A Pella High School senior won a national championship in a horse riding competition over the weekend. Peyton Podmolik was the 1st place rider in the Ruby Rail at the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Competition this past weekend at the Tri State Expo Center in McDonald, TN. Podmolik was competing as part of the Iowa Equestrian Team and is a member of the Class of 2023 at Pella High School. The Youth Equestrian Development Association is a program that encourages development of riders’ skills, emphasizes exposure to scholarship opportunities, and encourages making connections with college programs.