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HANDBOOK
The Beartooth Pony Club Handbook gives information
specific to the Beartooth Pony Club and is to be used inconjunction with the
policies, procedures, and information referenced in the USPC Handbook and the
USPC Handbook for Parents. This information guide is a quick reference to the
terms and procedures followed by the Beartooth Pony Club. Pony
Club is an organization of dedicated volunteers begun in 1929 as a junior branch
of the institute of the Horse in England. It expanded to
all parts of the world and the United States Pony Club (USPC) evolved in
1953. Today the USPC has approximately 500 member clubs in 26 countries, 47
states, and the Virgin Islands. The
name, Pony Club, by the way, refers to the age of the members-under 21 years-and
not the size of the mounts. Pony Club welcomes children at all riding levels and
provides instruction in the English style of riding. Usually a child begins as
"Unrated", and progresses, according to ability, through an alphabetic
and numeric rating system from D1, D2, D3, Cl, C2, C3, to the B level then to
the 11-A level and ultimately the A level. Very few reach the A level rating as
it represents outstanding achievement and dedication.
THE BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB MISSION The mission of
the Beartooth Pony Club is:
1) To provide instruction in riding and horsemanship in a safe
and fun environment.
2) To promote good sportsmanship and help each pony
clubber develop into a well-rounded, self- disciplined,
and responsible citizen. 3) To support the USPC concept of a happy rider on a
happy pony.
4) To enable
every Beartooth Pony Club Clubber who wants
to
compete on a rally team to be able to do so. 5) To produce a thoroughly happy, comfortable horse
person, riding across a natural country, with complete confidence and perfect
balance on a pony equally happy and confident and free from pain or
bewilderment. Beartooth Pony Club Policy and Procedure Acceptance Form Each
BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB Pony Clubber and the parent are required to sign a BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB Policy and Procedure
Acceptance form stating the member and parents have read the BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB
Handbook and agree to abide by the policies and procedures listed herein. Expected
Behavior and Penalties The
USPC Handbook states:
"At
each activity organized by a member club or by USPC, the person or persons
responsible for the activity (e.g., Ground Jury at a competition instructor at a
clinic, District Commissioner at a meeting) shall have the authority to
reprimand, penalize (if the activity is a competition or a test) or expel from
the activity the pony clubber whose behavior is rude, unruly, or otherwise
detrimental to the activity or to the reputation of USPC.
If appropriate, due to continuing improper behavior, the DC may, after
consultation with the Regional Supervisor, expel a pony clubber from membership
in the club, in which event there will be no rebate of dues or other sees by
such expelled member." #BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB strongly agrees with the USPC statement and will vigorously enforce
this policy at all local regional and national sponsored activities.
Furthermore, BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB fully supports the USPC objectives of promoting
safety and sportsmanship in an educational, supportive, and fun environment and
will not allow any BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB member to cheat swear, be disrespectful
ride in an unsafe manner, show unsportsman-like conduct abuse their ponies, or
show any other improper behavior at any BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB, regional or
National sponsored activity. The person or persons in charge of the activity or
event immediately depend upon the severity of the offense. Further mounted and
unmounted meetings, rallies, clinics, etc. All club activity suspensions are
issued by the DC's. If the improper behavior continues after suspension, the
DC's with approval of the Regional Supervisor may expel the pony clubber for a
minimum of one year. To
continue to be a BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB member in good standing. The Pony Clubber
must abide by the policies of the USPC, the Big Sky Region, and the BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB.
THE BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB ORGANIZATION The
Beartooth Pony CLUB organization is made up of the Officers, the Sponsors and
the Pony Clubbers. We
plan to include a Board of Directors, a Junior Board, and the Committee Chairmen
in the near future. OFFICERS District
Commissioner
Beartooth Pony Club has a District Commissioner (DC)
and a Joint-District Commissioner (JT-DC). Both DC's are equally responsible for
running the club in accordance with USPC and Regional rules and policies. The
USPC Handbook states that the duties of the DC's are: Ø
Organizing
the instruction program for the DI -C2 Ø
Providing
the resources necessary for the C3 or Ø
attending
mounted and unmounted meetings of the club and other programs of interested. Ø
Developing
the BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB Calendar of Events. Ø Communicating regularly with club members through Ø
Organizing
the Dl-C2 level rating tests. Ø
Attending
the club, regional and national rating Ø
Notifying
the Regional Supervisor of Beartooth Pony Club candidates for the C3 and higher
rating test. Ø
Making
sure the club is solvent. Ø
Maintaining
the BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB membership records. Ø
Communicating
USPC and regional information with parents and sponsors. Ø
Providing
competitive opportunities for Beartooth Pony club members and encouraging
participation in regional competitions. Ø
Making
USPC materials and publications available to Beartoooth Pony Club members. Ø
Complying
with all regional policies, requests, mail, and financial commitments. Ø
Organizing
the Sponsor's Annual Meeting. Ø
Responding
to and complying with requests and mail from the Regional Supervisor and the
National Office, Ø
Complying
with all IRS requirements for clubs, Ø
Attending
the Annual Regional Planning Meeting, Ø
Completing
all reports and complying with all requests for dues, insurance premiums, and
other payments to the National Office in a timely manner. Ø
Attending
the USPC Annual Meeting and Convention when possible.
All of these tasks are time-consuming chores;
therefore, the DC's are authorized to reassign any of these duties to
individuals or committees in support of the DC position. Secretary: Ø
Keep a
record of all Beartooth Pony Club Sponsor's names and addresses Ø
Notifies
all Beatooth Poney Club Sponsors of the Annual Meeting of Sponsors Ø
Records
the Annual Meeting of sponsors minutes and sends it to the National office Ø
Notifies
the National Office of all Beartooth Pony Club members and their address Ø
Records
the Boards meetings Ø
Keeps a
record of all current Beartooth Pony Club members their addresses Ø
Mails all
Beartooth Pony Club correspondence Ø
Along
with assistance of the DC, send to National all requests for dues, insurance and
reports Treasure: Ø
Pay all
Beartooth Popny Club bills Ø
Maintains
the Beartooth Pony Club financial books Ø
Produce a
detail end-of -the-year financial statement for the Annual Meeting of Sponsors Ø
Report
the financial standing of the club at each Beartooth board meeting Sponsors: Ø
Propose persons for the
election as District Commissioner by the USPC Board of Governors Ø
Elect the Beartooth
Secretary, Treasurer and other Officer elec Ø
Vote on Beartooth policy
issues at special meetings called by the DC
To
conform to USPC requirements, an Annual Beartooth Sponsor's meeting must be held
before October 31 of each year. The records and minutes from this meeting must
be sent to USPC to enable Beartooth to retain its USPC member club charter. Without
parental support, we cannot exist, In
order to achieve our goals at the local level, we depend
upon our parents and sponsors for help. Many hours are spent planning and
carrying out an interesting and meaningful program. Without parental support we
cannot exist, whether it is baking cookies, building fences, chauffeuring
members and horses, serving on committees, making monetary contributions or
being supportive by reinforcing the Pony Club ideals. One
of the strong points of Pony Club is that our instructors are older members and
graduates that are familiar with the objectives of Pony Club.
In working with the newer, younger members they are giving back to Pony
Club from the experience, knowledge and ideals that they themselves gained as
members. Each
member, upon joining is given a Bitterroot Pony Club Handbook outlining the
responsibilities and explaining their purpose. We would hope it is carefully
read and understood. Most of our requests are for your child's own safety, which
is our primary concern at all times.
Each member receives newsletters or a telephone call
to keep him informed of activities and dates.
We ask for an RSVP to our functions, forms and questionnaires as soon as
possible. We cannot reserve a horse for a mounted meeting or a place in a
special clinic if we do not hear from your child. If a charge is indicated,
monies should accompany the release I is form. This is your child's
responsibility. Every individual
Pony Club sets its own policies and guidelines. Our membership is restricted by
our resources. We feel that it is
our responsibility to do a quality job for each member. This cannot be done if
we over-extend our resources. It is highly recommended, but not required, that
prospective members have a basic back- ground of mounted instruction and can
safely control their mount at a walk and trot in a small group. Membership is
open to both girls and boys under 21 years of age. Seven-eight years is usually
the youngest age at which new members are accepted. There are always exceptions.
Pony Club is an organization designed to work with young people. Horses just
happen to be the instrument with which we work. However, our basic interest is
the development, education and character-building for the young people. Parents
are welcome to observe our mounted and unmounted meetings. It is expected that
you remain quietly in the back-ground out of respect for the instructor. If you
have any questions about the instruction, you are more than welcome to discuss
it with the instructor after the session is over. Financial: Beartooth
Pony Club does not currently assess annual dues. The club operates on monies raised through the following
means:
A.
Fund-raising activities held by members, parents
and sponsors.
B. Donations as deemed
appropriate by those parents
who are unable to participate in the fund-raising
activities.
C. Sponsors' Annual
Fee of $1 0.00 per sponsor.
These monies are used for the following:
1. Routine Club operating expenses.
2. Educational materials.
3. Clinics, rallies and camp.
4. Ribbons and Awards. 5. Assist in Championships, if region unable
6.
Special Equipment (Vaulting surcingle, Jumps, etc.)
7. Pony Club Mounted Meetings and Rallies
BEARTOOTH PONY CIUB MEMBERSHIIP REQUIREMENTS Age
Requirements
Beartooth Pony Club Members must not be older than 21
years by December 31 of the current year. A pony clubber's age is deemed the age
as of January I of the current year. For example, a pony clubber who turns 10 on
February 6 would be considered to be 9 years of age for all rallies and
activities from January I through December 31 of that year. As of January 1,
1994, no pony club member may compete in a rally involving the jumping of fences
unless they are at least eight (8) years of age by January 1 of the year in
which the event is held. New Member
Requirements Although
there is no minimum age limit for Beartooth Pony Club membership, all new
members must be able to control their mounts at a walk and trot.
New members should be able to read the material to be covered. Unrated
pony clubbers are allowed to compete in regional rallies only for the first
year. The DC assigns the rating level at which unrated pony clubbers compete.
Unrated pony clubbers are not allowed to compete at the national level. Beartooth Pony
Club Mounts Beartooth Pony Club members are not required to own their mounts. However, members must have access to a mount to participate in mounted activities such as lessons, camp, rallies, and clinics. BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB is under no obligation to provide members with mounts. Often, BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB members are able to assist other members in finding suitable mounts. However, any lease conditions are between the pony Leasee and Leasor. Although there is no minimum age requirement for BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB Pony clubbers, there is an age requirement for their mounts. All mounts must be at least five (5) years of age for USPC, Big Sky Region or BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB activities. The first year is considered to be January 1, of the following year. Stallions are unsuitable mounts for Pony Club activities. All mounts must be suitable and safe for the rider. Any mount deemed unsuitable or unsafe by the DC will
BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB MEMBERS MUST BE IN "GOOD STANDING"
To
be a member "in good standing" of the Beartooth Pony Club, one must
have paid their dues in full and take an active part in Beartooth Pony Club
activities, including 50% of all unmounted and mounted meeting. "When
mounted (except vaulting) all Pony Clubbers must wear securely fastened helmets
which meet current ASTM (American Societ3, for Testing and Materials) Standard
#Fl 163-88. The helmet must have a
seal bearing the letters SEI (Safety Equipment Institute), which will verify the
testing. The helmet must be worn so that the brim shades the eyes (not worn on
the back of the head)." From Sectional, Subsection "Safety," Page
11, 1991 USPC HANDBOOK, Riders are required to wear a boot with a heel when
mounted. A leather shoe covering the foot and ankle should be worn when working
around horses. Beartooth Pony
Club Unmounted Meetings Unmounted
meetings are learning opportunities for both BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB and their
parents. In the past unmounted meetings have discussed horse management topics,
proper dress for rallies, horse nutrition the finer points of dressage, lack
care, foot care, and fox hunting to mention just a few.
Unmounted meetings take place during the winter months and early spring.
Any parent wishing to lead an unmounted meeting or has an idea for an unmounted
meeting should contact the DC's. For
all D2's and above, attendance of at least 50% of scheduled meetings is required
to qualify for a BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB rally team. Beartooth Pony
Club Mounted Meetings BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB provides lessons for all pony club levels. Money raised by BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB fundraisers helps to defray the cost of instructor fees, however,
there could be a fee charged depending on the instructor.
All instructors stress horse management-proper care
of horses-at all levels, as well as riding skills, to insure the health and
safety of all animals. Basic principles of first aid for horses and people, and
the correct use and care of saddler, are all taught. Proper attire for both
rider and mount is required at all lessons and practices.
This means clean clothes, a Pony Club approved helmet clean and safe
tack, and clean and well-groomed ponies. When riding, pony clubbers must wear a
conventional type of riding footwear with a heel such as leather or rubber
riding boots, jodhpur boots, or the equivalent. Low rubber duck boots are not
appropriate at anytime. D3's and above are expected to wear riding attire
appropriate for the activity in which they are participating. For example,
appropriate attire for a dressage lesson is britches with belt and shirt tucked
in. A safety check is performed at every mounted meeting for every BEARTOOTH
PONY CLUB Pony Clubber before mounting no matter the rating. Lessons begin
promptly. Parents are encouraged to help their children get ready for lessons,
but may not enter the ring once warm-ups have begun. Please plan your arrival
time accordingly to include time for safety check. Any pony clubber late to a
lesson must warm-up on her/his own and then ask permission from the instructor
to join the class. All members are expected to participate in their lesson and
give their full attention to their instructors. The instructors have full
authority before, after and during the lesson. Any pony clubber who is
disrespect is disruptive, or is riding in an unsafe manner will be excused from
the lesson. If a pony clubber or parent has a problem with any instructor or
concern about a particular lesson, please discuss the problem with the DC. If
safety is involved, notify the DC immediately. USPC, REGIONAL, AND BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB RATINGS Introduction
The 1991 revised Standards are divided into DL D2,
D3, C1, C2, C3, B, H-A and A levels to provide a progressive program from one
level to the next in horse management and riding. Whenever the word
"pony" is used, it is understood to mean horse or pony situation for
the rider. Upon successfully completing the examination for a rating the member
is awarded a certificate at the Annual Awards Banquet and may begin study of the
material outlined under the next higher Standard. DI through C2 Ratings are
awarded within the local member clubs. The C3 Rating is a regional rating and
testing is scheduled through the BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB DC's and the Regional
Supervisor. The B, H-A, and A ratings are national level ratings and are
scheduled through the DC's, Regional Supervisor, and the USPC National office. Ratings
are offered when needed, usually twice a year, once in the spring and once in
the fall. Under most circumstances, BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB will pay the rating fees
for Dl-C2. USPC Pony Health & Maintenance Record Book. All
D3 and above rated BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB Pony Clubbers are required to keep an
up-to-date USPC Health and Maintenance Record Book, record books are available
through your DC. Requirements
for Ratings Candidates at all Levels: 1.
Be a pony clubber in good standing, having paid both regional and
national dues. 2.
Have a record of regular attendance and participation. 3.
Have a thorough knowledge of requirements for each level
to be tested. 4.
Be able to discuss and/or demonstrate any requirements
from all previously attained
standards. 1.
Be recommended by the District Commissioner for each
rating. 2.
Have an up to date USPC Health & Maintenance Record Book.
(D3 and above) Information for D Level Candidates: Information for
C Level Candidates: The
"C" pony clubber is a member learning to become an active horseman to
understand the reasons for what he is doing, and to care for a pony and his
equipment. The C1 through C3 learns to ride with confidence and control on the
flat over fences, and in the open; to develop an independent seat with
coordinated use of aids; to initiate and maintain free forward movement; to make
smooth transitions while maintaining a steady light feel of the pony's mouth. The
'C3" is a Regional Rating reflecting a basis of competence in horse care
and riding that will enable a lifetime of pleasure in a variety of equestrian
sports. Requirements
for C Level Candidates: C1
and C2 candidates must be members-in-good standing of Pony Club for at least 3
months. The candidate must have passed their Dl-D3 ratings. C3 candidates must
be members in good standing of Pony Club for at least 6 months, and be at least
13 years of age. C3 candidates must be recommended to the RD by the Beartooth
Pony Club DC's. National Level
Ratings: "B",
"H-A", and "A" levels am National Ratings, requiring further
knowledge and proficiency as all around good horseman. They are active and
contributing members of USPC, Inc., participating in a variety of pony club
activities. National level pony
clubbers are thoughtful leaders who set an example for all other members. Information for
B Level Candidates:
The "B" pony clubber should be able to
explain the reasons for what he/she is doing, properly care for a horse, and
contribute to the education of younger pony clubbers under supervision. She
should be able to ride experienced horses with confidence and control at all
gaits on the flat over fences, and in the open. The "B" candidate
should be able to demonstrate a secure seat and effective and tactful use of
aids, and should be able to ride a horse forward while establishing and main a
regular pace. Requirements
for B Candidates: Must
have held the C3 rating for at least 3 months and be able to discuss and/or
demonstrate any requirements from all previously attained standards. Must be a
member in good standing of Pony Club for at least one year. Be recommended by
the DC's and the Regional Supervisor. Be at least 14 years of age. Information for
A Level Candidates: The
"A" is the highest level awarded and is divided into two parts; the
"H-A" that covers the horse management phase and the "A"
phase which tests the riding phase. The "H-A" and the "A"
pony clubber is required to use his knowledge independently, to have the
experience, judgement and maturity to be able to recognize a horse's level of
school ride with tact and sympathy for a horse's capabilities, train young
horses, and re-train spoiled horses. Requirements
for A Candidates: Be
at least 16 years of age. Must have held the B rating and be a member in good
standing of Pony Club for at least one year. Be able to discuss or demonstrate
any requirements from all previously attained standards. Be recommended by the
FVPC DC's and the Regional Supervisor. Must pass the H-A test before taking the
A test. There is no set time limit between the two tests but the A test must be
passed before the candidate reaches December 31 of his 21st year. Candidates who
pass the H-A tests are not obligated to take the A test. PONY CLUB RALLIES Introduction Rally Teams A rally team is made up of the Horse Manager and from
three to four riders. A "short" team consists of three riders. A
"long" team consists of four riders.
Generally, the long team has an advantage as the low score is dropped.
Each rally has a different set of criteria used to select team members. However.
the pony clubber's age, experience, riding skill and level attitude, and
practice attendance enter into all FVPC placements. All team members must be
approved by the DC's and be FVPC Pony Clubbers in good standing. Each Rally is
described below. Combined
Training Combined
Training Rallies offer the opportunity for all pony clubbers to show the skills
they have developed during their weekly lessons. Combined Training rallies test
the participants in horse management and riding phases of dressage,
cross-country and stadium jumping. AU team members must participate in all
phases of the competition. Final
Combined. Training team placement is determined by the DC and the coaches based
on attendance, rating level skill, and attitude. Dressage Webster's
defines dressage as "the execution by a horse of complex maneuvers in
response to barely perceptible movements of a rider's hands, legs, and
weight." Others have defamed it as "ballet on horseback."
However, defined, it is a chance for the rider to show his control over his
mount in a beautiful way. Local
and Regional competitions are for all levels-Dl through A. National competition
exists only at the C1 level and above. Competitors at each Rating level ride and
are judged on a different set of dressage tests. The D's start with simple
dressage tests showing the rider's equitation skills and the rider's control of
his mount. As the competitor moves up the rating levels, the amount of skill
necessary to perform the dressage test also increases. The tests used by
competitors at USPC Dressage rallies have been developed either by USPC or by
the American Horse Show Association. See the Dressage Appendix for the test
appropriate for your level. GAMES
Game competition gives all pony clubbers the
opportunity to have fun and improve their riding and balance skills at the same
time. All games are played as team relay races. Both good horsemanship and
precession riding enter equally, into whether a team wins. A few examples of the
games the riders play are Pole-Bending Litter, Sock, Tire, two Flag and Mug
Race. Show Jumping Show-Jumping
is a very exciting event with riders and their mounts attempting to jump a
course set in a ring with the fewest amount of knock-downs, refusals, and
run-outs, and of course not falling off. The jumps are often very colorful with
a wide variety of flowers, painted jumps, bushes, and other props used to add to
the difficulty.
NATIONAL SHOW JUMIPING DIVISION JUW HEIGHT
Division
Jump Height
Jump-off Height
Large Pony (13.2-14.2H)
2'6" -3"3"
3'6"
Horse 1 (Over 14.2M
2'6"-3"3"
3'6"
Horse 2 (Over 14.21P
2'9" -3'6"
3'9"
Horse 3 (Over 14.2M
3' - 3'9"
4'
Horse 4 (Over 14.2M
The
height of jumps for the Regional Show-Jumping rally are determined by the size
of the pony, the skill level of both rider and pony, whether the competitor is
attempting to qualify for the Big Sky National Show-Jumping Team. The height of
the jumps used to qualify for the Nationals team as of 1991 are listed above
according to division. Me height of the jumps in the regional non-q division are
set by the region and are usually a few inches shorter than the q
height. Show jumping teams are made up of four team members and a Horse
Manager. Members of the various teams, coaches and chaperones selected by the
DC.
At the Regional level, every attempt is made to form
a team of members from the same local club. Occasionally, there are not enough
pony clubbers participating to form a team within the local club and
"scramble" teams are formed of the extra pony clubers from all the
local clubs. It is fun to "scramble" with other clubs. It is a great
way to make new friends. At
the National level, the Regional Supervisor chooses all Regional teams. Teams
representing the Region at Nationals are usually the local team or individuals
the Regional competition. Membership on all teams is based on the rider's
regional rally performance. Rally Team
Captain The
rally Team Captain has many responsibilities. He/she works with the team Horse
Manager to ensure the team has all the required equipment on hand for the rally.
Often the Team Captain is the Horse Manager. The Team Captain is the only team
member authorized to protest rulings by the horse management and riding phase
judges. Protests must be made within a specified time following the posting of
scores. Other team members may be penalized for protesting judge's ruling too
-vigorously. Team Captains should make their protests to the Chief Horse
management Judge or to other persons responsible for hosting the Rally. The
Team Captain is selected by the DC and the riding coaches. Age, experience, pony
club rating level attitude, and practice attendance are a few of the factors
used to select the Team Captain. Horse Manager
The Horse Manager is an integral part of any pony
club team and performs many important functions. The Horse Manager must assist
the team Captain in getting all the required equipment to the rally. He must
also assist the team members in setting up the tack area according to the
specifications listed in the most recent USPC Horse Management Handbook and
Rules for Competition. The Horse Manager also ensures that all team members are
properly tacked up and on time for formal inspections and the riding phases of
the Rally. The Horse Manager is not a "maid" for the team members. All
team members are expected to help the Horse Manager whenever possible. In case
of an emergency where a team member is unable to ride, the Horse manager also
must be ready and prepared to ride in that rider's place; exceptions will be
made at the local rallies. Rally Fees All
Rally teams are charged a rally fee by the hosting regional club or the National
office to cover the costs associated with hosting the rally. It is FVPC policy
to pay fees for Regional and National events only if funds are available from
the fund raising efforts. Our policy is to help defray individual costs whenever
possible. Rally Dress Clothing
for all Rallies must be neat clean and in good repair. Long hair must always be
secured. Hairnets are required for all C I and above pony clubbers. Jewelry can
be hazardous to the rider and is inappropriate at all times. Pony Club pins and
competitor numbers must be worn at all times during the competition, except
during the cross-country phase at combined training rallies, the riding phase of
Games and the swimming and running phases of Tetrathlon. Proper headgear is
required whenever the pony clubber is mounted and at all formal inspections.
When riding, the pony clubbers must wear a conventional type of riding footwear
with a heel such as leather or rubber riding boots, jodhpur boots, or the
equivalent. Muck boots are allowed only when not mounted. Rallies
depending upon the type of rally and the rating level of the competitor. Formal
Dress is defined as wearing a solid black, a solid navy blue or a solid dark
gray coat; a white riding shirt; a white stock tie with a gold colored pin
fastened horizontally through the knot; white, canary, tan or buff breaches,
black field or dress boots; white, black or brown gloves; and a belt if breeches
have belt loops. Informal Dress is defined as wearing any color other
than black coat; a rat-catcher or turtleneck; a choker (pin optional), necktie,
or white or colored stock (optional with turtleneck); any color breeches or
jodhpurs; garters and/or foot straps required with jodhpurs), appropriate black
or brown boots; white, black, brown gloves; a belt if breeches or jodhpurs have
belt loops. An
exception to the dress code is made for Games competitions. Competitors wear
short sleeve polo shirts with no emblems or decoration instead of riding shirts,
rat-catchers, or turtlenecks. Otherwise, the Games dress is informal. Dress for
the cross-country phase of a combined training rally and riding phase of
Tetrathlon is informal with a short sleeve collared shirt instead of riding
shirts. Knowdown
Rallies To
progress through each pony club level the pony clubber must not only exhibit the
riding skills necessary to progress to the next pony club level but also
horsemanship and horse management knowledge is required. Know-Down competition
is a fun way of competing @ task. Know-Down
is a one day competition between pony club teams within a region. It tests the
pony clubber's knowledge of all phases of riding, horsemanship, and horse
management. Each team member must answer orally and correctly numerous questions
to score points for the team. Junior D team members are allowed to confer with
their team members on answers when in doubt but earn reduced points for correct
answers. D
teams consist of any combination of unrated through D3.
C Teams consist of any combination of C1 through C3. Know-Down
teams are made of three or four pony clubbers who compete in the following
divisions. Ø
Division
I Junior D and unrated, 12 years and under Ø
Division
II Senior D and Unrated, 13 years to 16 years of age. Ø
Division
111 Junior C, 14 years of age and under Ø
Division
IV Senior C, 15 years of age and over. Beartooth Pony Club feels that Know-Down is an
important pony club activity for its members. Any pony clubber participating as
a riding team member on any other rally team is required to attend two Know-Down
practices. C3 and above pony clubbers are expected to instruct the lower level
pony clubbers at Know-Down study and practice sessions. BEARTOOTH PONY CLUB PHONE LIST District Commissioner
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Phone_____________ Secretary ________________________________________
Phone_____________ Treasurer ________________________________________
Phone_____________ Instructors ________________________________________
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Policy and Procedure Acceptance I
have read and discussed the policies and procedures written in the Five Valleys
Pony Club Handbook with my cbild(ren),and do hereby agree to follow the policies
and procedures written therin. Parents Signature
__________________________Date _________ Pony Clubbers Signature
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