50 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Hometown:
Spring Hill, Florida
Ponies:
Right now, I’m riding my brother’s POA, Don’t Juno.
Trainers:
Dorothy Blair, Bill Woods, Jean White and Greta Wrigley
Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite?
My first POA, Scooby.
What pony would you like to ride?
My mentor Jean White has a pony named Carmen that I would really
like to ride.
What is your favorite horse show?
I look forward to the Florida State 4-H Horse Show every year.
What was the high point in your riding career?
After a lot of hard work, Whiskey Smith and I went to
our first big dressage show. We won reserve champion for training level.
What was the low point?
A week after our great dressage show, my horse got very sick. We took him to
the hospital and there was nothing they could do and he passed away.
Who are your equestrian idols?
Courtney King Dye.
Other than riding, what do you do?
Horses are the main thing in my life but I also like school and
reading.
Hometown:
Cary, North Carolina
Ponies:
Johnny Ringo and I lease Lee Hill Forget Me Not
Trainer:
Lauren Hill, Melea Kirk and Kris Barret
Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite?
Lee Hill Forget Me Not. He’s fun and cute.
What pony would you like to ride?
Kaptin Krunch and Hi Lite
What is your favorite horse show?
Duke Benifit “AA” horse show
What was the high point in your riding career?
I got first in a pony derby at my first show on one of my ponies.
What was the low point?
Well, I have had some falls at horse shows from ponies that stop. But, I really hate when I go
off course sometimes!
Who are your equestrian idols?
Aleece Jarman, Britney Jarman, Lauren Hill and Don Stewart.
Other than riding, what do you do?
I like to do crafts and spend time with my family at our farm, Oriana stables. I also
like to hang out with my twin, Hannah. But most of the time I am out at the barn! Photo by A&S Photography
Hometown:
Wellington, Florida
Pony/Horse:
Kilkonel Hero
Trainer:
Hector Florentino of Stransky’s Mission Farm
Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite?
Hero!
What pony/horse would you like to ride?
I would love to one day ride Ultimo, who my dad rides in the
Grand Prix.
What is your favorite horse show?
I think I like WEF in Wellington the best. I love the Saturday night
Grand Prix classes. They are always so exciting!
What was the high point in your riding career?
Getting my first pair of tall boots.
What was the low point?
Not being able to go to one horse show because I had to go to school.
Who are your equestrian Idols?
My father and Daniela Stransky.
Other than riding, what do you do?
I go to school, I like to fish and I ride my scooter.
Photo by Mancini Photos
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Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your
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What pony would you like to ride?
What is your favorite horse show?
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ASHLEY WARD
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Other than riding, what do you do?
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Hometown:
Dallas, Texas
Ponies
:
Sam
Trainers:
Prospering Farms trainers
Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite?
Sam
What pony would you like to ride?
Rhett
What is your favorite horse show?
NTHJC Texas Rose Horse Park
What was the high point of your riding career?
The first show I won grand champion in hunter/
jumper really helped boost my confidence.
What was the low point?
I don’t really have one! I’ve been riding my whole life.
Who are your equestrian idols?
Reed Kessler, McLain Ward, Laura Kraut
Other than riding, what do you do?
I don’t. I only ride
