2023 Events
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USPC EQUINE SYMPOSIUM & CONVENTION
January 18-22, 2023
St. Louis, MO
Visit the USPC Website for Details
youth winter retreat
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Join the Lake Shore Region Youth Board at the Youth Winter Retreat! Activities for youth members ages 12 and up; including sleepover Friday & Saturday night. Activities may include Snow Tubing, Hiking, Campfires, Games & general FUN!
WHO: Youth ages 12 and up. Adult Chaperones ages 21 and up are also needed. WHEN: Saturday, February 3rd from 6:00 pm CST arrival thru Sunday, February 5th, 11:00 a.m. departure. WHERE: Camp Y-Koda, W3340 Sunset Road, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 MAP COST: $40.00 per YOUTH for Retreat. Snow Tubing on Saturday, Feb. 4th from 3-5pm for $23.00 - paid directly to Sunburst through our Group ONLINE registration portal (details in Registration Confirmation Email). |
Round Table Regional Leadership Meeting
february 4, 2023
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 from USPC Convention
WHERE: Sheboygan Town Hall, 4020 Technology Parkway, Sheboygan, WI 53083 MAP
WHAT: Leadership Training from USPC Convention
WHERE: Sheboygan Town Hall, 4020 Technology Parkway, Sheboygan, WI 53083 MAP
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: Horse Management (HM) Clinic Sessions 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Racine County Pony Club, 5518 WI-31, Racine, WI 53402 MAP REGISTER:
QUESTIONS: Horse Management (HM) Clinic: Kristi Jenkins, HMO EMAIL Standards & Certificates Video Presentation: Marlie Nauta, RIC EMAIL Registration & Payment Questions: Clinic Secretary, Julie Kreft, LSR VRS 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 HMO's at above email addresses. |
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 EBTH: $20.00 per person for Everything But the Horse (EBTH) (Stable Managers are FREE) Model Horse Show: $1.00 per horse, per class for Model Horse Show |
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: Beaver Dam High School, 500 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 MAP
TIME: Phase move in/set up begins at 7:30 am, Competitor check in from 8:00am to 8:30 am, Rally Briefing at 9:00 a.m., Rally phases beginning at 9:30 am. Awards at 5pm.
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; TBD per Competitor
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: Beaver Dam High School, 500 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 MAP
TIME: Phase move in/set up begins at 7:30 am, Competitor check in from 8:00am to 8:30 am, Rally Briefing at 9:00 a.m., Rally phases beginning at 9:30 am. Awards at 5pm.
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; TBD per Competitor
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: Beaver Dam High School, 500 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 MAP
COST: Payable directly to Lake Shore Region
$30.00 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: Beaver Dam High School, 500 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 MAP
COST: Payable directly to Lake Shore Region
$30.00 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
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.
qualifying Show Jump Rally - 1 day format
april 22, 2023
Instructors Symposium (IS) & Clinic
april 23, 2023
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
JUNE 2023
uspc Central championships
june 5-11, 2023
visit uspc.org for details
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: Ozaukee County Fair Grounds, Cedarburg, WI
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: Ozaukee County Fair Grounds, Cedarburg, WI
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
june 16-18, 2023
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: June 16-18, 2023
WHERE: Ozaukee County Fair Grounds, Cedarburg, WI
WHEN: June 16-18, 2023
WHERE: Ozaukee County Fair Grounds, Cedarburg, WI
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.
july 2023
pick your ride (pyr) rally / Eventing rally
july 9, 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: Sundance Farm, Plymouth, WI
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; See Guidebook
WHERE: Sundance Farm, Plymouth, WI
COST: Payable to your Home Club or Center; See Guidebook
tetrathlon discovery day
july 29-30, 2023
upper pennisula, michigan
august 2023
Upper Level testing - mounted (C+, HB, HA)
august 7-11, 2023
september 2023
upper level testing - horse management
september 15-17, 2023
november 2023
REgional council & Youth gathering
november 4, 2023
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
2024 Events
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 per person (lunch included)- PAY YOUR HOME CLUB OR CENTER
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 per person (lunch included)- PAY YOUR HOME CLUB OR CENTER
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