Christina Davis C1, from Annapolis Pony Club,

Maryland Region, at Festival 2007.

 

Thanks Christina for your submission!

 

USDF Instructor Certification Lendon Gray
Dressage Scholarship

Dressage Recognition Awards

 Betsy Raine Fund

Dover "I Love Pony Club Pin" 

 The National Dressage Pony Cup

          USDF Instructor Certification

The USDF Instructor Certification Program is designed to educate instructors about the theory and skills that are fundamental to teaching classical concepts of dressage. Certification candidates must demonstrate proficiency according to specified standards for each certification category offered. The four certification categories offered are:

Certified Instructor/Trainer; Training through Second Level
Recognized Teacher; Training through Second Level
Certified Instructor/Trainer; Third through Fourth Level
Recognized Teacher; Third through Fourth Level

Certification candidates have required and recommended reading materials to help prepare for the exam, and attend workshops on lunging, riding, teaching, and pre-certification mock testing. USDF recognizes those who participate in the workshops but do not undergo the rigorous testing phases through the Associate Instructor program.

For more information on this program, you may visit the USDF Website at www.usdf.org or contact the Instructor Certification Program Liaison at (859) 971-2277 or instructorcertification@usdf.org.
 

 

  Dressage Scholarships Available to attend the 2008 Lendon Gray Youth Dressage Festival

The Tenth Annual Youth Dressage Festival will be held at the HITS Showgrounds in Saugerties, NY.

 July 18-20, 2008

Lendon Gray has been instrumental in advancing dressage for junior and young riders. The Youth Dressage Festival is a competition that highlights the dedication of riders 21 and younger. During this weekend, individuals compete in dressage seat equitation, individual dressage tests and a written exam. There is opportunity to have "roving trainers" work with you and the sponsors of the event have provided great prizes. The United States Pony Club is sponsoring individuals from all USEF or FEI JR/YR dressage levels to be part of a team to representing USPC. Please start and plan to earn your qualifying scores and be part of a fun and exciting weekend.  You can find out more information about this great show at www.dressage4kids.com/. 

The USPC plans to send one or two teams to Lendon's Gray's Youth Dressage Festival this year.  The plan is to send a team for the FEI Division as well as a lower level team.  While most of the cost of this competition will be the responsibility of the competitor, the Dressage Committee is doing fundraising to assist with entry fees and stabling costs.  To qualify for the USPC team you will need to file a declaration of intent to compete as well as fulfillinf the qualifying criteria.

The show has been moved up one month and will be July 18-20, 2008.  Because of this some of the qualifying requirements have changed.  Anyone who competed in the Youth Dressage Festival in 2007 is automatically qualified for 2008 at the same level. Otherwise, riders need two (2) scores of 55% or higher from any USEF or FEI dressage test of the level or a higher level since Jan 1, 2007. USEA tests may be used as well. The score may be received from any competition (including schooling shows, events, and Pony Club competitions) whose judge is a USDF 'L' graduate, USEF or FEI Dressage judge. The two scores do not have to be on the same horse. Rider must submit a copy of the tests front page only with entry form.  The deadline for USPC Declarations is June 1, 2008.

Click here for the Declaration!

Click here for the full prize list with information. 

 

For questions contact Wayne Quarles, Activities Services Director, or Erin Woodall, Activities Assistant.    

 
 


USPC Pony Clubbers will be recognized for their participation in both USPC Rallies and USDF Competitions. USPC members will receive a certificate at the end of each year based on the criteria below. It will be the responsibility of the Pony Club member to get all the information together and send it to the National Office by the November 15th deadline each year.

Blue Ribbon Club-Completion of 1 USPC Dressage Rally at the Walk/Trot Level or above and 1 USDF or USEF Dressage Show at the Walk/Trot Level.

Medallion Club-Completion of 1 USPC Dressage Rally at the Training Level or above and 1 USDF or USEF Dressage Show at the Training Level.

Bronze Medal Club-Completion of 1 USPC Dressage Rally at the First Level and 1 USDF or USEF Dressage Show at the First Level.

Silver Medal Club-Completion of one USPC Dressage Rally at the Second Level and 1 USDF or USEF Dressage Show at the Second Level.

Gold Medal Club-Completion of one USPC Dressage Rally (this can be in competition at any level or by being a volunteer for the rally) and completion of 1 USDF or USEF Dressage Show at Third level or above.

All competitions must be done during the current year. Click here for the application.  Riders may apply for more than one award each year.

Any questions should be directed to the USPC Activities Director, Wayne Quarles, 859-254-7669.

 

Betsy Raine Fund 

General Information 

The Betsy Raine Fund is designed to support Dressage training for clubs or regions which would not otherwise have access to top notch Dressage training. 

Application Process 
The application process for the Betsy Raine Fund is a one-step process. A request for application may be made at any time during the year. Application forms may be obtained by calling or writing the USPC Development Office. 

Application Process/Deadlines 
Complete proposals, including the application and all accompanying materials, are due in the USPC office no later than midnight on December 1st. Any applications which are not complete or do not meet the requirements will not be reviewed by the committee. 

Review Process 
Grant applications are reviewed by the Betsy Raine Committee. The review and selection process begins in early January by a committee whose members are selected on the basis of their ability to remain objective and on their demonstrated commitment to the USPC Mission Statement and Guiding Beliefs. 

Notification 
Those clubs and/or regions whose grant applications have been selected for funding by the Betsy Raine Committee, will be notified no later than February 15th. 

Who May Apply 
Any active club in good standing may apply to the Betsy Raine Fund as long as all youth members of the club will be eligible to benefit from the activity requesting funding. Regions may also apply under the same guidelines. 

Areas Not Eligible For Funding 
USPC will not fund physical property, such as riding arenas, buildings, jumps etc., nor will regularly incurred expenses of a club or region be funded. 

Grant Usage Deadline
All grants awarded must be used by the end of the calendar year in which they have been awarded. If the activity requested for funding is not held or is not completed, the total amount of the money must be reimbursed to the national office. If expenses have been incurred, the club/region will be responsible for those expenses.                                                                               

Accounting/Reporting 
Grants will be awarded upon selection by the review committee. Final expense accounting and a summary of project must be submitted to the national office upon completion of the specific program. Grants money must be used for the specifically stated purpose only, and in the year designated. 

Grant Application

Betsy Raine Dressage Grant Application

 

Dressage Award at Championships 

The Dover "I love pony club pin" 

This special award is for Dressage competitors in the Musical Kur and Pas de Deux divisions.  This is a replica of the gold "I love Pony Club" pin that belonged to Robert Dover's mother.  The original pin has been donated to USPC and is on display at headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. 

 

The National Dressage Pony Cup

The National Dressage Pony Cup will hold its inaugural show on June 28th and 29th, 2008 at Paxton Farm in Cincinnati Ohio. The show was created by a group of pony owners in order to promote ponies, their breeders and riders in Dressage competition in the United States. Ponies of all breeds are invited to attend the USDF/USEF show held in conjunction with Paxton Farms Summer Classic. The ponies will be officially measured at the show unless they already have a permanent measurement card. Thanks to generous donations and sponsorships, the show will be able to award some fantastic prizes and recognize the achievements of the winning ponies. There are also rider awards for Pony Club riders, youth and adult riders, high point breed specific awards and even a special award for the oldest pony competing.  Classes will be held on Saturday and Sunday, the pony cup consists of one class per day per level, Intro through FEI. Ponies may compete in more than one level and/or with more than one rider. We are planning an Award Ceremony after the classes are completed on Sunday, complete with photographer and videographer. For more information visit the show website at www.dressageponycup.com.
 

Send mail to erin@ponyclub.org with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: June 18, 2008