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United States Pony Club

2024  RIO GRANDE REGION  SPRING EVENTS

USPC Rio Grande Region Website

FEBRUARY 2-4 2024​

RGR MEADOW CREEK
FUNDRAISER SHOW

Coordinated by Brazos  Pony Club

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 24-2024

Come Join us for the 1st Annual Rio Grande Region Fundraiser Horse Show.  This show is for the Texas Equine Community & Pony Clubbers. Volunteers are needed. 

SCHEDULE

Friday | Schooling

Saturday | Jumpers

Sunday | Derby

MeadowCreek Horse Park 1342 State Highway 14 Kosse, Texas 76653 512-227-0678

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10-2024

RGR HORSE
MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Coordinated by Alamo  & Hilltop Pony Club

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1-2024

This event is beneficial for Pony Club members, equestrians and supporters. Learn the helpful hints for a successful rally season, useful tips and tricks and valuable information for anyone who wants to learn more about horse care.   Make sure to register for this event. You will not want to miss this opportunity.

SCHEDULE

2:30-5:30pm

Organizer

Catie   | 210-381-4112 

7IL Ranch 5389 Mill Creek Road Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-236-5552

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11- 2024

RGR QUALIFYING
QUIZ RALLY

Coordinated by Alamo & Hilltop Pony Club

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1-2024

The mission of Quiz is to promote a deep understanding and familiarity with the material presented at each certification level.  Quiz is a fundamental and creative learning tool.  Many aspects of Pony Club mounted rallies can be learned at the Quiz Rally.  This rally, besides challenging Pony Club members to learn horsemanship and horse care, provides them with opportunities to display and learn good sportsmanship, leadership, stewardship, and teamwork as they prepare thoroughly, plan and cooperate with their teammates, and take winning or losing in stride.  This is an unmounted event and everyone will learn so much from participating.  This year, only participation in the Quiz Rally is needed for qualification for Pony Club Nationals.  Parents are needed to volunteer at this event. So please sign up.

SCHEDULE

8:00am  Sign In

9:30am  Start Time

7IL Ranch 5389 Mill Creek Road Cat Spring, Texas 78933 979-236-5552

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SATURDAY, MARCH 23-2024 

RGR QUALIFYING
SHOW JUMPING RALLY

Coordinated by Lone Star Pony Club & Lone Star Riding Club

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1- 2024

A Show Jumping competition is usually comprised of multiple rounds that feature entirely different courses, designed to challenge the horse and rider in many ways.  Show jumping courses can consist of anywhere from 8 to 12 obstacles, including water, walls, panels, and combinations, or a series of multiple jumps in a line.  Horse and rider must negotiate the specified course in the allotted time without bringing any of the elements down or touching the water.  If each round is completed clearly, without incurring any penalties, the horse and rider move on to a shorter course as a timed jump-off.  The winner is determined by the fastest, penalty-free round.

Lone Star Equestrian 18350 FM 150w Driftwood, Texas 78619 512-697-9818

SCHEDULE

Friday-Optional Haul In

              Limited Stalls

Saturday-Competition

SATURDAY, APRIL 6-7 -2024

RGR QUALIFYING
EVENTING RALLY

Coordinated by : Tejas Pony Club & Bayou Pony Club

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 18-2024 

Eventing is a three-phase equestrian sport designed to test the horse and rider’s versatility, fitness, and stamina.  Each phase (Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping) addresses certain elements of the all-around horse.  Penalties are incurred in each phase and the horse/rider pair with the fewest penalties at the completion of the last phase are deemed the winners.

SCHEDULE

TBD

Pine Hill Equestrian Park 1720 Highway 159 E. Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-5591

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SATURDAY MAY 4- 2024

RGR QUALIFYING
DRESSAGE RALLY

Coordinated by Texas Heat Pony Club &  Brazos Pony Club

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TBD

Dressage Competitions are held at many levels, beginning with Walk-Trot and Training Level, and continuing through nine levels to Grand Prix.  A dressage test is a series of movements, performed at various gaits, designed to test the rider’s ability to communicate with their horse.  Each movement is performed at a specified point in the arena and is scored individually on a scale from 0 to 10.  A score of 0 means no portion of the movement was executed, while a score of 10 shows excellent execution.  The individual scores are added and then calculated as a percentage of possible points to come up with a final score.  The highest percentage wins the class.

SCHEDULE

TBD

Rolling Ridge Stables 16016 Decker Lake Rd Manor, TX 78653 512-276-7787

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SUNDAY, MAY 5 -2024

USPC Rio Grande Region
Standards & Certification Clinic

Led by National Examiner | Debra Sue Waters

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TBD

The aim is to be consistent across our region examining the lower level ratings and prepare our members to be successful in National ratings. The S&C clinic demonstrates the rising skills required for the D-1 through the C-2 standards of proficiency. The presentation is geared towards instructors who teach Pony Club, leadership, members, and parents. Additionally, anyone who would like to be considered on the Local Level Examiners list. You will learn the difference between a D-2 and D-3 rider. You will learn the Basic Balanced Position. You will learn what riding skills set a C-2 apart from the lower levels. Tips on how to conduct a test will also be included. 
Prepare by reviews the SOPs and bring printed copies with you.
The morning will consist of a power point presentation and discussion of riding position and effectiveness of aids at each level followed by a lunch break and the afternoon will have demonstration riders that will be evaluated by the participants.  Hopefully! We will have demo riders from the dressage clinic and some of them jump... so we will need 2-3 demo riders at each level.

Rolling Ridge Stables 16016 Decker Lake Rd Manor, TX 78653 512-276-7787

SCHEDULE

TBD

Organizer

Marsha   | 512-789-0490

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