A Mother & Daughter’s Joint Venture with a Registered Virginia Bred Pony
GAP SPRINGS HEART’S DESIRE
(Gypsy Time Traveler x Clementine by Wayfarer)
In the Spring of 2007, Debra Meighan of Leesburg, VA, had a decision to make. She owned a Hanoverian/TB cross mare which she had bought...
Vermont Ruby Fox Wins Betsy Fishback Memorial Trophy
By Betsy Kelley
Congratulations to Vermont Ruby Fox (Hidden Creek's Rain Fox X Champlain Shortcakes, Rowfantina Gold Sovereign) owned by Dr. Piper Klemm, on winning the Betsy Fishback Award for Best Turned Out Pony of all of USEF...
From The Wild to Pony Finals
Reprint of July/August's 2015 Pony Issue. Read the full Magazine at https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/tph070815
BY TPH STAFF
Mr. Popper is truly one of his kind, as he is the first full bred mustang to qualify for Pony Finals....
Minding the Medal at Pony Finals
By Jordan Cobb
The culmination of long hours at the barn, grueling horse shows, and emotions of every variety is the opportunity to travel to Lexington, Kentucky at the end of the summer. It is...
A Simple Catch Ride… Maybe Not
Reprint of July/August's 2015 Pony Issue. Read the full Magazine at https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/tph070815
BY JESSICA CHOPER & ARMAND LEONE
As long as there are ponies there will be a need for pony catch riders. Tiny children matched...
Magic in Malvern: The Farm
Reprint of July/August 2014 Pony Issue. Read the full magazine at https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/the_plaid_horse_70814_96_pgs
BY PIPER KLEMM
During the Devon Horse Show this year, I had the privilege of staying with the Bernhard family at The Farm in...
Inside Double G Stables: From Wall Street to Pony Finals
Reprint of July/August 2015 Pony Issue. Read the full Magazine at https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/tph070815
BY PIPER KLEMM
When Olivia Golden talks about ponies, her eyes shine. She smiles constantly and describes every personality trait, even in ponies she hasn’t...
Ponies at Blenheim
By Sydney Lowe
The equestrian world is competitive across the globe. The United States is no different, especially the West Coast. The West Coast horse world is unique. Here in California, specifically at Blenheim, the Pony...
Living the Dream at Pony Finals
Reprint of July/August 2014 Pony Issue. Read the full Magazine at https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/the_plaid_horse_70814_96_pgs
BY PLAID HORSE INTERN LILY SANCHEZ
Hi readers! I’m Lily Sanchez, 20, newfound intern for The Plaid Horse and part-time groom for Emily Elek...
Little Horse, Big Heart
By Chloe Kuhlmann
You’ve heard of a dog learning to sit and lie down but what about a horse? Shay is an 8-year-old 35” tall miniature horse who can perform an abundance of tricks like...
Pony Breeding for Performance
Reprint of July/August 2014 Pony Issue. Read the full Magazine at:https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/the_plaid_horse_70814_96_pgs
BY SANDY HOLBROOK
Sitting ringside at a horse show, where you are probably reading this, it is easy to overlook the attention it takes to get...
Pony Finals: Show Me The Green
By Emma Dubinsky
With Pony Finals upon us, many young riders are eagerly preparing for this big event. But, three of the divisions offered at the competition are for ponies in their first year showing, and...
Meet the Charming Ryder Richardson
Article and Photos By Mackenzie Shuman
With his impeccable style and charming demeanor, it's hard to miss young Ryder Richardson at The Colorado Horse Park. However, put him in the ring on one of his two...
The Indomitable Bailey Doloff
Reprint of The August 2016 Pony Issue. Find the full TPH Magazine Issue at https://issuu.com/theplaidhorsemag/docs/tph0816
BY TPH STAFF
Bailey Doloff is a rider on a roll. With his Wishlea Star Dasher, the seventeen year old Doloff...
Road Map to Pony Finals
By Katie Lenkart & Audrey Oldfather | Photo by Adam Hill
Where to buy food:
The main food stand located next to the Main Hunter ring has killer French toast- I get it almost every morning!...
PONY FINALS 2016: Stefanie Mazer Knows
See more from Stefanie Mazer in the 2016 Pony Issue HERE!
BY SISSY WICKES
Stefanie Mazer’s Forget Me Not Farm is every pony-crazy child’s dream. The driveway is lined with small paddocks and clean, white fencing....
Just One Look Takes Pony Jumper Blue
By Irene Elise Powlick
After a winter of travelling to rack up points, Prima Rose Bonaventura, 12, and her own Just One Look took home the first blue ribbon in the Pony Jumper division at...
Pony Finals Candids
Photos by Adam Hill of Decaseconds.com
Hannah Loeffelbein and Saddle Sold Separately.
Maddie Schaefer, Mimi Gochman, and Morgan Ward chat between classes.
Emily Elek.
Kylin and Smantha Meyer sporting their Plaid Horse golf cart!
The ramp into the Walnut...
