2023 Research Project Fair Results

Congratulations to all members who participated in the 2023 United States Pony Clubs (USPC) Research Project Fair, presented by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation with support from Kentucky Equine Research. The Fair was held in conjunction with the 2023 USPC Convention, Sponsored by Stephens College and Supported by Via Nova Training! This year marked the largest Research Project Fair yet!

The USPC Research Project Fair provides members with an opportunity to explore their passion for horses and horsemanship through hypothesis-driven projects or in-depth reviews of the literature. Congratulations to the following participants, and we offer a big thank you to all participants, parents, and the sponsors who helped Pony Club put on a great event in pursuit of scientific learning.

In-Person Fair

Individual Experimental Project: 9–10 Years

First Place: Aubree Rose S., Lakeshore Region

Individual Experimental Project: 11–13 Years

First Place: Charlotte H., Midwest Region

Second Place: Ella O., Midwest Region

Third Place: Elle C., Delmarva Region

Individual Experimental Project: 14–17 Years

First Place: Juliana D., Sierra Pacific Region

Second Place: Jeanvieve F., Delmarva Region

High-Score Individual Experimental Project: Charlotte H., Midwest Region

Group Experimental Project

First Place: “Pony Tails” Alison M., Kora G., Reese E., Nora E., North Central Prairie Region

Second Place: “Out to Pasture” Mae L., Sophia L., Kiera S., Midwest Region

Third Place: “Barn Rats” Aubrey M., Audrey B., Molly S., North Central Prarie Region

Fourth Place: “Hoof Helpers” Sydney B., Madeline Mae O., North Central Prairie Region

Fifth Place: “Tracking Up” Hunter M., Lillian W., Virginia Region

High-Score Group Experimental Project: “Pony Tails” Alison M., Kora G., Reese E., Nora E., North Central Prairie Region

Individual Literature Review: 9–10 Years

First Place: Addison W., Midwest Region

Second Place: Aubree Rose S., Lakeshore Region

Third Place: Elaine F., Great Lakes Region

Individual Literature Review: 11–13 Years

First Place: Ryleigh A., Maryland Region

Second Place: Cadence O., Lakeshore Region

Third Place: Lily A., Northern Lakes Region

Fourth Place: Stormy B., Midwest Region

Individual Literature Review: 14–17 Years

First Place: Michaela F., Midwest Region

Second Place: Alaina M., Midwest Region

Third Place: Lauren M., Midwest Region

Fourth Place: Jeanvieve F., Delmarva Region

High-Score Individual Literature Review: Michaela F., Midwest Region

Group Literature Review

First Place: “OTTB Twins” Lilian K., Reyna W., Midwest Region

High-Score Group Literature Review: “OTTB Twins” Lilian K., Reyna W., Midwest Region

Virtual Fair

Individual Experimental Project: 9–10 Years

First Place: Ellanore W., Southern California Region

High-Score Individual Experimental Project:  Ellanore W., Southern California Region

Individual Literature Review: 11–13 Years

First Place: Victoria Z., Northwest Region

Individual Literature Review: 14–17 Years

First Place: Adeline T., Metropolitan Region

Second Place: Abigail G., Northeast Region

Third Place: Hailey B., Lakeshore Region

Individual Literature Review: 25 years and up

First Place: Kathleen C., Southwest Region

High-Score Individual Literature Review:  Adeline T., Metropolitan Region

Interested in the Research Project Fair and want to learn more? Check out this blog to learn more!