Special Announcement

Guess what?!? The Gaebes (at least Kathleen and Paige) are returning to America! We are so excited to have them back with us (joining Monica) as active sponsor and members of our club. We will have to celebrate their return with some sort of festive occasion... Welcome back, Paige and Kathleen!
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Upcoming Events for RVPC

Hi All! We've got several things going on for our club over the next two weeks, and they can all be found in the calendar to the left. But it might be helpful to see it in a list:

Saturday, October 24: Annual Sponsors Meeting & Unmounted Meeting with Monica (GHPEC)
Sunday, October 25: Halloween Fun Show (GHPEC)
Sunday, October 25, 1 - 3 PM: Bandaging Clinic with Kaelin (GHPEC - last barn)
Saturday, October 31: Ratings - Knowledge & Record Books (Ellen's house; times TBD)
Sunday, November 1, 9 AM - 5 PM: Ratings - Riding/Longeing portion (GHPEC)
Saturday, November 7: Annual Regional Council Meeting (VHC)
Sunday, November 15: Mounted Meeting with Jen (GHPEC)
Sunday, November 22: Mounted Meeting with Stacey (GHPEC)

And that will do it for the year for our club! Cathy and Ellen will put our heads together in December to map out the calendar for 2010 and let you know when the January Sponsors Meeting will be, and when and where the UMMs will be held.
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October 11 BREA/RVPC Jumper Show & Hylton Classic XC Derby

We had a wonderful day at our inaugural BREA/RVPC Jumper Show & Hylton Classic XC Derby! The weather cooperated and everyone seemed to have a really good day. We learned a lot about this type of show - we'd never run one before - and are ready to do it again next year if BREA is interested. Follow the link to find the show results.
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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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