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GOALS OF THE USPC
GAMES PROGRAM:
1. To provide instructors and
Pony Club Members a relaxed and fun method to teach and learn the basic
skills of horsemanship.
2. To teach safe riding skills
and proper horse and pony care.
3. To provide and teach games
that will enhance riding skills, physical coordination, and self confidence.
4. To promote ethical behavior,
discipline, good sportsmanship, and teamwork.
5. To
assist our Members in advancing through the ratings and increasing their
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USPC
GAMES MISSION
The mission
of the United States Pony Clubs Games Program is to provide a mounted sport
that teaches the basic natural aids of hand, seat, leg, weight and voice as
well as physical coordination, self confidence, teamwork skills, and the
proper care of mounts to the new and younger members of Pony Club.
   
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Welcome to the
USPC Games Web Site!
The 2010 Games Committee
welcomes you to the official USPC Games Website. The Handbook and Rules for
Games has been revised, click here for New Games Rulebook. Please review the new Rulebook
carefully, and do not hesitate to contact any Committee Member if you have
questions. A synopsis of some of the changes, and the list of Games to be
played at Championships, is included in the
Games Annual Newsletter.
Anna Clader, Games
Committee Chair
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THE
FORMATION OF USPC MOUNTED GAMES
Mounted Games
was a concept that has only existed for the past half century. The
idea for what has become today's USPC Games program was originally
conceptualized by His Royal Highness Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip graciously provided a forward to the 1959 Pony Club
annual publication regarding Mounted Games. Some excerpts from his
comments follow:
"The origin of Mounted
Games is very simple. In the British Isles horse shows of various
sizes and importance are held all over the country. When watching some
of these shows I noticed that young riders had very few opportunities
to take part....I tried to think of some way to encourage more young
riders to take part, and this could only be done if the value of the
pony did not affect the result....I was sure they would be only too
keen to take advantage of it...We decided to start a Mounted Games
Championship for The Pony Club....In short the idea is to get more
riders in the rings to encourage enthusiastic and hard training, all
without demanding expensive ponies. I'm certain these games can do a
lot to help young riders as long as organizers, and particularly
parents, remember that they are games first and foremost." |
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