Letters to the Editor

USPC CONVENTION EDITION

“I'm hooked now. If I can afford to attend other conventions I will. Overall, this trip was wonderful. We loved playing tourist when we weren't attending classes and are enthused about attending again.”

“It was a great experience overall. I got to meet a lot of cool people and learn more about my place in Pony Club moving forward.”

“Overall, I came home with happy thoughts and eager to get started with planning all the summer activities for my club and region.”

“I thought the leadership seminar for the DCs was great! I really appreciated the opportunity for professional development that will be quite useful for leading our club.”

“Old Dominion did a great job. The location allowed for food, shopping, and [plenty of other] things to do.”

“The scavenger hunt was interesting, and the host region did a good job with a variety of raffle and items to bid on.”

“I really thought the leadership session on managing your emotions was very good and much needed in our organization.”

“Good job making it happen during a very challenging time!”

“The virtual option makes it more possible for leaders to participate (especially riding center leaders that can't leave their program) ”

“I appreciate Pony Club so much. This organization hands out opportunities to learn and grow to everyone—members, parents, and leaders—you just must be brave enough to take them. I stepped out of my comfort zone and presented at this conference, and I know what I need to practice! Thank you for yet another learning opportunity.”

“Overall, one of the best I've attended!”

“The leadership workshop led by Maggie was wonderful. I felt that her non-equestrian perspective allowed us to see that the challenges we are facing are not equestrian centric, but rather realworld experiences within the equestrian community.”

“ Looking at the photos reminds me of when I went to the convention back in the day. It was such a fun event and very educational. I am glad to see it still happening! I was in Wintergreen Pony Club in the Old Dominion Region, and I am pretty sure that I participated in a clinic with Sali Gear as well. She was great and I am glad she is still teaching Pony Club members. It was a fun to be a sponsor for the convention and I am really glad it was a success!” — Alice Phinizy (Blue Ridge Equine Clinic)

“My girls and I did enjoy ourselves [at Convention]. I attended every session I could on Saturday and Sunday and still didn’t get to make them all. What great sessions they were! Not a single one I found was dull or boring and especially not if you listen to Daniel Stewart—boy, I wish I had his energy! I do plan on going back to view the video content.” — Frances Zaun