Sponsored Team

We are fortunate enough to be able to provide sponsorship to a small team of Junior Riders each year. They are all incredible young equestrians who love their horses, their sport and support each other along the way. Read below to find out more about each Rider. You can also follow their riding journeys on our socials.

Isabella Brown, 14 years

"Hi my name is Isabella Brown. I am 14 years old and live on our family farm in Quirindi NSW. I have been riding since I was 4 years old and absolutely love it! I have been attending my local pony club since I was 4 also and still do when I am not away competing in my main discipline “Show Riding”. I have two beautiful horses Malibu Park Black List “Dougie” who is a black 14.2hh Riding Pong gelding. I also still have my first show pony Braefoot Park Velvet Rose “Pookie” Pookie is a 13.1hh Chestnut Riding Pony Mare who is an all rounder that we do a bit of everything on. My goal for this year is to get to as many shows as I can and qualify Doug for the 2025 Royal Shows. I would also love to qualify for the 2025 Show Horse Council Grand Nationals. I’m honoured to be a part of the Penelope Claire Ponywear team for 24/25 season"

Matilda Latter, 3 years

“My name is Matilda Latter I am 3 years old and live on a remote cattle station in the N.T. I love all things horses, riding them, playing with my toy horses and even pretending to be a horse! My Shetland pony’s name is bullseye, he can be a bit cheeky. I love going to camp drafts and shows in the area with my mum and dad and I love going in the gymkanas with my friends. This year hopefully mum will let me start pony club. Whenever mum is looking at the Penelope Claire Ponywear website I want one of everything!!”

Isabella Hughes, 17 years

“Hi I’m Belle, I am 17 years old and I am really lucky to have a paint named Jack and a dapple grey mare named Always Roses. I regularly attend my local pony club and compete in show jumping competitions. I have been riding since I was 2, my first pony was a little white gelding named Arthur who was very naughty. Horses have always been a huge part of my life as my mum introduced me to them when I was very little. I am very excited for the opportunity with Penelope Claire Ponywear and can’t wait to see what the future holds ”Pony Mare who is an all rounder that we do a bit of everything on. My goal for this year is to get to as many shows as I can and qualify Doug for the 2025 Royal Shows. I would also love to qualify for the 2025 Show Horse Council Grand Nationals. I’m honoured to be a part of the Penelope Claire Ponywear team for 24/25 season"

Estelle Cox, 8 years

"Hi, I'm Estelle Cox, I'm almost 8 years old and my pony is named Fifi, she is a Welsh section A. We absolutely love to show jump, but this year at pony club I'm learning the cross-country course and can't wait for our first competition. I also love barrel racing and obstacle courses. I have been riding with my mum since I was young and started getting lessons when I was 5. My favourite colours are pink and purple and I love to match my outfit with Fifi's tack.”

Saylor Barker, 4 years

“Hello! My name is Saylor Barker and I am 3 and half years old. I have 2 ponies ‘Flowerdale Tropics - Jack’ and my future show pony ‘Thorwood Red Robin - Ruby’. I love all things horses! Especially riding and bonding with Jack. Even at home I practice dressage tests and play ‘shows’ with my hobby horse. My goal for this year is to start shows, begin pony club, get out and about with Jack and continue lessons. I’m so excited to be apart the Penelope Claire Ponywear team for the 24/25 season and see where the year takes me and Jack”

Taylor Southwell, 11 years

“Hi, my name is Taylor, I am 11 years old and I live in Quorrobolong NSW. I have been riding since I was 1.5 years old. My horses name is Kamilaroi Star Diva and her paddock name is Meg. I have owned Meg for one year and she is my heart horse. We have just started competing at shows. Showing is my passion. I love helping to make Meg look her very best. My goal is to qualify for my riding class at Sydney Royal 2025 alongside my team at Serendipity Lodge Show Horses. I am very honoured to have been invited to join the Penelope Claire Ponywear team and I am very excited for the year ahead.”

Cruze George, 10 years

“Hi my name is Cruze, I have just turned 10 years old. I live in the Tamworth region of NSW. I have been riding since I was 6 years old. My pony’s name is Mikey he is a 12hh Shetland and he has personality plus. He is my best friend, we love going to Pony club, jumping, sporting, cattle work, and pony camps. Recently I have also began show riding, which I have had the privilege to ride some amazing horses. My favourite class is my rider class and my goal is to hopefully compete next year at my first ever Sydney Royal. I would like to thank @penelopeclaireponywear for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be apart of their team and am looking forward to working with them for the coming season.”

You can follow Cruzes journey on Instagram @cowboyandmrmike

Penny Sexton, 5 years

"Hi I'm Penny and I am 5 years old. My new pony's name is Armanii Park Showgirl and she is an 11.2h Palomino Welsh A. We love going to weekly lessons with my coach Sam at Serendipity Lodge Show Horses. We also go to Ponyclub with my Dad and enjoying showing in Summer. This year I am competing in my first official leading rein season and look forward to my first royal Show in 2025"

Olivia Deeg, 11 years

“Hi my name is Olivia I’m 11 yrs old from Clarence Town NSW. I have been riding since I could sit up, but in the competition circuit since I was 3yrs old. I have a team of 4 horses at the moment consisting of show ponies and 1 showjumper. I like to show ride as well as jumping and interschools events. I have competed on national teams and in national events. I would like to thank the Penelope Claire Ponywear team for this opportunity. Olivia”