Guidebook to the 2022 USPC Championships West by USPonyClubs

GUIDEBOOK to the

2022 USPC Championships

West JULY 1 - 8, 2022

TWIN RIVERS RANCH | PASO ROBLES, CA

Twin Rivers Ranch 8715 North River Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 www.ponyclub.org

Entries Open 8 AM Eastern Time, Monday, May 2 Entries Close Noon Eastern Time, Monday, June 13

Vice President of Activities Jan Whitehouse JanW@ponyclub.org 859-221-3342 Championships Organizer Erin Woodall activities@ponyclub.org 859-559-0650

OFFICIALS

Overall Chief Horse Management Clare Burkhart

Overall Ground Jury Jan Whitehouse Nancy Pittman

GOVERNING RULES All competitions governed by the current USPC discipline rulebooks, Horse Management Handbook and annual newsletters. Please refer to the rulebooks page of the Pony Club website. Failure to abide by the competition procedures will result in the entry being refused. Organizers reserve the right to refuse any entry. Online entries, payments, and stall deposits must be received by the entry deadline. All Rallies Must Finish On or Before June 13, 2022.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Local Weather................................... 23

CHAMPIONSHIPS..................................... 5

Shop Pony Club................................ 23 ARRIVAL INFORMATION

ADMISSION............................................... 5 BICYCLES................................................... 5

Arrival Dates..................................... 24

DOGS AND PETS........................................ 5

Arrival Email.................................... 24

GOLF CARTS............................................... 5

Arrival Procedure............................. 24

ENTRY INFORMATION

Departure Procedure......................... 24

Entry Details...................................... 6

Competitor Packet Pickup.............. 24

Volunteers, Chaperones, & Coaches.. 6

Parking.............................................. 24

Exceptions & Substitutions................ 7

EQUINE TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

Horse Management............................ 7

Show Services.................................. 25 Ice..................................................... 25

AWARDS Awards Ceremony.............................. 8

Bedding, Hay & Feed....................... 25

Breed Awards..................................... 8

Equine Travel Requirements............ 25

Recognition Awards........................... 8

Loading/Unloading........................... 25

FACILITY MAP............................................ 9

Stabling Information........................ 25

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE......................... 10

Stall Cards........................................ 25

DRESSAGE................................................ 12

Stall Deposits & Cleaning................ 25

EVENTING................................................. 13

Waste Disposal................................. 26

MOUNTED GAMES................................... 15

Hacking............................................ 26

QUIZ............................................................. 16

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

SHOW JUMPING......................................... 17

Trade Fair......................................... 27

TETRATHLON............................................. 18

Special Events.................................. 27

WESTERN DRESSAGE.............................. 20

Workshop Information..................... 27

GYMKHANA INVITATIONAL.................. 21 WESTERN TRAIL INVITATIONAL.......... 22 LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS Camping............................................. 23 Hotels................................................. 23 Dining Options................................... 23 Local Attractions................................ 23 ponyclub.org

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EVENTING & QUIZ

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 29

3:00 PM - Eventing Preliminary & Training Packet Pickup 6:00 pm - Barns Closed 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Night Checks

THURSDAY - JUNE 30

6:00 am - Barns Open 8:00 am - Eventing Dressage for Preliminary & Training 3:00 pm - Eventing Novice & Beginner Novice Packet Pickup 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm - Barns Closed 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Night Checks

FRIDAY - JULY 1

DRESSAGE, GYMKHANA, MOUNTED GAMES, SHOW JUMPING, TETRATHLON, WESTERN DRESSAGE, & WESTERN TRAIL

TUESDAY - JULY 5

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 12:00 pm - Competition begins (Barn access limited to competitors only) 6:00 pm - Barns Closed 6:30 pm - Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Night Checks

WEDNESDAY - JULY 6

6:00 am - Barns Open 6:00 am – Barns Open 3:00 - 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 8:00 am – Quiz Packet Pickup 6:00 pm - Barns Closed 8:00 am – Eventing Preliminary &Training Stadium & XC Rides 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Night Checks 8:00 am – Eventing Beginner Novice & Novice Dressage Rides 9:00 am - Quiz Competition Begins THURSDAY - JULY 7 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors (Quiz Barn 6:00 am - Barns Open Excluded) 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm - Barns Closed 7:00 pm – Eventing Preliminary & Training Awards 6:00 pm - Competitor Party/Upper-Level Showcase 8:00 – 8:30 pm – Night Checks 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Night Checks

SATURDAY - JULY 2

6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Quiz Competition Continues 8:00 am – Eventing Beginner Novice & Novice Stadium & XC Rides 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors (Quiz Barn Excluded) 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 7:00 pm – Eventing Beginner Novice & Novice Awards 8:00 – 8:30 pm – Night Checks

FRIDAY - JULY 8

6:00 am - Barns Open 5:00 pm - Dressage, Gymkhana, Mounted Games, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, Western Dressage, and Western Trail Awards

SUNDAY - JULY 3

6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Quiz Competition Continues 5:00 pm – Quiz Awards

MONDAY - JULY 4

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CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitions are available in Dressage, Eventing, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, and Western Dressage. USPC will offer Western Trail and Gymkhana Invitational. The Invitationals are open to all USPC members and equine enthusiasts who wish to apply.

ADMISSION Admission is FREE for spectators at USPC Championships West, including the Invitationals and workshops.

BICYCLES Bicyclists must always give way to horses and must be parked at the end of barns during competition.

DOGS AND PETS No dogs are allowed in the competition barns, competition areas, in the opening ceremonies, or any indoor venue. While highly discouraged, dogs are allowed on the premises provided they are always leashed. Dogs must be on a short leash, never left unattended, and be well-behaved. Management reserves the right to request dogs be removed from the facility as necessary. No animals other than competition horses are allowed in the barn or competition areas.

The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

GOLF CARTS All golf cart or other motorized vehicle drivers must have a valid driver’s license, follow all posted signage, and be parked in appropriate areas. Golf carts will have limited access in some areas, and signs will be posted. Golf carts are not allowed in the barns. Those violating these rules will be subject to a fine. USEF Motorized Vehicle Statement Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to ponyclub.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Championships are open to active USPC members who are in compliance with all USPC requirements (SafeSport and background checks) and meet the eligibility parameters of age, certification, and specified discipline requirements outlined in the USPC rulebooks and newsletters.

operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above-described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from the rule.

ENTRY INFORMATION

ENTRY DETAILS Entry Process Beginning May 2 members (or parents) marked eligible may register for Championships. A member can check their eligibility status by logging into the USPC website and clicking on the Registration link on their profile. Entries must be completed (including payment) by noon Eastern Time on June 13. Members will be marked eligible for Championships by their regional supervisor (RS). Only after a member has been marked eligible are they able to begin their entry. Complete entries (as applicable) require competitor mount, chaperone, and volunteer information. Incomplete entries requiring additional information will incur a late fee of $50 per competitor, and competitor-initiated discipline/division changes will be charged a $25 change fee. Following the entry of individual competitors, RSs must merge region teams and assign team chaperones, coaches, and volunteers. Entry Fees Mounted Competitors (except Eventing)

Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425 Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $405

Eventing Competitors (Standard or Modified + Twin Rivers

Horse Trial)

Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 Twin Rivers Horse Trial Preliminary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $320 Twin Rivers Horse Trial T/N/BN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $305 Twin Rivers Stabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200

Quiz Competitors

Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265 Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245

Stable Managers

Unmounted Stable Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0

Entry Closing Date Noon Eastern Time, Monday, June 13, 2022 Change Fees After completing their entry, competitor-initiated changes may incur a $25 change fee. Late Entries Incomplete entries requiring additional information will incur a late fee of $50 per competitor. Cancellations and Refunds Refund requests must be e-mailed by the competitor to Activities@ponyclub.org by the closing date of June 13 at noon ET, to receive a refund, less a $50 administrative fee. No requests for refunds will be granted after the closing date. NOTE: Canceled divisions or disciplines due to lack of entries may transfer to another eligible discipline or will receive a full refund. Stable Managers Any Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping or Western Dressage team including a competitor below the age of 18 must include an unmounted stable manager. For teams made entirely of competitors above the age of 18, an unmounted stable manager is highly recommended, but not required. Stall Deposits and Stall Cleaning All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks must be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to Attention: Championships, USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

VOLUNTEERS, CHAPERONES, & COACHES

Volunteers (Mandatory Requirement) Per coach, per discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Each team must have one volunteer per competitor to assist with Championships. During the entry process, Entry Fee Includes competitors must submit volunteer information. We Stabling for mounted competitors, a ticket to welcome additional volunteers, who may sign up by the competitor party, Championships t-shirt, a contacting activitiescoordinator@ponyclub.org. Championships discipline pin for competitors, and a stable manager pin for stable managers, plus a Championships discipline pin for one chaperone per team and coaches (as appropriate). Coaches

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HORSE MANAGEMENT

Coaches Coaches are mandatory in Show Jumping and allowed in all other mounted disciplines. Each coach incurs a $15 fee per discipline. All coach forms must be completed online prior to arrival. Refer to appropriate coach forms and rulebooks for details about coaching responsibilities and expectations.

EXCEPTIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS Exceptions It is recognized that local conditions vary across the country and that different rally formats may require some flexibility in the Championships eligibility requirements. Therefore, in unusual circumstances, exceptions to competition eligibility parameters may be requested to ensure a safe and positive experience for our USPC members. Exceptions can be submitted following the criteria outlined on the Championships Competition Resources page. There are no exceptions for age or certifications. Substitutions Eligible mount substitutions can be requested and are subject to the discipline rules and approval of the review panel. Eligible substitutions must come from the RS, using the online form, by June 24. Refer to applicable discipline rulebooks for mount substitution requirements.

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USPC Horse Management practices will be in effect from arrival to departure for ALL competitors. Please carefully review the 2022 USPC Horse Management Handbook and Competition Rules and the 2022 Horse Management Newsletter prior to arrival on the competition grounds. Each team must send at least one competitor for night checks each night. Only competitors are allowed in the barns for night checks, and they must wear appropriate footwear. The Overall Championships Organizer must approve any competitor requests for barn access outside of posted barn hours. Horse Management Expectations The judging of horse management will adhere to the 2022 Horse Management Handbook and Competition Rules, along with the current Horse Management Newsletter for both standard and modified divisions. Standard Divisions Competitors need to come prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of horse management skills at the championships level. Competitors will be judged to their current HM certification standard and are expected to be self-sufficient in the care of their mount. Modified Divisions Modified divisions are structured to allow competitors the opportunity to demonstrate their horse management skills, while offering education and assistance to those competitors who may fall short of their horse management certification standard. Competitors in modified divisions should come prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of horse management skills at the championship level. However, the horse management staff may offer oneon-one education while a competitor takes an active role in completing a specific task, or group education with an entire team(s) to cover specific areas where skills may be lacking.

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ENTRY INFORMATION

Chaperones Any team or competitor under the age of majority must have an official chaperone listed who is at least 21 years of age included in their entry. This person will act as the contact for that team. Competitors above the age of majority must submit emergency contact information with their entry. All chaperone forms will be completed online prior to arrival.

AWARDS

AWARDS CEREMONY

Award ceremonies are scheduled based on conclusion of discipline competitions. Ceremonies will take place approximately between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. Please watch for announcements on specific times.

Overall Awards Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the overall top three teams in each division of each discipline (Tetrathlon pins individual division winners). Placing ribbons awarded to all competitors. Horse Management Awards All mounted disciplines will receive Horse Management team placing ribbons. First-place teams will receive Margo Leithead Awards. Discipline Specific Awards Please see discipline sections below for information about discipline awards.

BREED AWARDS Competitors in Standard Divisions are eligible for Breed Awards. American Connemara Pony Society Award Awarded to the highest-placed registered Connemara purebred or half-bred in Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping Standard divisions. To be eligible, a copy of the pony’s registration must be submitted to awards@ponyclub.org by June 13. Cleveland Bay USPC Championships Award Awarded to the highest placed registered pure or part-bred Cleveland Bay in the Standard divisions of all mounted disciplines. To be eligible, competitors must complete the application by June 13. For more information, visit clevelandbay.org or email info@ clevelandbay.org.

Draft Cross Breeders and Owners Association Rising Star Award (DCBOA) Awarded to the top-scoring DCBOA rider (riding a DCBOA-registered horse) in Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping or Tetrathlon in the Standard divisions. Rider's membership and horse registration must be submitted to DCBOA by June 13. For more information, visit draftcrossbreedersandowners.com/ blog2/awards. Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Awards All Standard divisions of Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon and Western Dressage at Championships are eligible for TIP Awards. Open to all Thoroughbreds registered with The Jockey Club or a foreign Thoroughbred stud book recognized by The Jockey Club. Riders and Owners must apply for a TIP Number (there is no fee to apply, more information at tjctip.com). Competitors must submit their TIP number when filling out the mount information in their Championships entry.

RECOGNITION AWARDS Scandalously DanDee Best Presented Pair Award Presented to one competitor per discipline who goes above and beyond in presentation and turnout of both mount and rider for the horse inspection. Competitor is chosen by the inspection panel. Tiny But Mighty Character Award Awarded to one member per discipline who displays excellent character both in and out of the arena. Members are chosen based on recommendations from the horse management staff, volunteers, and discipline organizing volunteer staff.

SPONSORS WANTED Support our competitors at the 2022 USPC Championships

Sponsorships are available for every budget. If you or someone you know would like to support Championships, please visit the Sponsor section on the Championships website for information, or contact the national office.

Contact development@ponyclub.org fundraising@ponyclub.org (859) 254-7669

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TENTATIVE DISCIPLINE SCHEDULES

6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Continues 1:00 pm – Workshop 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Concludes 5:00 pm – Awards

EVENTING Wednesday - June 29 3:00 pm - Eventing Preliminary & Training Packet Pickup 6:00 pm - Barns Closed 8:00 - 8:30 pm - Night Checks Thursday - June 30 6:00 am - Barns Open 8:00 am - Eventing Dressage for Preliminary & Training 3:00 pm - Eventing Novice & Beginner Novice Packet Pickup 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Barns Open to Visitors 4:00 pm - Workshop 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday - July 1 6:00 am – Barns Open 7:00 am – Turnouts Begin 8:00 am - Eventing Beginner Novice & Novice Dressage Rides

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8:00 am – Eventing Preliminary & Training Stadium & XC Rides 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 4:00 pm – Workshop 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 7:00 pm - Eventing Preliminary & Training Awards 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Saturday - July 2 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Eventing Beginner Novice & Novice Stadium & XC Rides 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 7:00 pm - Eventing Beginner Novice & Novice Awards 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Tuesday - July 5 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony Thursday - July 7 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase

GYMKHANA INVITATIONAL Tuesday - July 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 2:30 pm – Briefing 4:00 pm – Horse Inspection 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Wednesday - July 6 6:00 am – Barns Open 7:00 am – Turnouts Begin 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Begins 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Continues 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Concludes 5:00 pm – Awards

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Tuesday - July 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 2:30 pm – Briefing 4:00 pm – Horse Inspection 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Wednesday - July 6 6:00 am – Barns Open 7:00 am – Turnouts Begin 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Begins 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 4:00 pm – Workshop 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Continues 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Concludes 5:00 pm – Awards

QUIZ Friday - July 1 8:00 am – 9:00 am Packet Pickup 9:00 am – Briefing 10:00 am – Competition Begins 6:00 pm – Office Closed Saturday - July 2 8:00 am – Competition Continues 6:00 pm – Office Closed Sunday - July 3 8:00 am – Competition Continues 1:00 pm – Workshop 5:00 pm – Awards Tuesday - July 5 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony Thursday - July 7 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase

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SHOW JUMPING

TETRATHLON Tuesday - July 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 2:30 pm – Briefing 4:00 pm – Horse Inspection 5:00 pm – Workshop 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Wednesday - July 6 6:00 am – Barns Open 7:00 am – Turnouts Begin 8:00 am – Ride 1 Begins 1:00 pm – Swim Phase 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks

WESTERN DRESSAGE Tuesday - July 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 2:30 pm – Briefing 4:00 pm – Horse Inspection 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Wednesday - July 6 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Turnouts Begin 9:00 am – Mounted Competition Begins 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Continues 10:00 am – Workshop 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Run Phase 5:00 pm – Awards

Wednesday - July 6 6:00 am – Barns Open 7:00 am – Turnouts Begin 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Begins 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Continues 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Run Phase 5:00 pm – Awards

WESTERN TRAIL INVITATIONAL Tuesday - July 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 2:30 pm – Briefing 4:00 pm – Horse Inspection 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks

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Tuesday - July 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Packet Pickup 2:30 pm – Briefing 4:00 pm – Horse Inspection 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremony 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Wednesday - July 6 6:00 am – Barns Open 7:00 am – Turnouts Begin 7:00 am – Mandatory Coaches Briefing 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Begins 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 5:00 pm – Workshop 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Continues 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Mounted Competition Concludes 5:00 pm – Awards

Thursday - July 7 6:00 am – Barns Open 9:00 am – Ride 2 2:00 pm – Shooting Phase 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Barns Open to Visitors 6:00 pm – Barns Closed 6:00 pm – Competitor Party/UpperLevel Showcase 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Night Checks Friday- July 8 6:00 am – Barns Open 8:00 am – Run Phase 5:00 pm – Awards

DRESSAGE

Manager: Dick Adams dr.west.manager@ponyclub.org 970-210-0626 Secretary: Stacie MacDonald dr.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 505-414-2343 Dressage Judges: Donna Longacre 'R', Nicole Chastain 'r' Technical Delegates: Wendy Wergeles & Sam Ose Chief Horse Management Judge: Lara Hubner Entry Information & Stall Deposits Entry, chaperone, and coaches’ forms will be completed online. All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check directly to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks to be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Team Configuration Teams consist of three to four riders and a stable manager. Teams including competitors below the age of 18 – require a non-riding stable manager. Senior teams with members all above the age of 18 – a non-riding stable manager is highly encouraged. Regions are encouraged to send additional individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams. Any teams entered with four riders and no stable manager may be split up.

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Standard Jr. Training Level Sr. Training Level Jr. First Level & Up Sr. First Level & Up

Modified Jr. Training Level Sr. Training Level Jr. First Level & Up Sr. First Level & Up

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Age & Certification Minimum Requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: C-1 DR/EV/Flat/HSE Stable Manager: D-3 HM Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: D-2 DR/EV/Flat/HSE Stable Manager: D-2 HM

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Competition Minimum Requirements All Levels: Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Standard Divisions Complete Test 2, 3 and a musical ride at the competition level at a standard Dressage rally. Earn a minimum score of 60% on Test 3. Modified Divisions Earn a minimum score of 55% on Test 2 at a standard or modified Dressage rally.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Format Standard Divisions Training – Fourth Level: Test 2 ridden once, Test 3 ridden twice and a Musical Freestyle FEI riders – PSG riders ride PSG twice, Fourth Level Test 3 once and Fourth Level Musical Freestyle Modified Divisions Tests 1 ridden once, Test 2 ridden twice, and a workshop 2022 Tests Training Level: 2019 USEF/USDF Training Level Tests 1, 2, and 3 First Level and Above: 2019 USEF/USDF Tests 1, 2, and 3 and FEI current year tests Musical Rides For all musical rides: TWO clearly labeled USB flash drives must be provided or emailed to dr.west.manager@ ponyclub.org. Costumes will be allowed for the Musical Kur, Pas de Deux and Quadrille Freestyles. Competitors must have the approval of their RS as to the suitability of the costumes.

DISCIPLINE AWARDS

Musical Freestyles Training: 1st-10th place individual ribbons First Level and Above: 1st-10th place individual ribbons Pas de Deux (combined division including Training and First Level & Above): 1st-10th place team ribbons Quadrille: 1st-10th place team ribbons. Dover “I Love Pony Club” Pin This special award recognizes the 1st-place competitors in the Musical Kur, Pas de Deux, and Quadrille Musical divisions having more than one competitor/team. It is a replica of the gold “I Love Pony Club” pin that belonged to Robert Dover’s mother. Mrs. Dover’s original pin is on display at USPC headquarters in Lexington, Ky. The Upper-Level Dressage Award Award goes to the First Level or above rider with the highest average score (technical and musical). The average score must exceed 58%.

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EVENTING

DIVISIONS

Standard Jr. Beginner Novice Sr. Beginner Novice Jr. Novice Sr. Novice Jr. Training Sr. Training Jr. Preliminary Sr. Preliminary

Secretary: Shelley Nevins 1904 Tallgrass Cir Waukesha, WI 53188 ev.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 262-370-8196 XC/Stadium Course Designer: Adri Doyal ‘r’

Modified Jr. Beginner Novice Sr. Beginner Novice Jr. Novice Sr. Novice Jr. Training Sr. Training

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Technical Delegate: Tim Murray ‘S’ Chief Horse Management Judge: Lanie Alchorn Entry Information & Stall Deposits USPC Championships West Eventing runs in conjunction with the USEA recognized Summer Twin Rivers Ranch Horse Trial. Competitors must enter directly with the horse trial, in addition to completing their entry with USPC. Eventing competitors should enter the H.T. on the opening day, May 17 using Xentry as spots will not be held. Indicate you are competing in USPC Championships on your entry. Complete Eventing entries require a combination of electronic and hardcopy information to be submitted. USPC online entries must include: • Competitor registration and payment • Chaperone form (if necessary) • Coach form (if applicable) Summer Twin Rivers Horse Trial entries must include: • Competitor entry and payment • Stabling and payment (all competitors must stable onsite • Click here to view the onmibus Entry, chaperone, and coaches’ forms will be completed online. All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check directly to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks to be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Team Configuration Teams consist of three to four riders and a stable manager. Teams including competitors below the age of 18 – require a non-riding stable manager. Senior teams with members all above the age of 18 – a non-riding stable manager is highly encouraged. Regions are encouraged to send additional individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams. Any teams entered with four riders and no stable manager may be split up.

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Age and Certification Minimum Requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: C-1 EV/HSE Stable Manager: D-3 HM Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: D-2 EV/HSE Stable Manager: D-2 HM

Competition Minimum Requirements Modified Beginner Novice and Novice Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Complete a standard Eventing rally and one USEA recognized event at or above the competition level, both with numerical scores. OR If no standard Eventing rally is available, complete a modified Eventing rally and one USEA recognized event at or above the competition level, both with numerical scores. OR If no modified Eventing rally is available, complete two USEA recognized events at or above the competition level, both with numerical scores, and complete a mounted standard rally as a rider at a D-2 or above HM certification level and prove Vet Box knowledge. Standard Beginner Novice and Novice Levels Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Complete (with numerical scores) a standard Eventing rally and one USEA recognized event at or above the competition level with no more than 20 XC jumping penalty points total between two competitors. OR If no standard Eventing rally is available, complete (with numerical scores) two USEA recognized events at or above the competition level with no more than 20 XC jumping penalty points between two competitions, and complete a mounted standard rally as a rider at a C-1 or above HM certification level and prove Vet Box knowledge.

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EVENTING

Manager: Erin Woodall ev.west.manager@ponyclub.org 859-254-7669

EVENTING

Modified Training Level Competitions must have occurred on or after January 1, 2021. Complete a standard Eventing rally and two USEA recognized events at or above the competition level, all with numerical scores. OR If no standard Eventing rally is available, complete a modifed Eventing rally and two USEA recognized events at or above the competition level with numerical scores. OR IF no modifed Eventing rally is available, complete three USEA recognized events at or above the competition level, all with numerical scores, and complete a counted standard rally as a rider at a D-2 or above HM certification level and prove Vet Box knowledge.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Format Standard Divisions Preliminary & Training: Dressage – Thursday, Stadium – Friday, followed immediately by Cross-Country Novice & Beginner Novice: Dressage – Friday, Stadium – Saturday, followed immediately by Cross-Country Modified Divisions Preliminary & Training: Dressage – Thursday, Stadium – Friday, followed immediately by Cross-Country Novice & Beginner Novice: Dressage – Friday, Stadium – Saturday, followed immediately by Cross-Country

2022 Tests Beginner Novice/Starter: USEF 2022 Beginner Novice Test B Standard Training and Preliminary Levels Novice/Beginner Novice: USEF 2022 Novice Test B Competitions must have occurred on or after January 1, 2021. Training/Novice: USEF 2022 Training Test B Complete (with numerical scores) a standard Eventing Preliminary/Training: USEF 2022 Preliminary Test A rally and two USEA recognized events at or above the *All tests will be ridden in a small arena.. competition level with no more than 20 XC jumping penalty points between the three competitions. Cross-Country OR Cross-country course closed except for official schooling If no standard Eventing rally is available, complete (with dates. numerical scores) three USEA recognized events at or above the competition level with no more than 20 XC jumping penalty points between the three competitions, and USEA Individual Ribbons Per Twin Rivers Omnibus page. complete a mounted standard rally as a rider at a C-1 or above HM certification level and prove Vet Box knowledge.

DISCIPLINE AWARDS

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MOUNTED GAMES

Team Configuration Ideal team formation is four to five members per team. If entry numbers do not allow for full teams, the organizing committee may run any division as a pairs competition. Regions are encouraged to send individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams. (See Games Rulebook, Article 29 for options on “Playing Up.”)

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Standard Youth Intermediate 12-14 Junior Intermediate 15-17 Senior Intermediate 18+ Youth Open 12-14 Junior Open 15-17 Senior Open 18+

Modified Youth Intermediate 10-14 Junior Intermediate 15-17 Senior Intermediate 18+

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Age and Certification Minimum Requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: C-1 DR/EV/Flat/HSE Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: D-2 DR/EV/ Flat/HSE

Competition Minimum Requirements All Levels: Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Format: Standard Divisions Competition will include 31 games.

Modified Divisions Competition will include 23 games and a workshop. 2022 Games Any of the following may be included in the competition: Ball and Bucket, Ball and Cone, Balloon, Bending, Bottle, Canadian, Carton, Egg and Racquet, Fishing, Five Cone (Team)/Three Cone (Pair), Five Flag (Team)/ Three Flag (Pair), Five Mug (Team), Golf Ball and Spoon, Hi-Lo, Housewife’s Scurry, Hula Hoop, Litter, Mug Shuffle, Needle and Thread, Nine Ring, Old Sock, Pony Club, Pony Express, Postman’s Chase, Potato, Pyramid, Quoits and Cones, Ring, Rope, Rubber Ducky, Spillers Pole/Pony Club Pole, Stepping-Stone, Stick Pegging, Sword, Tack Shop, Three-Mug, Tool Box, Two-Flag, Windsor Castle, Wizard’s Castle. * Please note that some games may be played more than once. Pinnies No pinnies will be provided, and each team must bring one white helmet cover/band to be used by their team. Pinnie numbers assigned in order of entry, with #1 as the Captain. Pinnie numbers are VERY important in Games, so please check with your team for accuracy in assigning numbers. Each team must bring their own pinnies made in accordance with the 2022 Games Rulebook. Photos of pinnies must be submitted to gms.west.manager@ ponyclub.org by June 29, for approval.

DISCIPLINE AWARDS

Frances E. Pitts Memorial Trophy Given in memory of Frances Pitts, a member of the 1995 USPC International Games Team. Awarded to the Games player who demonstrates excellence in horsemanship, sportsmanship, and leadership during Games Championships. The winner receives an engraved Julep Cup.

Standard Divisions Complete a standard Games rally at the competition level and play a minimum of eight games.

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MOUNTED GAMES

Manager: Nichole Fisher gms.west.manager@ponyclub.org 831-239-3067 Secretary: Stacie MacDonald gms.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 505-414-2343 Chief Judge: Katie Graham Technical Delegate: Kenny Timmerman Chief Horse Management Judge: Lara Hubner Entry Information & Stall Deposits Entry, chaperone, and coaches’ forms will be completed online. All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check directly to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks to be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

Modified Divisions Participate in eight games in a standard or modified Games rally at the competition level.

QUIZ

Manager: Bess Pieracci quiz.west.manager@ponyclub.org 315-402-3926 Secretary: Shelley Nevins quiz.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 262-370-2196 Technical Delegate: Dick Adams Entry Information All entries and chaperone forms will be completed online. Team Configuration Teams composed of four competitors. Regions are encouraged to send additional individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams.

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Standard Junior D 12-17 Junior C/H-B 12-17 Senior D 18+ Senior C/H-B 18+ H-B/H/H-A 14+ (two person teams)

Modified Novice D 10-11 Novice C 10-11 Junior D 12-17 Senior D 18+

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 D-2 HM Competition Minimum Requirements All Levels: Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Standard Divisions Complete in a standard Quiz rally at the competition level. Modified Divisions Participate in a standard or modified Quiz rally at the competition level.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Format Standard Divisions 2 Barn rounds, 6 Classroom rounds, 10 Mega-Room tables, 10 Stations, and Written Test. Modified Divisions 1 Barn round, 4 Classroom rounds, 5 Mega-Room tables, 5 Stations, Written Test, and a workshop.

DISCIPLINE AWARDS

Top-Placing Individuals 1st – 10th individuals in all divisions.

Age and Certification minimum requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 D-3 HM

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SHOW JUMPING

All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check directly to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks to be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Please include measurement cards for large ponies if available. Large ponies without a measurement card will be measured at the competition. Team Configuration Teams consist of three to four riders and a stable manager. Teams including competitors below the age of 18 – require a non-riding stable manager. Senior teams with members all above the age of 18 – a non-riding stable manager is highly encouraged. Regions are encouraged to send additional individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams. Any teams entered with four riders and no stable manager may be split up.

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Standard Jr. Introductory Sr. Introductory Jr. DHR Sr. DHR Jr. Advanced Sr. Advanced

Modified Jr. Introductory Sr. Introductory Jr. DHR Sr. DHR

Competition Minimum Requirements All Levels: Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Standard Divisions Complete a standard Show Jumping rally. Complete 3 rounds at the competition level with 12 or fewer jumping faults and no eliminations in the designated rounds. Modified Divisions Participate in a standard or modified Show Jumping rally. Complete a minimum of 2 rounds at the competition level with 24 or fewer jumping faults wihtout being eliminated in either round.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Format Standard Divisions • Five rounds of competition. • One round will be designated as the equitation round, thus receiving two scores: a knock-down score and an equitation score. • The Jump-off rounds for the Advanced and Developing Horse/Rider levels will be run according to USEF Table II, Sec 2(b). • For Developing Horse/Rider and Advanced levels, one round will be a two-phase round (aka Power and Speed). • For Introductory levels, all five rounds will be knockdown rounds. Modified Divisions • Three knockdown rounds of competition. • One of the three rounds will be designated as the equitation round, thus receiving two scores: a knockdown score and an equitation score. • The Jump-off rounds for the Developing Horse/Rider level will be run according to USEF Table II, Sec 2(b). • Workshop

DISCIPLINE AWARDS ‘Five Clear Round’ Ribbons Clear round ribbons awarded to all riders who complete five clear rounds in the standard divisions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Equitation Ribbons 1st – 6th in all divisions (only for scores 60 and higher).

Age and Certification minimum requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: C-1EV/HSE Stable Manager: D-3 HM

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SHOW JUMPING

Manager: Dick Adams sj.west.manager@ponyclub.org 970-210-0626 Secretary: Stacie Macdonald sj.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 505-414-2343 Course Designer: William Robertson, ‘r’ Judge: Jim Kurtze, 'R' Stewards: Wendy Wergeles & Sam Ose Co-Chief Horse Management Judges: Melissa Dabadie & Eben Haber Entry Information & Stall Deposits All entries, chaperone, and coaches’ forms will be completed online. Electronic copies of scoresheets and Stewards' reports must be emailed to secretary, sj.west. secretary@ponyclub.org.

Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: D-2 EV/HSE Stable Manager: D-2 HM

TETRATHLON

Manager: Nichole Fisher tet.west.manager@ponyclub.org 831-239-3067 Secretary: Stacie MacDonald tet.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 505-414-2343 Riding Phase Course Designer & Judge: William Robertson ‘r’

Novice and Intermediate Standard Complete a standard Tetrathlon rally at the competition level; earn a total minimum score of 2600 and a minimum score of 550 in the riding phase. Modified Participate in a standard or modified Tetrathlon rally at the competition level.

Junior and Senior Standard Complete a standard Tetrathlon rally at the competition Technical Delegate: Kenny Timmerman Co-Chief Horse Management Judge: Melissa Dabadie & level; earn a total minimum score of 2800 and a minimum score of 550 in the riding phase. Eben Haber Entry Information & Stall Deposits All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check directly to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks to be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Team Configuration Teams composed of four mounted competitors. (Stable managers will not be utilized at Championships). Regions are encouraged to send additional individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams.

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Standard Novice 12-13 Intermediate 14-15 Junior 16-17 Senior 18+

Modified Pre-Novice Team 10-11 Novice 12-13 Intermediate 14-15 Junior 16-17 Senior 18+

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Age and Certification Minimum Requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: C-1 EV/HSE Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: D-2 EV/HSE

Competition Minimum Requirements All Levels: Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Pre-Novice Modified Participate in a standard or modified Tetrathlon rally at the competition level and ride, run, and swim at the PreNovice height and distances.

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Modified Participate in a standard or modified Tetrathlon rally at the competition level.

GENERAL INFORMATION Competition Format Standard Divisions 2 Rides, Running, Swimming, Shooting Modified Divisions 2 Rides, Running, Swimming, Shooting, and a workshop Riding Phase Riding phase will consist of two jumping rounds. Both rounds may include a slip rail and gate. One of the rounds will be designated as the equitation round, thus receiving two scores: a knock-down score and an equitation score. Running Phase Running phase will take place on-site. Shooting Phase Shooting phase will take place on-site. Swimming Phase The swimming will take place off-site, and it is the competitor and parents’ responsibility to arrange for competitor transportation to this site. Horses Competitors are to bring their own mount or share a suitable mount. The competitor must inform the secretary of all horse-sharing arrangements. There will not be a pool of horses available, nor will the manager arrange horse matching. Those who, out of necessity, are riding unfamiliar mounts will have an opportunity to ride that horse before a panel consisting of the manager, riding steward, and TD to ensure suitability. In the event a combination is unsuitable, every effort will be made to find that competitor a suitable mount. Please indicate on your electronic entry if you are willing to share your horse or pistol.

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DISCIPLINE AWARDS Participation Certificates For all competitors to certify phase scores and overall total score. Certificates printed on-site between the last inquiry period and the beginning of the Awards Ceremony. Overall Individual 1st – 3rd ribbons and Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals. 4th – 10th ribbons. Stettinius Achievement Award This award is presented to the female USPC competitor with the highest overall score in the highest offered division for the competition. (Standard divisions only) Sacksen Achievement Award This award is presented to the male USPC competitor with the highest overall score in the highest offered division for the competition. (Standard divisions only)

Geriann Henderson Sportsmanship Award This award is presented to the Tetrathlon competitor who displays exceptional inclusiveness and unconditional support of teammates and competitors alike. The winner is chosen by a selection committee. Equitation Ribbons 1st thru 3rd for the top equitation scores across divisions. Perfect Score Certificates Awarded to all competitors meeting the criteria.

USPC Upper-Level Showcase Join us during the Competitor Party to celebrate and find out what it takes to be an UpperLevel member. All Championships competitors who have earned a national certification are eligible to participate and will be contacted by the National Office after the closing date.

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TETRATHLON

George Helwig Team Award Presented to the US team with the three highest individual scores, regardless of divisions, for each phase added together, plus Horse Management scores. (Standard divisions only)

WESTERN DRESSAGE

WESTERN DRESSAGE Manager: Dick Adams dr.west.manager@ponyclub.org 970-210-0626 Secretary: Stacie MacDonald dr.west.secretary@ponyclub.org 505-414-2343 Dressage Judges: Renee Johnson 'R' & Nicole Chastain 'r' Stewards: Wendy Wergeles & Sam Ose Chief Horse Management Judge: Lara Hubner Entry Information & Stall Deposits Entry, chaperone, and coaches’ forms will be completed online. All mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check, directly to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit. Checks to be made out to USPC with the name of the competitor on the memo line and mailed to USPC, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Team Configuration Teams consist of three to four riders and a stable manager. Teams including competitors below the age of 18 - require a non-riding stable manager. Senior teams with members all above the age of 18 – a non-riding stable manager is highly encouraged. Regions are encouraged to send additional individuals or partial teams to place on scramble teams. Any teams entered with 4 riders and no stable manager may be split up. USPC Western Dressage Championship is also recognized with the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) (Competition number 22-320). To comply with WDAA class scheduling parameters, please click here for a tentative outline of events and schedules.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Age and Certification minimum requirements Standard Divisions Must be 12 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: C-1 DR/EV/Flat/HSE/WST Stable Manager: D-3 HM Modified Divisions Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Mounted: D-2 DR/EV/Flat/HSE/WST Stable Manager: D-2 HM

Competition Minimum Requirements All Levels: Competitions must have occurred on or after June 13, 2021. Standard Divisions Complete a standard Western Dressage rally. Complete Test 3, 4 and musical ride at the competition level. Earn a minimum score of 60% on Test 4. Modified Divisions Participate in a standard or modified Western Dressage rally and earn a minimum score of 55% on Test 3 at the competition level.

GENERAL INFORMATION

USPC Western Dressage Championships is also recognized with the WDAA. Competition Format Standard Divisions Test 3 ridden once, Test 4 ridden twice and a musical freestyle Modified Divisions Test 2 ridden once, Test 3 ridden twice and workshop 2022 Tests (based on division) Basic Level: 2022 WDAA Tests 2, 3 and 4 Level 1 & Up: 2022 WDAA Tests 2, 3 and 4 Musical Rides TWO clearly labeled USB flash drives or links emailed to dr.west.manager@ponyclub.org must be provided. Costumes will be allowed for Musical Freestyles. Competitors must have the approval of their RS as to the suitability of the costumes.

DISCIPLINE AWARDS

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Standard Jr. Basic Level Sr. Basic Level Jr. Level 1 and up Sr. Level 1 and up

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Musical Freestyles Basic: 1st-10th place individual ribbons Level 1 and Up: 1st-10th individual ribbons

Modified Jr. Basic Level Sr. Basic Level Jr. Level 1 and up Sr. Level 1 and up

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GYMKHANA

Manager: Erin Woodall

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Entry Deadlines Opening Date: Monday, May 2, 2022 Closing Date: Monday, June 13, 2022

Secretary: Erin Roland activitiescoordinator@ponyclub.org 859-559-0651

GOVERNING RULES

Technical Delegate: Kenny Timmerman Chief Horse Management Judge: Lara Hubner Team Configuration Teams composed of four riders and a stable manager (non-riding). Based on entry numbers, team configuration may be altered.

The Gymkhana Invitational will be run in accordance with the 2022 USPC Gymkhana rulebook, the Horse Management Handbook and annual newsletters as posted on the rulebooks page of the Pony Club website.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Format Invitational: Up to 20 races over three days (some may be repeated).

DIVISIONS OFFERED Novice, Intermediate and Advanced

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Age Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022

Horse Management Expectations Current or former USPC member: Judged at current certification level as of Jan 1, 2022 Non USPC member: Judged as D-2 Horse Management

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry Process & Stall Deposits Entries shall be submitted online at https:// smr.to/p80953. Questions can be submitted to activitiescoordinator@ponyclub.org. Competitors will be required to enter and pay for their entry prior to the noon EDT June 13 entry deadline. Incomplete entries requiring additional information will incur a late fee of $50 per competitor. Following the entry of individual competitors, the Secretary will merge teams and assign team chaperone, coach and volunteers.

Races Selected from the Below List Barrel, Big O, Big T, Birangle, Cat’s Cradle, Double Bowtie, Figure 8, Figure 8 Pole Cowhorse, Four Leaf Clover Barrel, Hitch and Go, Hourglass, Key, Phoenix Lights, Pole Bending, Potato Race, Reverse Keyhole, Single Stake (or Single Barrel), Straight Away Barrel, Tail Spin, Turn N Burn, Two Barrel Cowhorse, Wild Lark

AWARDS

Overall Awards Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the overall winning team and placing ribbons to all participants. Horse Management Awards Teams will receive Horse Management awards.

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GYMKHANA INVITATIONAL

Entry Fees Mounted Invitational Competitors $350 Unmounted Stable Managers $0

WESTERN TRAIL INVITATIONAL

WESTERN TRAIL

will merge teams and assign a team chaperone, coach and volunteers.

Secretary: Erin Roland activitiescoordinator@ponyclub.org 859-559-0651

Manager: Michael Frederickson wt.west.manager@ponyclub.org

Technical Delegate: Kenny Timmerman Chief Horse Management Judge: Lara Hubner Team Configuration Teams composed of four riders and a stable manager (nonriding). Based on entry numbers, team configuration may be altered.

DIVISIONS OFFERED Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Age Must be 10 years old by Jan. 1, 2022 Horse Management Expectations Current or Former USPC member: Judged at current certification level as of Jan 1, 2022 Non USPC member: Judged as D-2 HM

ENTRY INFORMATION Entry Process Entries shall be submitted online at https://smr.to/p81013. Questions can be submitted to activitiescoordinator@ ponyclub.org. Competitors will be required to enter and pay for their entry prior to the noon EDT June 13 entry deadline. Incomplete entries requiring additional information will incur a late fee of $25 per competitor. Following the entry of individual competitors, the Secretary

Entry Fees Mounted Invitational Competitors $350 Unmounted Stable Managers $0 Entry Deadlines Opening Date: Monday, May 2, 2022 Closing Date: Monday, June 13, 2022

GOVERNING RULES The Western Trail Invitational will be run in accordance with the 2022 USPC Western Trail rulebook, the Horse Management Handbook and annual newsletters as posted on the rulebooks page of the Pony Club website.

GENERAL INFORMATION Competition Format Invitational: Up to five rounds of competition per the 2022 USPC Western Trail Rulebook.

AWARDS

Overall Awards Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the overall winning team and placing ribbons to all participants. Horse Management Awards Teams will receive Horse Management awards.

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CAMPING

HOTELS Visit the Championships West website for the most up to date information. Best Western Plus - Black Oak 1135 24th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-4740 Book in the USPC block by May 30 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2455 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-6500 Hotel Siri Downtown 715 24th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-226-4127 The Oaks Hotel & Suites 3000 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-237-8700

DINING OPTIONS Bubba’s Bad BBQ 1125 24th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-6272 www.bigbubbasbadbbq. com Catch Seafood Bar & Grill 836 W. 11th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 850-239-3332 catchseafoodbarandgrill. com

Joe’s Place 305 Spring St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-5637 www.joesplace805.com Margie’s Diner 1135 24th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-591-7107 Rustic Fire 1145 24th St. D Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-7711 www.rusticfire.com ponyclub.org

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Balloons Over Paso 805-222-6176 www.balloonsoverpaso. com Estrella Warbirds Museum 4251 Dry Creek Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-9317 www.ewarbirds.org Mission San Miguel 775 Mission St. San Miguel, CA 93451 805-467-3256 www.missionsanmiguel. org Paso Robles Pioneer Museum 2010 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-239-4556 www.pasoroblespioneermuseum.org River Oaks Hot Springs Spa 800 Clubhouse Dr. Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-238-4600 riveroakshotsprings.com

Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden 5015 Linne Rd Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-226-8881 sculpterra.com Urban Adventure Quest Start: Corner of Pine and 12th End: Corner of Park and 12th www. urbanadventurequest.com Vina Robles Amphitheatre 3000 Mill Rd Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-286-3680 vinaroblesamphitheatre. com Zoo to You 2445 Adobe Rd Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-391-0604 www. conservationambassadors. org

LOCAL WEATHER

As California can be extremely hot this time of year, please make sure participants and mounts are prepared for these conditions. Chaperones should be prepared to furnish their participants with plenty of appropriate liquids, fruit, etc., and check each day to see that sufficient liquid is being consumed. Participants are expected to have an ample supply of water and, if necessary, electrolytes for their mounts. Please refer to Appendix II of your discipline rulebook for information regarding heat illness and clinical signs.

SHOP PONY CLUB

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LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

RV pads are located conveniently on-site, with power and water hookups available. Camping during Eventing and Quiz to be arranged through info@ grayareaevents.com. RV spot with power and water (Tues. 12 pm – Sat. 8 am) - $300, RV spot with water (Tues. 12 pm – Sat. 8 am) - $105. Arrange RV spots for Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 8 by emailing activities@ponyclub.org.

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ARRIVAL INFORMATION

ARRIVAL DATES Eventing competitors move-in is based on the Summer Twin Rivers Horse Trial schedule. All other riding disciplines must arrive between noon and 2 pm on Tuesday, July 5. Due to the transition from the open horse trial to USPC Championships, no arrivals are available prior to noon on Tuesday, July 5 unless the horse is competing in USPC Championships West Eventing. To arrange a layover after 8 am on Saturday, July 9, please email activities@ponyclub.org by Wednesday, June 29.

ARRIVAL EMAIL

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An email with details regarding the competition venue and arrival procedures will be sent to all Championships competitors the week before the competition begins. An email with stabling assignments will be sent to competitors prior to arrival. Please review and print a copy of the emails for reference.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURE Stall assignments will be sent via email prior to discipline arrival. We are unable to accommodate any special stabling requests.

DEPARTURE PROCEDURE All competitors must have stalls cleaned and depart by 8 am on Saturday, July 9. Anyone not cleaning their stall prior to departure will have their stall deposit check cashed.

COMPETITOR PACKET PICKUP Review the competitior arrival email with detailed information about packet pickup and office locations.

PARKING

Vehicles Parking is permitted in designated areas only. Only licensed vehicles with licensed operators will be permitted. Trailer Parking All trailers MUST be parked in the designated trailer parking. Feed trailers will be used for all mounted disciplines, and additional details will be shared in the competitor arrival email.

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STABLING INFORMATION

No bedding is included with your entry fee. You are encouraged to bring your own bedding or pre-order at $12/bag. Directions for pre-ordering will be included in the competitor’s arrival email.

Stall Specification Stalls are a mix of permanent and temporary stalls. Permanent stalls are 12'x12' with full doors, temporary stalls are 10'x10' with full doors. No drilling, nailing or stapling is allowed on any stall or barn. Horses may not be tied to any stall and any damage done by a competitor or horse will be billed to the competitor. Smoking is not permitted in or around the barn area.

EQUINE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Equine Travel Requirements and Veterinary Health Papers Traveling with your equine across state lines takes careful planning and forethought. Changes in travel requirements change from day to day because of ongoing disease outbreaks and concerns. As a horse owner, it is your responsibility to verify the requirements in place at the time of your travel. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has a very helpful website for your planning as well as the Equine Disease Communication Center. Currently all horses must have a negative Coggins within one year. Horses originating from outside of California are required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Health (CVI) within 30 days. Coggins and CVI must be valid for the duration of the competition and travel to and from California. All horses must also have proof of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within the past 6 months. A reminder, these requirements may change, and it is the competitor/owner’s responsibility to adhere to all equine transportation requirements.

LOADING/UNLOADING Participants must unload as quickly as possible in the barn areas. No vehicles are allowed in the barn areas except for loading/unloading. All aisles and roadways around barns must be kept open pursuant to fire regulations. Commercially Shipped Horses Must have an authorized horse-knowledgeable representative to meet the van on arrival and be able to care for horses until competitors are on the grounds. Plan to be at the barns BEFORE your horse is scheduled to arrive. Long hauls are stressful on horses. Please care for them responsibly.

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Stall Assignments Eventing stall assignments are determined by the H.T. Secretary. All other stall assignments will be emailed to the competitor on Tuesday, July 5, and posted on the Championships West website. We are unable to accommodate any special stabling requests. Tack & Feed Stabling, plus a team tack room, is included in the entry fee, and covers from 12 pm noon on Tuesday, July 5, until 8 am on Sunday, July 9, for all mounted disciplines except Eventing. Feed trailers will be used for all competitors with one trailer designated per team.

STALL CARDS

All competitors must have a completed stall card, including mount information and owner contact information. These stall cards should be left on the stalls upon move-out to help verify which stalls have been cleaned.

STALL DEPOSITS & CLEANING

All Championships mounted competitors must send a $50 stall deposit check with the competitors name on the memo line to the USPC National Office, which will be destroyed following verification of their stall being cleaned. Any competitor/participant who does not clean their stall will lose their stall deposit.

WASTE DISPOSAL

Manure Disposal All manure and used shavings removed from stalls or trailers must be placed in the specified muck locations. Empty shavings bags must be placed in trash cans, and NOT in the manure pits.

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Medical Waste Hazardous medical waste (needles and syringes and other medical supplies) must be discarded in appropriate sharps containers in the barn, and must not be discarded in stalls, manure pits, or trash cans.

HACKING

Exercising and Schooling (Hacking) Exercising and schooling of mounts must take place only in the designated locations. Once competition commences, no hacking will be allowed through the completion of the competition.

Hacking locations and information will be included in the competitor arrival email to all participants. Competitors must wear their armband with medical card or bracelet, and must have a responsible adult (18 yrs or older) with them at all times when hacking. This adult will be responsible for the safety check. Longeing, once the competition starts, will be according to the (HMH Article 72) in the areas designated.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Opening Ceremony Every competitor is invited to participate in the Opening Ceremony. Competitor Party A competitor party will be held on Thursday evening following the barn closing, with the Member Showcase for entertainment. Each competitor will receive one ticket in their competitor’s packet. More details and the opportunity to purchase additional tickets will be posted on the Championships West website prior to the event. Upper-Level Showcase Championships competitors holding a national certification will be exhibiting their talents Thursday night as entertainment for the Competitor Party! Come watch USPC’s finest demonstrate Dressage Musical Freestyles, Mounted Games, Gymkhana, Show Jumping from Eventing, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon competitors as well as "Are you smarter than a Quiz competitor" Trivia, and recognition of all stable managers.

Show Jumping – What to Know When Walking Your SJ Course Everyone knows they should walk their courses prior to competition, but why? Join the experts as they explain what you should be thinking about and their thoughts as they design courses. Tetrathlon – Show Me the Way, Walking Your Riding Course Join your course designer, William Robertson, as he takes you through what you should be thinking about as you walk the course. During the session, William, will share hints and tips on being as precise and efficient as possible at the slip rail and gate.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION Workshops are open to everyone and required for Modified Championships competitors. Check discipline schedules for specific times and locations. Dressage – Freestyle 101 Learn the importance of music selection and choreography as you design your freestyle. Eventing – Vet Box An educational workshop on vet box procedures will be offered for competitors in both the Championships and Modified Championships divisions. During this workshop, competitors will be familiarized with vet box procedures, resources, and basic principles for pulling up and cooling out after cross-country. Games – Strategies for Games Play Who knew there was more to playing mounted games than just going fast? This workshop covers strategies for creating effective lineups, improving teamwork among members, and specific gameplay scenarios according to the various games being played.

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2023 USPC Convention January 18 - 22

Marriott St. Louis Grand St. Louis, MO

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Quiz – Wrap It Up! Learn about and practice all types of wraps for both front and back legs. This session will be staffed by local and national examiners and horse management judges.

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