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Windwalker Farms is the new home for the Cazenovia Pony Club.
 What
is Pony Club?
Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations
in the world, represented throughout 30 countries! The United
States has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout 48
states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000 members.
Instruction and Competition
Pony Club provides opportunities for instruction and competition
in English riding, horse sports and horse management for children
and young adults up to 21 years of age. The term "pony"
reflects the age of the members, rather than the size of the
mount. Horses and ponies of many different breeds, shapes,
and sizes are seen in Pony Club activities.
It is not necessary for a child to own a horse or pony, but
they must have access to one when required. Programs are offered
in dressage, cross-county, show jumping, mounted games, tetrathlon,
know-down, vaulting, foxhunting, and polocrosse.
During "unmounted" meeting members learn about
feeding, shoeing, veterinary care, and other areas of horse
management. Under adult supervision, the more experienced
Pony Clubbers instruct and assist younger members.
Pony Clubbers are encouraged to work their way through the
nine stages of the progressive Standards of Proficiency, which
test knowledge and riding ability. Pony Clubbers who attain
the B, H-A, and A rating levels meet standards of competence
that are recognized throughout the horse world.
Parent's Role
Parents play an important role in Pony Club. There are many
areas in which parents are needed. They may share one of many
roles within the Club circle, such as Club leader, chaperone,
jump judge, or assist in activity events and fund-raisers.
Costs
Annual membership cost for Pony Clubbers (including National,
Regional, and Local dues) are paid to the local Club for the
period of January 1 through December 31. Local and Regional
dues vary, but National dues are $64 for 2000, which included
$44 for dues, $10 for insurance, and a $10 initiation fee.
The Cazenovia Pony Club regional fee is an additional $13.
Safety
USPC is committed to safety. It is a membership requirement
that Pony Clubbers wear a riding helmet meeting the ASTM/SEI
standard when attending mounted meetings. Parents should be
prepared to purchase this item and the minimum basic riding
equipment, such as jodhpurs, boots, etc.
Find Out More
Please contact our Cazenovia
Pony Club headquarters for more information on this wonderful
organization.
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