The U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc., has expanded its horizons over the years in the spirit of inclusiveness, but the discipline of eventing will always be at the heart of this great organization. Just as Pony Club strives to help create well-rounded horsemen and horsewomen, eventing is the ultimate test of well-rounded training.
Summer is high season for rallies, and this weekend saw Pony Club action from coast to coast: Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club’s Shepherd Ranch H.T. in California, Fox River Valley Pony Club H.T. in Illinois, and Midsouth Pony Club H.T. in Kentucky. The importance of these events can’t be understated; from event management and hosting to horse management and competing as a team, these formative experiences are the building blocks for a lifetime of positive and passionate involvement in our sport. Learn more about USPC here, and get involved in your local Pony Club as a participant, volunteer, coach or parent — the rewards will just keep coming.
Lots of low-low finishing scores out there this weekend! The lowest of them all belonged to Kalie Beckers and Madoc Mari, who scored a jaw-dropping 15.3 to win Open Beginner Novice at Midsouth. Honorable mentions to Ludger Thole and Rudy, who scored a 15.8 in Open Beginner Novice at Shepherd Ranch; Allison Springer and Fanta, who scored a 16.9 in Open Training at Surefire; and Martin Douzant and Johnny Walker, who scored a 17.8 in Open Beginner Novice also at Surefire.
And now, the rest of your weekend winners!
Fox River Valley Pony Club H.T. [Final Scores]
CCI 2 Star Long: Hannah Hubsch & Bethel Park (31.8)
CCI 2 Star Short: Ashley Hays & Call it Courage (33.5)
Open Preliminary: Elly Bates & Bold Move (35.1)
Preliminary Rider: Olivia Coolidge & Bold Impression (31.5)
Jr. Training Rider: Louisa Ward & Wonder Girl (32.6)
Open Training: Elle Choate & Paddrick (29.8)
Sr. Training Rider-A: Chantil Ruud & L’Alezane (24.8)
Sr. Training Rider-B: Kailey DeMeyer & Ninjutsu (37.6)
Jr. Novice Rider-A: Kaylianna McMorris & Clifton Peekachu (27.3)
Jr. Novice Rider-B: Jessica Pollesch & Lambeau Gold (35.7)
Jr. Novice Rider-C: Maia Ramberg & CMF Cougar Roo (22.9)
Novice Horse: Kristen Rozycki & Vandalia (25.0)
Open Novice: Caitlyn Ruud & Colono de la Galerna (20.5)
Sr. Novice Rider-A: Katie Clapp & Lulu (31.0)
Sr. Novice Rider-B: Casey Vanecek & Over and Out (25.5)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider-A: Lily Hamilton & Maverick (39.8)
Jr. Beginner Novice Rider-B: Brooke Krueger & Lila (36.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Emily Grant & It’s Otto (28.6)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider-A: Katie Sisk & Miss Eminence (20.0)
Sr. Beginner Novice Rider-B: Amy Fowler & Ginnetts Manricko (24.0)
Starter: Kim Kind-Bauer & Chasin’ Mason (29.0)
Shepherd Ranch SYVPC H.T. [Final Scores]
Open Preliminary: Maddy Mazzola & So Cool (31.2)
Jr Training Rider: Savannah Carter & Ballustree Dun Believable (34.6)
Open Training: Lauren Billys & Twilight 54 (23.8)
Sr Training Rider: Jessica DiCostanzo & Cocoa Z (25.4)
Jr Novice Rider: Christianna Altamura & Monkey Business (27.9)
Open Novice Final Scores Erin Kellerhouse & Reverie GWF (26.7)
Sr Novice Rider: Bronte Smith & Charlotte (21.7)
Jr Beginner Novice Rider A: Sarah Bonfield & Indigo (33.0)
Jr Beginner Novice Rider B Final Scores Sarah Bonfield Apollo (29.0)
Open Beginner Novice: Ludger Thole & Rudy (15.8)
Sr Beginner Novice Rider: Anita Parra & Sterling (30.5)
Open Introductory A: Joan Hankin & On Cloud Nine (33.3)
Open Introductory B: Ryann Bodman & Mohican (30.6)
Midsouth Pony Club H.T. [Final Scores]
Open Intermediate/Preliminary: Megan Edwards & Loughnatousa Reiner (36.2)
Open Preliminary, Div. 1: Madeline O’Brien & Casarino (30.7)
Open Preliminary, Div. 2: Maria Moraniec & Lady Business (28.1)
Open Training: Lindsey Howland & Copenhaegen (34.2)
Training Horse: Jennifer Coleman & SS Willow (22.9)
Training Rider, Div. 1: Jocelyn Howland & Niner’s Blaze (34.8)
Training Rider, Div. 2: Kiersten Miller & Mama Mia (29.2)
Training Rider, Div. 3: Emma Hilt & The Blues Man (31.4)
Novice Horse: Megan Edwards & Kip To the Beat (25.0)
Novice Rider, Div. 1: Sarah Beth Slaughter & In The Spotlight (25.2)
Novice Rider, Div. 2: Claire Gamlin & Alohomora (26.4)
Novice Rider, Div. 3: Corey Evans & Prairie Rose (27.4)
Novice Rider, Div. 4: Adalee Ladwig & Diego (32.4)
Open Novice, Div. 1: Erin Pullen & Koko Chanel (22.6)
Open Novice, Div. 2: Alexandra Baugh & Dogano De L’oiseliere (28.1)
Beginner Novice Rider, Div. 1: Keely Bechtol & Orion (27.0)
Beginner Novice Rider, Div. 2: Harper Holland & Ima Rain Storm (22.0)
Beginner Novice Rider, Div. 3: Marin Swyers & Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo (32.0)
Beginner Novice, Horse: Corinna Garcia & P.H. Lev Livet (30.8)
Open Beginner Novice: Kalie Beckers & Madoc Mari (15.3)
Open Starter, Div. 1: Mimi Kelly & Apache Lynx (40.3)
Open Starter, Div. 2: Emma Butler & Lillith (31.5)
Kent School Spring H.T. [Final Scores]
Modified: Elisabeth Libby & Irish Silk (31.1)
Training: Darrah Alexander & Shirsheen Du Carel (31.4)
Novice-A: Jessica Katz & Fernhill Sylvus (32.9)
Novice-B: Willa Brown & Carugo (25.5)
Novice – Jr/YR: Teagan Lapuk & My Blue Heaven (26.4)
Beginner Novice-A: Emily Staley & Carnivale King (32.8)
Beginner Novice-B: Jaime Kalisz & Major Tom (26.7)
Beginner Novice-C: Kimberly Coleman & Beyond Repute (36.7)
Beginner Novice – Jr/YR-A: Leanna Macierowski & Hallelujah (31.9)
Beginner Novice – Jr/YR-B: Alessia Salati Dolce & Gabbana (34.2)
Starter-A: Susie Robinson Irish Elegance (34.2)
Starter-B: Eleni Econopouly & Macho’s Priority Male (32.5)
MARS EQUESTRIAN Essex H.T. [Final Scores]
Advanced: William Coleman & Obos O’Reilly (42.1)
Open Preliminary: Jennifer Brannigan & FE Connory (23.3)
Preliminary “Essex”: Boyd Martin & Luke 140 (30.1)
Preliminary Rider: Megan Compton & Coco Mademoiselle (30.8)
Open Training-A: Caroline Martin & Redfield Spy (24.1)
Open Training-B: Lillian Heard & Chilly (29.1)
Training Rider-A: Michelle Bull & Eloise (37.9)
Training Rider-B: Abigail Mazzatta & Woodstock’s Little Nev (27.9)
Novice Rider-A: Shannon Schmidt & Capeach (28.8)
Novice Rider-B: Jennifer Clapp & Sea Change (26.7)
Novice Rider-C: Erin Hurley & Merlot (34.8)
Open Novice-A: Arielle Aharoni & Furst Queen (26.2)
Open Novice-B: Jennifer Brannigan & FE Celestino (26.4)
Beginner Novice Rider-A: Diane Edgerly & Nicole (26.0)
Beginner Novice Rider-B: Katie Label & Mr. Big Blue Eyes (23.0)
Beginner Novice Rider-C: Paisley Narra & Huckleberry (30.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Brittany Yard & Believe it or Not (28.5)
Surefire Farm H.T. [Final Scores]
4 yo Young Event Horse: Kimmy Cecere & Landmark’s ROC Steady
5 yo Young Event Horse: Jill Thomas & Bon Vivant
Open Intermediate: Andi Lawrence & Cooley Northern Mist (43.0)
Open Preliminary: Allison Springer & Crystal Crescent Moon (28.4)
Preliminary Rider: Benjamin Noonan & Keep Kitty (22.8)
Junior Open Training: Benjamin Noonan & Bojangles (25.0)
Open Training-A: Allison Springer & Fanta (16.9)
Open Training-B: Kendyl Tracy & Bobbie Burns (27.8)
Open Training-C: Allison Springer & Lickity Split (24.3)
Training Rider: Carly Eddahri & La Perle Noire (31.9)
Junior Open Novice: Will Rowland & Chica Ye Ye (33.1)
Novice Rider: Kathleen Cannon & Pacific Storm (22.1)
Open Novice-A: Timothy Bourke & Flying Quality (27.1)
Open Novice-B: Timothy Bourke & Cooley Courageous (26.4)
Beginner Novice Rider: Karen Eichert & Trumbull (33.1)
Junior Beginner Novice: Samantha Homeyer & Dora the Explorer (26.7)
Open Beginner Novice-A: Elizabeth Olmstead & Waterline (30.3)
Open Beginner Novice-B: Martin Douzant & Johnny Walker (17.8)
Stable View Summer H.T. [Final Scores]
Junior Preliminary Rider: Claire Howard & Euro Star (33.5)
Open Preliminary: Kristin Schmolze & Foxdale’s Celtic Charm (31.0)
Junior Training Rider: Darcy Drury & Fernhill Bijzonder (23.6)
Open Training: Shannon Riley & Laissez Aller (33.8)
Training Rider: Rebecca Puglisi & Rosie’s Little Miss Liberty (30.5)
Junior Novice Rider: Finley Habernicht & Aleta NSF (26.2)
Novice Rider-A: Ruth Ahearne & Justified (28.1)
Novice Rider-B: Katelyn Younce & Mystic Love Song (29.7)
Open Novice: Hayden Jones & Reignman (37.1)
Beginner Novice Rider: Beth Allen & Remastered (29.5)
Junior Beginner Novice Rider: Gabby Chevalier & Little Joe (28.5)
Open Beginner Novice: Nobie Cannon & Make MY Day (27.3)
Abbe Ranch H.T. [Final Scores]
Training: Madeline Backus & Reflektion’s Rio (24.5)
NoviceA: Emily Ashburn & Hall of Magic (28.6)
NoviceB: Angelika Beutel & O’Sullivan (30.2)
BegNoviceA: Heather McWilliams & Southern Soiree (25.5)
BegNoviceB: Madeline Backus & New Song’s Freedom (26.3)
BegNoviceC: Hope Price & Sequoia (26.5)
IntroA: Polly Lychee & Macgyver (35.2)
IntroB: Loree Magnan & Wintano (39.6)
Congrats to all. Go Pony Club, and Go Eventing!
