Leslie Butzer: Cloning and Breeding at Ponies & Palms
Tuesday, January 14 2025
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Molly Kennedy
Leslie Butzer founded Ponies & Palms Show Stables—aptly named, as a pony breeding operation based in Boca Raton, Florida—in the 1990s with the goal of breeding championship hunter ponies. “When I first … [Read more]
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Moving From a Pony to a Horse
Saturday, July 27 2024
By Rob Van Jacobs
It’s common for kids to become exposed to the equestrian sport by starting on a pony. Ponies add joy, excitement and funny experiences to the lives of children. Ponies have a reputation of being silly and … [Read more]
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Emma and Milo McKee: Twin Love of Ponies
Wednesday, July 10 2024
By Samantha Haynie
Portraits by Garrett Cortese
Milo McKee’s memories of riding start so early, his first one isn’t even of a horse. “The first thing I can remember was a cow,” he said. “I can’t really remember riding a … [Read more]
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Emily Norman: A Magical Journey to Pony Finals
Monday, July 08 2024
By Jennifer DeMaro
Portraits by Nikki Duyn
In the world of horse trainers, there’s a special dream that many hold dear: for their family to share their passion and love for horses. Kim Norman and her daughter Emily … [Read more]
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Celebrating the Power of Pony Riders
Wednesday, August 07 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Standing by the pony ring at a horse show can give you a glimpse into life as a pony rider. It’s a world of young riders who are talented, determined, fearless (or at … [Read more]
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Join Us for 2013 Ride & Learn Clinic Series at PBIEC!
Friday, January 11 2013
Wellington, FL – January 10, 2013 – Equestrian Sport Productions is pleased to announce that their Ride & Learn Series presented by Palm Beach Riding Academy and Lunch & Learn Series presented by Copy and Print Depot at Office Depot will return for the 2013 season during the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival.
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Pony Tails: Day 3 – From Pony Finals!
Thursday, August 09 2012
Pony Tails: Day 3 by P. & R. – All photos by Emily Allongo A pony masters at jump at Pony Finals! Buenos Dias from us. Pony finals day 3! The greens “loved” the spooky jumps… NOT Most of the small/medium greens were pretty awesome today but most of the large greens couldn’t make it over the jumps; especially the outside line in 6 strides going to the 2 stride.
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