Happy New Year 2023!!
2022 was a great year!
RVPC members participated in many mounted and unmounted lessons, and of course our awesome Summer Camp at Sandy River! We had lessons in our usual eventing-based disciplines, as well as polocrosse and games, and several unmounted horse management topics.
Additionally, our members participated in several regional rallies - Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, and Polocrosse!
We also had 2 members participate in USPC Championships East, in Dressage and Show Jumping!
We look forward to another great year in 2023!
To kick off the year, we will be having our usual Potluck Lunch and Sponsors Meeting on Sunday, January 22, at 1:00 pm at Alphin Stuart (in the classroom area) at Virginia Tech. Prospective members are welcome to come to this, so if you are interested in joining RVPC, please email us at roanokevallyponyclub@gmail.com.
RVPC members participated in many mounted and unmounted lessons, and of course our awesome Summer Camp at Sandy River! We had lessons in our usual eventing-based disciplines, as well as polocrosse and games, and several unmounted horse management topics.
Additionally, our members participated in several regional rallies - Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, and Polocrosse!
We also had 2 members participate in USPC Championships East, in Dressage and Show Jumping!
We look forward to another great year in 2023!
To kick off the year, we will be having our usual Potluck Lunch and Sponsors Meeting on Sunday, January 22, at 1:00 pm at Alphin Stuart (in the classroom area) at Virginia Tech. Prospective members are welcome to come to this, so if you are interested in joining RVPC, please email us at roanokevallyponyclub@gmail.com.
BREA Clinic with Angela Bowles
We were excited to finish our instructional year by joining in with the BREA-Sponsored Clinic at Virginia Tech's Alphin Stuart Arena with 5* Eventer Angela Bowles! Thank you to all of our instructors in 2022, who helped us learn and grow and have fun together!
Open Polocrosse Clinic
We had a great time and learned a lot at our Polocrosse Clinic, which was open to the public, on October 23, 2022, at Green Hill Park.
Instructors were World Cup players Rahul and Sarah Desai!
Thank you to all who participated
Fall Sponsor Meeting - October 20
The Annual Meeting of Club Sponsors will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Childers residence. All club sponsors, as well as other parents and members, are encouraged to attend (in person or virtually), to help plan for next year's officers, budget, shows, lessons, camp, and other activities.
Polocrosse Rally
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For the first time in recent memory, RVPC participated in a Polocrosse Rally! Two members, Virginia and Karen, competed in the multi-region rally, hosted by Old Dominion Region, and held in conjunction with Heartland Polocrosse Club's Blue Ridge Brawl tournament.
Virginia competed on a Roanoke Valley / Cassanova-Warrenton Team in HM, coming in 2nd place; and a Heartland Polocrosse Club B Grade playing team, which came in 2nd place in their division. Karen competed on the "World Cup Wannabes" Scramble Team with members of several clubs/regions for both HM and playing, finishing 3rd in HM and 1st in E grade playing. |
RVPC Members Represent ODRPC at USPC Championships!
RVPC members Zoe and Kate were among 13 competitors representing the Old Dominion Region at USPC Championships East, July 27-31, at Tryon International Equestrian Center! Zoe was on the Midsouth / Old Dominion Standard Senior Training Level Dressage Team, and Kate was on the Maryland / Old Dominion Standard Senior Advanced Show Jumping Team. Both had excellent riding and horse management scores, and we are very proud of how well they represented the club and region! Kate was also a demo rider in the Polocrosse Demonstration/Clinic.
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Thank you to those who came out to our Try Polocrosse Day! We had a great time teaching some new players, and hope to see you all on the field again!
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RVPC Summer Camp
RVPC held another fantastic Summer Camp June 24-27! 15 members participated this year, enjoying mounted lessons in dressage, show jumping, and cross country, as well as polocrosse practice, and unmounted lessons in grooming and leg care.
We are very grateful to the corporate sponsors who helped make camp such a huge success -
Banixx, Free Ride Equestrian, Cosequin, Coat Defense, and Purina !
We are very grateful to the corporate sponsors who helped make camp such a huge success -
Banixx, Free Ride Equestrian, Cosequin, Coat Defense, and Purina !
Congratulations on a Successful Certification Day!
Congratulations to 4 RVPC members who successfully achieved their new certifications on June 11!
(L-R): Bernard - D3 Dressage; Rachel - C1 Eventing Flat; Karen - C2 dressage; Zoe - C2 Dressage.
(L-R): Bernard - D3 Dressage; Rachel - C1 Eventing Flat; Karen - C2 dressage; Zoe - C2 Dressage.
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RVPC Show Jumping Rally Teams were fabulous at ODRPC Rally!
RVPC had a great time at the Old Dominion Region Show Jumping Rally, which was held June 4-5 at the Virginia Horse Center.
The Regular-division RVPC Team - Melanie (Capt), Olivia, Kate, Sam, and Abby (Stable Manager) finished in 5th place Overall, and 2nd place in Horse Management! Additionally, Kate won the Equitation and High Point Awards in the Developing Horse & Rider Division, and Olivia won the High Point Award in the Horse & Pony Division.
The Rising Stars division is a great way for new young members to experience rallying with the help of an experienced "C Advisor". Roanoke Valley / Crescent Bay "Double Trouble" Rising Stars Team, including Jaxon of RVPC, had a fantastic time, led by C Advisor Sydney.
The Regular-division RVPC Team - Melanie (Capt), Olivia, Kate, Sam, and Abby (Stable Manager) finished in 5th place Overall, and 2nd place in Horse Management! Additionally, Kate won the Equitation and High Point Awards in the Developing Horse & Rider Division, and Olivia won the High Point Award in the Horse & Pony Division.
The Rising Stars division is a great way for new young members to experience rallying with the help of an experienced "C Advisor". Roanoke Valley / Crescent Bay "Double Trouble" Rising Stars Team, including Jaxon of RVPC, had a fantastic time, led by C Advisor Sydney.
RVPC Members Play in Polocrosse Tournament!
RVPC members played in an APA-sanctioned polocrosse tournament for the first time, playing in Polocrosse in the Pines, hosted by Carolina Polocrosse Club, over Memorial Day Weekend!
Kate and Karen played on the Heartland E-grade Team, which finished in 3rd place; Joe played on the Mix E-grade Team, which took 1st place!
Everyone had a fun time and learned a lot! We're ready to do it again at the Blue Crab Classic, June 18-19, hosted by Bay Area Polocrosse Club.
Kate and Karen played on the Heartland E-grade Team, which finished in 3rd place; Joe played on the Mix E-grade Team, which took 1st place!
Everyone had a fun time and learned a lot! We're ready to do it again at the Blue Crab Classic, June 18-19, hosted by Bay Area Polocrosse Club.
Congratulations Dressage and Eventing Rally Competitors!
RVPC had a great time at Dressage and Eventing Rallies, which were run concurrently and in conjunction with VHT Starter Trials. RVPC was host club, and thanks Holston and Mountain Skyline Pony Clubs for providing hospitality for these rallies! We are also grateful to VHT for making it possible to hold both of these rallies.
Dressage: Zoe and Annaliese were part of the Roanoke Valley / Blue Ridge Team, which won 1st place in Horse Management and 1st place overall! Annaliese won High Point Intro Rider, and Zoe won 4th place in the Dressage Tests division of Starter Trials!
Eventing: Kate was part of the Mountain Skyline / Roanoke Valley Team, which won 1st place in Horse Management and 1st place overall! Kate won 1st place in the Novice Horse Trials division of Starter Trials!
Dressage: Zoe and Annaliese were part of the Roanoke Valley / Blue Ridge Team, which won 1st place in Horse Management and 1st place overall! Annaliese won High Point Intro Rider, and Zoe won 4th place in the Dressage Tests division of Starter Trials!
Eventing: Kate was part of the Mountain Skyline / Roanoke Valley Team, which won 1st place in Horse Management and 1st place overall! Kate won 1st place in the Novice Horse Trials division of Starter Trials!
USPC Equine Symposium & Convention - hosted by the Old Dominion Region
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Roanoke Valley Pony Club officers were among the Local Organizing Committee and regional volunteer crew that hosted the USPC national convention in Norfolk, Jan 26-30!
The event offered a blend of in-person, live-stream, and on-demand educational opportunities, ensuring participants could conveniently attend based on their personal schedules. The new meeting format included many popular elements that have brought equine enthusiasts together for years: leadership training, equine education, comradery, and connection to equine enthusiasts from around the country. The convention is held each year at the end of January, hosted by a different USPC Region. Next year's convention will be hosted by the Mid-West Region in St Louis MO. |
Congratulations on Successful Certifications!
Congratulations to Zoe on achieving her C-1 Dressage and C-1 Eventing flat! Congratulations to Judy on achieving her C-1 Horse Management! Congratulations to Hattie on achieving her D-3 Eventing! We are very proud of all of these members!
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We had a blast with Polocrosse!
RVPC and members of the community had a fantastic time at the Polocrosse Clinic on October 17! The clinic was taught by wo of the top polocrosse players and clinicians in the country, Rahul and Sarah Desai. We are looking forward to learning, practicing, and playing more in the future as a club, and also hope to host one or two open clinics next year.
A Successful ODR Zone 3 D Rally!!
D Rally, hosted by RVPC on August 15 at Green Hill Park, is one of the highlights of the year for young pony clubbers to gain competition experience, and it was a huge success! Competitors included 19 riders, 4 stable managers, and 5 C Advisors representing 4 clubs/centers (Roanoke Valley, Holston, Sandy River, and Mountain Skyline), on a total of 5 teams. Additionally, we were so pleased to have many C level members who volunteered to fill many of the key positions, including all the HM staff, SJ judge and scribe, and dressage scribe. We are very proud of these members who continue to demonstrate the pony club spirit by giving their time to help teach and support the younger members. And we are so happy and fortunate to have great pony club friends Bernard and Laura served as TD and vet & dressage judge.
Annaliese was our sole rider this year, on Scramble Team Roanoke Valley / Holston. She won the individual best score for the Tadpole Horse Trials division.
Annaliese was our sole rider this year, on Scramble Team Roanoke Valley / Holston. She won the individual best score for the Tadpole Horse Trials division.
Another Great RVPC Camp!!
RVPC Summer Camp was held August 6-9 at Sandy River Equestrian Center. As always, this was a great opportunity to spend time with our horses and friends, learning and having fun! We had lessons in Dressage, Stadium Jumping, and Cross Country. We also experimented with a Western Trail Obstacle course, and had and opportunity for a quiet hack around the beautiful property. We had unmounted lessons in nutrition and travel, tail care, and cross country course walking. We cooled off with pool time and relaxed with craft time. And, as always, we enjoyed lots of great food with our friends!
Congratulations on Successful Certifications!
Congratulations to Kate on achieving her C-2 Eventing (aka Traditional) and to Olivia on achieving her C-1 Horse Management and Flat during our "spring" certification testing on July 25! And congratulations to Annaliese on achieving her D-1 Eventing during camp on August 8!
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RVPC at USPC Champs!
RVPC members Emily and Kate participated in the USPC Festival Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 19-23. USPC holds Festival every 3 years, and it includes both a full national Championships (other years have a Champs East and a Champs West/Midwest), followed by an educational portion. Emily was one of 2 riders in the inaugural Western Trail Invitational, with her horse Amazing Grace! She also helped lead the Pony Club Pledge during Opening Ceremonies as part of the National Youth Board. Kate was Stable Manager for the Old Dominion Standard Developing Horse/Rider Show Jumping team. Kate's team finished 2nd in Horse Management, and she received a special certificate given to Stable Managers that produce 100% perfect Turnout Inspections for their team! We are very proud of these two!
RVPC members Emily and Kate participated in the USPC Festival Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 19-23. USPC holds Festival every 3 years, and it includes both a full national Championships (other years have a Champs East and a Champs West/Midwest), followed by an educational portion. Emily was one of 2 riders in the inaugural Western Trail Invitational, with her horse Amazing Grace! She also helped lead the Pony Club Pledge during Opening Ceremonies as part of the National Youth Board. Kate was Stable Manager for the Old Dominion Standard Developing Horse/Rider Show Jumping team. Kate's team finished 2nd in Horse Management, and she received a special certificate given to Stable Managers that produce 100% perfect Turnout Inspections for their team! We are very proud of these two!
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RVPC Member at USPC National Youth Congress
The USPC National Youth Congress (NYC) was established in 1998 in order to recognize outstanding Pony Club members and build on the leadership skills they've developed throughout the years. The NYC provides intensive leadership training to 18-23 year old Pony Club members who have attained a National Certification (H-B, C+, C-3, B, H-HM, H, H-A or A). Members are challenged to apply their Pony Club experience to make meaningful contributions to the larger world and think about how they can continue to use the leadership skills developed through Pony Club in their school and future careers.
The National Youth Congress experience includes mentoring and networking with members of the USPC Academy of Achievement, Pony Club alumni from all over the country who are current leaders in a variety of fields. They also meet with members of the USPC Board of Governors.
This year, RVPC member Mandolin W was one of two members selected to represent the Old Dominion Region at the NYC. Mandolin says "NYC was a really cool and educational experience! Because the convention was held online, it was easy to attend and I was able to meet a lot more people than I would have otherwise. What really stuck with me most was learning about the careers and paths different people take through the equine industry, and how Pony Club always seems to bring people back to it! We also created proposals to improve Pony Club and the equine industry as a whole, which was very exciting to be a part of. The overall experience was super enlightening, and I'm thankful to have been a part of it!"
The USPC National Youth Congress (NYC) was established in 1998 in order to recognize outstanding Pony Club members and build on the leadership skills they've developed throughout the years. The NYC provides intensive leadership training to 18-23 year old Pony Club members who have attained a National Certification (H-B, C+, C-3, B, H-HM, H, H-A or A). Members are challenged to apply their Pony Club experience to make meaningful contributions to the larger world and think about how they can continue to use the leadership skills developed through Pony Club in their school and future careers.
The National Youth Congress experience includes mentoring and networking with members of the USPC Academy of Achievement, Pony Club alumni from all over the country who are current leaders in a variety of fields. They also meet with members of the USPC Board of Governors.
This year, RVPC member Mandolin W was one of two members selected to represent the Old Dominion Region at the NYC. Mandolin says "NYC was a really cool and educational experience! Because the convention was held online, it was easy to attend and I was able to meet a lot more people than I would have otherwise. What really stuck with me most was learning about the careers and paths different people take through the equine industry, and how Pony Club always seems to bring people back to it! We also created proposals to improve Pony Club and the equine industry as a whole, which was very exciting to be a part of. The overall experience was super enlightening, and I'm thankful to have been a part of it!"
RVPC is now on Instagram
To keep up with RVPC on social media: Follow roanokevalleyponyclub on Instagram And like the Roanoke Valley Pony Club page on Facebook |
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Virtual Unmounted Meetings
Start studying for your next rating during this cold and snowy winter weather!
We will be holding member-led virtual Unmounted meetings (via Google Meet), each Thursday in February and March, at 7:30 pm. Members please sign up for a week to teach, and what topic you'd like to present.
Start studying for your next rating during this cold and snowy winter weather!
We will be holding member-led virtual Unmounted meetings (via Google Meet), each Thursday in February and March, at 7:30 pm. Members please sign up for a week to teach, and what topic you'd like to present.
Happy New Year!
RVPC kicked off 2021 with a virtual Sponsor Meeting Thursday, January 28, at 6:30pm.
Thank you to everyone who helped plan our activities for 2021!
RVPC kicked off 2021 with a virtual Sponsor Meeting Thursday, January 28, at 6:30pm.
Thank you to everyone who helped plan our activities for 2021!
Congratulations Mandolin on achieving your B rating!
RVPC member Mandolin completed her USPC "B" rating in December 2020! The B is a very rigorous and difficult test, and we are very proud of Mandolin for this special achievement!
RVPC member Mandolin completed her USPC "B" rating in December 2020! The B is a very rigorous and difficult test, and we are very proud of Mandolin for this special achievement!
Happy 80th Birthday Bernard!!
On September 5, RVPC had the pleasure and the honor of hosting a party celebrating the 80th birthday of our long-time mentor, volunteer, friend, and inspiration, Bernard Hylton! From TD'ing D Rally, hosting and teaching mounted meetings, and supporting and encouraging young riders in every way possible, we truly appreciate Bernard! (Some photos are from the party, others date back "several" years!)
Happy 50th Anniversary Roanoke Valley Pony Club!!!
Congratulations to Roanoke Valley Pony Club on reaching a milestone this year, that only a few clubs in USPC have achieved! We have now been a registered club for 50 years!
RVPC will be recognized and presented with a 50-year award at the USPC National Meeting in Seattle, Washington.
RVPC will be recognized and presented with a 50-year award at the USPC National Meeting in Seattle, Washington.
Congratulations to Mandolin and Nicole on achieving their HB certifications!
The HB is a national certification that covers a wide range of Horse Management knowledge and skills.
Mounted and Unmounted Meetings
"Mounted Meetings" and "Unmounted Meetings" are the heart of pony club! These are the lessons, both in riding and horse management/knowledge, that are the foundation of all that we do. We have had a very strong spring of lessons in RVPC this year. Here are just a few pictures of the fun and learning we have been experiencing!
Dressage Rally
Congratulations to the Crescent Bay / Roanoke Valley Senior Dressage Rally team for winning 3rd place in HM and 4th place overall! The team included Corrine (riding Western Dressage) and Carrie from Roanoke Valley. Corrine won 1st place Western Basic Musical Freestyle, High Point Individual Western Basic, and she qualified for USPC Championships!
Thank you to Jessie for being secretary for this rally, and for many other RVPC members and parents for volunteering at this rally as the host club!
Thank you to Jessie for being secretary for this rally, and for many other RVPC members and parents for volunteering at this rally as the host club!
Roanoke Valley Pony Club FaceBook Page
Please LIKE and FOLLOW the Roanoke Valley Pony Club Facebook Page! This is a public page for our Non-Profit Organization where we will post updates about our shows and other events or information of interest to the community.
2019 Kick-Off Meeting - Postponed due to Weather!
The Kick-Off meeting for 2019 has been postponed due to weather. It will now be on January 19 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. This will include a Potluck Lunch, Sponsors Meeting, and Unmounted Meeting. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate a successful 2018 and plan for another great year in 2019!
Everyone stay warm and safe during this winter weather!
Everyone stay warm and safe during this winter weather!
Zone 3 D Rally
Thank you to everyone who helped with another successful D Rally! RVPC hosted this rally for Zone 3 on August 19 at Green Hill Park in Salem. Although it was a small rally, it was a great experience for all involved! We had many members volunteering, in addition to those who competed.
The Roanoke Valley / Sinking Creek Team of Olivia (Capt), Hadley, Hattie, Ivy (SC, stable manager), and Abby H (C Advisor) won First Place Overall and Second Place in Horse Management!
Hadley was the individual winner in the Tadpole Horse Trials division!
Olivia was the individual winner in the Green Combined Test division!
Thank you to RVPC members who volunteered or coached - Emma, Leah, Kate, Melanie, Mandolin!
The Roanoke Valley / Sinking Creek Team of Olivia (Capt), Hadley, Hattie, Ivy (SC, stable manager), and Abby H (C Advisor) won First Place Overall and Second Place in Horse Management!
Hadley was the individual winner in the Tadpole Horse Trials division!
Olivia was the individual winner in the Green Combined Test division!
Thank you to RVPC members who volunteered or coached - Emma, Leah, Kate, Melanie, Mandolin!
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USPC Championships East
Congratulations to Abby H on representing Old Dominion Region as Stable Manager for the New Jersey / Midwest / Old Dominion Novice Eventing Team at USPC Champs East!
Congratulations also to all RVPC members who qualified for champs:
Mandolin (Dressage, Show jumping)
Leah (Show Jumping)
Abby H (Show Jumping)
Emily (Quiz)
Sarah (Quiz)
Congratulations also to all RVPC members who qualified for champs:
Mandolin (Dressage, Show jumping)
Leah (Show Jumping)
Abby H (Show Jumping)
Emily (Quiz)
Sarah (Quiz)
Linda Oberlender Memorial Jump Dedication
Several past and present RVPC members came to the Linda Oberlender Memorial Jump Dedication at Green Hill Park Equestrian Center on July 7th. We remember Linda Oberlender as a wonderful supporter of eventing, dressage, fox hunting, Pony Club, and kids participating in all of these activities. She was always positive and smiling and sharing her love of horses and equestrian sports with other riders of all ages. The memorial jump wsa built by Bernard Hylton, and paid for with donations from multiple individuals and organizations, including RVPC.
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Spring Certification
Congratulations to Emma and Nicole (C2), Abby (C1), and Emily (C1 HM) on achieving new certifications this spring!
And thank you to the members who volunteered as scribe and jump crew - Melanie, Olivia, and Hattie!
And thank you to the members who volunteered as scribe and jump crew - Melanie, Olivia, and Hattie!
Show Jumping Rally
Show Jumping Rally was held June 16-17 at the Virginia Horse Center, and was one of the largest mounted rallies the region has had in several years with 52 riders on 14 teams!
RVPC sent a record number of competitors to Show Jumping Rally! We're excited that we were represented by 3 regular teams and a Horsemaster member to scramble:
RVPC/Deep Run Hunt Scramble Team: Melanie (Capt), Emma, Claire (DRH), Olivia, and Kate (SM) - 4th in HM; 5th Overall
RVPC Team 2: Mandolin (Capt), Abby, Zoe, Harmony - 12th in HM; 9th Overall
RVPC Team 3: Leah (Capt), Emily, Hattie - 10th in HM; 4th Overall
RVPC/Crescent Bay HMX Scramble: Carrie, Rebecca (CB), Rick (CB, Capt), and Sharon (CB, SM) - 1st in HM & Overall in Horsemaster Division
We also had many individual award winners from our club!
Mandolin - Dancing Weather Memorial Trophy (awarded by head jump judge and Chief HM judge to a single individual who excels in both);
High Point Overall in Horse 1; Equitation Award for Horse 1 division.
Leah - High Point Overall in Developing Horse/Rider division.
Carrie - High Point Overall in Cross-Rails division.
Additionally, Mandolin, Leah, and Abby all qualified for USPC Championships!
RVPC sent a record number of competitors to Show Jumping Rally! We're excited that we were represented by 3 regular teams and a Horsemaster member to scramble:
RVPC/Deep Run Hunt Scramble Team: Melanie (Capt), Emma, Claire (DRH), Olivia, and Kate (SM) - 4th in HM; 5th Overall
RVPC Team 2: Mandolin (Capt), Abby, Zoe, Harmony - 12th in HM; 9th Overall
RVPC Team 3: Leah (Capt), Emily, Hattie - 10th in HM; 4th Overall
RVPC/Crescent Bay HMX Scramble: Carrie, Rebecca (CB), Rick (CB, Capt), and Sharon (CB, SM) - 1st in HM & Overall in Horsemaster Division
We also had many individual award winners from our club!
Mandolin - Dancing Weather Memorial Trophy (awarded by head jump judge and Chief HM judge to a single individual who excels in both);
High Point Overall in Horse 1; Equitation Award for Horse 1 division.
Leah - High Point Overall in Developing Horse/Rider division.
Carrie - High Point Overall in Cross-Rails division.
Additionally, Mandolin, Leah, and Abby all qualified for USPC Championships!
RVPC Camp 2018
We had another fantastic summer camp June 8-11 at Sandy River Equestrian Center with instructors Sam Henley and Suzanne Lacy! Mounted lessons included Dressage, Show Jumping, and Cross Country. We practiced bandaging and wrapping and discussed uses of various wraps. Everyone made jump measuring sticks. And we had pool time and got to watch as Justify won the Triple Crown!
Dressage Rally
Congratulations to Team RVPC at the ODRPC Dressage Rally April 21-22!
The Roanoke Valley Team of Mandolin (capt), Kate, Olivia, Sarah, and Leah (SM) took home 4th place in HM and 3rd place Overall out of 10 teams competing! Additionally, Kate was High Point Individual for Training Level, Olivia won 1st place in the Intro Musical Freestyle, and Mandolin was 2nd place in the Training Musical Freestyle. This was a hard-working team!
RVPC was also host for this rally! Thank you to Jessie for organizing, and other RVPC volunteers - members Melanie, Emma, and Hattie; and Conestoga Pony Club member (and RVPC guest) Kavita; parent volunteers; and to our TD, Laura (the permanent RVPC parent)!
The Roanoke Valley Team of Mandolin (capt), Kate, Olivia, Sarah, and Leah (SM) took home 4th place in HM and 3rd place Overall out of 10 teams competing! Additionally, Kate was High Point Individual for Training Level, Olivia won 1st place in the Intro Musical Freestyle, and Mandolin was 2nd place in the Training Musical Freestyle. This was a hard-working team!
RVPC was also host for this rally! Thank you to Jessie for organizing, and other RVPC volunteers - members Melanie, Emma, and Hattie; and Conestoga Pony Club member (and RVPC guest) Kavita; parent volunteers; and to our TD, Laura (the permanent RVPC parent)!
Sleepover 2018
Planning creative ways they might teach a lesson on "Parts of the Pony"
Our annual winter sleepover was held on February 16-17. We had a short Unmounted Meeting, learning about Lesson Planning, followed by a Pizza dinner, and lots of time for outdoor fun, followed by horse-themed movies. This is always a fun bonding time for the club.
Thank you to Emma, Hattie, and mom Sarah for hosting!
2018 Kick-off Meeting and Potluck
Our 2018 Kick-Off Meeting and Potluck will be held Sunday, January 14, 1pm, at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Floyd.
We will have a potluck lunch, Sponsors Meeting, and Unmounted Meeting.
Members should be prepared to fill out the Goals Form for 2018, and please bring any Southern States feed labels you have.
We're looking forward to another great year!
We will have a potluck lunch, Sponsors Meeting, and Unmounted Meeting.
Members should be prepared to fill out the Goals Form for 2018, and please bring any Southern States feed labels you have.
We're looking forward to another great year!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Don't forget to renew your USPC, ODRPC, and RVPC memberships!
Also remember to renew your Green Hill Park Equestrian Center membership!
Also remember to renew your Green Hill Park Equestrian Center membership!
Fall Certifications
Congratulations to RVPC members who earned C1 and C2 certifications this fall!
Harmony, Kate, Nicole - C1 Traditional; Leah, Mandolin, Melanie - C2 Traditional
Harmony, Kate, Nicole - C1 Traditional; Leah, Mandolin, Melanie - C2 Traditional
Annual Sponsors Meeting
The RVPC Annual Sponsors Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 pm at Karen's house. Thank you to all the sponsors who came to help with planning for next year.
New officers were elected for 2018: DC - Jessie; Jt-DC - Sarah; Treasurer - Emory; Secretary - Tambra.
We are looking forward to another great year for Roanoke Valley Pony Club!
New officers were elected for 2018: DC - Jessie; Jt-DC - Sarah; Treasurer - Emory; Secretary - Tambra.
We are looking forward to another great year for Roanoke Valley Pony Club!
Eventing Rally
Congratulations to the Roanoke Valley / Glenmore Hunt Team: Adara, Melanie, Emma, Maddie (GH) and Abby H (Stable Manager) for their excellent performance at Eventing Rally Sept 30 - Oct 1!
The team came in 3rd place overall and 1st place in HM!
Roanoke Valley members brought home both individual awards - the Dorothy Renfro Award for Excellence in Horse Management (Abby) and the Frank Biermann Award for Best Conditioned at Novice or above (Adara)!
D Rally
Congratulations to the RVPC D Rally team of Abby H, Olivia, Hattie, and Emma (C Advisor), with coaches Mandolin and Melanie,
for their 4th place overall and 4th place HM finish!
And thank you to everyone in RVPC who helped organize and run this rally, including members Judy (manager), Leah (Assistant HM judge), Kate (dressage scribe), Celeste (SJ course designer and judge), Zoe (SJ scribe).
for their 4th place overall and 4th place HM finish!
And thank you to everyone in RVPC who helped organize and run this rally, including members Judy (manager), Leah (Assistant HM judge), Kate (dressage scribe), Celeste (SJ course designer and judge), Zoe (SJ scribe).
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Congratulations to all Old Dominion Region members who competed at USPC Championships, July 17-21!
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2017 is a Festival Year, so USPC Championships was held in Lexington Kentucky, at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park!
Congratulations to the Old Dominion Region Training Level Dressage Team for coming in 3rd place in HM, and... 1st place overall, making them the National Champions!!! Kate (Roanoke Valley) was Captain and Stable Manager, Riders on the team were Jayna (Sinking Creek), Anna (Mountain Skyline), and Molly (Sinking Creek). And a shout-out to all RVPC members who qualified for championships: Abby H - Quiz Leah - Dressage Mandolin, Kate, Melanie - Show Jumping Abbey S - Eventing |
Show Jumping Rally
Congratulations to RVPC members who competed at Show Jumping Rally on a great weekend,
filled with teamwork, great horsemanship, and excellent riding!
filled with teamwork, great horsemanship, and excellent riding!
RVPC Summer Camp!!
A fun time was had by all at RVPC Camp! We had lessons in Dressage, Show Jumping, and Cross Country, as well as lessons on clippipng and braiding, and rider fitness. In addition, we had a trail ride, pool time, fabulous meals, and time to hang out as a group. Thank you to Sam and Suzanne at Sandy River Equestrian Center for teaching our group, and for sharing your gorgeous facility with us!
Dressage Rally
Congratulations to the RVPC team of Leah (Capt), Kate, Abby, Olivia, and Mandolin (Stable Manager), for their awesome riding, horsemanship, and teamwork, which resulted in:
1st Place Overall Team
4th Place Horse Management Team
Individual High Point Intro Level Rider (Olivia)
Individual High Point Training Level Rider (Kate)
1st Place Training Level Regular Musical Freestyle (Leah)
1st Place Overall Team
4th Place Horse Management Team
Individual High Point Intro Level Rider (Olivia)
Individual High Point Training Level Rider (Kate)
1st Place Training Level Regular Musical Freestyle (Leah)
Mounted Meeting season is well under way!
Members are working hard preparing for rallies and ratings, as well as other shows!
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Happy New Year!
RVPC is very excited to kick off 2017! We started the year with a Potluck Lunch, Sponsors Meeting, and Unmounted Meeting on January 14. It was great seeing everyone, and we look forward to another great year of Pony Club! Check back here for more information on events throughout the year.
Annual Sponsors Meeting - October 26
The Annual Fall Sponsors Meeting was held on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm at Karen's house.
Thank you to all who attended. We got a good start on planning and are looking forward to another great year in 2017! |
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RVPC Fall Certification
RVPC had its fall certification day on October 16. Congratulations to those RVPC members who achieved new certifications!
Mandolin & Harmony - D3. Shannon & Melanie - C1
Mandolin & Harmony - D3. Shannon & Melanie - C1
ODRPC Eventing Rally
Congratulations to the RVPC team at Eventing Rally!
The team was made up of Abbey (capt), Kate, Mandolin, Harmony, and Melanie (stable manager).
They came in 4th place in Horse Management and 2nd place Overall!
The team was made up of Abbey (capt), Kate, Mandolin, Harmony, and Melanie (stable manager).
They came in 4th place in Horse Management and 2nd place Overall!
ODRPC Zone 3 D Rally
RVPC hosted, and was well represented at D Rally! We had 7 riders, 1 stable manager, 2 C Advisors, and 1 member volunteer!
This was the largest D Rally we've had, with 28 riders on 8 teams!
Roanoke Valley Team 1 - Emma, Zoe, Shannon, and Jessica, with Abbey as C Advisor - came in 6th in Horse Management and 3rd Overall!
Jessica won Individual 1st place in the Advanced Green Horse Trials Division!
Roanoke Valley / Bedford Hunt Team - Harmony, Melanie, Savannah, Carol Ann (BH), and Mandolin as Stable Manager, with Leah as C Advisor - came in 1st in Horse Management and 1st Overall!
RVPC member Kate was Show Jumping scribe/timer/assistant and Jog assistant.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this another successful D Rally, especially our TD and cross country designer/builder, Bernard, our Vet and Dressage Judge, Laura, and our HM staff (all active USPC members) Sydney, Isabel, and Sadie!
This was the largest D Rally we've had, with 28 riders on 8 teams!
Roanoke Valley Team 1 - Emma, Zoe, Shannon, and Jessica, with Abbey as C Advisor - came in 6th in Horse Management and 3rd Overall!
Jessica won Individual 1st place in the Advanced Green Horse Trials Division!
Roanoke Valley / Bedford Hunt Team - Harmony, Melanie, Savannah, Carol Ann (BH), and Mandolin as Stable Manager, with Leah as C Advisor - came in 1st in Horse Management and 1st Overall!
RVPC member Kate was Show Jumping scribe/timer/assistant and Jog assistant.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this another successful D Rally, especially our TD and cross country designer/builder, Bernard, our Vet and Dressage Judge, Laura, and our HM staff (all active USPC members) Sydney, Isabel, and Sadie!
USPC Championships East
USPC Championships East was held at Tryon International Equestrian Center, North Carolina, on July 28-31.
RVPC member Kate competed in Quiz as part of the Northeast / Old Dominion / Oregon / Tri-State Junior D Scramble Team. The 4 competitors from 4 different regions had never met each other, but came together as a great team, demonstrating all that is wonderful about Pony Club!
The Northeast / Old Dominion / Oregon / Tri-State Jr D Team won First Place in their division!!
The team was made up of Kate (Capt, Old Dominion), Brooke (Northeast), Ailis (Oregon), and Emerson (Tri-State). Congratulations to this super team!
RVPC member Kate competed in Quiz as part of the Northeast / Old Dominion / Oregon / Tri-State Junior D Scramble Team. The 4 competitors from 4 different regions had never met each other, but came together as a great team, demonstrating all that is wonderful about Pony Club!
The Northeast / Old Dominion / Oregon / Tri-State Jr D Team won First Place in their division!!
The team was made up of Kate (Capt, Old Dominion), Brooke (Northeast), Ailis (Oregon), and Emerson (Tri-State). Congratulations to this super team!
The team studies hard in between phases
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The rewards of winning a Championship!
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Show Jumping Rally
Show Jumping Rally was held June 18-19 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington VA.
Roanoke Valley was represented by:
Roanoke Valley / Rockbridge Hunt team: Emma, Kate, and Melanie, with Abby (Rockbridge) as Stable Manager finished 10th place Overall and 6th place in Horse Management!
Roanoke Valley / Cape Henry / Bedford Hunt team: Leah and Mandolin, with Isabella (CH) and Brynn (BH) finished 11th place in Horse Management and 4th place Overall!
All the Roanoke Valley riders made us proud as they represented the club with great riding, horsemanship, and sportsmanship!
Roanoke Valley was represented by:
Roanoke Valley / Rockbridge Hunt team: Emma, Kate, and Melanie, with Abby (Rockbridge) as Stable Manager finished 10th place Overall and 6th place in Horse Management!
Roanoke Valley / Cape Henry / Bedford Hunt team: Leah and Mandolin, with Isabella (CH) and Brynn (BH) finished 11th place in Horse Management and 4th place Overall!
All the Roanoke Valley riders made us proud as they represented the club with great riding, horsemanship, and sportsmanship!
RVPC Camp!
RVPC Camp was held at Sandy River Equestrian Center on June 10-13, and was a great time! RVPC members enjoyed lots of riding, horse management, pool time, music time, and time to hang out with friends! Thank you to instructors Muffin Pantaze and Sam Henley!
Congratulations! Spring Certification Success!!
RVPC had a testing day on May 8, and we had a 100% pass rate! Congratulations to everyone on their new certifications!
Savannah - D1; Harmony & Mandolin - D2; Emma - D3; Zoe - D3 Dressage; Victoria - C1; Abbey & Holly - C2
Savannah - D1; Harmony & Mandolin - D2; Emma - D3; Zoe - D3 Dressage; Victoria - C1; Abbey & Holly - C2
Dressage Rally
RVPC was represented by 4 members at Dressage Rally, who all performed great, and made us proud!
Riders Maddie Z and Shannon, and Stable Manager Kate were part of the Roanoke Valley / Rockbridge Hunt scramble team that came in 8th place in HM and 3rd place overall!
Leah helped teach the "next generation" of young pony clubbers as a Rising Stars C Advisor!
Riders Maddie Z and Shannon, and Stable Manager Kate were part of the Roanoke Valley / Rockbridge Hunt scramble team that came in 8th place in HM and 3rd place overall!
Leah helped teach the "next generation" of young pony clubbers as a Rising Stars C Advisor!
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Quiz Rally
Quiz Rally was a huge success! Roanoke Valley and Bedford Hunt Pony Clubs hosted this event at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg VA on February 27.
RVPC sent 6 competitors and numerous volunteers:
In the Rising Stars Division: Roanoke Valley/Bedford Hunt, including Savannah from RVPC came in 2nd place!
In the Junior D Division:Roanoke Valley/River City, including Zoe, Kate, and Harmony from RVPC came in 4th place!
In the Senior D division: Roanoke Valley/Sinking Creek/Rockbridge Hunt, including Shannon and Victoria from RVPC came in 1st place!
Thank you to volunteers Leah, Maddie, Melanie, Emma, and Abbey! And also a huge thank you to the parents who were Phase Coordinators for this rally. This rally has been a lot of work to organize, and it couldn't be done without the help of these many volunteers!
RVPC sent 6 competitors and numerous volunteers:
In the Rising Stars Division: Roanoke Valley/Bedford Hunt, including Savannah from RVPC came in 2nd place!
In the Junior D Division:Roanoke Valley/River City, including Zoe, Kate, and Harmony from RVPC came in 4th place!
In the Senior D division: Roanoke Valley/Sinking Creek/Rockbridge Hunt, including Shannon and Victoria from RVPC came in 1st place!
Thank you to volunteers Leah, Maddie, Melanie, Emma, and Abbey! And also a huge thank you to the parents who were Phase Coordinators for this rally. This rally has been a lot of work to organize, and it couldn't be done without the help of these many volunteers!
Potluck, Awards, and Sponsors Meeting
RVPC welcomed in 2016, RVPC with our traditional Potluck, Awards, and Sponsors Meeting on Sunday, January 17, at 1:00, at the Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren.
We had a potluck lunch, 2015 members receive their 2015 year-end plaques, and we held a Sponsors Meeting for 2016 planning. We also held an Unmounted Meeting for 2016 members to start our studying for Quiz Rally and for ratings.
We are off to a strong start and look forward to a great year in 2016!
We had a potluck lunch, 2015 members receive their 2015 year-end plaques, and we held a Sponsors Meeting for 2016 planning. We also held an Unmounted Meeting for 2016 members to start our studying for Quiz Rally and for ratings.
We are off to a strong start and look forward to a great year in 2016!
