A N N A H D U B O S E // 14 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Northwind Marin // L // Bay

Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Snaks 5th Avenchew Pony to Ride: Northwind Marin Lessons: Perfecting jumping courses Favorite Book: Red Queen Series

E L L A D U F F Y // 11 // M A B L E TO N , G A Mind Your Step // M // Liver Chestnut

Trainer: Bradley Spragg Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Bit of Laughter Lessons: Position and keeping my eyes up!

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

M A R I A H D U R A N D // 9 // L I N CO L N , C A

Posh Dressed to the Nines! // M // Grey

Trainer: Hali Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: peppermints Pony to Ride: Niners Lessons: being a partner with my pony and having a good attitude with him and my trainer Favorite Book: The Pegasus Series

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I S A B E L L A D U R N E L L // 12 // S U WA N E E , G A Carlton Diva // L // Bay

Trainer: Katie Brown Maxwell Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Banana Pony to Ride: My Own Carlton Diva Lessons: I work on showing my pony the jump due to pulling my outside rein.

Favorite Book: No Summit Out of Sight

C A R O L I N E E L L I S // 13 // W E S TO N , M A All About Blue // L // Grey

Trainer: Greg Prince & Cookie DeSimone Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Sour Patch Watermelon Candy Pony to Ride: Cozy Up Lessons: Maintaining one canter rhythm with balanced, smooth lead changes; working with no stirrups Favorite Book: The Book Thief

O M I E N K I N // 8 // M I A M I B E AC H , F L Luna // S // Blue Roan

Trainer: Jennifer Bieling Favorite Horse Show: Classical at Palgrave Pony Treat: soft mints Pony to Ride: I love Luna!

Lessons: I work on using all of the ring. I am a corner cutter, so this helps me when I am at the shows.

Favorite Book: Smile

CO CO FA R I S H // 9 // L E X I N G TO N , K Y Clovercroft Show Me The Bunny // S // Grey Trainer: Lynn Jayne Favorite Horse Show: Lamplight Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Clovercroft Show Me The Bunny Lessons: Keeping a rhythm Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

C E L E S T E FA Z I O L I // 14 // S E A B R O O K , T X Ba-Bam // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Krissan Barber Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Cinnamon Jolly Ranchers Pony to Ride: Huckleberry (the mini pony at my barn) Lessons: Fingers closed!

Favorite Book: The Princess Bride

RY L A N D F E AT H E R S // 11 // S T R O U D S B U R G , PA Rainbeau Diva // S // Grey

Trainer: Lindsey Ward Favorite Horse Show: HITS Pony Treat: Tostitos Pony to Ride: One More Rainbeau (my pony's mom) Lessons: Corners and not chipping Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series

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O L I V I A F E R R O // 13 // S O U T H H A D L E Y, M A Anderins Momento, Ziva // M, L // Chestnut, Bay

Trainer: Linda Evans, Kim Ferro, Heather Hambley Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Banana flavored Rounders Pony to Ride: Dreamland Lessons: Not lifting my left shoulder, collection, and straightness.

Favorite Book: Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

S Y D N E Y F L A S H M A N // 14 // I R V I N E , C A Karamel // L // Bay

Trainer: David and Caroline Sterckx Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Popsicles Pony to Ride: my own??

Lessons: Extension and collection Favorite Book: Looking for Alaska

M A D E L E I N E F LO C K S // 17 // M A N H AT TA N , N Y Arnaby Bodacious // M // Buckskin

Trainer: Lauren Newmeyer Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Westside Lessons: Making sure I am straight, and going forward to the first jump.

Favorite Book: The Help

AV E RY F R A N K E // 10 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Farmore Imagination // S // Liver Chestnut

Trainer: Janet Salem & Lauren Kissell Favorite Horse Show: Tryon & Brownland Pony Treat: AA Horse Treats Pony to Ride: Bit of Laughter Lessons: Making my pony move forward and keeping her straight down the lines!

Favorite Book: Horse Land

I R E L A N D F R AV E L // 11 // N I C H O L A S V I L L E , K Y Cabana Boy // M // Bay

Trainer: Melissa Murphy Favorite Horse Show: Charleston Summer Classic Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Sassafras Creek Lessons: Staying consistent throughout the course and going through the whole turn to the jump.

Favorite Book: Blue Ribbons

K AT F U Q UA // 8 // AT L A N TA , G A

Goldhills Arresting Charm, Hillcrest Leading Lady // S, M // Strawberry Roan, Chocolate Palomino Trainer: Jenna Weinfurt Favorite Horse Show: Give A Buck Pony Hunter Classic Pony Treat: GumBits Pony to Ride: Black Stallion Lessons: Shoulder Fore & Leg Yields Favorite Book: Bad Kitty

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E L I Z A G A L L A H E R // 11 // K N OX V I L L E , T N Boysenberry // S // Roan

Trainer: Rachel Knight Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Carrots and Blue Gatorade Pony to Ride: Cisco Kid - my very first super small pony Lessons: Preparing for pony finals!

Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

C A M I L A G E N E M A R A S - C R U Z // 12 // B E L L A I R E , T X Keep it Cool // M // Bay

Trainer: Jennifer Wheeler-Winborne Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: I'd ride them all!

Lessons: Keeping my elbows to my side!

Favorite Book: The Perfect Distance

M A D I S O N C H A S E G E N T RY // 17 // R E D D I C K , F L Mr. Popper // L // Grey

Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: My Pony Lessons: Creating a consistent pace and medal courses.

Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars

A B BY G E O R G E // 9 // F R A N K L I N , T N Dreams Come True // M // Bay

Trainer: Michelle Zimmer Favorite Horse Show: 2016 Lake St. Louis Winter Festival Pony Treat: Blue Popcicles Pony to Ride: Dreams Lessons: I work on hands, distances and my body position over fences.

Favorite Book: Remarkable

D O M I N I C G I B B S // 12 // CO LO R A D O S P R I N G S , CO GF Elliot // M // Grey

Trainer: Karen Catov-Goodell and Rita Timpanaro Favorite Horse Show: Hipico Santa Fe in New Mexico Pony Treat: Fruit! Especially peaches.

Pony to Ride: My own pony, Elliot!

Lessons: In lessons, I work on pace, straightness, tight lower leg, looking up and keeping my shoulders back.

Favorite Book: Pax

E L L E G I B B S // 11 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Astro Boy // M // Palomino

Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Anything Pony to Ride: Peterpotamus Lessons: track, pace and position!

Favorite Book: War Horse

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E M I LY G I O R G I O // 12 // DAV I D S O N V I L L E , M D Maranatha Flash // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Rachel Agee and Sue Chambers Favorite Horse Show: Upperville Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Flash Lessons: We focus on working as a team and practice small things that make a difference in the show ring.

Favorite Book: All The Answers by Kate Messner

M A D I S O N G I VA N T // 12 // B E L L I N G H A M , WA Rivendell // M // Grey

Trainer: Paige Wagter Favorite Horse Show: Alpine Preview Pony Treat: Black licorice jelly beans Pony to Ride: Rivendell Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: My Friend Flicka

M I M I G O C H M A N // 11 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L

Storyteller, Lululemon, Upside // L, M, L // Chestnut, Palomino, Chestnut Trainer: Scott Stewart and Amanda Derbyshire Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Love and Laughter Lessons: Keeping hands still, heels down and keeping legs from not swinging Favorite Book: The Lost Olympian

S O P H I E G O C H M A N // 12 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L

Westside, Truly Noble, For the Best // L,M, L // Liver Chesnut, Dark Bay, Chestnut Trainer: Scott Stewart and Amanda Derbyshire Favorite Horse Show: WIHS Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Enchanted Forest Lessons: No stirrups, keeping my back arched Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings

R E AG A N G O L S BY // 12 // M AG N O L I A , T X Divide's Freedom Spirit // L // Dun Trainer: Robyn Schmidt Favorite Horse Show: US Pony Finals Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Spirit Lessons: Establishing a good canter.

Favorite Book: The Mortal Instruments

K AT H RY N G O O D E N // 7 // M E C H A N I C S B U R G , PA Gem's Majesty // S // Grey

Trainer: Megghan Watts Favorite Horse Show: State College Series at Kocher Farm Pony Treat: Apple flavored Likits Pony to Ride: Pebbles Lessons: My trainer, Megghan, always tells me to keep my heels down and my eyes up.

Favorite Book: The Midnight Pony

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A B I G A I L G O R D O N // 9 // S TAT E S V I L L E , N C Q-2 // S // Bay

Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Peanut Butter Pony to Ride: Ginger Rogers Lessons: Bending, pole work, no stirrup work Favorite Book: Edward Tulane

L I B B I E G O R D O N // 12 // S TAT E S V I L L E , N C

Ginger Rogers, Tiffany Blue, Baby Blue // M, M, S // Chestnut, Dapple Grey, Chestnut Roan Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid and Devon Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Trillville Lessons: Flat-work, poles, no stirrups Favorite Book: Because of Mr. Terupt

L AU R E N G R E G S O N // 11 // L A R G O, F L Glitterati // M // Bay

Trainer: Bibby Farmer Hill Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apple and Oats Pony to Ride: Tiffany Blue Lessons: No stirrups, making my pony extend her trot and canter, and my position over the jump.

Favorite Book: A Long Walk To Water

S AVA N N A H G R E G S O N // 12 // L A R G O, F L Gypsy's Sweetheart // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Apple and oats Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: No stirrups and distances. I work on my equitation by keeping my legs still and my sitting trot.

Favorite Book: The Giver

AV E RY G R I F F I N // 8 // AU S T I N , T X

Girl on Fire, Cool Story // S, M // Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Kersten Levine Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: peppermints Pony to Ride: My ponies Lessons: A solid canter and correct transition Favorite Book: Eragon

I S A B E L L A G R I F F I N // 10 // H A M P TO N COV E , A L Arkady // M // Black

Trainer: B.J. Brown Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: My homemade apple granola treats Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: I work on my body position, finding the right distance, and pace.

Favorite Book: For The Love of Horses

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S K Y L A R G U R T I S // 9 // OV I E D O, F L Bieber // S // Grey

Trainer: Laura Barrett-Gurtis Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: carrots and apples Pony to Ride: Better Then Good Lessons: No stirrups work and keeping my heels down Favorite Book: Fish Finelli

H A N N A H H A I N E S // 11 // FAY E T T E V I L L E , G A My Flat in London // S // Black

Trainer: Stephanie Free Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals, of course!

Pony Treat: Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips Pony to Ride: A Pegasus pony to fly over the jumps.

Lessons: Collecting and lengthening the canter instead of just galloping.

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

H A I L E Y H A K // 12 // E N G L E W O O D, CO Aurelia // L // Grey

Trainer: Karen Goodell and Rita Timpanaro Favorite Horse Show: Scottsdale Spring Shows Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: I am not really sure.

Lessons: I work on my position & pace, w/ Rita Timpanaro, my coach for Pony Finals I work on courses & contact.

Favorite Book: P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

C A M RY N H A L L E Y // 13 // OV I E D O, F L Caleche // L // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Laura Barrett/Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Caleche Lessons: no stirrups Favorite Book: Divergent

S Y D N E Y H A M E L // 12 // R I C H F I E L D, W I Roxbury, Steal the Crowd // M, M // Bay, Bay

Trainer: Maria Rasmussen Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Pony Pizzas Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Perfecting my equitation and learning to become an effective rider.

Favorite Book: Ready Player One

E L E C T R A H A M I LTO N // 13 // S H A M I LTO N , M A Benlea's Best Kept Secret // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Courtney Slade and Heather Meehan Favorite Horse Show: Fieldstone Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: Focusing on my elbows and keeping a controlled pace around my course.

Favorite Book: Inside Your Ride

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A N N E H A M I T E R // 11 // T U S C A LO O S A , A L Jessie's Girl // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Ashley Morrison Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Pony Patisserie Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Flatwork, finding the correct distances between jumps and straightness.

Favorite Book: Wonder

JACO B H A R R I S // 11 // G A H A N N A , O H Hillcrest Red & Blue // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Sarah Ash Favorite Horse Show: Showtime Series at Willow Way Pony Treat: Granola Bars Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Equitation and getting my pony to listen.

Favorite Book: Divergent

C I A R A H AY E S // 11 // M A N A S Q UA N , N J Wellen Gold Charm // M // Chestnut Roan

Trainer: Lauren Newmeyer Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Everything!

Pony to Ride: Arnaby Bodacious Lessons: Riding without stirrups Favorite Book: The Pony Book: The World of Emerson Burr

JA N E H E A D // 10 // H O M E W O O D, A L

Rapunzel, Royal Salute // S, M // Palomino, Chestnut Trainer: Ellen Blalock Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: SnaksFifthAvenue Pony to Ride: Farmore State of Art Lessons: Heels down!

Favorite Book: Peter Pan

E M M A H E C H T M A N // 9 // TA M PA , F L Sir Dragon // S // Bay

Trainer: Clair Kellner Favorite Horse Show: Fox Lea Farm Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Farmore State of the Art Lessons: I stopped using stirrups for all the flat portion of my lessons to get my legs stronger Favorite Book: Harry Potter

E L I S E H E I M // 12 // C A P E M AY, N J Glencoe Charter Party // M // Bay

Trainer: Virginia Heim Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: apples Pony to Ride: Glencoe Charter Party Lessons: Sitting up straight and bending the pony.

Favorite Book: Inheritance

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S K Y L E R H E N D R I C K S // 11 // B O U R B O N N A I S , I L True Religion // L // White

Trainer: Serah Vogus Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: I work on my position and keeping my eye sharp!

Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

S O P H I E H E N D R I K S E N // 10 // W I N T E R PA R K , F L Halisko // M // Bay

Trainer: Jenelle Branom Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Pony Treat: peppermints Pony to Ride: Caleche Lessons: My position; especially my arms.

Favorite Book: Almost Home

E M M A H I C K S // 11 // R A L E I G H , N C Finest Feather By Far // M // Bay

Trainer: Dale & Katie Wright Favorite Horse Show: Aiken Charity Show Pony Treat: Apples & Carrots Pony to Ride: Unforgettable Lessons: Sitting trot, handy courses, flat work, equitation Favorite Book: Among the Hiddin

B E N JA M I N H O B A N // 13 // W E B S T E R , N Y Maestro // L // Bay

Trainer: Kim Ernisse Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Road Scholar Lessons: Making a course Handy.

Favorite Book: Seal Team 6

N AT H A N H O B A N // 11 // W E B S T E R , N Y Consider It Done // M // Bay

Trainer: Kim Ernisse Favorite Horse Show: State College Classic Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Duncan Lessons: Keeping my pace the same and giving Duncan a confident ride.

Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

LU CY H O D G E S // 11 // B ATO N R O U G E , L A

Straight Gold, Buckle Up // M, M // Chestnut Roan, Chestnut Trainer: Brittany DeSalvo Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Pony Treat: Pony Pucks Pony to Ride: Truly Noble Lessons: Bending my pony to the inside.

Favorite Book: The Selection

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A N N A LY N H O F F PAU I R // 15 // L A K E C H A R L E S , L A Bracewood's Foxfire // L // Grey

Trainer: Barbara Bryan, Leaf Boswell, Saralee Nottingham Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Otteridge Foxtrot (my pony's sire) Lessons: Riding without stirrups Favorite Book: Molly the Pony -A Special Louisiana Rescue Pony

R I L E Y H O G A N // 12 // WA R R E N TO N , VA My Shooting Star // L // Grey

Trainer: Susan Deal Favorite Horse Show: Warrenton Pony Show Pony Treat: Nicker Makers Pony to Ride: My Pony (Comet aka My Shooting Star) Lessons: My Pony's balance and my position Favorite Book: The Eight Keys

H A I L E Y H O L L I S // 11 // S AVA N N A H , G A Chase // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Elizabeth Jacobs Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Chase Lessons: Lead changes and Jumping Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

A N S G A R H O LTG E R S // 10 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Love and Laughter // L // Bay

Trainer: Michael DelFiandra, Allison Sweetnam Favorite Horse Show: Aachen Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Love and Laughter Lessons: Rhythm, Position and Distances.

Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows

TAY LO R H OWA R D // 11 // F E D E R A L S B U R G , M D Westwood Oliver Twist // M // Bay

Trainer: Self Favorite Horse Show: Hits @ Ocala and Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes Pony to Ride: Oliver Lessons: Making sure I sit balanced in the saddle Favorite Book: The Maze Runner Series

C H E L S E A H U B B A R D // 14 // M E C H A N I C S B U R G , PA Bluestocking // L // Bay

Trainer: Megghan Michaud Watts Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Dried Pineapple Pony to Ride: Infinite Jest Lessons: Maintaining a good rhythm Favorite Book: Paper Towns by John Green

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C A M P B E L L L . H U D K I N S // 8 // FA R M I N G TO N , C T

Our Song, Show Me Love, Davidson // S, M, M // Grey, Bay, Grey Trainer: Linda Langmeier & Joanna Seaver Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Farm Pony Treat: peppermints Pony to Ride: Brownwood Rock N' Roll; who just recently retired.

Lessons: We work on many things like my position, going straight, no stirrups and transitions.

Favorite Book: The Cupcake Diaries Collection

G R AYS O N H U TC H I N S // 12 // DA N I E L I S L A N D, S C TJC's Black Pearl // M // Black

Trainer: Kristi Harris Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat: NickerDoodles Pony to Ride: The Black Pearl Lessons: Rhythm & Consistency mixed with a lot of Pony Love!

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

C E C E L I A JAC K S O N // 12 // L E W I S V I L L E , PA

Mr. Incredible, Gayfields The Blonde // S, M // Grey, Palomino Trainer: Susan Mc Dade/ Haley Kauffman Favorite Horse Show: Brandywine Summer Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Mr. Incredible, aka Dash Lessons: Being straight and keeping consistent pace.

Favorite Book: Stargirl

K AY L A JACO B S // 16 // S AVA N N A H , G A

Foxlair Syncopation, Gimme a Chance // L, L // Bay, Chestnut Roan Trainer: Elizabeth Jacobs Favorite Horse Show: TIEC Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: Glenmore Harrison Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: Mortal Instruments Series

P E Y TO N J E L I N E K // 10 // E XC E L S I O R , M N Clovercroft Love Bunny // S // Grey

Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: Wellington Pony Treat: She eats ANYTHING! Pony to Ride: Clovercroft Love Bunny Lessons: Jumping postion & equitation Favorite Book: Calling All Comets by Barbara Morgensroth

LU K E J E N S E N // 11 // D E N TO N , T X

Highlands Heaven Sent, Mustachio, That's The Scoop // M, S, M // Bay, Bay, Grey Trainer: Bill Schaub Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Highlands Heaven Sent Lessons: Using my flatwork to prepare for jumping.

Favorite Book: The Harry Potter Series

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J O H A N N A J E S S E N // 17 // L A K E C H A R L E S , L A A Penny For Your Thoughts // L // Paint

Trainer: Barbara Bryan Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermint Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Knock My Sox Off (luckily I had this chance!)

Lessons: Not letting emotion interfere.

Favorite Book: Unrelenting (George Morris)

C A M P B E L L J O N E S // 10 // S A L I N E , M I Bri & Me // L // Grey

Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Country Heir (Winter) Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Wesley Lessons: Being patient to the jumps, flatwork and keeping a steady pace Favorite Book: Horse books

E M E R S O N J O N E S // 7 // S A L I N E , M I Houdini // S // Bay

Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: HJAM Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Houdini Lessons: Sitting up before the jumps, heels down and keeping Houdini straight.

Favorite Book: Snowman

PA I G E J O N E S // 14 // L A N D E N B E R G , PA Love Note // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: State College Pony Treat: Ginger snaps Pony to Ride: Calvin Lessons: Flatwork and straightness Favorite Book: The Outsiders

M A D E L I N E J O R DA N // 11 // TA L L A H A S S E E , F L Playtime // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Bibby Hill Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Classic Pony Treat: Homemade Horse Treats Pony to Ride: Balou Lessons: Looking up, elbows in, heels down, hands in front and lots of no stirrup work.

Favorite Book: Charlotte's Web

S A M M Y K A N I A // 11 // V I L L A N OVA , PA Cherished // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Candy Canes Pony to Ride: Sassafras Creek Lessons: Lead changes and distances Favorite Book: The Mysterious Benedict Society

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S K Y E K A N I A // 10 // V I L L A N OVA , PA Copperfield // S // Roan

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: State College Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Otis Spunkmeyer Lessons: I work the most on getting correct distances.

Favorite Book: Wonder

K E N DA L L K AU F F M A N // 16 // M E C H A N I C S B U R G , PA Lowl, Loan Roan // M, L // Chestnut, Roan Trainer: Megghan Watts Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Pepper Mints Pony to Ride: Bentton Lessons: Legs and position.

Favorite Book: Anything horse related

B E L L A K AY // 13 // A R G Y L E , T X

Glendonwyn Hot Topic, John Wayne // L, M // Liver Chestnut, Paint Trainer: Jenna Vanerstrom Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Donuts / Bananas Pony to Ride: Pretty Boy Floyd Lessons: Keeping the same pace and making my ponies go forward Favorite Book: The Raft

A L E X A N D R A K E AT H // 10 // LU F K I N , T X Glenhaven Pick Me // M // White

Trainer: Val Sinke Favorite Horse Show: Texas Rose Horse Park Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Manny Lessons: Finding distances and lead changes.

Favorite Book: Holes by Louis Sachar

S O P H I A K E O L E I A N // 11 // L A K E A N G E LU S , M I It's My Party (Jimmy) // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Sarah Robertson Favorite Horse Show: HITS Ocala Winter Circuit Pony Treat: Peeps and Gatorade Pony to Ride: Bit Of Laughter Lessons: I work on keeping my body back and into the saddle and having a good pace throughout the course.

Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

AV E RY K I M // 13 // S O U T H PA S A D E N A , C A Joel // L // Palomino

Trainer: Caroline Sterckx Favorite Horse Show: La Canada Flintridge Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Lordan Lessons: Lead changes, leg and body position Favorite Book: Wings of Fire series

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M I C A E L A K L E I N // 11 // S E A B R O O K , T X Cartwheel Truly Scrumptious // M // Grey

Trainer: Krissan Barber Favorite Horse Show: Spring Gathering in Katy, TX Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My pony of course!

Lessons: Proper jumping form Favorite Book: Hunger Games -Catching Fire

A B BY K N A P P // 16 // P O W D E R S P R I N G S , G A Hidden Springs Chanel // L // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Matt Martin Favorite Horse Show: My first Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Chanel Lessons: Lead changes!

Favorite Book: The 5th Wave

E L L A K N I G H T // 12 // AU S T I N , T X Blu Suede Shoes // L // Dapple Grey

Trainer: Kelly Lorek Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals, the Kentucky Horse Shows Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My Pony, Blu Lessons: I work on finding my distances, communicating with my pony, and working on 2 strides ( in and outs).

Favorite Book: The Black Stallion

K AY L E Y K R U S E // 11 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Strawberry Fields // S // Roan

Trainer: Margaret Kruse, Amanda Lyerly Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Pony Treat: Tortilla chips Pony to Ride: Strawberry fields Lessons: My position over the jumps Favorite Book: Horse Diaries Series

B RY N N K U H N E L L // 12 // C I N C I N N AT I , O H

LA Wicked Temptress, Farmore Royal Secrets // M, M // Bay, Bay Trainer: Missy Jo Hollingsworth Favorite Horse Show: Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Donuts & Swedish Fish Pony to Ride: Hillcrest Out of The Blue Lessons: Course work and no stirrups for fun.

Favorite Book: Summer

L AY L A K U R B A N OV // 12 // G R E E N W I C H , C T Love and Logic // L // Liver Chestnut

Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: The Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Secret Love Lessons: In lessons I work on keeping my body centered. When I jump I work on making all the jumps match.

Favorite Book: The Selection

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R O S E M A RY L A B A R G E // 11 // P E N F I E L D, N Y Razzamataz // M // Grey

Trainer: Christina LaBarge Favorite Horse Show: Autumn in N.Y. Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: Keeping a steady pace and our lead changes and of course practice jumping courses.

Favorite Book: Wonder

K E N N A L A B E AU // 10 // DA LTO N , M A Crown Me // M // Grey

Trainer: Beth Salvatore-LeBeau Favorite Horse Show: Saratoga Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: Heels down and keeping the pace Favorite Book: Sisters

K I R S T E N L A F FO R T H U N // 13 // A P E X , N C Falling Moon Martini // M // Liver Chestnut

Trainer: Jennifer Bryant Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Nickerdoodles Pony to Ride: Falling Moon Martini Lessons: Keeping my pony straight and in rhythm is what I work on the most. Also finding jumps out of stride.

Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars

H AYS L A N T E R // 12 // S N O W M A S S V I L L AG E , CO Happiness Is // L // Bay

Trainer: Libby Barrow Favorite Horse Show: Summer in the Rockies Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Bit of Laughter Lessons: We work a lot on framing and distances.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

L A I L A L AT I F I // 13 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Balsham Meadow Artemis // M // Bay

Trainer: Rande Mellen Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Bud Not Buddy Lessons: I work on flatting and equitation courses.

Favorite Book: Oliver Twist

S O P H I A L AT I F I // 10 // C H AG R I N FA L L S , O H Clovermeade Babs Bunny // S // Roan

Trainer: Rande Drew Mellen Favorite Horse Show: Cleveland Show Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Bud Not Buddy Lessons: Finding the distance to jumps Favorite Book: How To Train Your Dragon Series

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B R O O K E L AT T N E R // 12 // C L A R K S TO N , M I Life Times Two // M // Bay

Trainer: Cynthia Orr Petherbridge Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Frosted Apple Muffins Pony to Ride: Life Times Two Lessons: Finding distances, bending my pony with my leg, riding without stirrups.

Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion

L I L L I A N L E N K A R T // 9 // D E L A N O, M N Elite Honeybee // S // Bay

Trainer: Renee Lenkart Favorite Horse Show: Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Smarties Pony to Ride: Honeybee Lessons: Not flapping my elbows Favorite Book: Smile

A L A I N A L I // 14 // W E S T C H E S T E R , PA Sunshine Band // L // Palomino

Trainer: Alicia MacDonald Favorite Horse Show: HITS Culpeper Pony Treat: Cheerios Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: We work on getting Sunny on the bit, and engaging from behind.

Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

B A I L E Y LO N E S // 12 // L E N O I R C I T Y, T N Raindrops on Roses HL // L // Grey Trainer: Chloe Dejarlais Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Pony Treat: Banana Cake Pony to Ride: Rosie my own pony Lessons: Equitation and Rhythm Favorite Book: Diary of a Whimpy kid

K AY L A LO N G // 12 // H O R S E S H O E B E N D, I D Khall Me Luna // L // Bay

Trainer: Debbi Long Favorite Horse Show: Oregon High Desert Classic Pony Treat: Otter Pops Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Keeping my shoulders back and hands up.

Favorite Book: Any Book by Rick Riordan

R AC H E L LO N G // 14 // H O R S E S H O E B E N D, I D Zumba // L // Grey

Trainer: Debbi Long Favorite Horse Show: Oregon High Desert Classics Pony Treat: Blueberries Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Lengthening and shortening Favorite Book: Calvin and Hobbes

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LO U R D E S LOW // 10 // B LU F F TO N , S C Overcast // M // Dappled Grey

Trainer: Allison Campbell Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Equestrian Center Spring Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Rollingwoods Roxanne Lessons: Trying to stay straight at the jump.

Favorite Book: Riding Freedom

AVA LU C I B E L LO // 11 // N A P E R V I L L E , I L Tea and Crumpets // M // Grey

Trainer: Tina Judge-Boyle Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Bit Of Laughter Lessons: No stirrups and, keeping the same pace.

Favorite Book: The 5th Wave

E M I LY LU C I B E L LO // 12 // N A P E R V I L L E , I L Stonewall Eleanor // L // Black

Trainer: Tina Judge-Boyle Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Anything Snaks Fifth Avenchew Pony to Ride: Westside Lessons: No stirrups! Also, keeping Eleanors head down, and - lengthening/shortening her stride.

Favorite Book: A Horse of Her Own

M A D E L I N E LU D DY // 7 // B E N D, O R Blue Angel, Higgins // S, S // Dark Bay, Bay Trainer: Nancy Butano, my Mom Favorite Horse Show: All shows!

Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Brookside Pink Magnum Lessons: Rhythm and having fun!

Favorite Book: Eloise

E M I LY M A A H S /// 15 // A R L I N G TO N , T X Make It Reign // L // Grey

Trainer: Candice Reece Favorite Horse Show: Southwest Classic in Tyler, TX Pony Treat: Perfect Prep with Peppermints Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Collection, flat work and my diagonals.

Favorite Book: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

C E C I L L I A M AC H A D O // 12 // R E A D I N G , PA Knight's Royal Olympian // S // Flea bitten Grey Trainer: Amy Machado Favorite Horse Show: McDonough Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Flashback Lessons: The "Three P's" Pace, Posititon and Presence.

Favorite Book: Snowman

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K AT H RY N M AG U I R E // 10 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Maggie May // M // Bay

Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Sugar Cubes Pony to Ride: Brookside Pink Magnum Lessons: Getting good reactions from my pony, having a great rhythm and having good style.

Favorite Book: Keystone Stable Series

G I G I M A N I G AU LT // 14 // C H A R L E S TO N , S C Marvel Comic // L // Bay

Trainer: Irene Reed Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat:Carrots and mints Pony to Ride: Either Royal T or Valentino Lessons: Closing my fingers and finding the better distance.

Favorite Book: Don't have one!!

J U N E M A N N // 11 // B OZ E M A N , M T Pop Star // M // Bay

Trainer: Laura Love Favorite Horse Show: Hits Thermal Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: I would want to ride Almost Majic Lessons: Different things depending on wich horse/pony I ride, but I probably work on not leaning the most.

Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

A D I S E N M C D O N A L D // 12 // JAC K S O N V I L L E , F L Bailey's Irish Cream // L // Black and White Paint

Trainer: Janie Reinhard Favorite Horse Show: Jacksonville Classic Pony Treat: Sugar cubes Pony to Ride: Every pony Lessons: Riding to the middle of my jumps and keeping a steady pace.

Favorite Book: Heartland

E L L I E M C I N T Y R E // 12 // G R E E N W I C H , C T Blackout // M // Black

Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Pony Treat: Snaks Fifth Avenchew Pony Poptarts Pony to Ride: Alexandria Lessons: Being consistent in my track, pace, and position Favorite Book: The Land of Stories

K AT I E M C I N T Y R E // 10 // G R E E N W I C H , C T Rambur Blue Denim // S // Grey

Trainer: Jill Shulman Favorite Horse Show: Fairfield County Hunt Club Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Quidam 13 Lessons: Track, pace, position over the jump, and flexion Favorite Book: The Revenge of the Bridesmaids

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B AY L E E M C K E E V E R // 11 // B R E W S T E R , N Y Greystones Star Bright, Rose // M, S // Black, Bay Roan Trainer: Heritage Farm Favorite Horse Show: Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Donuts Pony to Ride: Astro Boy Lessons: My position, collecting and lengthening.

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

R I L E Y M C K E S S O N // 8 // LOX A H ATC H E E , F L Libby Lou Who // M // Grey

Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Snacks Fifth Avenchew Pony to Ride: Libby and Devon Lessons: Rhythm, Eileen, and not screwing it up.

Favorite Book: My Little Pony

W H I T N E Y M C K I N L E Y // 15 // M ACO N , G A Just My Style // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Kat DeMas Mulkey Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Sweet Potato Fries Pony to Ride: I love them all!

Lessons: My Position Favorite Book: Utopian Society Books

I S A B E L M C L AU R I N // 14 // FO R S Y T H , G A When In Roan // M // Bay Roan

Trainer: Jenny Darst Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Snaks 5th Avenchew poptart Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: Pace and straightness Favorite Book: The Hunger Games

A N N A M E R R I T T M CQ U I L L E N // 10 // FA I R H O P E , A L Al Capony // S // Grey

Trainer: Jodi Bondar Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Charity Show Pony Treat: He's a pony garbage can. If he can reach it he will eat it.

Pony to Ride: My new medium Joe Lessons: I know this pony so well I work on lots of different things so he dosn't get bored.

Favorite Book: Wild Blue

K A LYS S A M E A D E // 12 // S WA N TO N , O H Rikki Tikki Tavi // S // Grey

Trainer: Leslie Janiak Favorite Horse Show: Waterloo Hunt Club Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: I work on getting my distances to the jumps.

Favorite Book: The Horse Diary

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PA R K E R M E C H L I N G // 11 // DAV I D S O N , N C Knick Knack // S // Roan

Trainer: Kerin and Kelsey Benson Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Gummie Frog Treats Pony to Ride: All About Me Lessons: We work on lead changes and finding the right distance.

Favorite Book: The Candy Makers

N ATA L I E M E R L E Y // 10 // S H AW N E E , K S Princess Prada // S // Bay

Trainer: Jessica Jackson-Slater Favorite Horse Show: Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center, Des Moines, Iowa Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Cookies Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Bending, my form, jumping exercises, courses, lead changes, and transitions.

Favorite Book: City of Ember

K AC E Y M E Y E R I N G // 13 // S A N A N TO N I O, T X Hudson // L // Grey

Trainer: Whitney, Frankie, and Frank Owens Favorite Horse Show: Colorado Summmer in the Rockies Pony Treat: Sour Patch Kids Pony to Ride: Any and all ponies Lessons: Finding a good distance to the jump, handy courses, and equitation.

Favorite Book: Divergent

A L E X A N D R A M I K H A I L // 11 // L A N S DA L E , PA Dream Come Blue // M // Grey

Trainer: Jenn Cassidy and Dianna Babington Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Pony Poptarts and Crunch Cups Pony to Ride: Jollywood Lessons: I work on a lot of handy courses.

Favorite Book: An Abundance of Katherines

M A RY H U N T E R M I L L E T // 12 // H I L L S B O R O U G H , N C Just 4 Me // L // Bay

Trainer: Jennifer Churchill Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Popsicles Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: Working on not swapping over fences left to right.

Favorite Book: The Perfectionist

S O P H I A M I TC H E L L // 12 // W R I G H T S V I L L E B E AC H , N C Celtics Creek Friar Tuck // L // Black

Trainer: Ginny Riley/Rob Jacobs Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Summer Series Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Flat work and finding distances.

Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

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I S A B E L L E M U N O Z // 11 // A R G Y L E , T X Smokin' Boy Blue // M // Black

Trainer: Debbie DiVecchia Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Shows Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Smallwood Celebrity Lessons: I work on keeping my pony in a shape, deep in the corners and in front of my leg.

Favorite Book: Number the Stars

G R AC E N A M Y // 13 // P E P P E R P I K E , O H Clovercroft Honey Bunny // M // Grey

Trainer: Rande Mellen Favorite Horse Show: Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic Pony Treat: Carrots and peppermints Pony to Ride: The regular large 2015 pony finals winner.

Lessons: My position and working with my ponies over fences.

Favorite Book: No Small Thing written by Natale Ghent

M A K E N N A N A S T R I // 11 // B AT T L E G R O U N D, WA Spotlight // M // Leopard Appaloosa

Trainer: Sara Nastri Favorite Horse Show: Oregon Trail 2016 Pony Treat: Peppermint paddy cakes Pony to Ride: My pony Spotlight Lessons: Spot was green when got him so we work on Spot's training and teaching him how to be a hunter pony.

Favorite Book: My Friend Flicka

J E N N A N E L S O N // 11 // H U R D L E M I L L S , N C Kutchen // M // Grey

Trainer: Meaghan Kearns Favorite Horse Show: Triangle Farms Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Kutchen forever Lessons: Lead changes to the right Favorite Book: Echo

C H R I S T I A N N A N I C H O L S // 13 // F LO W E R M O U N D, T X Cherrybrook Something Blue, Ronaldo // L, M // Dark Bay, Grey

Trainer: Debbie Divecchia Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Snaks 5th Avenchew Pony to Ride: Ballou Lessons: Mostly in my lessons I work on strengthening my legs and being straight through my turns.

Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

M A RY C A R O L I N E N O L A N // 9 // M A R I E T TA , G A Willy Wonka // S // Grey

Trainer: Janet Salem Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Horse Shows Pony Treat: Carrot Pony to Ride: Applause Lessons: Not pulling on my right rein and staying straight to the jumps.

Favorite Book: Because of Winn-Dixie

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L I L LY O E L S C H L AG E R // 13 // CO P L E Y, O H Why Not // L // Bay

Trainer: Cari Gleeson and Emily Alinen Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Red licorice Pony to Ride: Why Not or My Dear Watson Lessons: Flatwork and measuring down the lines.

Favorite Book: The Shadowhunter Chronicles

TA B I T H A O K I T S U // 13 // S O U T H PA S A D E N A , C A Super Mario // L // Dapple Bay

Trainer: Caroline Sterckx Favorite Horse Show: HITS at Thermal Pony Treat: Peppermint Pony to Ride: My friend's pony - Joel Lessons: Moving up and extending Favorite Book: Les Miserables

R E B E CC A O L I V E R // 16 // COAT E S V I L L E , PA Kudos // L // Chesnut

Trainer: Haley Kauffman Favorite Horse Show: St. Christophers Horse Show Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Kudos Lessons: Further developing my eye, creating a supple, relaxed look, and perfecting our style over fences Favorite Book: Horses Don't Lie

C A R O L I N E O L S E N // 9 // S H E R B O R N , M A Smash // S // Dark Bay

Trainer: Jennifer Olsen Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Mrs.Pastures Pony to Ride: Sugarbrook Adorabelle Lessons: I work on pace and bending Favorite Book: Summer Pony

L I N E N OW E N S // 9 // M A R I O N , N C

Clovermeade Razzbunny, Pitch Perfect // S, M // Strawberry Roan, Chestnut Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Tryon and Pony Finals!

Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: All of them Lessons: Riding straight out of the lines, lead changes, and counting my strides!

Favorite Book: The Black Stallion

A L E X A N D R A PAC E // 8 // W E S T PA L M B E AC H , F L Plumbago // S // Bay

Trainer: Charles Moorcroft Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Derby Pony Treat: Minty Muffins Pony to Ride: Plumbago Lessons: I work mostly on track and rhythm.

Favorite Book: "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" Elizabeth Letts

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PA R K E R P E ACO C K // 7 // W I N S TO N - S A L E M , N C Glenhaven Astoria // S // Palomino

Trainer: Lynn Forgione and Bibby Farmer Hill Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Horse Park Pony Treat: Pony Pizza Pony to Ride: Glenhaven Astoria or True Colors :) Lessons: I work on staying straight, keeping a medium pace, and not hanging on my right rein.

Favorite Book: Snowflake Breyer Book

AVA P E C K // 12 // TO PA N G A , C A Just Heavenly // M // Brown

Trainer: Chris Iwasaki/Elizabeth Reilly Favorite Horse Show: Blenheim in San Juan Capistrano Pony Treat: Popsicles Pony to Ride: Happy Place Lessons: I work most on jumping and my equitation.

Favorite Book: Out of My Mind

C A I T L I N P E D E R S E N // 17 // CO O P E R S B U R G , PA

Sharing Secrets // L // Bay

Trainer: Kris Moyer Favorite Horse Show: The Devon Horse Show Pony Treat: Gummy sharks Pony to Ride: Northwind's Opus Lessons: Adjustability, balance and equitation Favorite Book: The Maze Runner

H A I L E Y P E N D L // 12 // W E S T TO W N , N Y Tickle Me Pink // M // Paint

Trainer: Brittany Cooper Favorite Horse Show: Marshall and Sterling Finals Pony Treat: Mints Pony to Ride: Tickle Me Pink is my favorite....

Lessons: Jumping at various heights and staying straight!

Favorite Book: Anything horses!

S A R A J. P E Z Z A // 8 // N E W B U R G H , N Y

China Doll // S // White

Trainer: Frank Madden Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Spring Show Pony Treat: Stud Muffin Treats Pony to Ride: My Baby Pony Jewel, when she grows up!

Lessons: We work on straightness, consistency, and on pace to put it all together over a course.

Favorite Book: Upside Down Magic

E M M A P I G M A N // 14 // S E W I C K L E Y, PA Winsome CourtJester // L // Blood Bay Trainer: Kristi Airgood Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Pony Treat: Donuts Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Keeping consistent paces.

Favorite Book: The List

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C A S S I DY P I T T S // 12 // M I D D L E TO W N , D E Toy Machine // M // Bay

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals!

Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Toy Machine (Rocket) Lessons: Lead changes, lead changes, lead changes......

Favorite Book: Is Dover Saddlery catalog a book?

JA D E N P O R T E R // 12 // S A I N T LO U I S , M O Applause, Deal Me In // L, L // Grey, Bay

Trainer: Stephanie Petersen & Bill Schaub Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Storyteller Lessons: developing my seat and staying tall with my body in the air Favorite Book: Divergent

M A X I N E P R AW L // 10 // S TA M FO R D, C T Enano // S // Black

Trainer: Elizabeth Pandich Tufano / Missy Moss Wright Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: No one - she loves her Pony Enano!

Lessons: Keeping her eyes level while working on lead changes Favorite Book: the Mortal Instrument Series

AV E R E Y- M AY P R I TC H A R D // 11 // B LU E M O U N TA I N S , O N MacKay's Wine N'Dine // L // Bay

Trainer: Rachel Parker Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: My pony Lessons: I work on rhythm and everything in between the jumps. Lots of bending exercises and my equitation Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest

G R AC E R A B B // 10 // FO R T M I L L , S C Wicklyn's Princess Fiona // S // Grey

Trainer: Donna Marie DeYoung Favorite Horse Show: PSJ Camden, SC Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: I'd ride any pony.

Lessons: Equitation, keeping the horse/pony at a steady pace, transitions, and jumping nicely.

Favorite Book: The Land of Stories Series

K AT I E R A N K I N // 12 // B L AC K L I C K , O H Black Eyed Pea // S // Dark Bay

Trainer: Sarah Ash Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Summer Classic Pony Treat: Apple Nuggets Pony to Ride: Brownland's Mr. Mac Lessons: Leg work, bounces, rhythm, 1-8, and anything else Sarah comes up with.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

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H A L E Y R AY // 11 // B E R W Y N , PA Blue Moon // S // Grey

Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Gulfport Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Tiffany Blue Lessons: Jumping Favorite Book: Maniac Magee

E M I LY R E E D // 13 // G R O S S E P O I N T E , M I Monkey Business // L // Grey

Trainer: Andrew Farless Favorite Horse Show: Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Gold Fish Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Flatwork and equitation Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars

L AU R E N R E I D // 11 // N A Z A R E T H , PA Party Crasher, Upworthy // S, M // Black, Bay

Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Gulfport Pony Treat: Gatorade Pony to Ride: Sunbeam Lessons: Keeping my ponies straight and in front of my leg!

Favorite Book: Hunger Game Series

S O F I A R O B E R T S // 11 // W I L M I N G TO N , O H

Brownland's Mr MACK, Rock Star, Pop Star // S, M, M // Grey, Paint, Chestnut Trainer: Patty Rogers Favorite Horse Show: Harrisburg Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Any and every pony because they are all special Lessons: Putting the pony in frame and in track Favorite Book: The Percy Jackson Series

B A I L E Y R O B I N S O N // 10 // B O W I E , T X Berry Good // M // Roan

Trainer: Debbie Divecchia Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Pony to Ride: Berry Good Lessons: Counting Strides Favorite Book: Rush Revere

H A N N A H R O H R B AC H / 14 // PA R K E R , CO Woodlands Picasso // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Paul Rohrback/Elizabeth Reilly Favorite Horse Show: The Blenheim Horse Shows in San Juan Capistrano Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Pony to Ride: My pony Woodlands Picasso Lessons: My position Favorite Book: The Outsiders

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J O S E P H I N E R O S E // 14 // S P R I N G B O R O, O H

His Way, Picturesque Catch My Drift // L, M // Bay, Red Roan Trainer: Jennifer Edwards Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Enjoy The Laughter Lessons: In lessons I mostly practice lateral work as well as keeping the ponies flexible.

Favorite Book: Eleanor & Park

N A D I A R O S E N B AU M // 17 // WA R N E R R O B I N S , G A Broadway's Puzzle Piece // L // Bay Paint

Trainer: Barbara Fritz Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Venice Lessons: Getting more height over the jumps.

Favorite Book: Putin Country: A Journey into the Real Russia

DA P H N E R OW S E // 10 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Macho Man // S // Bay

Trainer: Devon Rowse Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Summer Classic Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Macho Man Lessons: Pace, Pace, Pace Favorite Book: Hold Your Horses

M A D E L I N E R U B I N // 9 // M O O R E S V I L L E , N C Everyday Enzon // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: All the Tryon International Equestrian Center Shows Pony Treat: Fruit Loops Pony to Ride: I'd ride ALL the ponies!

Lessons: With Enzo, we are working on being really straight and riding to the center of the jumps.

Favorite Book: Geronimo Stilton, The Phoenix of Destiny

E M M A R U P I N S K I // 9 // S A I N T LO U I S , M O Pocketful Of Sunshine // S // Palomino

Trainer: Katana O'Brien Favorite Horse Show: Germantown Chairity horse show Pony Treat: Watermelon Pony to Ride: Glenhaven Pick Me (my old pony) Lessons: Straightness and rhythm Favorite Book: The BFG

L I LY R U P I N S K I // 13 // S A I N T LO U I S , M O Stonewall Top Call // L // Chestnut Trainer: Katana O'Brien Favorite Horse Show: Memphis in May Pony Treat: Granola Pony to Ride: Razzy (my old pony) Lessons: Chicken wings and puppy paws Favorite Book: Paper Towns

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A N N A R U P P // 11 // L E X I N G TO N , K Y Dramatic // M // Grey

Trainer: Diana Conlon Favorite Horse Show: Brownland Farm Horseshows Pony Treat: Meadow Mints Pony to Ride: Dramatic Lessons: Transitions and lead changes Favorite Book: Scat

B R O O K E R U S S E L L // 12 // M AT T H E W S , N C Champlain Serenade // M // Red Roan

Trainer: Emma Fogler Phillips and Qwen Titus Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Summer 1 Pony Treat: Grandma's homemade pony biscuits Pony to Ride: Frankly my Dear Lessons: I work on strides in lessons. I practice doing the add as well as doing the actual step.

Favorite Book: Eighty Dollar Champion

K Y R A R U S S E L L // 10 // W I L S O N , W Y

Paris, Red White and Blue // M, S // Chestnut, Chestnut Trainer: Traci Barmen Brooks Favorite Horse Show: Thermal Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Dust Bunny Lessons: Keeping my back flat over the jumps and getting good distances.

Favorite Book: The 21 Balloons

G R AC E R U S S O // 9 // LO S A N G E L E S , C A Silly Putty // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Archie Cox Favorite Horse Show: Showpark Pony Treat: Peppermint treats Pony to Ride: Silly Putty, Pele, Cavour, and Walter Lessons: Timing Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

K E N YA S A N D E R S // 12 // S H E R B O R N , M A De Lovely // M // Chestnut

Trainer: Cookie Desimone Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: My Ponies Lessons: Pace and Body Position Favorite Book: Hunger Games

DA N I E L L A S A N T U CC I // 13 // P I T T S B U R G H , PA Ladybug // M // Bay

Trainer: Cindy McCullough Favorite Horse Show: Ridgewood Pony Treat: Snaks Fifth Avenchew Pony to Ride: Just Can't Wait To Be King Lessons: Trying not to throw myself over jumps Favorite Book: On The Other Side Of The Island

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C A R O L I N E S AU N D E R S // 11 // G R E E N W I C H , C T My Oliver Twist, Soprano // L, M // Grey, Bay Trainer: Ruth Nicodemus Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Horse Show Pony Treat: Red and white mints Pony to Ride: A medium green I tried Lessons: Graph paper Favorite Book: The Unexpected Everything

A S H L E Y S C H N E I D E R // 11 // AU S T I N , T X Falling Moon Huckleberry // S // Chestnut

Trainer: Kelly Lorek Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots & Dehydrated Apples Pony to Ride: Falling Moon Huckleberry & Ballou Lessons: Rounding, Bending, Jumping Straight, & Lead Changes Favorite Book: "The Pony Club Rivals" Series

K A M RY N S C H R O E D E R // 10 // LU F K I N , T X Peacekeeper // S // Grey

Trainer: Val Sinke Favorite Horse Show: Texas Rose Horse Park Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Pinky Lessons: Straightness and counting strides.

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

E L L I A N A S C H U LT I E S // 10 // J U P I T E R , F L Picturesque Debut // S // Grey

Trainer: Ali Sweetnam Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Love Me Tender or Bit Of Love Lessons: I work on jumping, finding the right distance & slowing down Favorite Book: Elska

A S H L E Y S CO F I E L D // 13 // P L A I N F I E L D, I L One In A Million // L // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Sue Kovalik Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals!!

Pony Treat: Everything!

Pony to Ride: For The Laughter Lessons: Working on Flatwork and rhythm Favorite Book: The Eighty Dollar Champion

L AU R E N S E A R // 16 // H A M P S T E A D, N C Brownie Points // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Christy Conway-Chester Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat: Welch's Fruit Snacks Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: I work on my pace and distances.

Favorite Book: The A Circuit

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TA N N A S E LT Z E R // 13 // E N C I N I TA S , C A Headlines // L // Grey

Trainer: Michael Savage Favorite Horse Show: Pebble Beach Pony Treat: Nature Valley Granola Bars Pony to Ride: My pony Headlines Lessons: Balance Favorite Book: Most Manga

S AY LO R S H E A // 11 // G R A N G E R , I N

Lands End Eros, Magical Diamond // S, M // Liver Chestnut, Bay Trainer: Abby Blankenship Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Bob's Mints & Cannoli's Pony to Ride: I love my own ponies!

Lessons: Position Favorite Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry

E P I P H A N Y S H O R T // 12 // DAW S O N V I L L E , G A N/A // L // N/A

Trainer: Tim Sweat Favorite Horse Show: Fairburn Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Magic Rabbit Lessons: Keeping my pony collected Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

R E N E E S I G N O R E // 9 // WA M E G O, K S Lochnivar Paloma Mia // S // Bay Trainer: Amy Lambert Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Mia Lessons: Bases, straightness, and strengthening my legs Favorite Book: The Guardian Herd series

A LYS I A S I L E R // 17 // C A N A S TOTA , N Y

Somermist's I've Got a Secret, Qualen's Tupelo Honey, Serenade in Blue // L, M, L // Chestnut, Palomino, Grey Trainer: Sarah Agan Favorite Horse Show: Vermont Summer Festival Pony Treat: Ginger Snaps Pony to Ride: Keep/Ride our sale pony Qualen's Got Magic forever Lessons: Flat work and Ground poles for conditioning the green ponies I ride.

Favorite Book: The Divergent Series

K AT H E R I N E S M I T H // 11 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Gayfields Easy Button // M // Buckskin

Trainer: Andrea Guzinksi Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock, NC Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Treats Pony to Ride: Astro Boy Lessons: Gymnastics, Transitions, Handy and Hunter courses and going STRAIGHT! Favorite Book: Yellow Fever

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S T E P H A N I E S M I T H // 13 // S A D D L E R I V E R , N J Someday Came // L // Liver Chestnut

Trainer: BJ Ehrhardt Favorite Horse Show: Old Salem Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Benlea Thunder Lessons: Not leaning , Staying to the center of jumps, Not cutting corners Favorite Book: Secret Life of Bees

G A B R I E L L E S O KO LOW // 11 // N E W TO W N S Q UA R E , PA

Kingston, Super Cool, Bit of Laughter // L, M, S // Chestnut, Grey, Chestnut Trainer: Dominique Damico Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Pony Doughnuts Pony to Ride: Kingston Lessons: Sitting back, straightness to the jumps, tight leg, and getting pace to the jumps.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

G A B R I E L L E S O U S A // 12 // M AT T H E W S , N C Queen Bea // S // Silver Dapple

Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Any show at Tryon International Equestrian Center Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: We work on rhythm and pace.

Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts

J E S S I E S PA D E // 10 // T E R R E L L , N C

With Applause, Simply Untouchable // S, M // Chestnut, Chestnut Trainer: Kerin Benson Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Lead changes and straight lines Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School

M A D I S O N S PA N G L E // 17 // T H O M A S V I L L E , N C Zoolander // L // Bay

Trainer: Merilee Ventura Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock, NC Pony Treat: Raspberry Pop Tarts Pony to Ride: Zoolander Lessons: Rhythm, balance and consistency.

Favorite Book: How I Live Now

A N N PAT T E R S O N S PA R K S // 11 // M T. A I RY, N C Woodlands Boo Boo Bear // M // Grey Trainer: Christy Conway Chester Favorite Horse Show: Tryon International Pony Treat: Peppermint Cookies Pony to Ride: Woodlands Boo Boo Bear Lessons: Lead changes and pace Favorite Book: Wonder

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M AC K E N Z I E S P R AT L E Y // 8 // B A I N B R I D G E , N Y Toy Soldier // S // Chesnut

Trainer: Kaitlyn Spratley Favorite Horse Show: Autumn In NY Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Wind Song Lessons: Heels down, eyes up.. No stirrup work.. Lots of no stirrup work..

Favorite Book: Pony Pals series

S A R A H S T E A D M A N // 13 // O R L A N D O, F L Hidden Springs Linus // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Waddy Oursler Favorite Horse Show: Wellington Pony Treat: Homemade Molasses Muffins Pony to Ride: Jet Blue Lessons: I usually work on bending my left elbow and not overthinking the small things.

Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

M AG G I E S T E FA N OW I C Z // 14 // M I L L I S , M A Sugar and Spice // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Melissa Price Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Cupcakes Pony to Ride: Sugar and Spice Lessons: Most of the time we work on keeping a consistent pace throughout my course.

Favorite Book: Speak

I S A B E L L A S T E I N B E R G // 11 // C H A P E L H I L L , N C Terian's What a Fox // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Laurel Tinney Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Everything Pony to Ride: Enzo Lessons: I work on going forward, but making sure that the canter is collected.

Favorite Book: I am Malala

L I N D S AY S T E R N E // 12 // N E W YO R K , N Y Rockaway // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Laura Beth Strong Favorite Horse Show: The Hampton Classic Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Sportster Lessons: We work on establishing a consistent pace, maintaining a quiet position, and riding straight lines.

Favorite Book: The Fault In Our Stars

G A B BY S TO U F F E R // 11 // K N OX V I L L E , T N Ineffable // M // Black

Trainer: Jordan Ayres Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Animal Crackers Pony to Ride: Unforgettable Lessons: Over fences Favorite Book: The Giver

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M A D I S O N S T R I C K L A N D // 13 // WA X H AW, N C Deja Blue, Lhuillier // M, M // Grey, Grey

Trainer: Carone Stucky & Lauren Bryant Favorite Horse Show: Pony finals Pony Treat: Bananas/ carrots Pony to Ride: Any pony love to ride!

Lessons: Stride, pace control and controlling upper body Favorite Book: Divergent

S AVA N N A H S T R O M E // 9 // PAC I F I C PA L I S A D E S , C A Happy Place // M // Grey

Trainer: Traci Barmen Brooks Favorite Horse Show: Thermal Pony Treat: Mint Chocolate Cookies for ponies Pony to Ride: My own pony Happy Place I love her!

Lessons: I work on my position, correcting my mistakes and not approaching jumps too fast.

Favorite Book: Fairy Tail 57

K Y L A S U L L I VA N // 11 // WA L L I N G FO R D, C T

Secret Love, Not So Secret // S, M // Chestnut, Liver Chestnut Trainer: Jill Shulman, Sydney Shulman, Gabby Hero Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Quidam 13 Lessons: Equitation and track Favorite Book: The Eighty-Dollar Champion

O L I V I A S W E E T N A M // 7 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Long Story Short, Love Bug // S, S // Grey, Bay Trainer: Michael DelFiandra and Ali Sweetnam Favorite Horse Show: Kentucky Horse Shows Pony Treat: Paddock Cakes with Peppermints Pony to Ride: Love Me Tender Lessons: I work a lot on being straight and on having pace.

Favorite Book: The Magic Treehouse series

E M I LY G R AC E S W I N S O N // 12 // R A L E I G H , N C Wayne's Blue Sapphire // L // Bay

Trainer: Merilee Ventura Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Horse Show Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: My PONY! She is 22...I am grateful for each day!

Lessons: Consistency of rhythm, balance through the turns....laying it down correctly the first time.

Favorite Book: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth Speare

M A R I A N S Y K E S // 12 // P L A I N F I E L D, I L Blue James Blue // L // Grey

Trainer: Tina Judge-Boyle Favorite Horse Show: Spring Spectacular III Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Blue James Blue Lessons: Speed, pace, staying calm and CONFIDENCE. Favorite Book: The One

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S A M A N T H A TA K AC S // 10 // O L DW I C K , N J Topeka King // M // Chestnut

Trainer: David Belford Favorite Horse Show: Lake Placid Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: Staying straight, keeping my heels down, riding without stirrups and keeping good pace.

Favorite Book: The Penderwicks

B RY N N TO P O L S K I // 11 // C H A R LTO N , N Y Rock Lobster // S // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Apple spice flavored Rounders Pony to Ride: First Edition Lessons: Staying out in the corners.

Favorite Book: Paper Towns

P H O E B E TO P P I N G // 13 // S AG A P O N AC K , N Y Rumple Minze (Ollie) // L // Dapple Grey

Trainer: Mandy & Jagger Topping Favorite Horse Show: Grazing Fields Head of the Bay Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Ollie Lessons: To improve my skills so that I can ride to the best of my ability and ensure my horse/pony is happy!

Favorite Book: Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

M A D D I E TO S H // 9 // M I LTO N , G A Flashback, Cozy Up // S, M // Bay, Black Trainer: Hunt Tosh Favorite Horse Show: Blowing Rock Charity Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: My first pony Farnley Chickadee Lessons: Riding without stirrups Favorite Book: Out of the Dust

E L S I E R O S E T R I L L I N G // 8 // S A I N T LO U I S , M O Maranatha Pirouette // M // Strawberry Roan Trainer: My Mom, Meghan Trilling Favorite Horse Show: Spring Spectacular in Chicago Pony Treat: Apple nuggets Pony to Ride: Lands End Eros Lessons: My Leg, Leg, LEG!!

Favorite Book: Phantom Stallion ( The Wild One )

C A L D E R T R OT Z // 11 // M E M P H I S , T N Brownland Miss Kimmy // S // Chestnut

Trainer: David Pellegrini Favorite Horse Show: Atlanta Summer Classic Pony Treat: Mrs. Pastures Horse Treats Pony to Ride: My old pony Double Stuff Lessons: I work on getting my pony to bend and lead changes.

Favorite Book: Wonder

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K AT LY N VA N DY K E // 13 // P L A I N F I E L D, I L Aramba Jolie Versace // L // Grey

Trainer: Tina Judge-Boyle Favorite Horse Show: Showplace Spring Spectacular Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Stonewall Eleanor Lessons: My focus has been on my Equitation with a lot of no stirrup work.

Favorite Book: The Westing Game

M A D E LY N VA N T I E M // 14 // H U R D L E M I L L S , N C Forget Me Not // L // Bay

Trainer: Dale and Katie Wright Favorite Horse Show: NCHJA Annual Show Pony Treat: Carrot Pony to Ride: My own Lessons: We do a lot of flat work, lengthening and shortening both jumping and flat.

Favorite Book: 80 Dollar Champion

E M M A VA N D E N H O U T E N // 9 // P L A N TAT I O N , F L Skye Blue, Jackpot // S, M // Grey, Roan

Trainer: Mailin Beckman Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Carrots, Smarties, & French Fries Pony to Ride: Skye Blue & Jackpot Lessons: Heels down, position over the jump, and slowing down in the corners.

Favorite Book: The Island of Dr. Libris

H O P E V E R S C H L E I S E R // 10 // N E W YO R K , N Y Maroon Bells, Moonlight Star // S, M // Bay, Grey Trainer: Joey Currais Favorite Horse Show: Garden State Pony Treat: Carrots & apples Pony to Ride: Happy feet - if not mine Lessons: Jumping and getting my pony round Favorite Book: Wonder

JA M E S O N V I N E T T E // 11 // C A N TO N , G A Picturesque Say Cheese // S // Red Roan

Trainer: Julie Mohr Favorite Horse Show: Gulfport Pony Treat: Swedish Fish Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Going Straight!

Favorite Book: Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief

F I O N A VO N H A R T L E B E N // 12 // L A FAY E T T E H I L L , PA Bippity Boppity Blue // M // Bay

Trainer: Alicia MacDonald Favorite Horse Show: Swan Lake Pony Treat: Chocolate Chip Pop Tarts Pony to Ride: Lucy (Bippity Boppity Blue) Lessons: Extending trots, staying in the center of the jumps, and challenging (scary) jumps Favorite Book: Canterwood Crest Series

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A M A N DA WA L S H // 11 // W E S T M I N S T E R , CO GF Gala, Aurelia // M, L // Grey, Grey

Trainer: Rita Timpanaro Favorite Horse Show: Estes Park Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: True Colors Lessons: I work on getting my strides done and staying straight.

Favorite Book: Snowman

S T E L L A WA S S E R M A N // 10 // B E V E R LY H I L L S , C A Blueberry Hill, Trillville // S, M // Grey, Dark Brown

Trainer: Bibby Farmer Favorite Horse Show: Menlo Circus Club Pony Treat: Snaks Fifth Avenchew Cookies Pony to Ride: Blueberry Hill and Trillville Lessons: I work on keeping my ponies straight and getting a good pace.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter

C A I A WAT R I D G E // 9 // S T AU G U S T I N E , F L Heavens To Betsy // S // Liver Chestnut

Trainer: Brooke Watridge Favorite Horse Show: Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Betsy Lessons: I work on staying straight.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter book 1

C H LO E WAT R O U S // 10 // W I L M E T T E , I L

Just Darlun, Page 6, Beaverwood Foxberry // S, S, M // Liver Chestnut, Chestnut, Roan Trainer: Jodi Vazquez Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Squeezy buns Pony to Ride: Shimmer Lessons: Perfect distances Favorite Book: Mysterious Benedict society

V I C TO R I A WAT S O N // 12 // W E L L I N G TO N , F L Bracewood's Lady in Waiting // L // Black

Trainer: Gary Duffy Favorite Horse Show: Hampton classic Pony Treat: Watermelon Pony to Ride: Dreamland Lessons: For me my position, for my pony, balance and regulating her stride.

Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

J E S S I C A W E S T // 15 // C H A R LOT T E , N C Orion's Diamond Ace // L // Bay Trainer: Nancy West & Lee Cone Favorite Horse Show: Pony Finals Pony Treat: Blue Gatorade Pony to Ride: Mountain Mist Lessons: Flatwork Favorite Book: Clockwork Prince

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M I L L I E C L A I R E W E S TO N // 12 // B ATO N R O U G E , L A Lucky Star // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Brittany DeSalvo Favorite Horse Show: LA Spring Classics Pony Treat: apples Pony to Ride: Lucky Star Lessons: Keeping my pony straight to the jumps and not ducking my head to the right.

Favorite Book: Anne of Green Gables

R AC H E L W E S TO N // 13 // B E L L I N G H A M , WA Kool Kola (Forrest) // M // Bay

Trainer: Paige Wagter Favorite Horse Show: HITS Thermal and Cascade Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: Mine Lessons: Equitation and counter canter Favorite Book: Cinder

M E G A N W H E E L E R // 7 // P E M B R O K E P I N E S , F L Crimson Cadence // L // Chestnut

Trainer: Cristyan Serna Favorite Horse Show: Venice Pony Treat: Apples Pony to Ride: My pony!! Lily is the most amazing pony I know Lessons: When I jump I work on keeping a good forward pace to the jumps without losing control Favorite Book: Horse and Pony stories by Miles Kelly

C H A N D L E R W I L K S // 9 // A L P H A R E T TA , G A Batman // S // Black

Trainer: Jonna Wills and Michael Newman Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Pony Treat: Stud muffins with peppermints Pony to Ride: Bluetiful Lessons: Staying tight in the tack, straightness, corners. Making sure the ponies fun too!

Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

M ACY W I L L I A M S // 10 // K N OX V I L L E , T N Marillion // L // Buckskin

Trainer: Brandon Gibson & Bill Schaub Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Stud Muffins Pony to Ride: Marillion Lessons: Listening and seriousness.

Favorite Book: Horse and Pony Stories

A L E X A N D R A LY N N W I L L N E R // 12 // S E W I C K L E Y, PA Blondie // S // Palomino

Trainer: Cindy McCullough Favorite Horse Show: State College Series Pony Treat: Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich Pony to Ride: Westside Lessons: Jumping and finding the perfect distance to each fence.

Favorite Book: Buddy

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M E G A N W I N B O R N E // 12 // S P R I N G TO W N , T X Chillin, Scooby Snack // S, S // Chestnut, Red Roan

Trainer: Jennifer Wheeler-Winborne Favorite Horse Show: Devon or Pony Finals Pony Treat: German horse muffins Pony to Ride: my own, they're both amazing.

Lessons: Right leg and keeping my elbows in and thumbs up.

Favorite Book: The Black Stallion

S K Y L A R W I R E M A N // 11 // B O N S A L L , C A Whispering Mikado aka Miki // M // Chestnut Trainer: Shayne Wireman Favorite Horse Show: Pebble Beach Pony Treat: Bananas Pony to Ride: Newsworthy Lessons: Equitation Favorite Book: Misty of Chincoteague

M A R G A R E T WO L F E // 14 // P O W D E R S P R I N G S , G A Crowd Pleaser // L // Buckskin

Trainer: Stephanie Free Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: German muffins Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Getting my leg stronger and being as straight as possible.

Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

L I L LY WO L F F // 12 // S I M S B U RY, C T Standing Ovation // L // Chestnut Trainer: Michelle Goodrich Favorite Horse Show: CHJA Finals Pony Treat: Peppermints or Carrots Pony to Ride: Secretariat Lessons: Listening Favorite Book: Because of Winn Dixie

S A R A H WO L F F // 14 // W E S T TO W N , N Y Havin' A Hoot "Hootie" // L // Paint

Trainer: Brittany Cooper Favorite Horse Show: Garden State Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Havin' A Hoot Lessons: Finding distances and maintaining a consistent rhythm.

Favorite Book: Divergent

C A I T L I N WO O D // 7 // TA M PA , F L

Clovermeade Call Me Peaches // S // Strawberry Roan Trainer: Patricia Griffith & Lauren Barth Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Willie Muffins Pony to Ride: Peaches Lessons: Flatwork and Distances Favorite Book: Black Beauty

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O L I V I A WO O D S // 13 // S A N A N TO N I O, T X Orchard Hills Ghiradelli // L // Palomino

Trainer: Whitney and Frankie Owens Favorite Horse Show: Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Pony Treat: Snaks Fifth Avenchew Crunch Cups Pony to Ride: Valentino Lessons: Finding good distances and adjusting strides.

Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451

A N S L E Y W R I G H T // 11 // L A N TA N A , F L Woodland's Talulah // M // Grey

Trainer: Gary Duffy and MaiLin Beckman Favorite Horse Show: Fox Lea Farm summer shows are really fun!

Pony Treat: peppermints Pony to Ride: Talulah of course!

Lessons: Straightness and rhythm Favorite Book: Little House on the Prairie

J O R DY N W R I G H T // 14 // R OA N O K E , VA

Bellemonte's Something Royal // L // Liver Chestnut Trainer: Cheryl Maye Favorite Horse Show: Tryon Series Pony Treat: Carrots Pony to Ride: Woodland's Jack Sparrow Lessons: I work on keeping my pony straight while sitting back to confidently guide him through courses.

Favorite Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

W I L LOW M A RY W R I G H T // 9 // B E D FO R D, N Y Shenandoah Sirocco // S // Grey

Trainer: Mom Favorite Horse Show: WEF Pony Treat: Peppermints Pony to Ride: Rico Suave Lessons: My hands and my heels, trying to keep my pony straight.

Favorite Book: Horses, the Cube Book

J U L I A Z U G // 13 // E L KTO N , M D Moonrock // M // Grey

Trainer: Brooke Brown Favorite Horse Show: Devon Pony Treat: Popsicles and Froot Loops Pony to Ride: A Unicorn (if it's tame) Lessons: I work on doing pretty transitions and lead changes Favorite Book: Soldier X

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Activities Build your own course, color, and play a word game in these fun pages!

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Create your own course following these rules. You have to have: 1. One combination with an oxer 2. Eight obstacles 3. One bending line

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Congratulations Skylar & Whispering Mikado Shayne & Skylar, “thank you” falls short of my gratitude. You have done an incredible job of bringing Miki from prospect to Pony Finals! Your training, love, patience, and fun environment have been the key. Love you both, Kelly ~FOR SALE~ Contact Shayne Wireman: 760/945-9278 or Kelly Covey: 619/708-3885

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CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO “THE OLIVIAS”!

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CONGRATULATIONS MARIAN SYKES!!!

Marian you have had such an amazing year of riding!! We are SO proud of you and all of the hard work that has gotten you here to Pony Finals!

We love you!!!

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Good Luck to Team Belle!

Vivian Golden, Abbie Gordon, Mia Green, Maddie Luddy, Caroline Olsen, Zayna Rizvi, and Olivia Sweetnam.

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CONGRATULATIONS ELLA DOMENICONE & GQ! We are so proud of you!

Good Luck and Have Fun at Pony Finals!

We Love you - Daddy, Osjha, Gia, Alexa, Nana, Auntie Kim Special Thanks to their Amazing Trainer - Sunny Stevens!

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Congratulations Isabella Griffin and Arkady!

We are so proud of all the hard work, determination and dedication you put into reaching your goal. We are MOST proud of your exceptional character, good sportsmanship and incredible attitude.

We love you infinity times infinity!

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CONGRATULATIONS DOMINIC GIBBS & GF ELLIOT! Good luck in the Medium Green Pony Division and USEF Pony Medal!

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication and partnership with your pony.

Love from Mom and Dad, Grandma Rose, Grandma & Grandpa Gibbs & E-C! Our deepest thanks to everyone who helped Dominic along the way -- especially coaches Rita Timpanaro, Karen Catov-Goodell and Forest Edge Farm. Thank you Karen Banister for bringing this special pony into our family and lives.

Congrats Katherine and Cider Congrats Katherine and Cider on all of your accomplishments this year!

Special thank you’s to your trainers Andrea Guzinski and Caroline Foto and all of our Cedarhill Farm friends for their support!

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WISHING GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR PONIES AND STUDENTS

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CONGRATULATIONS ALEXIS & SUMMER NIGHTS! We couldn’t be more proud of you for all of your hard work and dedication. You made a goal to go to Pony Finals and you put in all the hard work to qualify your pony all by yourself!

You and Summer Nights are an amazing team! Always remember you can accomplish anything when you strive for excellence!

Love you so much!

Mama & Daddy

A very special thank you to the best trainer in the world, Jenelle Branom!

You took a little girl and trained her so lovingly and patiently so that she could achieve her goal of going to Pony Finals. You encouraged Alexis to step out of her comfort zone and guided her each step along the way. You are such a wonderful role model and we wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being the wonderful trainer that you are! The perfect trifecta!

CONGRATULATIONS GRACIE PIPPIN & FIRE VAN BATTENBROEK! We are so proud of you! Through hard work and dedication you accomplished your goal!

A special thanks to Trish Rabalais at Cambridge Stables.

With all our love, Mom, Dad, Payton and Ruthie

Caroline Saunders and My Oliver Twist Dear Caroline, Your hard work and dedication make us so proud.

We love you, Mom and Pop Wishing you, Oliver, Soprano, and The Serenity Show Stable Team a fabulous experience at Pony Finals.

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Heels down, eyes up, and HAVE FUN!!

Love, Mom, Dad, “D” & Papa

CONGRATULATIONS to Megan McCarthy & “More Like It” (Indy) on a great year in the Large Green Pony Hunters.

Good luck and have fun at Pony Finals.

Thank you to Someday Stable trainers Caitlin Githens and Anna Greenfeld for all your support.

Love, Mom and Dad

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CONGRATULATIONS CAROLINE, LUCY & MILLIE CLAIRE!

Good Luck Caroline and Pocket Aces! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished! We love you!

Mom, Dad, Ella and Hattie

Congratulations Lucy on a great year and for achieving your goal of qualifying Straight Gold and Buckle Up for Pony Finals.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Annie and Andrew

Lots of luck to Lucky Star & Millie Claire!! We are so proud of your hard work!

We love you, Daddy, Momma, Davis, Lila and Rosie

•Special thanks to our team at Sommerview Farm for helping make pony dreams come true!•

CONGRATULATIONS SAMANTHA BROWN! Rendezvous Farm proudly congratulates Samantha & Finders Keepers on qualifying for 2016 US Pony Finals Best of Luck!

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BEST OF LUCK LUCIBELLO GIRLS! EMY

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Congratulations on an amazing year with the fantastic Stonewall Eleanor; what an absolute perfect pair you make!

Best of luck at Pony Finals AND, the Marshal and Sterling Pony Medal!

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations on Qualifying for 2016 Pony Finals! YOU DID IT, sweet girl!!! We are so proud of Team Ava & Molly; amazing work ladies!!

Much Love from, Mom, Dad, your sister Ava and the entire Judgment Farm family!

Love from, Mom, Dad, your sister Emy and the entire Judgment Farm Family!

Best of luck at Pony Finals!

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Ava and Hannah The Vintage Oaks Horse Farm family commends Ava and Hannah. We are so proud of your achievements, dedication, hard work and love of your ponies. Best of luck to both of you, Mr. McGregror and Curious George at the 2016 Pony FInals!

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Congrats to Ava and Mr. Mcgregor We are so proud of our Ava B. We wish you all the best at your first time competing in Pony Finals.

It has been so much fun watching you grow as a rider.

We love you so much.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Benjamin, Jason, Erin & Jimmy, Max & Sam

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