Bob Crandall to Return to Stonewall Farm for 2022 USEF Pony Finals

Emily Elek looks on as Bob Crandall coaches her son, William. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography.

January 10, 2022 – Stonewall Farm (Ixonia, Wisconsin) is excited to announce that Bob Crandall will be joining the team once again for the 2022 USEF Pony Finals (Lexington, Kentucky).

“We love Bob! He has a great sense of humor and a great way with the kids and ponies,” said Emily Elek of Stonewall Farm.

Bob has worked with the Stonewall Farm team for the past two years. With over thirty years of experience as rider, trainer, and judge, his knowledge is an important asset to them. Crandall is a USEF Pony Finals veteran offering his coaching services over the decades and judging the prestigious event four times.

Bob and Emily at USEF Pony Finals 2021. Photo by Adam Hill.

Not only is Bob’s knowledge and experience beneficial to the team, but so is his positive attitude. “The kids all love working with him, because he brings a fresh perspective, and he’s nicer than me,” Elek joked. She says his greatest gift to the team is that he offers the riders a new way of looking at things. “The kids always come back with new things to work on,” she commented.

Last year, Crandall spent two weeks preparing the team, and this year he hopes to spend even more time with them. “It’s a big deal for these kids to be there. I very much appreciate how responsive, polite, and thankful they are every time I’m there,” he stated, “They are a great group of people. It’s impressive, really.”

Photo by Adam Hill

USEF Pony Finals is a highlight for Stonewall Farm. Based on the last decade, they are expecting over 100 sales graduates to qualify and compete for the titles of USEF Pony Finals winners in 2022. As of press time, Elek is in the top ten leading owners in USEF’s Leading Pony Owner rankings.

Check out some of these Pony Finals results from SWF sales graduates and current ponies:

  • Miracles Happen – 2021 Pony Jumper Individual Gold Medalist and 2016 Team Gold Medalist
  • Secret Crush – 2021 Reserve Champion Small Pony Hunter
  • Until Tomorrow – 2021 Eleventh Overall Large Pony Hunter
  • Woodlands Simply Southern – 2019 Reserve Champion VA Bred Pony
  • The Bees Knees – 2019 Top 20 Pony Medal Finals
  • Pineapple – 2018 Third Overall Small Green Pony Hunter
  • Jennifer Grey – 2016 Reserve Champion Small Green Pony Hunter
  • No Drama – 2016 Third Overall Medium Pony Hunter
  • Vermont Ruby Fox – 2016 Fishback Memorial Trophy for Best Turned Out Pony
  • Woodlands Stevie Ray – 2016 and 2015 Grand Champion Medium Pony Hunter
  • Blueberry Hill – 2014 Grand Champion Small Pony Hunter 

To view Emily’s current sales list, click HERE

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