2024 Events
Regional Council Meeting
November 2, 2024
REGISTER HERE
All Club, Center & Regional Officers are required to attend the Fall Regional Council meeting for 2024. This is the meeting where we discuss and plan activities for the upcoming year. Each Club & Center is required to have a representative at this important meeting; as we assign /volunteer hosts for events and discuss Regional business.
WHERE: Fox Valley Technical College, 150 N. Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902 MAP
WHEN: 9:45 am arrival to 5pm
WHO: All Club & Center Officers, Regional Officers, Parents, Volunteers and Youth are welcome to attend.
LUNCH: hosted by Fox Valley Pony Club , $10.00 per lunch payable to LSR
Silent Auction Fundraiser by Fox Valley Pony Club - lots of cool items to bid on and take home! Payment payable to Fox Valley Pony Club in the form of a check or FVPC PayPal once meeting has adjourned.
WHERE: Fox Valley Technical College, 150 N. Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902 MAP
WHEN: 9:45 am arrival to 5pm
WHO: All Club & Center Officers, Regional Officers, Parents, Volunteers and Youth are welcome to attend.
LUNCH: hosted by Fox Valley Pony Club , $10.00 per lunch payable to LSR
Silent Auction Fundraiser by Fox Valley Pony Club - lots of cool items to bid on and take home! Payment payable to Fox Valley Pony Club in the form of a check or FVPC PayPal once meeting has adjourned.
2025 Events
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: Sheboygan Area, WI
COST: $30.00 (lunch included)- PAY YOUR HOME CLUB OR CENTER
WHAT: A full day of learning about HB/HA Horse Management topics.
WHERE: Sheboygan Area, WI
COST: $30.00 (lunch included)- PAY YOUR HOME CLUB OR CENTER
USPC Convention
January 22-26, 2025
Traverse City, Michigan
Visit the USPC Website for Details
Youth Winter Retreat
February 2025
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.
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD
WHO: Youth ages 12 and up. Adult Chaperones ages 21 and up are also needed.
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD
Roundtable Training for Regional Council
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: TBD
TIME: 9:30 a.m. CST - 4pm
WHAT: Leadership Training from USPC Convention
WHERE: TBD
TIME: 9:30 a.m. CST - 4pm
Horse Management Clinic
March 2025
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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: TBD
One Parent/Guardian 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/Guardian must register online). Lunch fee for FREE parent/guardian is $10.00. FEES: Paid to your Home Club or Center
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: TBD
One Parent/Guardian 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/Guardian must register online). Lunch fee for FREE parent/guardian is $10.00. FEES: Paid to your Home Club or Center
- Horse Management (HM) Clinic Fee $25.00 per person (1 Parent/Guardian is free) Clinic fee includes a Box Lunch.
- Lunch: Parent/Guardian 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 $10.00 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.
Everything But the Horse Rally (EBTH)
and Model Horse Show
March 2024
Separate Adult & Youth Divisions
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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.
Quiz Rally
March 2025
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 7:00 am
Competitor check in from 7:45 am to 8:00 am Briefing begins at 8:30 am. Awards at 5pm.
COST: TBD per Person
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 7:00 am
Competitor check in from 7:45 am to 8:00 am Briefing begins at 8:30 am. Awards at 5pm.
COST: TBD per Person
Horse Management HB/HA Prep
March 2025
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
$TBDper person (meal included for participant) per Prep Date.
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
$TBDper person (meal included for participant) per Prep Date.
D Jamboree
Spring 2025
WHO: D-1’s and Unrated Members
(only 15 spots available, register early)
WHAT: Jamboree is a 2 day camp organized and run by the Lake Shore Region Youth Board. This year, Jamboree will consist of lessons from the Pony Club Badge Program! This program has guided lessons and awards! Jamboree's focus is introducing beginner pony club members of all ages, specifically un-rated members (UR) and D1 members, to the wonders of the United States Pony Club (USPC). This is a great way to kick off the summer activities in Pony Club and an awesome opportunity to get out and meet more members just like yourself!
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD
Reach out to LSR Youth Board with any further questions or concerns
(only 15 spots available, register early)
WHAT: Jamboree is a 2 day camp organized and run by the Lake Shore Region Youth Board. This year, Jamboree will consist of lessons from the Pony Club Badge Program! This program has guided lessons and awards! Jamboree's focus is introducing beginner pony club members of all ages, specifically un-rated members (UR) and D1 members, to the wonders of the United States Pony Club (USPC). This is a great way to kick off the summer activities in Pony Club and an awesome opportunity to get out and meet more members just like yourself!
- 7 unmounted Horse Management Lessons - Based on the Pony Club Badge Program. All participants will receive a Pony Club Ribbon to display Badges earned!
- Lessons will taught by higher level pony club members from the region
- Pizza Party with extra fun on Saturday night!
- Special D Jamboree 2025 T-shirt to decorate
- Tons of fun and games!
WHERE: TBD
COST: TBD
Reach out to LSR Youth Board with any further questions or concerns
HB Prep
Spring 2025
Instructors Symposium (IS) & Clinic
Spring 2025
WHO: For DCs/CAs, and other club officers, this is a great opportunity to learn about:
- the current standards of proficiency
- the hunter seat equitation & dressage & western tracks
- updates on alternate track certifications
- preview of 2024 safety Standards of Proficiency
- teaching techniques to prep members for their testing
- 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.
Midwest Horse Fair
April 11-13, 2025
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 Booth 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. All Clubs & Centers are required to volunteer at the booth (sign up coming via email).
Lake Shore Region will have a Pony Club Promotional Booth 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. All Clubs & Centers are required to volunteer at the booth (sign up coming via email).
Show Jump & Dressage Qualifying Rally
in conjunction with Run O' the Mill Pony Club Show
May 2025 Qualifying Show Jump Rally
May 2025 Qualifying Dressage Rally
WHO:
Dressage and Show Jump Rallies are open to ALL current Pony Club members and are ALSO qualifying events for USPC Festival Championships 2026.
WHEN:
Friday, May 2025 - Show Jump Rally
Saturday, May 2025 - Dressage Rally
Show Jump Rally Move in: Friday, May after 4 pm
Briefing: Friday, May 24th - evening - Time TBD
Dressage Rally Move in: Saturday, May 25th after 4 pm
Briefing: Saturday, May 25th - evening - Time TBD
WHERE: TBD
Cost: TBD
Dressage and Show Jump Rallies are open to ALL current Pony Club members and are ALSO qualifying events for USPC Festival Championships 2026.
WHEN:
Friday, May 2025 - Show Jump Rally
Saturday, May 2025 - Dressage Rally
Show Jump Rally Move in: Friday, May after 4 pm
Briefing: Friday, May 24th - evening - Time TBD
Dressage Rally Move in: Saturday, May 25th after 4 pm
Briefing: Saturday, May 25th - evening - Time TBD
WHERE: TBD
Cost: TBD
Regional Camp
June 2025
with optional Cross Country Day
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.
WHERE: TBD
WHERE: TBD
Pick Your Ride Single Day Rally
July 2025
Lake Shore Region is excited to bring you Pick Your Ride (PYR) Rally. Attendees choose two (2) Ride Phases (Dressage, Show Jump or Cross Country) to ride in and compete as Teams of Riders & Stable Managers. This is a great opportunity to try some different things and have fun with your fellow Pony Club members. Rally will offer non-qualifying rally.
WHERE: TBD
Lake Shore Region is excited to bring you Pick Your Ride (PYR) Rally. Attendees choose two (2) Ride Phases (Dressage, Show Jump or Cross Country) to ride in and compete as Teams of Riders & Stable Managers. This is a great opportunity to try some different things and have fun with your fellow Pony Club members. Rally will offer non-qualifying rally.
WHERE: TBD