It’s finally here! Hundreds of ponies have invaded the Kentucky Horse Park for the USEF Pony Finals. Competition starts Aug. 7 in the hunters and concludes on Aug. 12 with the USEF Pony Medal.

Here’s what you need to know, so you don’t miss any of the action:

When:

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m. – large pony model and under saddle, then small green model and under saddle

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 7 a.m. – small pony model and under saddle, then large pony over fences, then small green pony over fences

Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 a.m. – medium green pony model and under saddle, then large green model and under saddle, then small pony over fences

Thursday, Aug. 9, 7:15 p.m. – pony jumper individual phase 1

Friday, Aug. 10, 7 a.m. – medium pony model and under saddle, medium green pony over fences, then large green pony over fences

Friday, Aug. 10, 4:30 p.m. – pony jumper team championship/individual phase 2

Saturday, Aug. 11, 7 a.m. – medium pony over fences

Saturday, Aug. 11, 4 p.m. – pony jumper farewell class

Saturday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. – pony jumper individual final

Sunday, Aug. 12, 7 a.m. – USEF Pony Medal Final

Where: The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The hunter competition takes place in the Walnut Ring, while the pony jumpers and the USEF Pony Medal Final go in the Alltech Arena.

How You Can Watch: USEFNetwork will be live streaming every minute at this link. You must be a USEF member, but you can use the code Ponyfinals18 for a free membership throughout the week.

How You Can Follow Along: The Chronicle will be on-site with two reporters bringing you all the gorgeous photos, adorable interviews and behind-the-scenes stories. Make sure to follow along at www.coth.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @Chronofhorse

Useful links and information:

• All the Chronicle’s Pony Finals online coverage, with behind-the-scenes stories, lovely photos and more!
• The complete schedule of classes and social and educational activities
• Live streaming from USEFNetwork
• The USEF Pony Finals official website
• Links to daily results
• Don’t forget to follow the Chronicle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @Chronofhorse
• We will have full analysis of the competition in the Sept. 3 issue of The Chronicle of the Horse magazine