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Thank you to all who supported our NJ Region in 2018. We welcome your continued support in 2019!
As we approach the end of 2018 and look forward to 2019, I would like to thank all who have supported the New Jersey Region Pony Club during this past year. We appreciate and thank all our members, parents, friends, volunteers and especially the competitors who came to our Dressage Show at USET or our Horse Trials on June 3 at the Horse Park of NJ – when our horse trials began its new run as a USEA recognized event. As a volunteer organization, we do depend on the support of so many. Please click here to go to our Support Pony Club page for more info. |
SAVE THE DATE - NJ Region's USEA Horse Trials
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NJ Region's Horse Trials - 6/2/2019- will be our second USEA recognized event at the Horse Park of NJ.
SAVE THE DATE - new in 2019 - $1000 prize money for Open Division at each level -
awarded as follows: 1st - $500, 2nd $250, 3rd - $150, and 4th $100.
Ribbons will be awarded through 8th place and prizes will be given to all other divisions in each level.
Upgrades for 2019 will include additional new fences added to the Modified course.
On Saturday - June 1, 2019 we will repeat our Fun Day with Starter and Pre-Starter level XC courses marked and flagged Riders will begin from the start box. If you wish to add a Stadium course and ride a Derby, that option will also be available. Teams of 3 or Pairs can do the courses as a chase. Your entry fee for the fun day will allow you to ride one course twice, or you could ride each course once.
Party to celebrate 65 years of Pony Club in New Jersey. We will be asking clubs, centers, current members, friends, and alumni to join us for an evening of celebration.
We will be soliciting sponsors for all of the above activities. If you would like to help with this, please contact:
CathyBrogan@earthlink.net for more info.
Please click here to see the results from NJ Region's 6-3-2018 Horse Trials.
SAVE THE DATE - new in 2019 - $1000 prize money for Open Division at each level -
awarded as follows: 1st - $500, 2nd $250, 3rd - $150, and 4th $100.
Ribbons will be awarded through 8th place and prizes will be given to all other divisions in each level.
Upgrades for 2019 will include additional new fences added to the Modified course.
On Saturday - June 1, 2019 we will repeat our Fun Day with Starter and Pre-Starter level XC courses marked and flagged Riders will begin from the start box. If you wish to add a Stadium course and ride a Derby, that option will also be available. Teams of 3 or Pairs can do the courses as a chase. Your entry fee for the fun day will allow you to ride one course twice, or you could ride each course once.
Party to celebrate 65 years of Pony Club in New Jersey. We will be asking clubs, centers, current members, friends, and alumni to join us for an evening of celebration.
We will be soliciting sponsors for all of the above activities. If you would like to help with this, please contact:
CathyBrogan@earthlink.net for more info.
Please click here to see the results from NJ Region's 6-3-2018 Horse Trials.
WOW camp dates will be July 1 to July 4th, 2019.
The United States Pony Club (USPC)
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth organization to teach riding and horsemanship through a formal educational program.
USPC is unique because its educational programs place equal emphasis on the teaching of riding skills, horse-care fundamentals, and team participation with sportsmanship. From the moment youth join USPC until they graduate, they are part of a broad network of activities and educational programs that promote the health and safety of both horse and rider. Members include both Youth Members range in age from as young as 4 through age 25, and HMX or adult Horsemaster Members. Members belong to local clubs or pony club centers and USPC is dedicated to developing knowledgeable, competent, responsible, and caring horsemen.
Many of the nation's top equestrians, including many of our Olympic team members and many business professionals, government leaders and career military officers, have roots in Pony Club. There are approximately 10,000 members in 600 clubs and riding centers in 43 regions throughout the country.
Core Values of the Pony Club are:
Horsemanship with respect to healthcare, nutrition, stable management, handling and riding a mount safely, correctly and with confidence.
Organized teamwork including cooperation, communication, responsibility, leadership, mentoring, teaching and fostering a supportive yet competitive environment .
Respect for the horse and self through horsemanship; for land through land conservation; and for others through service and teamwork.
Service by providing an opportunity for members, parents, and others to support the Pony Club program locally, regionally and nationally through volunteerism.
Education at an individual pace to achieve personal goals and expand knowledge through teaching others.
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth organization to teach riding and horsemanship through a formal educational program.
USPC is unique because its educational programs place equal emphasis on the teaching of riding skills, horse-care fundamentals, and team participation with sportsmanship. From the moment youth join USPC until they graduate, they are part of a broad network of activities and educational programs that promote the health and safety of both horse and rider. Members include both Youth Members range in age from as young as 4 through age 25, and HMX or adult Horsemaster Members. Members belong to local clubs or pony club centers and USPC is dedicated to developing knowledgeable, competent, responsible, and caring horsemen.
Many of the nation's top equestrians, including many of our Olympic team members and many business professionals, government leaders and career military officers, have roots in Pony Club. There are approximately 10,000 members in 600 clubs and riding centers in 43 regions throughout the country.
Core Values of the Pony Club are:
Horsemanship with respect to healthcare, nutrition, stable management, handling and riding a mount safely, correctly and with confidence.
Organized teamwork including cooperation, communication, responsibility, leadership, mentoring, teaching and fostering a supportive yet competitive environment .
Respect for the horse and self through horsemanship; for land through land conservation; and for others through service and teamwork.
Service by providing an opportunity for members, parents, and others to support the Pony Club program locally, regionally and nationally through volunteerism.
Education at an individual pace to achieve personal goals and expand knowledge through teaching others.
Some facts about Pony Club:
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A picture of all of our NJ competitors against the backdrop of the Rolex Arena. We had 45 NJR members at champs this year in Dressage, Eventing, Quiz, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon. What a great experience for all - members, friends, parents and everyone who supported our group at Champs. Mission: The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., develops character, leadership, confidence, and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.
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In 2019, USPC will celebrate Championships East by returning again to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC -
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Links to nearby regionsWe urge our members to visit the regional websites for nearby regions. These regions offer Rallies, National Testings. camps and clinics you might wish to do. Below are links to some of those regions
The Virginia Region: www.vrponyclub.org The Maryland Region https://maryland.ponyclub.org Eastern Pennsylvia Region https://easternpa.ponyclub.org/about |
New Jersey Region Pony Club
Ask about our clubs, pony club centers, Adult Horsemasters' program and our "open to all" fund raising Dressage Show in April and Recognized Event in June!
Ask about our clubs, pony club centers, Adult Horsemasters' program and our "open to all" fund raising Dressage Show in April and Recognized Event in June!