Event Rally

Well, we don't know all the final results yet (there was a scoring glitch and they finally just sent us all home and said they'd email us), but we think our team (Laurel, Cat, Cayse as the SM, and Erin from Difficult Run PC) came in 6th out of 17 teams in overall scoring. So we're pretty proud of that! We're still waiting on the official team HM results; we think we're pretty high up there but don't know for sure yet. I'll post official results here as soon as I have them.

Our club and parents showed their pride with their new RVPC ball caps! I can order them in batches of 6 so let me know if you want one (they're $12 each). They're white with a navy "sandwich" bill, with "RVPC" in navy on the front. Snazzy!

And Stephanie was the SM for the 1st-placed overall team - go Steph! Keeping up her rep as an incredible SM!

Today's MM is Canceled

Due to too much rain, we have canceled the Mounted Meeting scheduled for today, May 9. Maybe someday the rain will stop and we can go out to play again. It sure is good for growing hay, though!

Rating Day Results

Congratulations to Leah and Shannon for earning their D1 ratings today! And to Erin, Anna, and Emmalee for earning both their D1s and their D2s today! Everyone did a wonderful job and worked very hard, including the parents putting away all the jumps! And a big thank you to Monica, Cat, and Cayse S. for their efforts as examiners. I was proud of our club today!

Rating Today is ON!

We are going to dodge the rain drops and go ahead with the rating! See you at GHPEC at 1 PM!

Mounted Meeting and Rating Today

Well, we've canceled today's mounted meeting due to this morning's weather, but we have not canceled the rating. We will wait until 11 AM to make a final call on that based on what the weather radar looks like. We're planning on doing it even if we have scattered showers, but we are trying to avoid thunderstorms! So - update at 11 AM!

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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