It’s one of the most anticipated equestrian events of the year: USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling, and it got off to a big start on Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Medium regular and small green ponies and their young riders took the stage in the Rolex Stadium for their model and under saddle phases.

Day 1 –

USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunters

Grace Stenbeck and Werner Harlow (Photo; ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian)

The medium regular class is 142 entries strong this year, and the class was divided into 12 groups to vie for top ribbons in the model and under saddle. In the Medium Pony Model class, Currie Cooper (Point Clar, Ala.) showed JJ Torano’s 2008 Welsh Pony mare Paris Charm (Halifax x Telynau Dawn Chorus) to the blue ribbon.

USEF Small Green Pony Hunters

A strong contingent of 56 Small Green Pony Hunters took to the ring today in the first two phases of their competition. In the model class, Grace Stenbeck-Werner (North Salem, N.Y.) and New Hope LLC’s 2011 Warmblood gelding, Harlow (Calimero x Sulaatik’s Varola) took the top spot.

Pony Finals First Timers

All Pony Finals families were invited to an open house at the US Equestrian office, featuring a reception for first-time USEF Pony Finals exhibitors. These first-timers participated in the longstanding tradition of gathering together for a group photo. This year’s class of first-timers represents the exciting future of the sport.

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Competition Information

Schedule and Results | USEF Pony Finals Event Page

2024 Pony Finals Livestream

This year’s Pony Finals will be streamed live on USEF Network brought to you by Marshall & Sterling.