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Congratulations to Middle California Region Senior D division first place finish at the USPC National Quiz Rally held in Virginia during the last week of July 2008! Bear Creek Pony Clubbers Katie W. and Sara K. were members of the Senior D team representing Middle California. And congratulations to Bear Creek Pony Club on scoring first overall at the Mock D Rally! |
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About Bear Creek Pony Club |
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The Bear Creek Pony Club is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in an area known as Briones (nestled between Orinda and Martinez). The club was founded in 2006 by Marie Miller, owner of Rancho Del Lago, and Ashley Tobin. The club currently has 15 members between the ages of 7-20. Some members have their own mounts and others borrow mounts for club mounted activities and lessons. Mission Statement:To provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership, and self-confidence.
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Pony Club |
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Motto by John: Focus on the positive and let go of the rest! |
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Pony Club is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgement, leadership, and self-confidence. The older, more experienced members serve as mentors for the less experienced members and scores of adult volunteers make it all possible.
Started in England in 1928, Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 42 countries. The United States Pony Club was established in 1954 and has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout 48 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000 members.
Pony Club offers both mounted and unmounted instruction in riding and horse management, as well as "fair and friendly" competitions (rallies) and activities in Eventing, Show Jumping, Dressage, Games, Polocrosse, Tetrathlon,Quiz (knowledge), Vaulting, and Fox Hunting. Rallies are held at the regional and national levels -- and there are even some opportunities at the international level! Whether you aspire to be an Olympic class rider or just want to learn the basics of riding and horse care, there's something for everybody -- and being a Pony Clubber is just plain fun! |
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Guiding Beliefs USPC is an educational organization that progressively develops the well-rounded horseperson.
The well-rounded horseperson is capable of riding safely and tactfully on the flat, over fences and in the open.
Knowledgeable care of horses and ponies (Horse Management) is basic to the well-rounded horseperson.
USPC is committed to the well being of the horse.
Fair and friendly competitions develop teamwork and sportsmanship.
Fun and friendship are part of Pony Club.
USPC requires parental and volunteer involvement and support.
The USPC is committed to safety.
The local Club is the core of USPC.
The Pony Club Pledge As a member of the United States Pony Club, I stand for the best in good sportsmanship as well as horsemanship.
I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being.
I shall endeavor to maintain the best traditions of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship, always treating my horse with the consideration due a partner. I shall strive at all times to uphold the high ideals of the Pony Club and of my country. |