Sandia Creek's Kiersti W. Earns B Rating

Three cheers for Kiersti W. from Sandia Creek who just earned her Pony Club B rating! After a very intense weekend test, Kiersti, with the help of Kanobi and Pete, was 1 of only 2 candidates who achieved the USPC B rating!

One of the test requirements was a switch ride in which each rider has to ride another candidates horse for both dressage and show jumping -- a challenging task even under the best of circumstances. Kiersti's assigned switch ride mount for the jumping portion was sour, refused jumps, and attempted to buck his own rider off. He was sketchy enough that the examiners were hesitant for anyone to use him for the switch ride. Undeterred, Kiersti hopped on and, demonstrating the superb riding skills we have all witnessed at Pony Club events, she completely turned him around. Her switch ride mount was happy to be working again. The examiners were so impressed by Kiersti's riding and training abilities and we are so very proud to have her representing the Southern California Region. Congratulations Kiersti!

Thank you to Poway Valley for Hosting Annual Show Jumping Fundraiser

On Sunday, November 15, Poway Valley Pony Club graciously hosted the 2009 Show Jumping Fundraiser. Congratulations to all the riders and thank you to all the volunteers silent auction bidders. Everyone did a fantastic job.

Poway Valley Offers Junior Pony Club

Poway Valley Pony Club is offering an introductory program for children ages 4-7. For more information on Junior Pony Club, contact Donna Smyth at (858) 613-0292.