The Ponies Are Coming! Back at the Barn with Kentucky Performance Products

In case you hadn’t already seen it sharing top billing with the Olympics all over Jumper Nation, it’s the U.S. Pony Finals this weekend, and we’re just a little bit excited about it. I like to think that it’s quite thrilling for these little ladies and gents to compete at their championships the same week as their heroes in the big leagues.

You’re already the big leagues as far as we’re concerned, Pony Finals Participants. Now show us your stuff.

Congrats to my nugget @gabby_1229 who absolutely it killed it in the large ponies this week like the unicorn she is! Got yelled at by the in gate guy to get off the ramp of the Walnut and then managed to squeeze myself into the tiniest space between the fence and the VIP tent, but it was totally worth it to capture this preciousness! ??? #equinephotography #horseshowlife #winnerwinnerchickendinner #bestponyever #thesmilesaysitall #magicalunicornstatus #ponyfinals

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Jared and Molly strutting it! #perfectponies?? #teammoorcroft #ponyfinals2016

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My new friend Ollie likes to nuzzle! #horsenuzzles #kentuckyhorsepark

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2016 U.S. Pony Finals, like Christmas to pony-lovers around the country! ? These kids (most likely half my age) are such powerhouses! I haven't even started jumping yet and they just wiz around the courses on their ponies. I had an absolute BLAST capturing these mini duos yesterday at the @kyhorsepark!

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Morning pep talks

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Having a blast at #PonyFinals2016 ?☀️?

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Did you enjoy last night’s Pony Finals jumper competition? Join us again tonight for phase II of the competition and the team championships! It’s sure to be a great time, so don’t hesitate to head up to the Alltech Arena at 4:30 p.m. For more information about USEF Pony Finals, please visit the Kentucky Horse Park website. Photo courtesy of Shawn McMillan and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). #KyHorsePark #TravelKy #VisitLex #ShareTheLex #PonyFinals #equine #horses #equestrian #pony #horseshow #hunterjumper #farm #park #family #lexingtonky #lexington #lexky #kentucky #ky

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Fiona & Lucy hanging with Lila before their flat! ?Thanks to Lily for putting the finishing touches on our ponies today! ? #PonyFinals2016

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Niamh & Muddie ready to hack in the Mediums! ? #PonyFinals2016

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Friday Morning #usponyfinals2016 #devoucoux

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Day four in the books! These two had the rise of their career even with Rapunzel needing to poop halfway through! Jane was a rockstar, unfazed and kept her going! They ended up 53rd out of 123 ponies with less than 100 points separating them from the top 20!!! She end the day in a golf cart parade with @ponytailbows & @blueribbonproj ! Next up model and undersaddle tomorrow for Jane and Royal Salute!

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Both the girls stood their ponies up great in the model. Thank you Kelsey for making them sparkle this morning!

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Who has been watching the Olympics?! Who is showing at / watching Pony Finals?! Best of luck to all the ponies, a little bit sad that I'm not there this year. ??

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CONGRATULATIONS to Claire and Roll Call on being small pony champion at Pony Finals!!!! We could not be more proud of this pair!!! #dreamteam

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Great First Day at Pony Finals – Upcountry Emoji and @alexaaureliano placed 7th in the model and 11th in the u/s in the Large Green Pony Hunter Division. #usponyfinals2016

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so proud of this kid for WINNING her over fences and 6th over all in the smalls in her FIRST pony finals ever on love bug with 2 86s and a 88. and she's only 7 years old, love you so much liv. can't believe it!!!! #stillcrying @alisweetnam

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Patricia Griffith walks the Small Pony course with Caitlin Wood, Baylee McKeever, and Alaina Auerliano #usefponyfinals @pgriff323 @bmckeever9 @perfect_peaches63 @alaina_aureliano Thank you @jillshunters for the picture!

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Tomorrows the day!? tomorrow is my first pony finals with the best pony in the world!?I am so excited and can't believe it has already been a year?tomorrow is my model and hack in the medium regulars and you can watch it live stream on usefnetwork.com 🙂

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Remembering some of my favorite days. #ponyfinals 2007 #tbt

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selfies or treats or selfies #ponyfinals @pinkpony101

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First day was a success! Good job Emily and Charlie Brown ??? #pleasantbrookfarm #ponyfinals2016 #ponyforsale

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If you haven’t made it out to USEF Pony Finals yet, today would be a great day to come out! The Jumper Individual Competition Phase I starts at 7:15 p.m. in the Alltech Arena. Come watch as pony and rider jump their way to the top! To learn more about how you can get your fix of pony-packed action, please visit the Kentucky Horse Park website. Photo courtesy of Shawn McMillan and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). #KyHorsePark #TravelKy #VisitLex #ShareTheLex #PonyFinals #equine #horses #ponies #equestrian #hunterjumper #horseshow #farm #park #family #summer #lexington #lexingtonky #lexky #kentucky #ky

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