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What is considered a suitable mount for any Pony Club activity |
1. Stallions are not considered suitable mounts. 2. Mounts must be serviceably sound, in good overall health and in condition for the activity in question. 3. Mounts must be appropriate for the certification level of the rider and must be at a level of training to participate safely in the activity. 4. Except as noted below, mounts must be at least five (5) years of age in order to participate in USPC competitive, instructional, and recreational programs and activities. In establishing the age of mounts, the first year is considered to be January 1 following the date of foaling. 5. Members holding a Riding Certification of C-1 and above may participate in all USPC activities on an appropriate mount at least four (4) years of age (see A.3 above). A mount must be excused from any activity if in the opinion of the instructor, examiner, or appropriate authority, it is unsafe either to its rider or to other riders or mounts |
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What is a member in good standing for any pony club activity |
Members are considered in Good Standing if they are current with all dues and fees owed the Registered Club/Riding Center Program, Region and USPC and when available participate in one or more of the following: 1. They show evidence of sincere interest in the activities of Pony Club at the local, regional or national level. 2. They assist younger members in the learning process. 3. They participate in Pony Club activities at the local, regional, or national level when and where appropriate, according to age, experience, and suitability of mount. |
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What is considered cruelty and abuse to a horse for any pony club activity |
1. Cruelty to or the abuse of a horse by any person at a Licensed Competition is forbidden, constitutes a violation, and renders the offender subject to penalty. The Show Committee must bar violators from further participation for the remainder of the competition. It is the duty of the competition officials and any properly constituted humane organization to report to the Federation any person who indulges in this practice for such further action as may be deemed appropriate. 2. The USPC or the Judge, Steward, or TD may appoint a veterinarian to inspect any animal in competition. Refusal to submit an animal for examination by an authorized veterinarian after due notification shall constitute a violation. 3. The following acts are included under the words Cruelty and Abuse but are not limited thereto: a. Excessive use of a whip on any horse in a stall, runway, schooling area, competition ring or elsewhere on the competition grounds, before or during a competition, by any person. Except in emergency situations, any striking of the horse’s head (on the poll and forward of the poll) with the whip shall be deemed excessive. b. Rapping the legs of a horse with the butt end of a riding crop or other implement. c. Use of any substance to induce temporary heat. d. Manual poling with any object other than a bamboo pole. e. Use of a wire or chain in conjunction with any schooling jump. f. Use of electric device in schooling or showing. g. Use ofshackles, hock hobbles and similar devices(not to be construed as rubber or elastic exercising devices). h. Showing a horse with raw or bleeding sores around the coronets, pasterns or legs. i. Use of any explosive (e.g., fire crackers, torpedoes, fire extinguishers except in case of fire, etc.) or laser beam devices anywhere on the competition grounds, except in an exhibition or if required in class specifications. j. Withholding of feed and water for prolonged periods. k. Letting blood from a horse for other than diagnostic purposes. l. Inhumane treatment of a horse in a stall, runway, schooling area, competition ring or elsewhere on the competition grounds, by any person. m.Use of any object that prevents the horse’s ability to close his mouth. (Exception: use of an oral speculum by a veterinarian or equine dentist to provide legitimate dental/oral medical care.) 5. Any action(s) against a horse by a competitor or an exhibitor, which are deemed excessive by a judge, Federation steward, technical delegate or competition veterinarian, in the competition ring or anywhere on the competition grounds may be punished by official warning, elimination, or other sanctions which may be deemed appropriate by the Show Committee. Such action(s) could include, but are not limited to excessive use of the whip, spurs, or bamboo poles. Competitors and exhibitors have the right to contest any action taken pursuant to GR839.5 by filing a protest or grievance pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Rules for hearing and determination by the Hearing Committee. |
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What is considered protective head gear |
USPC requires members participating in mounted activities to wear a properly fitted equestrian helmet, securely fastened, containing certification that it meets the criteria established by the following international or national safety bodies: ASTM F1163 (North America), AS/NZ 3838 (Australia and NZ), PAS 015 (UK). (See USPC Policy 0800A) |
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What are the medical arm band requirements for any pony club activity |
USPC requires that members participating in any USPC affiliated mounted or un-mounted activity, must wear either a Medical Armband or Medical Bracelet while participating in the activity. The member may choose which one to wear. 1. Medical Armbands must include a current completed copy of the individual's USPC or USEA Medical Card. It must be worn on the upper arm. If the member has small arms, he/she may safety pin the armband to his/her upper sleeve. (Armbands are available for purchase from Shop Pony Club.) 2. Medical Bracelets must visibly list these five items on them: Name and Date of Birth, Contact Information, Known Allergies, Current Medications, and Existing Medical Conditions. More information is acceptable, but these five items are required to be on the bracelet. All officials on site at the USPC mounted or un-mounted activity are encouraged to work with the competitors to remind them of this requirement. Any member at a USPC affiliated mounted or un-mounted activity* found not wearing either a Medical Armband or Medical Bracelet must be removed from the activity until the member conforms to the policy requirements. * Tetrathlon competitors will not be required to wear them while actually shooting or swimming, but must have them visible and next to them for these activities and must wear them at all other times. |
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What are the tests used for dressage rallies |
1. The USPC approves tests for use at all USPC Dressage ral- lies and functions. At Qualifying Rallies, tests cannot be modified or simplified without the approval of the USPC Dressage Committee. 2. USPC uses USDF Introductory Tests, Musical Freestyle Tests, Pas de Deux and Quadrille tests, in addition to USEF and FEI Level Dressage Tests. Tests are available for pur- chase through USDF. 3. There are USEA Dressage tests designed specifically for Eventing competitions. These tests may be included as part of the Tests of Choice in a strictly Dressage competi- tion, but must be clearly stated in the prize list. 4. At Dressage Championships, participants will ride Test 2and Test 3 of Training through Fourth Levels; FEI Young Rider Team and Individual Tests; Intermediate I and II; Intermediate II and Grand Prix; or Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special. 5. The recommended tests for non-qualifying Ds: D-1: USDF Introductory Level Test A or USDF Introductory Level Test B. D-2: USDF Introductory Level Test B or USDF Introductory Level Test C. D-3: USEF Training Level Test 1 or USEF Training Level Test 2. |
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What must riders at championships ride |
All riders at Championships must ride a Musical Freestyle, be a partner in a Pas de Deux, or part of a Musical Quadrille. |
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What are team composition for dressage rallies |
1. Regional rallies: A team consists of three or four ridingmembers and a Stable Manager. A region may specify thecertifications for team members, or allow all certificationlevels to mingle as a single team, or allow higher certifica-tions to ride as individuals.2. Championshipsrallies: Teams may be from a single regionor from multiple regions3. Unmounted Stable Managers are required at Champion-ships. They are required at regional and qualifying ralliesas well, unless waived by the Regional Su |
