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• VRPC Qualifying Show Jumping Rally - Individual Registration

  • Start
    06/02/2018
  • End
    06/03/2018
  • Location
    Frying Pan Park Equestrian Center, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon VA 20171

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  Opening Date: May 8, 2018
  Closing Date (Individuals): May 22, 2018

  Closing Date (Teams/Scramblers): May 25, 2018

  
  

  Show Jumping Rally is a two-day rally. 

  
  

  Updated - 2018 Show Jumping Rally Invitation.pdf
  

  
  

  Please see the invitation for divisions offered and for Championships Qualification information.

  
  

  Additional required forms can be found on the VRPC Forms page of our website. Please refer to invitation for required forms, such as Chaperone Form, Coach Form, etc. 
  

  
  

  Out-of-Region competitors are welcome, if space allows. When prompted during online registration, please use case-sensitive code: OutofRegion.
  

  
  

  This rally will be hosted by Loudoun Hunt Pony Club. Rally location is Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA  20171

  
  

  While food will not be available for purchase at this rally, we will be having a pizza party Saturday evening before barns close. You may sign up to participate ($5 per person) when you register online. Food and lodging are available in nearby Herndon / Dulles area.

  
  

  
  

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• VRPC Qualifying Show Jumping Rally - Team/Scramblers Registration

  • Start
    06/02/2018
  • End
    06/03/2018
  • Location
    Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon VA 20171

  Register

  Opening Date: May 11, 2018
  Closing Date (Individuals): May 23, 2018

  Closing Date (Teams/Scramblers): May 26, 2018

  
  

  After the Closing Date for the Individual Registration (May 23), the VRS Activities will send Leaders a spreadsheet of all entries. You can also view entries as they are made by clicking on the "Registrants" link in the Event description on the Calendar. Please make sure your members enter prior to the Closing Date (May 23).
  
  Clubs & Centers should use this form to indicate team and scrambler chaperone & members. Clubs & Centers should fill out this form as many times as necessary, once for each team, scrambler, or group of scramblers.

  The chaperone is the name, cell & email requested as the registrant. The chaperone will receive an automated email from the system upon this registration and a reminder email prior to the rally. 
  Signed Chaperone Forms can be scanned and emailed to the Rally Secretary or snail mailed to the Rally Secretary, Aldona Petraitis, petrait@verizon.net.
  

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• Middleburg Pony Club Horse Trials

  • Start
    06/09/2018
  • End
    06/10/2018
  • Location
    5089 Old Tavern Road The Plains, VA 20198

  Help support this Pony Club fundraiser. More information and entry can be found on the USEA website at http://useventing.com/competitions/calendar?event=16793 or on the MOCPC website at http://www.mocpony.club/.

  
  

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• VRPC Eventing Rally

  • When
    06/17/2018
  • Location
    Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center, 16589 Edwards Shop Rd, Remington, VA 22734

  VRPC Qualifying Eventing Rally

  Date:  June 17 2018

  Location:  Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center

                 16589 Edwards Shop Rd, Remington, VA 22734

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• Surefire Horse Trials

  • Start
    06/22/2018
  • End
    06/24/2018
  • Location
    Purcellville, Virginia

  This is the last qualifying HT for Champs Eventing!

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• CWPC D-2 thru C-1 Testing

  • When
    06/24/2018
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

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• VRPC Champs Closing Date

  • When
    06/25/2018

  VRPC Champs Closing Date. More details coming soon!

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• CWPC Summer Camp

  • Start
    06/25/2018
  • End
    06/28/2018
  • Location
    Glenwood Park, Foxcroft Road, Middleburg VA

  Click on this link to get more information and to register for camp.

  https://sites.google.com/site/casanovawarrentonponyclub/home/summer-camp

  
  

  Campinvitation2018.pdf
  

  CWPCCampInfoSheet 2018.pdf
  

  
  

  
  

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• VRPC C2 Certification Testing

  • Start
    06/26/2018
  • End
    08/04/2018
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Copperfield Farm, 5825 Keyser Rd, Hume, Virginia 22639

  Register

  Opening Date:  April 25
  

  Closing Date (for June 26 C2 HM Testing):  June 1

  Closing Date (for Aug 4 C2 Mounted Testing): July 5

  
  

  Take advantage of this awesome opportunity to test with National Examiners and other C2 candidates! The Virginia Region is offering these certification testings for our upper level members, with the intent of giving them a leg up on their eventual national certifications.

  
  

  Exposing members to USPC National Examiners (NEs) earlier in the educational process is a more gradual way to make the transition from club to national level tests. Additionally, using an NE is a better way to prepare our upper level members for their first national test. Lastly, a regional testing offers clubs the chance to utilize an NE if they only have one or two members who plan to test that year.

   

  Cost is $75 for one test or $125 for both testing dates. Non-VRPC members must use the code "OutofRegion" to register and pay $100 for one test or $150 for both testing dates. All participants must be a member of USPC.

  
  

  Please contact Nicole Gnozzio (mgnozzio@msn.com) if you have questions or have members you think would be interested in participating in these upcoming regional certifications.

  
  

  June 26 - C2 HM Testing with National Examiner: Christina Keim

  
  

  Christina "Chris" Keim is an avid and accomplished equestrian with competitive results in the eventing, dressage, and show jumping arenas, as well as in competitive distance riding. She is a former area eventing champion and has had horses finish in the top ten for national year-end rankings wth the USEA. On her former mount Weltinus, Chris earned her USDF Bronze Medal, was a regional champion in the freestyle, and rode with top trainers such as Kathy Connelly, George Williams, and Nancy Later. More recently, Chris has trained extensively with Rachel Greene Lowell, Verne Batchelder, and Denny Emerson, who introduced her to the sport of competitive trail/endurance.  

  
  

  A graduate of the United States Pony Club (HA, Squamscott), Chris remains active with USPC as a National Examiner and clinician. Additionally, she sits on the Board of Directors for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association as the Regional President for Zone 1, Region 2 and is also on the Board of Governors for the American Connemara Pony Society. 

  
  

  Chris is a graduate of the USDF "L" judge's training program and holds her USEF "r" Connemara judge's card.  

  
  

  She earned a Masters in Education from the University of New Hampshire.  

  
  

  Chris is based at her own Cold Moon Farm in Rochester NH, home to her Connemara crosses, JEF Anna Rose and DRF Isabela, her Thoroughbred cross, Liatris, and her Morgan, Spring Hollow Marquesa.

  
  

  www.christinakeim.wordpress.com

  
  

  Aug 4 - C2 Mounted Testing with National Examiner: Janna Ritacco
  

  
  

  Janna Ritacco is a Graduate HA from Carolina Region. She has successfully prepped certification candidates through the HA and A levels. As a National Examiner, Janna tests the HB and HA, as well as the C3, B, and A Traditional, C3 Dressage and C3 Show Jumping. She has competed and coached through Preliminary/CCI* and CIC* level eventing and Second Level dressage.

  
  

  Janna runs Riverbend Equestrian Park in Greenville, SC, which is a 70 acre, 15 horse, boarding, lesson and show facility. It is the home base for the Greenville Foothills Pony Club, one of the largest and most active clubs in the Carolina Region. Janna teaches lessons to D through A Pony Club members, Horsemasters, non-Pony Club members, children and adults, as well.

  
  

  For three years, Janna was the coach for the Furman University Intercollegiate Dressage team, when they had an active IDA team. She also teaches many members of the Clemson University Eventing Team, who were the 2017 National Champions for Intercollegiate Eventing.  

  
  

  Janna has been actively involved with the USPC InterPacific Exchange and has been able to travel the world and see Pony Club on an international level. She was the coach for the 2010 USPC team that competed in Hong Kong/China, the 2011 team that competed in New Zealand, the 2013 team that competed in Australia, and the 2015 team that competed in Canada. In addition, Janna co-organized the exchange here in the United States in 2017. Janna has her hopes set on going back to Hong Kong in 2019!

  
  

  When asked what her emphasis and passion were when she teaches, Janna replied, "Basic Balanced Position! Form equals function!"

  
  

  Currently, Janna enjoys being the owner of her homebred Belgian draft/TB cross, who is successfully competing at the Preliminary level of eventing with a Graduate A friend of Janna's. When he's not competing, Janna enjoys fox hunting and participating in hunter paces with him.

  
  

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• Upper Level Mounted Prep

  • When
    06/27/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Copperfield Farm, 5825 Keyser Rd., Hume, VA 22639

  Clinician:  Christina Keim

  
  

  Christina "Chris" Keim is an avid and accomplished equestrian with competitive results in the eventing, dressage, and show jumping arenas, as well as in competitive distance riding. She is a former area eventing champion and has had horses finish in the top ten for national year-end rankings wth the USEA.  On her former mount Weltinus, Chris earned her USDF Bronze Medal, was a regional champion in the freestyle, and rode with top trainers such as Kathy Connelly, George Williams, and Nancy Later.  More recently, Chris has trained extensively with Rachel Greene Lowell, Verne Batchelder, and Denny Emerson, who introduced her to the sport of competitive trail/endurance.  

  
  

  A graduate of the United States Pony Club (HA, Squamscott), Chris remains active with USPC as a National Examiner and clinician.  Additionally, she sits on the Board of Directors for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association as the Regional President for Zone 1, Region 2 and is also on the Board of Governors for the American Connemara Pony Society. 

  
  

  Chris is a graduate of the USDF "L" judge's training program and holds her USEF "r" Connemara judge's card.  

  
  

  She earned a Masters in Education from the University of New Hampshire.  

  
  

  Chris is based at her own Cold Mon Farm in Rochester NH, home to her Connemara crosses, JEF Anna Rose and DRF Isabela, her Thoroughbred cross, Liatris, and her Morgan, Spring Hollow Marquesa.

  
  

  christinakeim.wordpress.com

  coldmoonfarm.org

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• Upper Level Unmounted Prep Nutrition Seminar

  • When
    06/29/2018
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CFC Farm & Home Center, Culpepper, VA

  Equine Nutrition Seminar and Production Plant Tour

  
  

  Location: CFC Farm & Home Center

  15172 Brandy Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
  

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• VRPC @ FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing Series

  • Start
    07/06/2018
  • End
    07/08/2018
  • Location
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA 20198

  The Virginia Region Pony Clubs tent will greet eventing fans at the entrance of

  Great Meadow International: The FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing Series

  July 6 - 8, 2018

  
  

  Sign up at this link to volunteer, promote Pony Club, and enjoy a fee car pass to Great Meadow International:
  

   

  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d48a5af23a57-great1

  
  

  Clubs are encouraged to bring club info handouts.

  
  

  Pony Club families and friends are invited to work the general admission gate and parking. Volunteers receive a free weekend car pass ($50 value). Adult and youth volunteers 12 years and older are needed for car ticketing at general admission, and to direct traffic and parking. Youth volunteers 15 and younger volunteer with a parent or adult guardian. Sign up using the above link and pick up your weekend car pass when you check in. 
  

  
  

  Promote Pony Club by wearing your pin, walking shorts or pants, the volunteer shirt provided or a Pony Club polo shirt. Let eventing fans know Pony Club is "Where It All Begins..." and that Virginia Region Pony Clubs offer education, safety, sportsmanship, stewardship and FUN. Wear safe, comfortable footwear. Please, NO flip flops, short shorts, exposed midriffs, tank tops or string camis. Wear sun protection, hat, and be prepared for summer rain storms. Event will go rain or shine. Water and snacks will be provided for volunteers. Before or after your volunteer shift see the competition, visit the Meadow Market for food and shopping ringside.
  
  

  For questions about the Pony Club gate and parking volunteers contact cwpcdc@gmail.com or 703-475-7832.

  
  

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• Upper Level Mounted Prep

  • When
    07/11/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sandstone Farm, 3805 Millwood Rd., Millwood, VA 22646

  Clinician:  Anne Haller

  
  

  Ann Haller is an avid lifelong horsewoman with a passion for teaching.  Her multidisciplinary equine background has given her the insight and ability to communicate to a wide variety of levels and interests.  Ann is a current eventing competitor, USEA Eventing ICP Certified Instructor and USPC National Examiner and clinician.  She regularly stewards at NCAA Collegiate Equestrian competitions in both Hunt Seat and FEI Eventing.  Ann also serves as the Press Officer for several major events across the U.S. including Rolex, Fair Hill, Galway Downs, Woodside and the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.  

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• Champs Picnic

  • When
    07/15/2018
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

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• USPC Championships East

  • Start
    07/25/2018
  • End
    07/29/2018
  • Location
    Tryon Equestrian Center, Tryon, NC

  For more information about how to qualify for Championships, see our Rallies/Championships page.

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• Upper Level Mounted Prep

  • When
    08/05/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Copperfield Farm, 5825 Keyser Rd., Hume, VA 22639

  Upper Level Certification Prep to include XC
  

  
  

  Clinician:  Janna Ritacco

  
  

  Janna Ritacco is a Graduate HA from Carolina Region.  She has successfully prepped certification candidates through the HA and A levels.  As a National Examiner, Janna tests the HB and HA, as well as the C3, B, and A Traditional, C3 Dressage and C3 Show Jumping. She has competed and coached through Preliminary/CCI* and CIC* level eventing and Second Level dressage.  

  
  

  Janna runs Riverbend Equestrian Park in Greenville, SC, which is a 70 acre, 15 horse, boarding, lesson and show facility.  It is the home base for the Greenville Foothills Pony Club, one of the largest and most active clubs in the Carolina Region.  Janna teaches lessons to D-A Pony Clubbers, Horsemasters, non-Pony Club members, children and adults, as well.

  
  

  For three years, Janna was the coach for the Furman University Intercollegiate Dressage team, when they had an active IDA team.  She also teaches many members of the Clemson University Eventing Team, who were the 2017 National Champions for Intercollegiate Eventing.  

  
  

  Janna has been actively involved with the USPC InterPacific Exchange and has been able to travel the world and see Pony Club on an international level.  She was the coach for the 2010 USPC team that competed in Hong Kong/China, the 2011 team that competed in New Zealand, the 2013 team that competed in Australia, and the 2015 team that competed in Canada.  In addition, Janna co-organized the exchange here in the United States in 2017.  

  Janna has her hopes set on going back to Hong Kong in 2019!

  
  

  When asked what her emphasis and passion were when she teaches, Janna replied, "Basic Balanced Position!  Form equals function!"

  
  

  Currently, Janna enjoys being the owner of her homebred Belgian draft/TB cross, who is successfully competing at the Preliminary level of eventing with a Graduate A friend of Janna's.  When he's not competing, Janna enjoys fox hunting and participating in hunter paces with him.

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• VRPC Games Rally

  • When
    09/22/2018
  • Location
    TBD

  VRPC Qualifying Games Rally

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• Upper Level Mounted Prep

  • When
    09/22/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Kalorama Farm, 1589 Rokeby Road, Upperville, VA 20184

  Clinician:  Alita (Bunny) Hendricks

  
  

  Bunny is a Graduate A member of Difficult Run PC, in the Virginia Region and Suncoast PC in the Sunshine Region.  She has worn several hats in Pony Club (all ASTM approved, of course!), including being a National Examiner (>30 years), a Chief Horse Management Judge (>30 years), instructor/clinician, past member of the National Testing Committee, C3 Program, and Horse Management Committee a couple of times each, former chair of the Written Test Committee and D1-C2 Program Committee, rally coach and Festival Clinician, as well.  Bunny served as RIC for Sunshine Region for a total of 5 years.  In 2004, she was honored to be named a USPC Legend of Instruction and a USPC Festival Legend, as well as being honored with the USPC Founders Award in 2016.

  
  

  In addition to her work with USPC, Bunny has actively participated in USEA Instructor Certification Program workshops for Flatwork and Jumping for ICP Level II, under Don Sachey and Phyllis Dawson (her Pony Club friend and Regional and National Rally teammate from the Difficult Run days).  She attends USEA ICP symposiums held in Ocala.  

  
  

  Currently, Bunny is the CVO (Chief Video Officer) of her company, AllHorseTalk.com, a website which produces and offers high quality equestrian education videos on all aspects of horse care and English riding disciplines.  

  
  

  Additionally, Bunny has a successful business decorating cross country courses through the FEI 3* level and stadium courses, as well.

  
  

  Bunny travels throughout the United States as a clinician specializing in USPC Upper Level Certification Preps, C3 through the A Eventing and C3-B Dressage and Show Jumping, and the HB and HA levels.  As a popular clinician, she has traveled from the Carolinas to California, from St. Croix to Seattle, and many places in between!  She has presented several workshops at the USPC Annual Meeting over the years.

  
  

  As a junior rider, Bunny competed in Hunter and Jumper shows, evented through Preliminary, and Dressage through Second Level, mostly at Frying Pan Park, which was next door to her home during her active Pony Club years.  Later, she did more of the same in Florida.

  
  

  Bunny's current equine partner is Harry, a gray 16.2 OTTB, with the Jockey Club name of SenseofEntitlement.  Bunny, a retired elementary school teacher, and her mother live with 2 horses and 2 dogs at her Hunteridge Farm up on a hill in Trilby, FL (yes, they really do exist!).  

  
  

  She likes to remind people, "Be good to your horse and be good to yourself!"

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• VRPC Hosts National Level Certification Testing - Trad C3, B, A

  • Start
    10/12/2018
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10/14/2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

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• VRPC Polocrosse Rally

  • When
    10/27/2018
  • Location
    Carpenter's Field, Purcellville, Virginia

  VRPC Qualifying Polocrosse Rally

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• VRPC Regional Meeting

  • When
    11/17/2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Warrenton Visitor Center

  
  

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