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.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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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