Early Applause
- Owner: Pony Lane Farm/ Maura Thatcher
- Age: 8
- Breed: Warmblood
- Color: Bay
- Trainer: Alex Jayne
- Rider: Maggie Jayne
- Favorite Treats: Carrots
- Favorite Jump: Any natural, Derby-type jumps
- Personality: Generally a bit cranky but has a soft spot for people who take good care of him
- Barn Name: Texas
- Career Highlights: 2009 USEF Grand Champion Green Conformation Hunter; winner of the 2009 WCHR/AHJF Spectacular at the Winter Equestrian Festival; winner of the 2009 Showplace Spectacular Derby; fourth in the 2009 Derby Finals; Green Conformation Circuit Champion at 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival; Champion Green Conformation and Regular Conformation Hunters at 2009 Devon; Reserve Champion Syracuse Regular Conformation Hunter at 2009 Syracuse
- 2009/2010 Derby Money Won: $4,500
