RVPC Summer Benefit Show

Now that the Spring Frolic is behind us (nice work, everyone!), we can start to focus on our Summer Benefit Show, a BRHF-sanctioned open show at Green Hill Park Equestrian Center on Sunday, July 11.

Click here for a show flyer with a list of classes offered.

Click here for the entry form if you want to fill it out ahead of time!

Hope to see you there!
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Spring Frolic Results

Members and parents of RVPC worked hard to put on another successful Spring Frolic on April 10. Thank you to all who made it happen! The weather was gorgeous and the competitors were cheerful and friendly, and a great day was had by all!

Click here to find the Spring Frolic results. Congratulations to all our competitors!
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Spring Frolic Set-Up and Show Day Jobs

Hi All!

Here are the job assignments for the Spring Frolic. Kathleen reports that we have over 50 entries! Yay! (Also, please don't forget to recruit sponsorship donations!)

Friday Set-Up

Stadium, 9 AM:
Paige (course design too), Cat, Stephanie, Alyssa, Carol, Kirstann, Adele (plus the dressage folks when they are finished setting up)

Dressage, 10 AM:
Laura, Karen, Holly

Show Day Jobs:
Secretary - Kathleen & Carol
Manager - Cathy
Announcer - Erin
Scorer - Ellen
Dressage Scribe - Monica (and Laura if Monica can't do all day)
Dressage In-Gate - Karen
Stadium Judge - Paige
Stadium Scribe - Laurel
Stadium In-Gate - Cayse
Jump Crew - Paige, Laurel, Cayse, Julia, Anna, Emmalee
Runners - Leah & Kate
Stabling - Cat & Stephanie
Floater - Debbie

Cathy will need to be up on XC with Bernard during the clinic, so Debbie, Laura, Kathleen, Carol, and Ellen can "manage" the show while Cathy is up on the hill.

See people Friday and Saturday! Go RVPC!
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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.

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