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:

  • Cayse S. for earning the Dorothy Renfro Horse Management trophy at Event Rally!
  • Stephanie for being the SM for the 2nd placed HM Team at Event Rally!
  • The RVPC Event Rally team for 1st place HM and 4th overall (out of 17 teams)!
  • Erin, Emmalee, and Anna for passing their D1 and D2 ratings!
  • Leah and Shannon for passing their D1 ratings!
  • Alyssa for 1st place in Training 3 and 2nd place in Training 1 at Dressage Rally!
  • Erin for 2nd place in Intro A and Intro B at Dressage Rally!
  • Casey K. for 3rd place in Training 4 and 4th place in Training 2 at Dressage Rally!
  • Stephanie for 5th place in Training 2 at Dressage Rally!
  • Alyssa, Casey K., Erin, Stephanie and Paige (HM) for winning 5th placed team at Dressage Rally!
  • Cayse S. for being HM for the 6th placed team at Dressage Rally!
  • Emmalee, Erin, and Anna for 10th place at Quiz Rally!
  • Leah and Shannon for 2nd place at Quiz Rally!
  • Cayse S., Laurel, Stephanie, and Casey K. for passing their C-1 ratings!!

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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