Silver State Pony Clubbers win championships

Two teams and coach Rebecca Clark from the Silver State Pony Club won championships at the "Everything But the Horse" rally on Feb. 26 in Vacaville, Calif.

Twenty-four teams from Northern California and Nevada assembled trailers and tack as required by the United States Pony Club. They were judged on horse management, stable management, dressage and stadium jumping. A written test was also taken by each child.

The children representing Silver State Pony club ranged in ages from 7 to 13 years old.

Team members include Cynthia Valentine, Sarah Lockman, Lindsay Ford Megan Swirczek, Samantha Valentine, Chelsea Garcia, Lauren Brook, Lauren Clark, Bridget Lockman, Casey Cole and Ellen Gallanty.