January
2010
Sarah Clymer & Pal Lance
Happy New Year to all of our POA Family and Friends! This
was our family’s first year to be involved in the POA
organization and it has been a wonderful experience. I have
dreamed of riding since I was four, but, I couldn’t
connect with the right trainer. Then I found the best trainer
in the world-Megan Vanderslice. Megan was able to guide and
nurture me through all that it takes to prepare for showing.
For me, 2009 was a year filled with POA “firsts”.
Megan found my first show pony, Odyssey’s Obsession
(OBIE) at the Nitti’s home in Mesa, Arizona. As soon
I discovered, Obie was well known in this area, and I met
many new friends through people who knew him. With Obie,
I attended many shows throughout the Midwest, with the grand
finale at the International in St. Louis.
The International was a wonderful experience, but it was
also bittersweet. It was my first AND last International
with Obie-he was sold to the Heise family. There is nothing
more wonderful than your first, AND there is nothing more
painful than saying goodbye to him! Thank you, Kate and Russell,
for giving Obie such a wonderful home! I love it when you
send me emails and photos. I love you, Obie, and when I see
you again I’ll have some oranges for you! The beginning
of a new year is so exciting-so much to look forward to.
As for me, I have another year of “firsts” to
experience with an incredible new pony-Pal Lance (Jaxon).
What a blessing Jaxon is! He is such an incredible pony!
It is so exciting to grow and develop as a rider in a new
way. I love discovering what Jaxon is all about, and I am
learning so much from him and Megan! I can’t wait until
this time next year to see what “firsts” I have
to reflect on with Jaxon!
As the New Year begins, I would like to thank those who have
helped make my dreams come true. First, Megan, words can’t
express what you mean to me and to my family! Thank you for
teaching me-not only how to be a good rider, but, also how
to be a good person. Your influence on my life is something
I will always cherish. Miss Erin, Miss Kim, Miss Molly and
Miss Terri, you are the best show/barn moms in the world!
Thank you all for helping and supporting me in so many ways!
To Mr. Doug & Miss Kim, thank you for Jaxon!!! He is
awesome! To my barn sisters: PARRIS, I miss you! You are
such a great role model! EMMA-you’re my best friend!
I love you and I will always be there for you! “GG”,
you are a great girl and so fun! JESSE-I miss you! JAMIE,
You are THE BEST MOM EVER!
From watching “Yes Man” the night before the
International to judging Mr. McFly outside of WalMart! Mom & Dad,
I love you with all of my heart-thank you for everything!
Thank you so much for all the sacrifices you make to let
me live out my dream! You both mean the world to me! Most
of all, thank you, God! You have blessed me with so much!
Happy New Year to all of you and have a great show season!
May 2010 bring each one of you good health, much joy, and
great success in the arena!
See y”all at the next show! |
Pony Of The Americas Club, Inc.