Radnor Hunt Pony Club Website

I – Officers and Terms of Office

• Radnor Hunt Pony Club (RHPC) officers shall consist of a District Commissioner (DC), one or more Joint District Commissioner(s) (JDC), a Secretary and a Treasurer.

• The term for Officers and well as Directors shall be one year which may be renewed.

II - RHPC Member in Good Standing Policy

A member in good standing:

• Is a paid and current member

• Has paperwork complete - medical & activity releases and coggins in clubs' possession

• Regularly participates in club activities such as mounted meetings, unmounted meetings, education groups, rallies and volunteer activities. Participation allowances will be made for members who are away at college.

• Behaves, and has parents who behave, in a manner that is consistent with the United States Pony Club (USPC) Code of Conduct as follows:

USPC is proud of its reputation for good sportsmanship, horsemanship, teamwork and well-behaved members. The USPC and the organizers and officials of USPC Activities/Rallies expect appropriate behavior from all competitors, parent(s) and others participating in any USPC Activity/Rally.

Inappropriate behavior is, but not limited to:

• Possession, use, or distribution of any illegal drugs or alcohol

• Assault

• Profanity, vulgar language or gestures

• Harassment – using words or actions that intimidate threaten or persecute others

• Cheating

• Abusing a horse

• Ascribes to the USPC pledge as follows:

The Pony Club Pledge

As a member of the United States Pony Clubs, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship. I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being. I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship, always treating my horse with consideration due a partner.

III – Ratings Policies

Procedure for Attempting a Rating Exam:

1. Together with a parent, a member must ask permission from the current D.C. to attempt a rating.

2. The current rating coordinator will arrange for examiners and set up the rating session for the candidates. She will notify members of times and schedules.

Requirements:

1. a member must be a member in good standing with RHPC

2. Have permission from the DC.

3. Be fully prepared for the particular rating.

New Members:

1. Young inexperienced members begin "unrated" and may take a D-1 rating exam as ready.

2. An older, more experienced rider may be capable of passing several rating levels at a time at the first testing. However, USPC strongly advises the first rating not exceed D-3 because the candidate needs to gain Pony Club experience before moving on. RHPC has adopted this policy

3. Once the first rating has been completed, a Pony Club member may take only one rating at a time.

IV – Rally Policies

Requirements for Rally Participation

1. A member must be a member in Good Standing with RHPC

2. A member is expected to attend all practices. If you cannot attend at least two practices, you will not be able to participate in the rally. Allowances will be made for members away in college.

3. Parents are expected to be available to help before, during and after the rally.

4. For overnight rallies, including championships, at least one parent for each pony clubber is required to be present during the rally. The only exception to this rule is for pony clubbers of 18 years of age or older.

V- Mounted Meeting Policies

• Mounted meetings give consistent mounted instruction in a peer group setting based on the age and rating level of the pony clubber.

• Mounted meetings are intended to supplement the rider's regular instruction program. Pony clubbers should be riding regularly with their own instructors in addition to mounted meetings.

• Remember, reservations are required. General questions about Mounted Meetings should be made to the mounted meeting coordinator.

• Dress should be workman like and appropriate. Proper footwear and helmets are required. Any organizer or instructor who feels that a pony clubber is not appropriately dressed may ask the member to leave that lesson.

VI- Un-Mounted Meetings

• Un-Mounted meetings are educational meetings which give consistent horse management and knowledge instruction in a peer group setting based on the age and rating level of the pony clubber.

• Un- Mounted meetings are intended to supplement the rider's regular study of horse care and management. Pony clubbers are also expected to study on their own in preparation for ratings and rallies.

• Dress for un-mounted meeting should be appropriate for the meeting setting and weather. Proper footwear is required when working around horses.

VII – Associations

• RHPC has an association with the following organizations:

o Radnor Hunt Club

o Radnor Hunt Horse Trials

o Radnor Hunt Races

o Willistown Conservation Trust

VIII - Grounds Policies

• All RHPCers and at least one of their parents are expected to attend all member work days.

• Rules for use of the RHPC grounds.

1. All riders of any age may not to jump without another responsible person present.

2. Adult supervision is required for all pony members. Pony club members who are 17+ years old, and rated at least a C2, may ride on the flat without an adult.

3. Proper safety helmets with chin strap harness and proper footwear for riding MUST be worn at all times!

4. Jumping into the rings or dismantling the fences in any way in order to get into the rings, IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN!

5. Any RHPC member who intends to show a horse for the purpose of selling the horse to an individual who is not a RHPC member or grounds subscriber may do so by obtaining permission, in advance, from the current DC and signing the appropriate RHPC release form.

6. Always lock the rings after using them. – PLEASE

7. If you break a rail, standard, or any other major equipment call the RHPC Grounds Chairman, Anne Dopheide: 610-459-4238 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it