best Dutch pony. We had brought him back from three serious bouts of lami- nitis, so the FEI levels were no longer a possibil- ity for him. I need to take


a moment to give recognition to Pony Cup organiz- ers Jenny Carol and Tracy Gross for their fantastic work and dedica- tion, adding new features each year to the event. Last year we had live streaming of the rides, with commentary by noted judge Axel Steiner. (The video is available on the USEF network.) They also offered a Young Pony Futurity and Dressage Sport Horse breeding classes during last year’s show. Jenny and Tracy have devised a special weighted


YOUR WARMBLOOD’S JOINTS DESERVE THE BEST


Left: Ico ridden by Elle Turner, here show- ing in the Grand Prix before he suffered from laminitis. Right: Billy Jackson of Co- lumbus Georgia riding Ilja at the National Dressage Pony Cup; they were Champions FEI Intermediate 1.


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system for dressage levels which makes for a level play- ing field for ponies from Intro Level to the Grand Prix. I particularly love the awards ceremony as last year Ilja was Champion FEI AA Pony, Reserve Champion Musical Freestyles, Champion at I-1 AA and Champion Dutch pony! I’d like to extend a special thank you to Werner and


Marjolein Geven for finding, training and showing both ponies. Thank you to Mr. ALJ van Esch of the Nether- lands for breeding my special boys. I also thank all the riders who contributed to their success. Most of all, I thank my husband Sam Pride, for letting me buy two ponies when I was shopping for only one! Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would


have a pony showing at Grand Prix and another one schooling at that level. All I can say is “thank you” to Ico and Ilja for the last eighteen years of joy. You both have made all of my dressage dreams come true.


© shannon brinkman www.cheshirehorse.com *Source: Survey conducted in February 2014 of equine veterinarians who recommended oral joint health supplements. Warmbloods Today 87


Alicia Frese


Courtesy Janie Pride


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