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Making the Most Out of Your Years in Pony Club

Resume

Presented by the National Youth Board

What do all these people have in common?

They are all

Graduates!

Rally

• Rally is an opportunity to gain confidence while competing as well as learn independence in horse management

• Even if you don’t have a horse, you can participate in Quiz Rally or as a Stable Manager

Championships

• Championships are a great way to experience a big atmosphere, meet people from other regions, and challenge yourself and your skills

Festival

• Turns a visit into championships, an educational extravaganza with clinics and activities

International Exchanges

• The experience affords older members a new cultural, educational, and competitive team endeavor

• Opportunities in Games, Tetrathlon, Quiz, Foxhunting, Inter-Pacific, and Polocrosse

Junior Board

• Give members an opportunity to develop leadership and team skills.

• Boards are associated with a club or a region and can help shape a club or region's programming, help fundraise, organize rallies for younger Pony Club members, etc.

National Youth Congress

• Members participate in the National Youth Congress along with outstanding Alumni,

• Two days are devoted to meetings, workshops, lectures and networking

• The NYC provides members opportunities to develop leadership skills through their participation in a national forum.

National Youth Board

• A small group of twenty dedicated older members that function to increase communication between the organization's government and its members.

• The Board provides USPC Committees with a member's insight into aspects of the organization, as well as bringing forth ideas and proposals regarding issues that they feel need further attention.

Visiting Instructor• A unique opportunity for A, H-A, H or B Pony Club

members 16 years old or older to travel around the country teaching at other Pony Clubs. A great opportunity for members share their knowledge, gain more experience, meet new people, and get paid to have fun!

Scholarships

• There are a variety of college scholarships available for pony clubbers based on Pony Club experience, GPA, and recommendations

Grants

• There are grants that are available for Pony Club members to pursue instructor certification in USDF and USEA