Pony Club parents play a critical role in the experience each child has within their club or center. Volunteers make Pony Club happen. Parent involvement at the local level is vital. Not a horse person? No big deal. There are plenty of volunteer positions that don’t require equine knowledge.
Local clubs and centers offer many opportunities for those interested to support their program. Some options include bringing snacks to a meeting, organizing an unmounted meeting, or help with the organization and implementation of a rally. Parent contribution makes it all happen. Learn more about volunteering in Pony Club. Access the Pony Club Adult Code of Conduct.
We want to ask parents to volunteer to teach Unmounted Lessons. This will count toward your volunteer hours. Once a month, Unrated, D1, and D2 Rating levels separated by age groups will get together for a short lesson taught by one of our parents. The lesson is only 20-30 minutes. Parents can choose to have snacks and some hangout time so that the meeting is no more than an hour. Unmounted lessons can be held in the schoolhouse, barn, or home. Lesson Plans can be downloaded from the Lesson Plans Page.
Unmounted Lessons can also be a field trip organized by one of your parents. This area has many cool opportunities like The Texas A&M Vet School Open House and the Brazos Extention Horse Committee Education Night. You could also set up a trip to a polo game, racetrack, Local Horse Show, talk with a local horse professional you know, etc.; you can sign up on Google Forms.
We will try to have a monthly lecture with horse industry professionals for older Pony Clubbers, Parents, and our Boarders.
Member Meeting Materials
Helmet – All members must wear a helmet when riding or working around a horse or pony.
Helmets must meet national or international standards. In the United States, the helmet must be ASTM F1163, AS/NZ 3838, or PAS 015 approved. For full details, see Policy 0810 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR HELMETS.
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Footwear – Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times when riding or working around horses. (Refer to the Horse Management Handbook)
Unmounted Footwear should be thick-soled shoes or boots (short or tall) of sturdy construction in good condition. These boots should cover the ankle, be entirely closed, securely fastened, and well-fitted to the foot. Examples: paddock/jodhpur boots, rubber riding boots, rain boots/wellies, western boots.
When mounted, a conventional type of riding footwear with a heel is required, such as riding boots, paddock/jodhpur boots, or the equivalent.
Medical Armband/Bracelet – During any Pony Club activity, members must wear a Medical Armband or Bracelet.
A Medical Armband must include a current completed copy of the individual’s USPC Medical Card. It must be worn on the upper arm. If the member has small arms, they may safely pin the armband to their upper sleeve. Armbands are available for purchase from Shop Pony Club. Be sure to update and/or replace the Medical Card insert as needed.
Medical Bracelets must visibly list these five items on them: (a) Name and Date of Birth, (b) Emergency Contact Information, (c) Known Allergies, (d) Current Medications, and (e) Existing Medical Conditions. More information is acceptable, but these five items are required to be on the bracelet.
Pony Club Pin – Each member receives a pin when they join USPC in their New Member Packet. Members are expected to wear their Pony Club pin at Pony Club activities and are encouraged to show their Pony Club pride by wearing them at outside equestrian events. Additional or replacement pins can be purchased at Shop Pony Club.
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Proper attire for riders 13 and Over or Riders 5’5 and Over
- Tan riding breeches
- Belt
- Tall black boots
- Long sleeve show shirt
- Conservative colored Jacket
- Black helmet
- Black gloves
Proper attire for Riders 12 and Under (and riders showing ponies)
- Tan riding pants (Jodhpurs) and garter straps
- Belt
- Paddock boots – shined
- Long sleeve show shirt
- Conservative colored jacket
- Black helmet
- Black gloves
- Boys wear a neck tie