august 2020
Upper Level testing (C+, HB, HA)
august 10-13
Racine county pony club, racine, wi
SEPTEMBER 2020
eventing rally
September 18-20, 2020
Eventing Rally will be hosted in conjunction with the Sundance Farm Horse Trial (HT); entry in the Horse Trial is required to participate in Eventing Rally. *NOTE* a minimum of 8 competitors must register for the Rally to be offered.
WHO: Members who register for the Sundance Horse Trail, are encouraged to compete in the Lake Shore Region Eventing Rally. This is a Qualifying Eventing Rally; and meets 1 of the 2 required Horse Trial requirements to compete at 2021 USPC Championships.
WHEN: September 18-20, 2020
WHERE: Sundance Farm, W6224 Woodland Road, Plymouth WI
COST: To be Announced Soon
Steps to Compete at Eventing Rally:
WHO: Members who register for the Sundance Horse Trail, are encouraged to compete in the Lake Shore Region Eventing Rally. This is a Qualifying Eventing Rally; and meets 1 of the 2 required Horse Trial requirements to compete at 2021 USPC Championships.
WHEN: September 18-20, 2020
WHERE: Sundance Farm, W6224 Woodland Road, Plymouth WI
COST: To be Announced Soon
Steps to Compete at Eventing Rally:
- Read through all Sundance Horse Trial information found at this link (useventing)
- Registrations open August 4, 2020 for the Sundance Horse Trial and we encourage EARLY REGISTRATION, as this Horse Trial is expected to fill fast!
- Indicate "Pony Club Rally" in the "Stable With" area of the registration.
- REGISTER for Lake Shore Region Eventing Rally - opening soon! This registration is specifically for competitors attending the Lake Shore Region Eventing Rally.
november 2020
REgional council & Youth Board meeting
november 7 & 8, 2020
All Club, Center & Regional Officers are required to attend the Fall Regional Council meeting for 2020. 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. Youth Board representatives & officers are encouraged to attend the Youth Board Meeting both days.
WHO: All Club, Center & Regional Officers of the Lake Shore Region Pony Club
Youth Board Officers, Club/Center Representatives, Interested Youth age 13 or D3 who
are not reps, or who can behave and contribute to the meeting for Youth Board Meeting.
WHEN: November 7th from 10 am to 4:45 pm, and November 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 3pm
WHERE: Circle B Recreation Center, 6261 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012 Google Map
WHO: All Club, Center & Regional Officers of the Lake Shore Region Pony Club
Youth Board Officers, Club/Center Representatives, Interested Youth age 13 or D3 who
are not reps, or who can behave and contribute to the meeting for Youth Board Meeting.
WHEN: November 7th from 10 am to 4:45 pm, and November 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 3pm
WHERE: Circle B Recreation Center, 6261 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012 Google Map
Lake shore region Honors banquet & Social
november 7, 2020 (evening)
feel free to join us at 7:30pm for activities (no fee)
WHAT:
A fun night with friends to celebrate YOU in Pony Club. Lots of great activities with something for everyone!
All Lake Shore Region Leadership, Members & Member Families.
WHEN:
November 7th, 2020, Social at 5:00 p.m., Banquet at 6:15 p.m., Awards & Speaker to follow
WHERE: Circle B Recreation Center, 6261 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012 Google Map
COST: TBD
A fun night with friends to celebrate YOU in Pony Club. Lots of great activities with something for everyone!
- Banquet Meal
- Keynote Speaker
- Regional/Club/Center Awards/Recognition
- Silent Auction
- Photography & Arts Contests
- Minute to Win It Games
- Dancing & Karaoke
All Lake Shore Region Leadership, Members & Member Families.
WHEN:
November 7th, 2020, Social at 5:00 p.m., Banquet at 6:15 p.m., Awards & Speaker to follow
WHERE: Circle B Recreation Center, 6261 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, WI 53012 Google Map
COST: TBD
2021 Events
(dates yet to be finalized)
JANUARY 2021
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, Senior 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.
WHEN: January 2021
WHERE: To Be Determined
COST: To be Determined (meal included for participant)
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. No hand's on with horses.
WHEN: January 2021
WHERE: To Be Determined
COST: To be Determined (meal included for participant)
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 27 - 31st
"Gateway to the Future" Saint Louis, Missouri
Visit the USPC Website for Details
January 27 - 31st
"Gateway to the Future" Saint Louis, Missouri
Visit the USPC Website for Details
FEBRUARY 2020
Round Table Regional Meeting
february, 2021
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: To Be Determined
What: Leadership Training and Important Updates from USPC National
Where: To Be Determined
Hands on horse management prep
february, 2021
WHO: The day is geared towards HB/HA Hands On Horse Management Prep. Members D3 Horse Management and above, Senior and Upper Level Candidates are encouraged to attend.
WHAT: A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE: To Be Determined
COST: $25.00 per person (meal included for participant)
WHAT: A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE: To Be Determined
COST: $25.00 per person (meal included for participant)
Everything But the Horse Rally (EBTH) & Model Horse Show
February 2021
2 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
1. Everything But the Horse (EBTH) Rally with bonus Horse Mgmt Clinic Sessions & Model Horse Show
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.
2. Horse Management Clinic Sessions ONLY
Small groups of Unrated (UR) thru C1 Certified Pony Club Members, Senior Members & Parents rotate through educational stations led by C1-Upper Level (UL) members and Industry Professionals with breaks scheduled for large group games/information sessions. Example of topics to include: Polocrosse skills & Rules, Safety Checks & Unsafe Equipment, Turnouts & Attire, Tack Cleaning Best Practices, Horse Cleaning Tips.
WHO: ALL Pony Club Members and Parents, and Anyone curious about Pony Club, no membership required to participate
WHAT:
COST: $35.00 per person for EBTH & Bonus Horse Mgmt Sessions, Lunch & Snack
$1.00 per horse, per class for Model Horse Show (not required to be in EBTH)
$25.00 per person for attending the Horse Management Sessions ONLY, includes Lunch and Snack
2 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
1. Everything But the Horse (EBTH) Rally with bonus Horse Mgmt Clinic Sessions & Model Horse Show
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.
2. Horse Management Clinic Sessions ONLY
Small groups of Unrated (UR) thru C1 Certified Pony Club Members, Senior Members & Parents rotate through educational stations led by C1-Upper Level (UL) members and Industry Professionals with breaks scheduled for large group games/information sessions. Example of topics to include: Polocrosse skills & Rules, Safety Checks & Unsafe Equipment, Turnouts & Attire, Tack Cleaning Best Practices, Horse Cleaning Tips.
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) & HM Sessions 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Model Horse Show: Registration 9-10am / Show Hours 11a-1p
- Horse Management Clinic Sessions ONLY 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (session times TBD)
COST: $35.00 per person for EBTH & Bonus Horse Mgmt Sessions, Lunch & Snack
$1.00 per horse, per class for Model Horse Show (not required to be in EBTH)
$25.00 per person for attending the Horse Management Sessions ONLY, includes Lunch and Snack
MARCH
Quiz Rally
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youth board winter gig
march (evening)
WHO: All members ages 13 and older (must be 13 at the beginning of event)
WHAT: Dinner with Pony Club friends and then the Annual Sock Exchange
Please bring a funky/cozy/silly, CLEAN pair of socks to swap and money to purchase dinner.
WHEN: After Quiz Rally ends on Saturday
WHAT: Dinner with Pony Club friends and then the Annual Sock Exchange
Please bring a funky/cozy/silly, CLEAN pair of socks to swap and money to purchase dinner.
WHEN: After Quiz Rally ends on Saturday
REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING & yOUTH BOARD MEETING
march
WHO: Each Club or Center must have representation at the Regional Council & Youth Board Meeting. Club DC or Center CA is suggested to attend, a delegate may be sent with permission from Rae Birr, Regional Supervisor in advance of the meeting.
WHAT: Meeting of all Club's, Center's and the Regional Board. Youth Board meeting runs concurrently in another meeting space.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Sunday of Quiz Rally, location to be determined
WHAT: Meeting of all Club's, Center's and the Regional Board. Youth Board meeting runs concurrently in another meeting space.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Sunday of Quiz Rally, location to be determined
APRIL 2021
HB/HA Prep with National examiner
WHO: All Members that are D3 and up, also Senior members. Examiners, Soon to be Examiners, Club & Center Leadership
WHAT: Prep for HB/HA with the National Examiner, Deb Willson from the Instructors Symposium
WHERE: To be Determined
COST: $25.00 per person (meal included for participant)
WHAT: Prep for HB/HA with the National Examiner, Deb Willson from the Instructors Symposium
WHERE: To be Determined
COST: $25.00 per person (meal included for participant)
Instructors Symposium (IS) & Clinic
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WHO: For DCs/CAs, and other club officers, this is a great opportunity to learn about:
COST: see Registration Packet
- the current standards of proficiency
- the hunter seat equitation & dressage & western tracks
- updates on alternate track certifications
- information on the popular horsemaster tests
- preview of 2021 safety Standards of Proficiency's
- teaching techniques to prep members for their testings
- 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: see Registration Packet
midwest Horse Fair
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The Midwest Horse Fair is the largest 3-day horse fair in America. 300 clinics, seminars, and educational events are presented by some of the top horse professionals from around the country. More than 500 commercial exhibitors offer shopping opportunities and hundreds of horses make it the equine event with something for everyone!
tetrathlon discovery day
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WHO: All member who wish to learn more about the USPC discipline of Tetrathlon.
WHAT: A day to have guided learning of each phase of a Tetrathlon, to include Running, Shooting, Swimming & Riding. This is not a competition; it is a FUN day to learn something new!
WHEN: May 2021
WHERE: To Be Determined
WHAT: A day to have guided learning of each phase of a Tetrathlon, to include Running, Shooting, Swimming & Riding. This is not a competition; it is a FUN day to learn something new!
WHEN: May 2021
WHERE: To Be Determined
JUNE 2021
REGIONAL CAMP & qualifying Show Jump and Dressage Rally
Lake Shore Region is excited to bring you the Regional Camp of 2021. Attendees will participate in five (5) mounted lessons that will be in groups of three (3) riders with National Examiners and Horse Management sessions taught by professionals and peers.
WHO:
WHAT:
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July 2021
uspc championships & festival
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july 2021
D Jamboree
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Jamboree is a 3 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, to the wonders of USPC. D2 campers are welcome as well. With great excitement, we welcome you and your pony to Jamboree this year!
3 Day Mounted Jamboree includes:
● 4 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 July 31-August 2 at Ulao Meadows in Grafton, WI. 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, July 30th. 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.
3 Day Mounted Jamboree includes:
● 4 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 July 31-August 2 at Ulao Meadows in Grafton, WI. 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, July 30th. 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- Dressage & Show Jump Qualifying Rally
august 2021
WHO: D1 Certificate Level Members & Up (unrated members compete as a D1)
WHAT: Lake Shore Region is excited to bring you the Pick Your Ride (PYR) Rally. Attendees choose three (3) Phases to ride in and compete as Teams of Riders & Stable Managers. This is a great opportunity to choose your favorite riding discipline and have fun with your fellow Pony Club members.
WHEN: To be Determined
WHERE: To be Determined
COST: TBD
WHAT: Lake Shore Region is excited to bring you the Pick Your Ride (PYR) Rally. Attendees choose three (3) Phases to ride in and compete as Teams of Riders & Stable Managers. This is a great opportunity to choose your favorite riding discipline and have fun with your fellow Pony Club members.
WHEN: To be Determined
WHERE: To be Determined
COST: TBD