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the official newsletter of the Fox Valley Pony Club.

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Ratings: Each member joins USPC as an unrated member and progresses through the lower-level ratings (D-1 through C-2) within the local club. The C-3 is a regional rating, and the B, H/H-A, and A are national ratings, administered by the National Testing Committee. The following is a brief overview of each level.:

D Rating: The D Rating is an introduction to the fun and challenge of riding, establishing safety habits and knowledge of the daily care of a pony and tack. The D-rated member learns to ride independently, with control, maintaining a secure position at the walk, trot and canter and over low fences. All D ratings are awarded at the club level.

C Rating: The C rated member is learning to become an active horseman, to care independently for a mount and tack and to understand the reasons for what he or she is doing. The C shows development towards a secure, independent seat, and increasing control and confidence in all phases of riding. The C-1 and C-2 ratings are awarded at the club level. The C-3 is a regional rating and reflects a basis of competence in riding and horse care that will make possible a lifetime of pleasure with horses.

B Rating: The B rating is for the USPC member who is interested in becoming proficient in all phases of riding and horse care. The B is able to ride experienced horses with confidence and control on the flat, over fences and in the open. Bs should be able to ride and care for another person’s experienced horse. The B understands and is able to explain the reasons for what he or she is doing and teaches younger members.

H and H-A Rating: The H/H-A covers horse management, teaching and training. The H/H-A has the knowledge, experience, and maturity to evaluate and care for a horse’s needs efficiently and in a variety of circumstances, and to teach riding and horse care to others.

A Rating: The A is able to ride horses of various schooling levels with judgment, tact and effectiveness, to train young horses and retrain spoiled horses.

Cari Ullrich, DC: The District Commissioner (DC) is the club’s Chief Administrator and
Educational Leader.

Fox Valley Pony Club • Contact: Cari Ullrich, DC • (920) 729-3783 • pullrichjr@aol.com