Note from Eventing Nation:
Fundraiser is for Colleen Cobia, who is the DC for the Wasatch Pony Club, the organizer for Golden Spike Horse Trials in Utah, and a great asset to Area IX. Colleen was schooling a young horse before heading to Lexington for the Pony Club Nationals, and she was bucked off. She has a severe spinal cord injury and is currently is currently paralyzed from the chest down. The good folks of Area IX are are putting a on an eBay fundraiser, including some Rebecca Farm posters signed by many riders, officials, and coaches. Click here and here to bid on the posters and Eventing Nation wishes Colleen a speedy recovery. --Cimarron Region sends our best wishes also!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Festival Recap!
What's the awesomest horse event that happens only every three years? USPC Festival, of course!
Check out the fantastic Festival recap page for results, video and more!
Check out the fantastic Festival recap page for results, video and more!
July E-News from National
July E-News from National is now available! Highlights include Festival and new Pony Club wear! Also, the Strategic Planning committee wants to hear from you.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Founders Award Nominations Deadline: May 1, 2011
The following is posted for the Advisory Committee
*The Advisory Committee needs your help as we prepare to recommend to the
Board of Governors the name or names of candidates for the Founders
Award. This prestigious award is presented to those persons, still living,
who have been active volunteers in USPC for at least 20 years and who have
served on the national level. Examples of national level volunteer service
would be to have served as a Board of Governors member or sat on a national
level committee. Ideally, such a person should also have made a significant
contribution to Pony Club in his or her Region and/or local Registered Club.
* If you would like to nominate a person who meets these high standards,
please use the nomination form that is found on the USPC Forms page under
"F" for Founders Award Nomination or by using this link:
http://www.ponyclub.org/resource/resmgr/general_administration/foundersaward.pdf
*Nominations should be sent to the National Office, attention Connie Jehlik
as soon as you can complete the form. We have a deadline of May 1, 2011 for
accepting nominations but will be flexible for those applications that might
be submitted past this date. We establish a deadline because there is a lot
of planning, including gathering information on those guests that the
recipients would like present to share in this honor with them. *
*We thank you in advance for taking the time to nominate that special
dedicated volunteer*.
*Gegi Winslett and Jan Goodmundson on behalf of the Advisory Committee *
*The Advisory Committee needs your help as we prepare to recommend to the
Board of Governors the name or names of candidates for the Founders
Award. This prestigious award is presented to those persons, still living,
who have been active volunteers in USPC for at least 20 years and who have
served on the national level. Examples of national level volunteer service
would be to have served as a Board of Governors member or sat on a national
level committee. Ideally, such a person should also have made a significant
contribution to Pony Club in his or her Region and/or local Registered Club.
* If you would like to nominate a person who meets these high standards,
please use the nomination form that is found on the USPC Forms page under
"F" for Founders Award Nomination or by using this link:
http://www.ponyclub.org/resource/resmgr/general_administration/foundersaward.pdf
*Nominations should be sent to the National Office, attention Connie Jehlik
as soon as you can complete the form. We have a deadline of May 1, 2011 for
accepting nominations but will be flexible for those applications that might
be submitted past this date. We establish a deadline because there is a lot
of planning, including gathering information on those guests that the
recipients would like present to share in this honor with them. *
*We thank you in advance for taking the time to nominate that special
dedicated volunteer*.
*Gegi Winslett and Jan Goodmundson on behalf of the Advisory Committee *
Polocrosse Qualifying Rally Offered by MidSouth Region
The MidSouth region will be having their qualifying pony club polocrosse
rally in conjunction with the AL tournament May 28-29 in Harvest, AL. Any
pony clubber who wants to attend and needs more information can contact me
at poloxjumper@gmail.com.
Dalles Lee
rally in conjunction with the AL tournament May 28-29 in Harvest, AL. Any
pony clubber who wants to attend and needs more information can contact me
at poloxjumper@gmail.com.
Dalles Lee
Special Deal at Kentucky Horse Park for Pony Clubbers!
If US Pony Club members plan to visit the Kentucky Horse Park this summer please be aware of the special discounts offered. USPC Participating and Corporate Members are eligible for a special two-for-one admission to the park (with the free admission being of equal or lesser value), and a 10% discount in the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop. To verify your USPC membership, you may be required to show your membership card. If you do not have one, or cannot locate yours, just stop in the USPC office when you come to Lexington for a replacement.
During Festival, all registered participants will receive an armband for one free admission to the KY Horse Park, and discounted admission/armbands will be offered for family and friends. Check with USPC before purchasing for the best price.
Sincerely,
Karol Wilson
USPC Director of Member Services and Regional Administration
During Festival, all registered participants will receive an armband for one free admission to the KY Horse Park, and discounted admission/armbands will be offered for family and friends. Check with USPC before purchasing for the best price.
Sincerely,
Karol Wilson
USPC Director of Member Services and Regional Administration
Sundance Takes 3rd in Foxhunting Challenge!
Cimarron Note: Congratulations to Cimarron's very own Sundance Pony Club for their 3rd place in the Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge! Great job, Sundance!
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Congratulations to the following Clubs who are the 2010/2011 winners in the
Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge:
1st Place: Cedar Knob Pony Club;
2nd Place: Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club;
3rdPlace: Sundance Pony Club;
4th Place: Woodbine Pony Club;
5th Place: Goldens Bridge Hounds Pony Club;
6th Place: South Creek Pony Club.
Honorable Mention goes to: Wayne-duPage Hunt Pony Club, Los Alamos Pony
Club, Elkridge-Harford Pony Club, Quentin Pony Club and Radnor Hunt Pony
Club.
Marian R. Wahlgren
Development Director
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Congratulations to the following Clubs who are the 2010/2011 winners in the
Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge:
1st Place: Cedar Knob Pony Club;
2nd Place: Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club;
3rdPlace: Sundance Pony Club;
4th Place: Woodbine Pony Club;
5th Place: Goldens Bridge Hounds Pony Club;
6th Place: South Creek Pony Club.
Honorable Mention goes to: Wayne-duPage Hunt Pony Club, Los Alamos Pony
Club, Elkridge-Harford Pony Club, Quentin Pony Club and Radnor Hunt Pony
Club.
Marian R. Wahlgren
Development Director
Updated Guide for USPC Riding Centers
Cimarron Note: Riding Centers have been great additions to USPC. If you know anyone who is interested in starting one, please pass this information on!
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The newly revised CA Guide is now posted on the USPC web site forms page
under "C" for CA Guide or by using this link:
http://www.ponyclub.org/resource/resmgr/member_services/ca_guide.pdf
The information within reflects all of the recent changes that were made to
the Riding Center Program. The Guide has live links to pages within the
document or to pages on the USPC web site. There are instructions for use
of the guide in the Introduction. We hope that you find this guide useful
and we are opened to any suggestions that any of you may have for improving
it in the future.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in the revision of this guide ~
The Riding Center Program Ad Hoc Committee - Mary Ann Turner, Anne Jones and
Jan Goodmundson
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The newly revised CA Guide is now posted on the USPC web site forms page
under "C" for CA Guide or by using this link:
http://www.ponyclub.org/resource/resmgr/member_services/ca_guide.pdf
The information within reflects all of the recent changes that were made to
the Riding Center Program. The Guide has live links to pages within the
document or to pages on the USPC web site. There are instructions for use
of the guide in the Introduction. We hope that you find this guide useful
and we are opened to any suggestions that any of you may have for improving
it in the future.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in the revision of this guide ~
The Riding Center Program Ad Hoc Committee - Mary Ann Turner, Anne Jones and
Jan Goodmundson
Take the USPC Foxhunting Survey!
Good afternoon!
USPC and the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) are teaming up to gather some data about Pony Clubbers and foxhunting -- and we're using the Survey Monkey online tool to do it. If you would distribute the following link to your clubs and club members, encouraging them to take a few minutes and do the survey, that would be most helpful:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZV7GLFG
If I've posted this link right, it should take you to a page titled "Foxhunting PC Participation Survey - Pony Clubbers" and there are a dozen or so questions about getting PCers out to ride to hounds. We could use information from those who DON'T foxhunt, those who DO, those who've thought about it, and those who haven't yet considered it. It's all great information.
I plan to leave the poll in place for several weeks, but if you could get as many of your members to answer it, that would be really useful as we seek to identify ways to improve the experience of clubs, centers and hunts in collaborating.
At the same time, I'm posting a related poll for hunts, through MFHA, and the combined information should prove helpful in our overall planning.
If you have questions about the surveys, or about the Masters of Foxhounds Association, please let me know and I'll try to help! If you have questions about USPC's outstanding Foxhunting program, check the USPC Foxhunting Committee page, at http://www.foxhunting.ponyclub.org/ or contact the USPC Foxhunting Committee Chair Linda Hagerman.
Many thanks for your time and cooperation,
Nancy Ambrosiano
RS, Southwest Region
USPC Board of Governors
MFHA/USPC liaison
USPC and the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) are teaming up to gather some data about Pony Clubbers and foxhunting -- and we're using the Survey Monkey online tool to do it. If you would distribute the following link to your clubs and club members, encouraging them to take a few minutes and do the survey, that would be most helpful:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZV7GLFG
If I've posted this link right, it should take you to a page titled "Foxhunting PC Participation Survey - Pony Clubbers" and there are a dozen or so questions about getting PCers out to ride to hounds. We could use information from those who DON'T foxhunt, those who DO, those who've thought about it, and those who haven't yet considered it. It's all great information.
I plan to leave the poll in place for several weeks, but if you could get as many of your members to answer it, that would be really useful as we seek to identify ways to improve the experience of clubs, centers and hunts in collaborating.
At the same time, I'm posting a related poll for hunts, through MFHA, and the combined information should prove helpful in our overall planning.
If you have questions about the surveys, or about the Masters of Foxhounds Association, please let me know and I'll try to help! If you have questions about USPC's outstanding Foxhunting program, check the USPC Foxhunting Committee page, at http://www.foxhunting.ponyclub.org/ or contact the USPC Foxhunting Committee Chair Linda Hagerman.
Many thanks for your time and cooperation,
Nancy Ambrosiano
RS, Southwest Region
USPC Board of Governors
MFHA/USPC liaison
Gina Miles' Prepares for Prince Philip Cup (and a little event called the Rolex 3-Day)
Follow Gina’s journey to the Celebrity Challenge at the Prince Philip Cup
Games, which will be held on Friday, April 29th, in conjunction with Rolex
Kentucky 3-Day Event!
http://www.ariatcommunity.com/?p=346
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Games, which will be held on Friday, April 29th, in conjunction with Rolex
Kentucky 3-Day Event!
http://www.ariatcommunity.com/?p=346
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Monday, March 28, 2011
NPPC Invites Cimarron Region to Join Their Summer Camp 2011!!
Cimarron Note: Personal contact information has been removed from this public post. Please contact your DC or Tomi Faulkner for more information!
Hello Cimarron Region Members !!
Native Pride Pony Club would like to invite our Regional members to the best summer camp ever!
Our dates this year will be:
Wednesday July 6 through Sunday July 10 !
Instructors:
Debra Sue Waters
Amanda Esco Merritt
As you know Debra Sue and Amanda are two of the very best instructors Pony Club has!
We are very excited about having both of them teaching at our camp!
This year will have daily multiple riding lessons as well as DAILY Horse Management Sessions!
We will also be offering our "Mini" camp for those riders who are UR - D2!
Same days , but our "little" D's will have their own instructors and schedule!
Our beautiful Moonriver Ranch facility offers 2 large riding arenas , a beautiful XC course , fully air conditioned sleeping quarters and showers.
GREAT FOOD served by the best Pony Club parents around!
And of course ..... the AMAZING pool !!!!
We are NOW accepting deposits to hold a spot for you.
We are limited to approx. 15 horse and rider teams , so PLEASE don't hesitate.
Deposits are $50.00 per camper
MUST be made out to NPPC and SEND to :
Terri Hadley
Please include your address, camper name , age and current PC rating.
We will send you an official camp form to fill out after we receive your deposit.
Looking forward to seeing all our friends from the Cimarron Region again this year!!
Please feel free to call or write me with any comments or questions you have concerning our 2011 NPPC Summer Camp.
Tomi Faulkner
Forward this on to any members or PC friends you have.
USPC News Spring 2011 Issue Online
The spring 2011 issue of USPC News is now online at the following link (or
under publications, USPC News, on the front page of the web site)
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/USPCNews/
The print version should arrive in mailboxes in the next couple of weeks,
depending on your postal delivery.
Hope you enjoy the articles!
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
under publications, USPC News, on the front page of the web site)
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/USPCNews/
The print version should arrive in mailboxes in the next couple of weeks,
depending on your postal delivery.
Hope you enjoy the articles!
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Lilo Fore Clinic - Closing Date March 25
Cimarron Note: Please contact your DC or RS Susie Piguet for more information.
*****
Lilo Fore is coming to the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area for a New Test Symposium April 16-17. Attached is the registration form with all the information. The facility has cabins to rent onsite, full RV hookups, or hotels are within 20-30 minutes in downtown Tulsa and/or at the Tulsa airport. Catered lunches are available and we'll have a catered cookout on Saturday night with a chance to visit with Lilo.
Anne Kuhns
OK Dressage Society-board/Education
*****
Lilo Fore is coming to the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area for a New Test Symposium April 16-17. Attached is the registration form with all the information. The facility has cabins to rent onsite, full RV hookups, or hotels are within 20-30 minutes in downtown Tulsa and/or at the Tulsa airport. Catered lunches are available and we'll have a catered cookout on Saturday night with a chance to visit with Lilo.
Even If you are an EVENTER or NEW TO DRESSAGE this is the perfect opportunity to find out what dressage is all about and to learn how to ride an accurate test.
Lilo will be going over the all the new national tests from Intro through 4th level as she did at the USDF Convention in Jacksonville, FL, in December.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best instructors and judges in the country. She will lecture in the mornings and as we watch the demo riders will explain how the tests relate to the training scale and how to improve specific movements to increase scores.
Hope to see you here!
Anne Kuhns
OK Dressage Society-board/Education
New Member Packets Waiting on Pins
We wanted to make everyone aware that we are currently in a “holding
pattern” for our New Member packets. Our Pony Club pins are on backorder so
we’re waiting for those to arrive before mailing out any additional packets.
The USPC Bookstore has a very limited quantity of pins still available if
any club does need to purchase one for an upcoming Pony Club event.
If one of your new members has not yet received a packet and you’d like to
confirm that an application has been received here at the office, please do
not hesitate to give me a call or send me an e-mail and I would be happy to
check on the status of their application.
Thank you,
Melissa L. Nolan
*Member Records Specialist*
*The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.*
pattern” for our New Member packets. Our Pony Club pins are on backorder so
we’re waiting for those to arrive before mailing out any additional packets.
The USPC Bookstore has a very limited quantity of pins still available if
any club does need to purchase one for an upcoming Pony Club event.
If one of your new members has not yet received a packet and you’d like to
confirm that an application has been received here at the office, please do
not hesitate to give me a call or send me an e-mail and I would be happy to
check on the status of their application.
Thank you,
Melissa L. Nolan
*Member Records Specialist*
*The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.*
*The following message is from Connie Jehlik, Instruction Director:*
To all C-3, B, and A Candidates:
The C-3 Flow Charts are updated and now listed on the web site and the new B
and A Flow Charts are also available. Go to National Level Testing in the
Resource heading and the flow charts are in the materials section for each
type of rating: traditional, dressage, or show jumping. Check them out!
To all C-3, B, and A Candidates:
The C-3 Flow Charts are updated and now listed on the web site and the new B
and A Flow Charts are also available. Go to National Level Testing in the
Resource heading and the flow charts are in the materials section for each
type of rating: traditional, dressage, or show jumping. Check them out!
Tetrathalon & PC Featured on Horses in the Morning Radio Show
Theresa Lehn invites you all to tune in for the “Horses in the Morning Radio Show” featuring Tetrathlon! Thanks to Alicia Henderson for taking part in this radio interview!
Enjoy - the Tet piece is about half way through the broadcast.
Enjoy - the Tet piece is about half way through the broadcast.
Background Checks Due March 31 for DCs, Jt DCs, CAs, Asst CAs and RSs
Dear Club, Center, and Regional Leaders,
The USPC Board of Governors has voted to implement background checks for
certain leadership roles within USPC. All current DCs, Joint DCs, Center
Administrators (CAs), Assistant CAs, Regional Supervisors, Vice RSs are
required to complete a background check by *March 31, 2011*. This deadline
is approaching fast. Failure to comply with this deadline could put your
club, center, or region on inactive status, so please be sure all your club,
center, and regional leaders have taken the time to complete their
background check.
To access the link to the background check service, Selection.com, please go
to the following link on our website, Frequently Asked Questions about
Background Checks: http://www.ponyclub.org/?page=FAQBackground . MIDWAY
THROUGH THE QUESTIONS there is a link to click on which will take you to
Selection.com.
We take the safety of our members and volunteer leaders seriously. Please
help us by completing your background check prior to the deadline!
Sincerely,
Tom Adams, USPC President
The USPC Board of Governors has voted to implement background checks for
certain leadership roles within USPC. All current DCs, Joint DCs, Center
Administrators (CAs), Assistant CAs, Regional Supervisors, Vice RSs are
required to complete a background check by *March 31, 2011*. This deadline
is approaching fast. Failure to comply with this deadline could put your
club, center, or region on inactive status, so please be sure all your club,
center, and regional leaders have taken the time to complete their
background check.
To access the link to the background check service, Selection.com, please go
to the following link on our website, Frequently Asked Questions about
Background Checks: http://www.ponyclub.org/?page=FAQBackground . MIDWAY
THROUGH THE QUESTIONS there is a link to click on which will take you to
Selection.com.
We take the safety of our members and volunteer leaders seriously. Please
help us by completing your background check prior to the deadline!
Sincerely,
Tom Adams, USPC President
Sunday, February 20, 2011
2011 USPC Eventing Rule Book
For those pony clubbers who are planning on competing in "Eventing Rally" May 14-15 please be aware that the USPC Eventing Rule Book has been updated. I have included the link for the 2011 Rule book/Addendum.
Just a heads up "Eventing Rally" entries will be due opening day March 29th. Jackie Babcock will be emailing out details and entry info within the next week so you can start planning.
Michele
Midwest Region
Champs Qualifying Ratings
Cimarron Note: 2011 USPC Championships is coming up this summer!! And with the alternate ratings system now in place, the question has come up, what rating do you have to be to qualify for Champs? Below is a rundown from Erin Woodall, Activities Assistant.
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Here is the breakdown of Disciplines and what their Qualification Criteria
for Championships is based on.
Dressage-based on highest Flat rating
Eventing-based on highest Classic rating
Games-based on highest Flat rating
Polocrosse-based on highest Flat rating
Quiz-based on highest HM rating
Show Jumping-based on highest Classic rating
Tetrathlon-based on highest Classic rating
As for your question about D rally, since D’s are not allowed to Qualify for
Eventing Championships (except as Stable Managers) there are no National
Guidelines about D Rally participation and therefore it is up to the
Regional Supervisor and Organizer of the D Rally to make those decisions.
We of course would hope that the rally would be open to anyone who is
interested. Please let me know if this doesn’t cover your questions.
Sincerely,
Erin Woodall
Activities Assistant and Systems Administrator
United States Pony Clubs
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Here is the breakdown of Disciplines and what their Qualification Criteria
for Championships is based on.
Dressage-based on highest Flat rating
Eventing-based on highest Classic rating
Games-based on highest Flat rating
Polocrosse-based on highest Flat rating
Quiz-based on highest HM rating
Show Jumping-based on highest Classic rating
Tetrathlon-based on highest Classic rating
As for your question about D rally, since D’s are not allowed to Qualify for
Eventing Championships (except as Stable Managers) there are no National
Guidelines about D Rally participation and therefore it is up to the
Regional Supervisor and Organizer of the D Rally to make those decisions.
We of course would hope that the rally would be open to anyone who is
interested. Please let me know if this doesn’t cover your questions.
Sincerely,
Erin Woodall
Activities Assistant and Systems Administrator
United States Pony Clubs
Web Hosting Fees Due
Cimarron Note: DCs, the list of paids was included in the original email on the DC Digest; I did not include it here. Please see the original email to confirm your club has paid for their web hosting this year. Thank you!
Dear Club Website Contacts,
A reminder that it is that time of year again the $35 web hosting fees are
due to the National Office and should be postmarked by March 31st. If your
payment has already been sent please ignore this e-mail. There is a list of
paid sites at the bottom of this e-mail, please check and see if your site
payment has been received. If you have questions about whether your site has
already been paid for this year please contact me by phone. There is a
second list of sites that have extra space, and therefore owe $55 for their
yearly webhosting instead of $35. Please let me know if you have questions
about that.
If payment has not been made by March 31st, there will be a $5.00 late fee
assessed. If payment has not been made by April 30th access to your site
will be restricted. If payment has not been sent by May 31st your site will
be deleted. Please make sure to remit your payment of $35.00 for web
hosting. Payment should be mailed to the National Office with Attn. Erin
Woodall, Web Hosting fees and the name of the site. Payment can be made by
club or personal check or can even be called in with a Credit Card number if
you would like. If you would like to cancel your site or if the contact for
the site has changed please contact me ASAP with the changes. If you have
any questions feel free to contact me at the National Office 859-254-7669
ext. 244. Payment is to be postmarked by March 31, 2011. Once again below is
a list of sites that have already been paid for the year 2011. Thank you!
Erin Woodall
Activities Assistant
United States Pony Clubs
Dear Club Website Contacts,
A reminder that it is that time of year again the $35 web hosting fees are
due to the National Office and should be postmarked by March 31st. If your
payment has already been sent please ignore this e-mail. There is a list of
paid sites at the bottom of this e-mail, please check and see if your site
payment has been received. If you have questions about whether your site has
already been paid for this year please contact me by phone. There is a
second list of sites that have extra space, and therefore owe $55 for their
yearly webhosting instead of $35. Please let me know if you have questions
about that.
If payment has not been made by March 31st, there will be a $5.00 late fee
assessed. If payment has not been made by April 30th access to your site
will be restricted. If payment has not been sent by May 31st your site will
be deleted. Please make sure to remit your payment of $35.00 for web
hosting. Payment should be mailed to the National Office with Attn. Erin
Woodall, Web Hosting fees and the name of the site. Payment can be made by
club or personal check or can even be called in with a Credit Card number if
you would like. If you would like to cancel your site or if the contact for
the site has changed please contact me ASAP with the changes. If you have
any questions feel free to contact me at the National Office 859-254-7669
ext. 244. Payment is to be postmarked by March 31, 2011. Once again below is
a list of sites that have already been paid for the year 2011. Thank you!
Erin Woodall
Activities Assistant
United States Pony Clubs
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Midwest Region Hosts Midwest & Cimarron Regions Eventing Rally
My apologies! Your Cimarron blogger has been down with a cold!! Please contact Michele asap! Cimarron received this follow-up on Feb. 9:
DEAR Cimarron DC's:
This is who I have heard from so far regarding our qualifying Eventing Rally interest this year. Again,we needed to know whether your pony clubbers were planning on qualifying or not so we could plan. Jackie myself and the Longview organizers are having a planning meeting this Sunday so if you have not responded please do so.
These are the clubs I have heard from, not very many. I apologize if you had responded to me and I missed you. Alot of irons in the fire......please resend .
Millcreek
Mission Valley
Shoal Creek
Hinkson Valley
Sundance - Cimarron
Northern Lakes Region
Thanks,
Michele
Original Notice from Michele (early February):
DEAR Cimarron DC's:
I am once again taking on the Organizing position for Eventing Rally although should be a little lower key...champs did me in for a month last summer!! I will work closely with the MCPC HT Organizer Michelle Ptak to bring you a wonderful experience and do all we can to help get you qualified!! Jackie Babcock, our Eventing Rally Secretary will be the one you will make sure she has all of your rally paper work in and on time and can help set up teams if needed. I have copied her in on this email. Because this is a recognized USEA Trials you will need to follow the criteria they need and send your entries in to them which in turn will send to us. Jackie works very close with Courtney the recognized HT secretary.
Off the USEA Spring Omnibus page:
| May 14-15 | Mill Creek Pony Club H.T. at Longview (Website) | |
| Open Date: Mar 29, 2011 | Close Date: Apr 26, 2011 USEF/USEA Recognized: P USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: N,T,BN USEA Recognized Tests: CT-N,CT-T,CT-BN,CT-P,Starter | ||
Eventing Rally is for ALL pony clubbers whether they want to qualify or not just so there are no confusions. Because you are traveling out of region you need to have your RS send a letter of recommendation to Joy Poling our Midwest Region RS. Entries will not be considered unless this is done. That's a great task to get started on right now if you think you are thinking about qualifying!! If they want to qualify they need to meet the criteria rating, age etc for the level BN - Prelim for which they want to qualify for. We will have those rules documented so there are no confusions in the packet we will email you in the next 3 weeks. See the eventing rule book for more details and don't hesitate to call me with questions...this is a BIG year for all these kiddos!
Eventing Rulebook (2011) PDF (411.43 KB)
Eventing Newsletter 2010 PDF (77.46 KB) [ more ]
HM Handbook 2010 w/Addendum A included PDF (2.53 MB) [ more ]
Horse Management Newsletter 2010 PDF (75.62 KB) [ more ]
Horse Management Handbook Addendum A PDF (1.21 MB) [ more ]
Michele Taylor
2011 Midwest Region Eventing Rally Organizer and VRS MWR
913-496-1345
FYI : There will be a lower level non qualifying Eventing Rally @ Mega Rally this year which will include PBN, BN & N. Lora Blair is Organizer. Dates on that is MWR Mega Rally: June 15-18, 2011, William Wood College in Fulton MO. Let her know if you have anyone interested.
Upcoming Deadlines: International Tet Exchange & Pony Jumper Team
The applications for membership on the 2011 International Tetrathlon
exchange have been posted to the Forms page, In addition the applications
for Coach and Chaperone have been posted also. Deadline for applications is
March 1, 2011, so interested parties need to get busy.
In addition, the declarations to try for the 2011 USPC team for the USEF
Pony Jumper team are due by March 15, 2011.
Information for both can be found on the USPC website under Opportunities as
well as on the Tetrathlon and Show Jumping webpages.
Wayne Quarles
Activities Services Director
United States Pony Clubs, Inc
exchange have been posted to the Forms page, In addition the applications
for Coach and Chaperone have been posted also. Deadline for applications is
March 1, 2011, so interested parties need to get busy.
In addition, the declarations to try for the 2011 USPC team for the USEF
Pony Jumper team are due by March 15, 2011.
Information for both can be found on the USPC website under Opportunities as
well as on the Tetrathlon and Show Jumping webpages.
Wayne Quarles
Activities Services Director
United States Pony Clubs, Inc
Important Links
Pony Club makes it easy to keep up with the news. Check out these links for all the latest!
February E-News from National
USPC BOG Course Walk
Winter USPC News - Electronic Version
February E-News from National
USPC BOG Course Walk
Winter USPC News - Electronic Version
Visiting Instructor Program
Has the idea of an 'exchange' student ever appealed to you? Well, the USPC
Visiting Instruction Program has the same philosphy. We have a fine group of
USPC Visiting Instructors ready to come to your area and teach your members. It
is exciting for both the VI's and for your club and center members to host a
VI. They bring so much to your group and they take home the experience of being
in a different part of the country, seeing how your region works and meeting a
wonderful group of new pony club members. Even if you are blessed with lots of
upper level members in your region, consider the 'exchange' idea of you getting
some of your members to sign up for the VIP, while you request one to come and
serve your area with fresh new idea's.
The February 28 deadline is quickly approaching for your members to apply to
be a Visiting Instructor as well as for your clubs, centers and regions to
request a Visiting Instructor to come to your area. Please see if you can move
along the process of getting applications turned in promptly. We will consider
late applications, but it is often harder to make those requests work out.
As you work with the UL members in your region, please continue to encourage
those spectacular UL pc'rs that are terrific teachers to complete applications
for this program, no matter what time of year it is. We have had more 'off
summer' requests for VI's, so we will consider later applicants for these roles
as well. We need your best instructors to be a part of this program.
If you need more information please check out the USPC website, 'forms' then
"Visiting Instructor" for all the packets. There is also a link to Visiting
Instruction under "opportunities" . You can always contact the committee with
any questions at visitinginstruction@ponyclub.org. Consider joining the
facebook 'Visiting Instructor Program'; it is a way to follow the VI's through
their assignments, ask questions or just chat with those interested.
I really appreciate your assistance in helping to support this program.
Theresa Meyer
Chair, USPC Visiting Instruction Program Committee
Visiting Instruction Program has the same philosphy. We have a fine group of
USPC Visiting Instructors ready to come to your area and teach your members. It
is exciting for both the VI's and for your club and center members to host a
VI. They bring so much to your group and they take home the experience of being
in a different part of the country, seeing how your region works and meeting a
wonderful group of new pony club members. Even if you are blessed with lots of
upper level members in your region, consider the 'exchange' idea of you getting
some of your members to sign up for the VIP, while you request one to come and
serve your area with fresh new idea's.
The February 28 deadline is quickly approaching for your members to apply to
be a Visiting Instructor as well as for your clubs, centers and regions to
request a Visiting Instructor to come to your area. Please see if you can move
along the process of getting applications turned in promptly. We will consider
late applications, but it is often harder to make those requests work out.
As you work with the UL members in your region, please continue to encourage
those spectacular UL pc'rs that are terrific teachers to complete applications
for this program, no matter what time of year it is. We have had more 'off
summer' requests for VI's, so we will consider later applicants for these roles
as well. We need your best instructors to be a part of this program.
If you need more information please check out the USPC website, 'forms' then
"Visiting Instructor" for all the packets. There is also a link to Visiting
Instruction under "opportunities" . You can always contact the committee with
any questions at visitinginstruction@ponyclub.org. Consider joining the
facebook 'Visiting Instructor Program'; it is a way to follow the VI's through
their assignments, ask questions or just chat with those interested.
I really appreciate your assistance in helping to support this program.
Theresa Meyer
Chair, USPC Visiting Instruction Program Committee
Championships: Calling All Horsemasters!
Attention all Horsemasters:
There will be competitive divisions just for Horsemasters at Festival
Championships in Dressage, Polocrosse and Tetrathlon, so stay tuned—there
will be more information in the Gold Book! There will also be educational
opportunities—mounted and unmounted—for Horsemasters during Festival
Education.
We hope to have a great turnout of our Horsemasters members at
Festival—there will be lots of areas where we can use your help if you would
like to volunteer!
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
There will be competitive divisions just for Horsemasters at Festival
Championships in Dressage, Polocrosse and Tetrathlon, so stay tuned—there
will be more information in the Gold Book! There will also be educational
opportunities—mounted and unmounted—for Horsemasters during Festival
Education.
We hope to have a great turnout of our Horsemasters members at
Festival—there will be lots of areas where we can use your help if you would
like to volunteer!
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Introducing New USPC Sponsor: AllHorseTalk.com
USPC and AllHorseTalk.com are happy to announce an opportunity for you to be
good to yourself, be good to your horse, and be good to USPC too!
How? AllHorseTalk.com provides video tips and training on all topics of
horse care and riding. In agreement with USPC, for just $1 you get a 30-day
trial of the Premium membership level. If you decide to keep your Premium
membership (it's only $10/month), 25% of your monthly subscription fee goes
to USPC – it's a "win-win" for you and USPC too.
You get hours and hours of premier equine education videos that are in step
with USPC on a variety of topics, including: feeding and nutrition,
bandaging, cross country CCI** course walk, equine anatomy lab, stable
management, horse care tips, grooming, clipping, riding attire, and lots
more.
These educational videos are produced and presented by Alita (Bunny)
Hendricks. Bunny has been affiliated with USPC for decades as a Graduate A,
National Examiner, Multiple Committees Member, Regional Instruction
Coordinator, Instructor at many USPC Festivals, Clinician, former Chief
Horse Management Judge, Horse Management Committee Resource, member of the
USPC Manuals revision team, and is a retired school teacher of 21 years.
Bunny uses her years of USPC experience to bring you knowledge and practices
that are in line with the teachings and philosophies of USPC.
We encourage you to sign up for the 30-day trial at the Premium membership
level for only $1, but if you're not ready for that, then sign up for the
Free level. The Free level membership will give you a little taste of what
AllHorseTalk.com is all about, and when you decide to upgrade to Premium
later, USPC will receive 25% of your monthly subscription fee.
Go to http://www.AllHorseTalk.com/uspc to sign up right now. *(Sign up for the
30-day trial of the Premium membership level for just $1. We know you'll be
glad you did, and it's a great way to support USPC and benefit you and your
horse, too.)*
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
good to yourself, be good to your horse, and be good to USPC too!
How? AllHorseTalk.com provides video tips and training on all topics of
horse care and riding. In agreement with USPC, for just $1 you get a 30-day
trial of the Premium membership level. If you decide to keep your Premium
membership (it's only $10/month), 25% of your monthly subscription fee goes
to USPC – it's a "win-win" for you and USPC too.
You get hours and hours of premier equine education videos that are in step
with USPC on a variety of topics, including: feeding and nutrition,
bandaging, cross country CCI** course walk, equine anatomy lab, stable
management, horse care tips, grooming, clipping, riding attire, and lots
more.
These educational videos are produced and presented by Alita (Bunny)
Hendricks. Bunny has been affiliated with USPC for decades as a Graduate A,
National Examiner, Multiple Committees Member, Regional Instruction
Coordinator, Instructor at many USPC Festivals, Clinician, former Chief
Horse Management Judge, Horse Management Committee Resource, member of the
USPC Manuals revision team, and is a retired school teacher of 21 years.
Bunny uses her years of USPC experience to bring you knowledge and practices
that are in line with the teachings and philosophies of USPC.
We encourage you to sign up for the 30-day trial at the Premium membership
level for only $1, but if you're not ready for that, then sign up for the
Free level. The Free level membership will give you a little taste of what
AllHorseTalk.com is all about, and when you decide to upgrade to Premium
later, USPC will receive 25% of your monthly subscription fee.
Go to http://www.AllHorseTalk.com/uspc to sign up right now. *(Sign up for the
30-day trial of the Premium membership level for just $1. We know you'll be
glad you did, and it's a great way to support USPC and benefit you and your
horse, too.)*
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Survey: Pony Club's Instructional Program
Here’s your chance to share your opinion on a number of topics that relate
to Pony Club’s Instruction Program. The survey includes 46-some questions...
but you can choose to answer only one part or take your time doing any of
it. It is a deliberate combination of multiple choice and essays.
Your input is invaluable to Pony Club as we make plans for the future. To
take the survey, go to:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/uspcinstruction
Thanks for your help.
Lorelei Wilson Coplen
Chair, USPC Strategic Planning Committee and formerly
VP Instruction
to Pony Club’s Instruction Program. The survey includes 46-some questions...
but you can choose to answer only one part or take your time doing any of
it. It is a deliberate combination of multiple choice and essays.
Your input is invaluable to Pony Club as we make plans for the future. To
take the survey, go to:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/uspcinstruction
Thanks for your help.
Lorelei Wilson Coplen
Chair, USPC Strategic Planning Committee and formerly
VP Instruction
Advertising in USPC News
We have a new commissioned salesperson to sell advertising in our Pony Club
publications, including USPC News, E-News from National, the Annual
Directory (back in print in the small size this year at your request!) and
in Festival Features.
If you know someone who would be interested in showcasing a product or
service to our Pony Club audience, a personal ‘recommendation’ from you
might make the difference in selling them an ad. If we can say “Sue Jones
suggested we contact you to advertise your horse trailers (feed, neat
clothing line, etc.)” we have our foot in the door.
Please email Caryn Sappelli at caryn@ponyclub.org if you can suggest a
potential advertiser.
Thanks so much for your help.
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
publications, including USPC News, E-News from National, the Annual
Directory (back in print in the small size this year at your request!) and
in Festival Features.
If you know someone who would be interested in showcasing a product or
service to our Pony Club audience, a personal ‘recommendation’ from you
might make the difference in selling them an ad. If we can say “Sue Jones
suggested we contact you to advertise your horse trailers (feed, neat
clothing line, etc.)” we have our foot in the door.
Please email Caryn Sappelli at caryn@ponyclub.org if you can suggest a
potential advertiser.
Thanks so much for your help.
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Discipline Newsletters Update
All Discipline Newsletters *except Eventing * are posted in the rulebooks
section of the USPC website. Eventing qualifications have no changes from
last year’s newsletter but they are awaiting some information from the
Executive Committee before finalizing theirs. We hope it will be up by
Friday.
Wayne
Wayne Quarles
Activities Services Director
United States Pony Clubs, Inc
section of the USPC website. Eventing qualifications have no changes from
last year’s newsletter but they are awaiting some information from the
Executive Committee before finalizing theirs. We hope it will be up by
Friday.
Wayne
Wayne Quarles
Activities Services Director
United States Pony Clubs, Inc
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Boston Mountain Offers Regional Riding Clinic
Blogger's Note: Required forms for the clinic were sent to all DCs in the Cimarron Region. Please contact your DC or Belinda Musgrave for forms and additional information about the clinic.
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Regional Riding Clinic at Pauline Whitaker Arena at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Friday, March 11th-Sunday, March 13th
Instructors:
Tina Rottman
Debra Sue Waters
Amanda Esco-Merritt
Deposits of $40 per rider. We are finalizing flight arrangements and will have the total for the clinic soon. It should be comparable to last year's costs.
The clinic will include at least 3 rides and two HM sessions. I need to know specifically who can ride on Friday so we can schedule them. The coggins checker will be there at 10:00 am on Friday. If you arrive
before then, you will have to keep your horse on the trailer until 10:00 a.m.
All participants must have armbands on with their medical releases/health information in it while on the grounds. We should have 20 stalls and the cost will be $ 10 per 24 hours.
I will send out riding times and specifics by February 28th.
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Regional Riding Clinic at Pauline Whitaker Arena at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Friday, March 11th-Sunday, March 13th
Instructors:
Tina Rottman
Debra Sue Waters
Amanda Esco-Merritt
Deposits of $40 per rider. We are finalizing flight arrangements and will have the total for the clinic soon. It should be comparable to last year's costs.
The clinic will include at least 3 rides and two HM sessions. I need to know specifically who can ride on Friday so we can schedule them. The coggins checker will be there at 10:00 am on Friday. If you arrive
before then, you will have to keep your horse on the trailer until 10:00 a.m.
All participants must have armbands on with their medical releases/health information in it while on the grounds. We should have 20 stalls and the cost will be $ 10 per 24 hours.
I will send out riding times and specifics by February 28th.
Show & Clinic News in Cimarron Region
From the Desk of Karla Dolatta, Meadowlark DC:
Hey All!!
Here is another Save the Date for KDEA Dressage Show in Hutchinson, KS. Marie Maloney has offered this show to be run as Rally for MPC and others in the Cimarron or Midwest Region. We could have our own barn and do the whole set up. More information to come!! (After Equifest!! LOL!!)
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Hey All!!
Here is another Save the Date for KDEA Dressage Show in Hutchinson, KS. Marie Maloney has offered this show to be run as Rally for MPC and others in the Cimarron or Midwest Region. We could have our own barn and do the whole set up. More information to come!! (After Equifest!! LOL!!)
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#1 Best Reason to be in Hutchinson, KS June 4th & 5th, 2011??
It’s the Best Little Dressage Show in the Midwest!
Friendly show management, All Indoors – Weather controlled, Great Footing in both warm up and show arena, & Good Judging (New "L" judge Michael Ozinsky)
Mark Your Calendars Now!! * June 4th & 5th, 2011
KDEA Dressage Show - Hutchinson, KS * See you there!!
From the USPC Eventing Committee
Hi All,
Well now that winter has firmly settled in, I have a little time to work on a few things that I have been neglecting as of late. I would like to remind you to encourage your members to check out the Informative links on the Eventing page and for the newcomers to the sport they should definitely check out www.DiscoverEventing.com.
The USEA has put together a great 3 minute video that explains the sport of eventing that I think the members might enjoy as well. Here's a link to the video as it is not yet on the website: http://blip.tv/file/3462897
If you have any questions and or comments regarding Eventing, please feel free to comment or ask.
Jackie Smith
Tri-State Region
Eventing Committee Resource
Well now that winter has firmly settled in, I have a little time to work on a few things that I have been neglecting as of late. I would like to remind you to encourage your members to check out the Informative links on the Eventing page and for the newcomers to the sport they should definitely check out www.DiscoverEventing.com.
The USEA has put together a great 3 minute video that explains the sport of eventing that I think the members might enjoy as well. Here's a link to the video as it is not yet on the website: http://blip.tv/file/3462897
If you have any questions and or comments regarding Eventing, please feel free to comment or ask.
Jackie Smith
Tri-State Region
Eventing Committee Resource
USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules
January 25, 2011
USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage Riders
By USEF Communications Department
Lexington, KY - The Board of Directors during this year's United States
Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting approved new helmet rules for
riders in both eventing and dressage - just two weeks after dozens of
stakeholders in equestrian sport met with the goal of improving rider safety
across disciplines.
"If the technology is available to reduce head injuries, the time to use it
is now," said USEF President David O'Connor. "I am very proud of our
organization for taking this very important step. It is a huge direction of
change."
Briefly, the first rule change requires anyone on a horse to wear a
ASTM/SEI-approved helmet at all times while mounted on competition grounds
at U.S. nationally rated eventing competitions. The rule change is effective
immediately.
Further specifics regarding the changes to the rule for Protective Headgear
for Eventing (EV 114.1) will be posted here in the future:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/Changes/2011.aspx
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) helped shepherd the rule
change through the USEF committees during USEF's Annual Meeting.
"The attention to safety in eventing has led to a 40 percent decrease in
rider injuries between 2007 and 2011," said Malcolm Hook, USEF Eventing
Safety Officer and chair of the USEF Eventing Technical Committee. "The
Eventing Technical Committee could see no reason to delay implementation of
a probably inevitable and statistically justifiable rule change in an effort
to continue this encouraging trend."
The second rule change is effective March 1, 2011, for dressage. It requires
anyone mounted on a horse, except those riders age 18 and over, to wear
protective headgear while on horses that are competing only in FEI levels
and tests at the Prix St. Georges level and above (including FEI Young Rider
Tests, the USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Test and the USEF Brentina Cup
Test).
Additional details regarding the changes to the rules for Protective
Headgear for Dressage (DR120.5) will be posted here in the future:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/Changes/2011.aspx.
The USEF Board of Directors approved both the eventing and dressage helmet
rule changes on January 23 at the conclusion of USEF's Annual Meeting.
Sara Ike, USEF managing director of eventing, said that while eventing
riders long have been moving toward tougher rules, it wasn't until early
2010, after Olympic dressage rider Courtney King Dye was seriously injured
in a riding accident that the dressage world began to seriously consider
stricter helmet use. "Dressage riders called the Courtney King accident
their '9-11,' " Ike said.
King Dye, who remained in a coma for a month following her accident, was not
wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and currently is undergoing
rehabilitation.
Earlier this month, a Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium held in
Wellington, FL, was deemed a huge success by participants at the event.
Representatives from USEF, USEA, the United States Dressage Foundation, the
United States Hunter Jumper Association, Racing, Polo, Helmet Manufacturers,
Helmet Testing Authorities, Leading Equestrians and Medical Experts met with
the goal of improving rider safety - and left pledging to work together
across the disciplines to do just that.
USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage Riders
By USEF Communications Department
Lexington, KY - The Board of Directors during this year's United States
Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting approved new helmet rules for
riders in both eventing and dressage - just two weeks after dozens of
stakeholders in equestrian sport met with the goal of improving rider safety
across disciplines.
"If the technology is available to reduce head injuries, the time to use it
is now," said USEF President David O'Connor. "I am very proud of our
organization for taking this very important step. It is a huge direction of
change."
Briefly, the first rule change requires anyone on a horse to wear a
ASTM/SEI-approved helmet at all times while mounted on competition grounds
at U.S. nationally rated eventing competitions. The rule change is effective
immediately.
Further specifics regarding the changes to the rule for Protective Headgear
for Eventing (EV 114.1) will be posted here in the future:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/Changes/2011.aspx
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) helped shepherd the rule
change through the USEF committees during USEF's Annual Meeting.
"The attention to safety in eventing has led to a 40 percent decrease in
rider injuries between 2007 and 2011," said Malcolm Hook, USEF Eventing
Safety Officer and chair of the USEF Eventing Technical Committee. "The
Eventing Technical Committee could see no reason to delay implementation of
a probably inevitable and statistically justifiable rule change in an effort
to continue this encouraging trend."
The second rule change is effective March 1, 2011, for dressage. It requires
anyone mounted on a horse, except those riders age 18 and over, to wear
protective headgear while on horses that are competing only in FEI levels
and tests at the Prix St. Georges level and above (including FEI Young Rider
Tests, the USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Test and the USEF Brentina Cup
Test).
Additional details regarding the changes to the rules for Protective
Headgear for Dressage (DR120.5) will be posted here in the future:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/Changes/2011.aspx.
The USEF Board of Directors approved both the eventing and dressage helmet
rule changes on January 23 at the conclusion of USEF's Annual Meeting.
Sara Ike, USEF managing director of eventing, said that while eventing
riders long have been moving toward tougher rules, it wasn't until early
2010, after Olympic dressage rider Courtney King Dye was seriously injured
in a riding accident that the dressage world began to seriously consider
stricter helmet use. "Dressage riders called the Courtney King accident
their '9-11,' " Ike said.
King Dye, who remained in a coma for a month following her accident, was not
wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and currently is undergoing
rehabilitation.
Earlier this month, a Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium held in
Wellington, FL, was deemed a huge success by participants at the event.
Representatives from USEF, USEA, the United States Dressage Foundation, the
United States Hunter Jumper Association, Racing, Polo, Helmet Manufacturers,
Helmet Testing Authorities, Leading Equestrians and Medical Experts met with
the goal of improving rider safety - and left pledging to work together
across the disciplines to do just that.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Support International Exchange!
Cimarron Note: Funds raised via the International Exchange Benefit Auction supports USPC's International Exchange Program. For more information about USPC's International Exchange Program, click here!
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The International Exchange Benefit Auction will begin at *5 p.m. EST Friday, January 21st*. There are some wonderful trips to warm
climates, Pony Club Clinicians who have donated their time, and some great
items for both horse and rider.
You will be able to connect to the auction from the front page of the web
site. The auction will continue through Friday, February 4th at 4 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to bid on these exciting items, and support the
International Exchange Program!!
Start Bidding!!
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The International Exchange Benefit Auction will begin at *5 p.m. EST Friday, January 21st*. There are some wonderful trips to warm
climates, Pony Club Clinicians who have donated their time, and some great
items for both horse and rider.
You will be able to connect to the auction from the front page of the web
site. The auction will continue through Friday, February 4th at 4 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to bid on these exciting items, and support the
International Exchange Program!!
Start Bidding!!
More Regional Announcements
*If you are a current VRS, DC, JtDC of our region or club you need to do your on-line background check that is now required by the National Office. If you do not get this done by March 31st you will be removed from office.
*Treasurers...Financial year end reports are due no later that Feb. 15th. Let me know if you have any questions. Remember that the original goes to National, and a copy goes to region (ME), and keep a copy for your clubs file.
*The new Quiz Rule Book for 2011 is now available. Please be using this for your Quiz Prep.
*I need confirmed dates for those hosting rallies and clinics if you have not gotten those to me.
*Please have all your upper level candidates wanting to test in the first round of National Testing for the year check the test dates and sites. The first application deadline is Feb. 1st. If you/members have questions on National Testing please have them give me a call.
*Omnibus info. has gone out to all clubs and members. If anyone has any questions please let me know. I changed the fundraiser to have all ads and monies sent directly to me since I did not give much time to collect ads. Thought this might be easier on you DC's and also added the incentive of returning 10% of the funds to the club that the ad supports. Hope that helps! I would like to have these printed for us at the DC Retreat weekend.
Thank you to you all! I appreciate all that you do for this region and these clubs! Talk to you soon!
Susie Piguet, Regional Supervisor
Cimarron Region Pony Clubs
*Treasurers...Financial year end reports are due no later that Feb. 15th. Let me know if you have any questions. Remember that the original goes to National, and a copy goes to region (ME), and keep a copy for your clubs file.
*The new Quiz Rule Book for 2011 is now available. Please be using this for your Quiz Prep.
*I need confirmed dates for those hosting rallies and clinics if you have not gotten those to me.
*Please have all your upper level candidates wanting to test in the first round of National Testing for the year check the test dates and sites. The first application deadline is Feb. 1st. If you/members have questions on National Testing please have them give me a call.
*Omnibus info. has gone out to all clubs and members. If anyone has any questions please let me know. I changed the fundraiser to have all ads and monies sent directly to me since I did not give much time to collect ads. Thought this might be easier on you DC's and also added the incentive of returning 10% of the funds to the club that the ad supports. Hope that helps! I would like to have these printed for us at the DC Retreat weekend.
Thank you to you all! I appreciate all that you do for this region and these clubs! Talk to you soon!
Susie Piguet, Regional Supervisor
Cimarron Region Pony Clubs
DC Retreat! February 5th
From the Desk of our Fearless Leader, Susie:
DC's...Please RSVP and let me know ASAP if you are able to be in Claremore on Feb. 5th for the day to have a DC Retreat and Regional Get Together. We will start Sat. at 9am-? to go over all things involving our region and clubs for the coming year. I am going to make this mandatory for at least one officer (Preferably the DC/JtDC) to attend. We have some things we need to cover for our clubs and region that must be taken care of. The region will cover hotel for Fri/Sat and food for Sat. I would like the clubs to cover the travel if at all possible. Let me know how many and what nights you will need lodging. Those wanting to stay over and continue any unfinished items Sun. are more than welcome. Sorry for the short notice...Please let me know if this is a problem.
Cimarron Note: Please see your e-mail for further information and to RSVP!
DC's...Please RSVP and let me know ASAP if you are able to be in Claremore on Feb. 5th for the day to have a DC Retreat and Regional Get Together. We will start Sat. at 9am-? to go over all things involving our region and clubs for the coming year. I am going to make this mandatory for at least one officer (Preferably the DC/JtDC) to attend. We have some things we need to cover for our clubs and region that must be taken care of. The region will cover hotel for Fri/Sat and food for Sat. I would like the clubs to cover the travel if at all possible. Let me know how many and what nights you will need lodging. Those wanting to stay over and continue any unfinished items Sun. are more than welcome. Sorry for the short notice...Please let me know if this is a problem.
Cimarron Note: Please see your e-mail for further information and to RSVP!
USPC Wintec Saddle Giveaway!
From USPC's Facebook post today:
If you are registered for the Annual Meeting in Nashville, plan to attend the Meeting of the Corporation on Saturday morning and you might be a winner. Thanks to our Sponsor Wintec Saddles, we will be giving away a complete saddle package including stirrup leathers and girth, BUT you MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING OF THE CORPORATION to win. See you there!
If you are registered for the Annual Meeting in Nashville, plan to attend the Meeting of the Corporation on Saturday morning and you might be a winner. Thanks to our Sponsor Wintec Saddles, we will be giving away a complete saddle package including stirrup leathers and girth, BUT you MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING OF THE CORPORATION to win. See you there!
Monday, January 17, 2011
USPC National Calendar
Cimarron Note: This post is regarding the national calendar (not to be confused with the regional calendar) - a great place to find more Pony Club things to do!
If your club, center, region or horsemasters group has activities planned
for 2011 that you would like included on the Pony Club online calendar,
please send the updates to me at communications@ponyclub.org.
You need to include the date(s), type of activity, club/center/region/group
hosting the activity, basic location—city/state, contact person and email
and/or phone, and a very brief description of the activity. You may include
a web site link if you’d like for more information.
Thanks. Many of your excellent activities may be of interest to members in
the area.
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
If your club, center, region or horsemasters group has activities planned
for 2011 that you would like included on the Pony Club online calendar,
please send the updates to me at communications@ponyclub.org.
You need to include the date(s), type of activity, club/center/region/group
hosting the activity, basic location—city/state, contact person and email
and/or phone, and a very brief description of the activity. You may include
a web site link if you’d like for more information.
Thanks. Many of your excellent activities may be of interest to members in
the area.
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
Friday, January 14, 2011
Updates to Cimarron Region Calendar
Updates have been added to the Cimarron Region Calendar.
Updates include the Boston Mountain regional clinic, March 11-13; final dates of the Native Pride regional camp, July 6-10; and the final date for required DC and Jt. DC background checks, March 31.
Check out the calendar at www.cimarronregion.ponyclub.org!
Updates include the Boston Mountain regional clinic, March 11-13; final dates of the Native Pride regional camp, July 6-10; and the final date for required DC and Jt. DC background checks, March 31.
Check out the calendar at www.cimarronregion.ponyclub.org!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Winter USPC News - Two Formats to Choose From!
Cimarron Note: USPC News is a great resource! They are now publishing in a dual format, a slimmed-down version of the paper magazine and an expanded online edition.
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The online edition of the Winter 2011 USPC New is now available at
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/USPCNews/
There are several articles available online that did not appear in the print
issue, so hopefully you’ll enjoy reading them here.
To access some of the links, you may need to “allow pop ups” under tools on
your browser.
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
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The online edition of the Winter 2011 USPC New is now available at
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/USPCNews/
There are several articles available online that did not appear in the print
issue, so hopefully you’ll enjoy reading them here.
To access some of the links, you may need to “allow pop ups” under tools on
your browser.
Mary Pierson
USPC Communications Director
New 2011 Rulebooks!
Dear All:
The 2011 Quiz Rulebook, 2011 Quiz Organizer’s Guide, 2011 Eventing
Rulebook and the 2011 Eventing Organizer’s Guide are posted on the website.
The 2011 discipline Annual Newsletters will be posted February 1st,
following the Annual Meeting.
Happy New Year!
Wayne Quarles
Activities Services Director
United States Pony Clubs, Inc
4041 Iron Works Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40511
859-254-7669
859-422-5525 Ext 222 Direct
859-233-4652 Fax
Activities@ponyclub.org
www.ponyclub.org
The 2011 Quiz Rulebook, 2011 Quiz Organizer’s Guide, 2011 Eventing
Rulebook and the 2011 Eventing Organizer’s Guide are posted on the website.
The 2011 discipline Annual Newsletters will be posted February 1st,
following the Annual Meeting.
Happy New Year!
Wayne Quarles
Activities Services Director
United States Pony Clubs, Inc
4041 Iron Works Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40511
859-254-7669
859-422-5525 Ext 222 Direct
859-233-4652 Fax
Activities@ponyclub.org
www.ponyclub.org
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