Standards & Rating Clinic

RVPC invites all instructors and examiners for Pony Club to attend the upcoming Standards & Ratings Clinic at GHPEC on September 12. This clinic is offered every few years to keep parents, members, and instructors up to date on the riding Standards of each rating level. It is a very informative clinic.

The information and registration form for this clinic can be found here.

Members of RVPC are expected to participate as demo riders, and parents of RVPC members are expected to help host the clinic.

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