Spring Frolic Report

Hi Everyone!

This year's Spring Frolic was the best yet! All of our competitors were so cheerful and positive throughout the day and expressed their appreciation at our hard work and well-run show. Thank you to all RVPC members and parents for everything you did to make this fundraiser so successful. I would especially like to thank Kathleen for her amazing secretary skills and Cathy for her fantastic management abilities!

The results of the show can be found just below this note.

Attention Spring Frolic Competitors!

Hi Everyone! A link to this year's ride times for the Spring Frolic is posted to the left. Please check it out to find out when you (or your friend, or student, or child, or parent) rides this Saturday.

It looks like the weather will cooperate with us with hopefully no rain and just a few clouds.

Combined Test competitors, make sure to figure out when to walk your stadium course as it may need to be before you do your dressage test. The course will be open for walking before the jumping starts at 9 AM and between each division during the course change period.

When you enter the ring for stadium jumping, be sure to tell the judge and scribe your number. If you have also entered the extra Clear Round Jumping rounds, your first round will count as your Combined Test round, and the second time you jump the course will be your extra round. You may jump in any order any time during your division's alloted time in the stadium ring. Just be sure to tell the judge and scribe your number.

Thanks to all of your for your support of Roanoke Valley Pony Club! See you Saturday!

Looking for something to do with your equine partner?

Check out the "Helpful Links" section below - lots of these links feature calendars of equestrian happenings - competitions, clinics, etc. Have fun!

Kudos To...

*Stephanie, Laurel, and Julia for 1st place overall team and 2nd place HM team placings in their Beginner Novice division at the Carolina Region Event Rally!

*Leah for 2nd place HM team in the Rising Star division at Dressage Rally!

*Stephanie, Laurel, Julia, and Cayse (SM) for 10th place HM team at Dressage Rally!

* Alyssa, Erin, Molly, and Paige (SM) for 9th place HM team at Dressage Rally!

*Leah for 3rd place in Intro A and 2nd place in Intro B at Dressage Rally!

*Laurel for 1st place in Intro B and 1st place in Training Level 1 at Dressage Rally!

* Alyssa for 2nd place in Training Level 1 and 3rd place in Training Level 3 at Dressage Rally!

* Julia for 1st place in Training Level 2, 4th place in Training Level 4, and 4th place in the Musical Kur at Dressage Rally!

* Stephanie for 6th place in Training Level 2 at Dressage Rally!

* Molly for 2nd place in Training Level 4 (twice!) and 1st place in First Level 1 at Dressage Rally!

* Laurel & Stephanie for 1st place in the Costume Pas de Deux at Dressage Rally!

*Congratulations to Leah's Quiz Rally team (Roanoke Valley, Highlands, Sinking Creek, and Crescent Bay) who won FIRST PLACE in their division! We are so proud of you, Leah!

Mission Statement

The mission of the United States Pony Club is to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership, and self-confidence.

Guiding Beliefs

  • USPC is an educational organization which progressively develops the well rounded horseperson.
  • The well-rounded horseperson is capable of riding safely and tactfully on the flat, over fences, and in the open.
  • Knowledgeable care of horses and ponies (horse management) is basic to the well-rounded horseperson.
  • USPC is committed to the well-being of the horse.
  • Fair and friendly competitions develop team work and sportsmanship.
  • USPC requires parental and volunteer involvement and support.
  • The USPC is committed to safety.
  • The local Club is the core of USPC.

Pony Club Pledge

As a member of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc., I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as horsemanship.

I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being.

I shall endeavor to maintain the best traditions of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship.

I shall strive at all times to uphold the high ideals of the Pony Club and my country.

Followers