2022 Events
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october 2022
regional c level testing and Clinic
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november 2022
All Club, Center & Regional Officers are required to attend the Fall Regional Council meeting for 2022. This is the meeting where we discuss and plan activities for the upcoming year. Each Club & Center is asked to have a representative at this important meeting; as we assign / volunteer hosts for events and discuss Regional business.
WHO: All Club, Center & Regional Officers of the Lake Shore Region, Youth ages 12 and up welcome to attend Youth Gathering
WHERE: WDS Construction, 100 Tower Road, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 MAP
WHO: All Club, Center & Regional Officers of the Lake Shore Region, Youth ages 12 and up welcome to attend Youth Gathering
WHERE: WDS Construction, 100 Tower Road, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 MAP
2023 Events
As a planning tool for our membership; we have listed events with approximate month of activities. This is subject to change.
HB/HA horse management Prep
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WHO: The day is geared towards HB/HA Horse Management Test Prep. Members D3 Horse Management and above, Adults and Upper Level Candidates are encouraged to attend. All participants must register online using "Register" link above.
WHAT: A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD
In order to prepare for this clinic and get the most out of your day, please familiarize yourself with the following:
WHAT: A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD
In order to prepare for this clinic and get the most out of your day, please familiarize yourself with the following:
- HB Preps
- HB Standards of Proficiency
- HB Testing Guidelines
- HB Test Sheet
- HB prep--record books
- HB prep--unmounted & mounted lesson plans
- HA Preps
- HA Standards of Proficiency
- HA prep--mounted Lesson Plans
- HA prep--HA Test Sheet
- HA Testing Guidelines
USPC EQUINE SYMPOSIUM & CONVENTION
January 18-22, 2023
St. Louis, MO
Visit the USPC Website for Details
Round Table Regional Meeting
Who: Club/Center Officers, Regional Board & Parents Welcome, MANDATORY ATTENDANCE FOR DC/CA or a delegate of the DC/CA who can make decisions for the Club/Center MUST ATTEND!!
What: Leadership Training and Important Updates from USPC National
Where: TBD
Lunch: TBD
What: Leadership Training and Important Updates from USPC National
Where: TBD
Lunch: TBD
Horse management (HM) clinic
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In person attendees of small groups of Regionally diverse Unrated (UR) thru C1 Certificate level Pony Club Members & Parents rotate through educational stations led by C1-Upper Level (UL) members with breaks scheduled for socially distanced group games/information sessions.
WHO: ALL Pony Club Members and Parents and anyone curious about Pony Club, no membership required to participate
WHAT:
REGISTER:
QUESTIONS:
Horse Management (HM) Clinic: Kristi Jenkins, HMO EMAIL or Joan Lueck, HMO EMAIL
Standards & Certificates Video Presentation: Marlie Nauta, RIC EMAIL
Registration & Payment Questions: Clinic Secretary, Julie Kreft, Regional Secretary EMAIL
C1& UP MEMBERS WE NEED YOU: C1 & Up Rated Pony Club Members over 16 years old (under 16 y.o. considered with District Commissioner/Center Administrator recommendation) to help with teaching during clinic. Interested in teaching at the Horse Management Clinic or helping please email Kristi Jenkins or Joan Lueck, HMO's at above email addresses.
WHO: ALL Pony Club Members and Parents and anyone curious about Pony Club, no membership required to participate
WHAT:
- Horse Management (HM) Clinic Sessions 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Standards & Certificates Video Presentation
REGISTER:
- Individual Online Registration for Horse Management Clinic
Everyone (including Parents and Instructors) must complete online Individual Registration form. - One Parent or Adult may attend for FREE with a paid Pony Club Member! You'll be assigned to an all adult group to participate in learning sessions!! (Participating Parent/Adult must register online too)
- Horse Management (HM) Clinic Fee $25.00 per person (1 Adult free with youth) Clinic fee includes a Box Lunch.
- Lunch: Parent/Adult attending for FREE with paid attendee are welcome to reserve & pre-pay for a Box Lunch; as lunch is NOT included with the FREE attendance. Guests, chaperones and other attendees may reserve & prepay for a Box Lunch by selecting that option during online registration form. Box Lunch Cost is $8.00 per person.
- Payment & Paperwork Deadline: Turn in all paperwork/forms & payment for Clinic & Lunch Fees to your Home Club or Center with payments payable to your home Club or Center. Turning in your payment & paperwork on time is critical for your Club/Center to submit the Club/Center documents to the Region by the Club deadline.
QUESTIONS:
Horse Management (HM) Clinic: Kristi Jenkins, HMO EMAIL or Joan Lueck, HMO EMAIL
Standards & Certificates Video Presentation: Marlie Nauta, RIC EMAIL
Registration & Payment Questions: Clinic Secretary, Julie Kreft, Regional Secretary EMAIL
C1& UP MEMBERS WE NEED YOU: C1 & Up Rated Pony Club Members over 16 years old (under 16 y.o. considered with District Commissioner/Center Administrator recommendation) to help with teaching during clinic. Interested in teaching at the Horse Management Clinic or helping please email Kristi Jenkins or Joan Lueck, HMO's at above email addresses.
horse management hb/ha prep
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WHO:
The day is geared towards HB/HA Horse Management Test Prep. Members D3 Horse Management and above, Adults and Upper Level Candidates are encouraged to attend.
WHAT:
A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE:
TBD
COST: Paid directly to Lake Shore Region
TBD per person (meal included for participant) per Prep Date.
In order to prepare for this clinic and get the most out of your day, please familiarize yourself with the following:
The day is geared towards HB/HA Horse Management Test Prep. Members D3 Horse Management and above, Adults and Upper Level Candidates are encouraged to attend.
WHAT:
A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE:
TBD
COST: Paid directly to Lake Shore Region
TBD per person (meal included for participant) per Prep Date.
In order to prepare for this clinic and get the most out of your day, please familiarize yourself with the following:
- HB Preps
- HB Standards of Proficiency
- HB Testing Guidelines
- HB Test Sheet
- HB prep--record books
- HB prep--unmounted & mounted lesson plans
- HA Preps
- HA Standards of Proficiency
- HA prep--mounted Lesson Plans
- HA prep--HA Test Sheet
- HA Testing Guidelines
Everything But the Horse Rally (EBTH) & Model Horse Show
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This is the perfect way to practice Rally prep and learn Rally procedures without needing to care for a “real” horse. Members Compete in Horse Management, Dressage and Show Jumping Rally with their “model horse”. Before the rally teams work together to build “shoe box” stalls and make “rally kits” from cut out pictures or Model sized versions of equipment. EBTH is open to EVERYONE; including Pony Club Curious non-members! Invite your friends to share how "cool and fun" being a Pony Club member can be! Model Horse Show is not a requirement to participate in EBTH.
WHO: ALL Pony Club Members and Parents, and Anyone curious about Pony Club, no membership required to participate
WHAT:
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center
TBD per person for Everything But the Horse (EBTH) (Stable Managers are FREE) or TBD per Team
$1.00 per horse, per class for Model Horse Show (not required to be in EBTH)
WHO: ALL Pony Club Members and Parents, and Anyone curious about Pony Club, no membership required to participate
WHAT:
- Everything But the Horse Rally (EBTH) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Model Horse Show: Registration 9-10am / Show Hours 11a-1p
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center
TBD per person for Everything But the Horse (EBTH) (Stable Managers are FREE) or TBD per Team
$1.00 per horse, per class for Model Horse Show (not required to be in EBTH)
Horse Management HB/HA Prep
WHO:
The day is geared towards HB/HA Horse Management Test Prep. Members D3 Horse Management and above, Adults and Upper Level Candidates are encouraged to attend.
WHAT:
A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics. No hand's on with horses.
WHERE: TBD
COST: Payable directly to Lake Shore Region
TBD per person (meal included for participant) per Prep Date.
In order to prepare for this clinic and get the most out of your day, please familiarize yourself with the following:
The day is geared towards HB/HA Horse Management Test Prep. Members D3 Horse Management and above, Adults and Upper Level Candidates are encouraged to attend.
WHAT:
A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics. No hand's on with horses.
WHERE: TBD
COST: Payable directly to Lake Shore Region
TBD per person (meal included for participant) per Prep Date.
In order to prepare for this clinic and get the most out of your day, please familiarize yourself with the following:
- HB Preps
- HB Standards of Proficiency
- HB Testing Guidelines
- HB Test Sheet
- HB prep--record books
- HB prep--unmounted & mounted lesson plans
- HA Preps
- HA Standards of Proficiency
- HA prep--mounted Lesson Plans
- HA prep--HA Test Sheet
- HA Testing Guidelines
Quiz Rally
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WHO: All Pony Club Members & Pony Club Curious Friends are encouraged to attend.
WHAT: Quiz Rally is an unmounted rally, where teams of four pony club members compete in a format that tests knowledge in a wide variety of all things Pony Club! The different phases include: Classroom, Mega Room, Stations, Written Test, and Barn phase. The broad range of quizzing methods allows for many styles of learners to show their knowledge and have fun.
WHERE: TBD
TIME: Phase move in/set up begins at 8:00am, Competitor check in from 8:15am to 8:55am, Rally Briefing at 9:30 a.m., Rally phases beginning at 10am. Awards at 5pm.
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; TBD per Competitor
LUNCH: Please plan to bring your own bag lunch; as there will be no lunch service at this facility. Please limit your food carry-in items to lunch and minimal snacks as the facility is being gracious in allowing us to bring in lunches when they normally do not allow it.
WHAT: Quiz Rally is an unmounted rally, where teams of four pony club members compete in a format that tests knowledge in a wide variety of all things Pony Club! The different phases include: Classroom, Mega Room, Stations, Written Test, and Barn phase. The broad range of quizzing methods allows for many styles of learners to show their knowledge and have fun.
WHERE: TBD
TIME: Phase move in/set up begins at 8:00am, Competitor check in from 8:15am to 8:55am, Rally Briefing at 9:30 a.m., Rally phases beginning at 10am. Awards at 5pm.
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; TBD per Competitor
LUNCH: Please plan to bring your own bag lunch; as there will be no lunch service at this facility. Please limit your food carry-in items to lunch and minimal snacks as the facility is being gracious in allowing us to bring in lunches when they normally do not allow it.
Instructors Symposium (IS) & Clinic
Clinic with USPC National Examiner
WHO: For DCs/CAs, and other club officers, this is a great opportunity to learn about:
COST: TBD
- the current standards of proficiency
- the hunter seat equitation & dressage & western tracks
- updates on alternate track certifications
- preview of 2023 safety Standards of Proficiency's
- teaching techniques to prep members for their testing's
- being a PIP examiner as well as assistant examiners
- how to use a scribe
- setting a successful testing day schedule
- filling out test sheets
- helping a candidate who “Did Not Meet Standard” and has the potential to retest and encouraging a candidate who may need to retake an entire testing. PLUS an opportunity to meet the leaders of Lake Shore Region’s clubs and centers and learn of opportunities to assist at a testing or help prep a club.
COST: TBD
APRIL 2023
Pony club booth at midwest horse fair
april 14-16, 2023
midwest horse fair website
This is a great time to become an ambassador to help promote the many amazing opportunities offered through the Pony Club program and to network with new potential members to spread the word about your club/center! Also a great opportunity to connect with many alumni/past members/instructors!
Lake Shore Region will have a Pony Club Promotional in the Coliseum will be open 8:00-5:30pm each day. Youth and Adults are welcome to volunteer at the Booth during the event.
Lake Shore Region will have a Pony Club Promotional in the Coliseum will be open 8:00-5:30pm each day. Youth and Adults are welcome to volunteer at the Booth during the event.
May 2023
Show Jump Rally - 1 day format
Dressage Rally - 1 day format
JUNE 2023
Horse Management Sessions (during Regional Camp)
We are excited to offer Horse Management learning sessions during Regional Camp this year. Sessions will be engaging, hand's-on learning taught by Pony Club instructors. All ages are welcome, and sessions are OPEN to the public. Bring your horse friends and spend time learning about a variety of educational topics. Pre-registration required to attend.
WHEN: TBD - times for sessions to be announced shortly
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD per participant, lunch is NOT included in this fee. Lunches may be selected during registration, and cost is $8.00 per lunch.
WHEN: TBD - times for sessions to be announced shortly
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD per participant, lunch is NOT included in this fee. Lunches may be selected during registration, and cost is $8.00 per lunch.
REGIONAL CAMP
Camp Attendees will participate in 5 mounted lessons that will be in groups of 3 riders with 2 National Examiners and Horse Management sessions taught by professionals and peers. There will also be an option for an additional cross-country lesson at the end of camp.
WHEN:
Monday - Wednesday: D2 Flat and higher, D2 Jump and higher Camp
Thursday: D2 Jump and higher Optional Cross Country Day
WHERE:
Monday - Wednesday: TBD
WHEN:
Monday - Wednesday: D2 Flat and higher, D2 Jump and higher Camp
Thursday: D2 Jump and higher Optional Cross Country Day
WHERE:
Monday - Wednesday: TBD
july 2023
uspc championships
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august 2023
Upper Level testing (C+, HB, HA)
august 2023
D Jamboree
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Jamboree is a 2.5 day camp organized and run by the Lake Shore Region Youth Board. Its focus is introducing the younger and more inexperienced pony clubbers, specifically Unrated (UR) and D1 members thru D3, to the wonders of USPC.
2.5 Day Mounted Jamboree includes:
● 3 mounted lessons
● Stall (bedding not included)
● Unmounted lessons taught by older pony club members
● Lunch each day for camper and associated guests
● T-shirt to decorate
● Tons of fun and games!
Unmounted Jamboree Participant includes:
If you are 13 or older and a D3 or higher Certificate Level, we would love to have you join us for Jamboree. It is not necessary to be a Youth Board representative to be a counselor at Jamboree. Being a counselor is a great opportunity to improve your mentoring skills and make new connections!
As a counselor, you will be able to participate in a 4 hour leadership workshop on Thursday. As a group counselor, you will be responsible for helping your campers learn about Pony Club in addition to making sure they get where they need to be, when they need to be there. Register above to be a Group Counselor for Jamboree.
2.5 Day Mounted Jamboree includes:
● 3 mounted lessons
● Stall (bedding not included)
● Unmounted lessons taught by older pony club members
● Lunch each day for camper and associated guests
● T-shirt to decorate
● Tons of fun and games!
Unmounted Jamboree Participant includes:
- Unmounted lessons taught by older pony club members
- Lunch each day for camper and associated guests
- T-shirt to decorate
- Tons of fun and games!
If you are 13 or older and a D3 or higher Certificate Level, we would love to have you join us for Jamboree. It is not necessary to be a Youth Board representative to be a counselor at Jamboree. Being a counselor is a great opportunity to improve your mentoring skills and make new connections!
As a counselor, you will be able to participate in a 4 hour leadership workshop on Thursday. As a group counselor, you will be responsible for helping your campers learn about Pony Club in addition to making sure they get where they need to be, when they need to be there. Register above to be a Group Counselor for Jamboree.
pick your ride (pyr) rally
august 2023
Lake Shore Region is excited to bring you Pick Your Ride (PYR) Rally. Rally participants will compete in Horse Management and Two Rides as Teams of Riders & Stable Managers. Trail riding and other fun activities will also be available for attendees throughout the weekend. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a little competition along with trail riding and have fun with your fellow Pony Club members. (see Guidebook for details).
WHERE: Big Valley Ranch, 7488 Leaches Crossing, Avoca, WI 53506 MAP
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; See Guidebook
WHERE: Big Valley Ranch, 7488 Leaches Crossing, Avoca, WI 53506 MAP
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; See Guidebook